Worried that 400cc is not going to big enough! Any suggestions?

Have you tried sizers to see how you look? That’s a good way to see if you’ll like the result. An implant will not lose CCs when placed under the muscle. It may be flattened out at first, but with time, your tissues do relax and your implants will fluff out, assuming a more natural shape.You should know that bra sizes aren’t standardized, so when you say you want D-DD, make sure that you bring a bra in that size when you try on sizers at your surgeon’s office. It is not uncommon for one bra to be labeled a C and another a D even though they’re actually the same technical size. Make sure your surgeon understands what D-DD means to you.

If there are doubts about sizing, then you should contact your surgeon before surgery. If you need to change the implant size, it's important to know ahead of time so that additional implants can be ordered.

Thank you for your question. Size is a critical question for many women who choose breast augmentation.  The key is to work with a Board Certified plastic surgeon with expertise and experience in breast augmentation.  The common denominator to the most beautiful breasts is that they were sized objectively on the basis of measurements.  We combine a proven formula based on measurements of the rests and chest along with through discussions of patient's desires.  Photos of ideal breasts and results from patients with similar breasts are often very helpful in the discussion.  If you think you should go bigger after your consultation then you should discuss this with your surgeon. Most important is a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon regarding this procedure. Don’t settle for less!

 Thank you for your question. "Tissue based planning" relies on your chest and breast measurements and is the safest way to ensure good long term results. Your surgeon should determine what size and projection are necessary to give you your desired result based on your body's measurements. The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam. Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic breast surgery. Hope this helps and good luck with your surgery.

This depends on what you have for breast tissue/volume currently pre-augmentation. IF you have small breasts (A or B cup), 400cc implants under the muscle regardless of projection will put you in the C-D range(depending on brand of bra), but it seems you want bigger than a D, more the DD. So, thinking of going a little bigger might be a good idea if being too small would make you sad. Breast implants are chosen based upon the look you want and the dimensions of your chest. Discuss these two important aspects with your surgeon and how these two factors helped him choose the 400cc size for you. good luck