Currently a 34B. What size is better for natural 'lean' looking breasts: 285, 305 or less mod profile? (photo)

The difference between 285cc and 305cc breast implants is small. Your breasts likely won’t look any bigger with the 305cc breast implants than if you had gotten the 285ccs. Given how you want your breasts to look, the more important question may be the profile. A moderate profile has less projection than a high profile but more than a low profile. Which profile bests suits your breasts is determined by the diameter of your breasts and your ideal look. The breast implant should fit within your natural shape, so you may need a higher profile to accommodate more volume. Your plastic surgeon can help you pick a profile that gives you a lean look and adds the volume you want.

Hello,Thank you for your question and photos. First, the difference of 20cc would be almost impossible to see- it is very slight. Second, often patients feel that their implants appear smaller once settled and healed so, especially placed under the muscles, I'd recommend to my patient to anticipate that slightly smaller result. My patients also find it helpful to try on implant sizers with a form fitting T-Shirt in the office in order to get an idea of how they will look. Ask your Plastic Surgeon to help you with this.All the best

There is only a minimal difference between 285 and 305.  Without seeing you in person and performing measurements, I would recommend the larger size.  I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with and who is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Best wishes!

Dr. Desai

Hello and thank you for your question.  The size, profile, and shape of the
implant is based on your desired breast size/shape, your chest wall
measurements, and soft tissue quality.  This decision should
be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you
and your surgeon.  This entire surgery
can be performed with a small incision technique.  Make sure you
specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have
had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.  
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Thank you for your question. Your surgeon needs to base the implant size on your breast dimensions and your desired size. In your case, There is very little difference in size between the implants you are considering and you will not be able to see a change in breast size  if the implants are placed in the submuscular position. Best of luck with your upcoming surgery.