Will a 425cc be too large?

Thank you for your question. It would be helpful to see a photo and to know your breast dimensions. There is no set volume that makes someone a B,C, or D cup. Each size implant can look very different depending on your body habitus. I find that 375-450cc's works very well on someone of your height. I believe it is important to place an implant that fits your chest dimensionally well.  I hope this helps you.

There's no way to answer your question and predict your outcome online. I do believe, however, that you're a bit high for the "average" patient with 425. Again, without seeing that volume on your body, there's not way to predict. I do encourage patients to choose the breast implant volume which looks the best and forget about bra sizes because if you choose based simply on bra sizes, then you're limiting how beautiful you could be in the end! This is how I do sizing and shape in my office and patients find these tips to be reliable:1) Guiding patients to explore reasonable options for breast implant size, usually two to three similar sizes, which allows the patient to visualize how different volumes affect their breast cup. 2) The best guide for a final breast implant size recommendation is derived using measurements from the patient’s own breasts and chest. e more cle3) When measurements are considered then options for sizes can be presented. 4) I use the Mentor Volume Sizing System of breast sizers to demonstrate how these different volumes will look on a patient’s body. 5) This methods offers good reliability and is simple to use, but is not perfect.When patients feel unsure about a size and shape, we ask them back to the office to try sizing until they're very confident with the choice they're making. Best wishes, Dr. ALDO

Just remember that cc's do not translate into cup sizes. Cup sizes are determined by bra manufacturers and vary from one manufacturer to the next. More importantly, make sure your board certified plastic surgeon takes the time to properly evaluate and measure you so you get the ideal implant size for you based upon your breast measurements/breast pocket. Remember, you want to optimally fill your breast pocket but you don't want to overfill or underfill. Best of luck!

Hello! Thank you for your question. In general, implant size does not correlate with bra cup size. The cup size itself will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer as well as who is doing the actual measurements. Thus, cup size is never a reliable indicator for your breast size. I typically encourage my patients not to communicate her desires in cup size but more on the actual look and appearance. Given your desires, a breast augmentation, with an implant or fat grafting, would be an ideal procedure that would meet your expectations. Breast augmentation is now the most popular procedure performed in plastic surgery today. One tolerated very well by women with minimal downtime and high patient satisfaction. Good communication between you and your surgeon of your expectations is warranted - choosing your surgeon wisely is the first step. Discussion of your wishes and having an honest and open dialog of your procedure is mandatory (e.g, implant type, incision, placement, etc). Your height, weight, breast width, and body habitus will make a difference for which implant style/projection to choose. Implant profile will also make a difference on the projection, which will influence overall breast/cup size. I have found that photographs brought by the patient is helpful to get a visualization of the appearance you wish for in terms of size, shape, fullness, etc. In addition, your surgeon's pre and postoperative photographs should demonstrate a realistic goal for you of results. Sizers are helpful during an in-office consultation. Once this has been accomplished, allow your surgeon to utilize his/her best medical judgment during the procedure to finesse the best possible result for you after preoperative biodimensional planning and fitting the right implant for your breast width. This is the most important determinant for the sizing of implants, which will provide the optimal result and most aesthetically-pleasing result for you.Consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon well-versed in breast procedures who will examine and discuss with you the various options and factors to consider and help you decide which one will be the right one for you. Hope me that this helps! Best wishes for a wonderful result!

Thank you for your question.  It is best that you speak with your operating surgeon about your concerns.  All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL

Hi Mkat,Please see the excellent answer below.  You are 5'10 so as a taller person, you can carry a larger implant.  Cup sizes are an inaccurate way to communicate because each line of bras has their own sizing system, and some store consistently "upsize"!  Yes, it is even hard to look at other patients photos and to plug this into yourself.  The main thing is to get a good "fit."  Here are a few tips for you because this is perhaps
the hardest decision for a patient to make, as well as the surgeon. Cup size
estimates can be misleading, but I generally advise patients that they will
experience an increase of approximately one cup size per 200 cc. You can try on
implants in the office by placing them into a special bra.Approximately 50 cc (1-2 oz.) is added to the
final volume to account for flattening of the implant in the partial sub-muscular
pocket. Once you decide on a size you like, then add on about 25-50 cc, because
in real life the implant will be flattened slightly by your tissues.Multiple measurements need to be taken to fit
an implant to your exact anatomy. Have your surgeon's office show you the
charts of the implant dimensions for the various profiles of silicone and
saline from the manufacturer. Then you and your surgeon can piece
together the puzzle by matching your measurements, with your wishes, versus
your tissue cover and the available implants to arrive at a surgical
plan.Keep in mind larger implants tend
to have more problems over the years.Since silicone implants wrinkle less than saline implants, they might be
your best bet.You can
also approximate this at home by measuring out an equivalent amount of rice
placed into a cutoff foot of old panty-hose, and put this in your bra.Wear this around the house for a while, and
see what you think.Implant size must
square with assessments of tissue cover, breast diameter, and chest wall width. Multiple measurements
of your chest wall are taken (seven in total). Implant size selection has been an issue of much discussion. Therefore, I use a wide variety of methods, but the implant size is
always established preoperatively.Also,
patients are advised to bring reference photos demonstrating their ideal size
and shape. A photo album of patient pictures is maintained to assist them.
These photos ultimately help in determining where the implants will be placed,
since they can be shifted inside (to provide more cleavage), to the outside, up
or superiorly, and down or inferiorly during surgery. In determining the final
size selection, I always place the highest priority on the preoperative
measurements and potential tissue cover. Then, the patient’s verbal requests
are factored into the analysis.Our
average size over the last 7,000 implants was 350. We use the quick recovery approach, so click on the
web reference link below to have this explained and you can see the list of
Quick (Flash) Recovery Breast Augmentation articles from peer-reviewed surgery
journals.Be sure to see only a board certified
plastic surgeon (by ABPS - The American Board of Plastic Surgery) who is a
member of ASAPS (The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery) and or a
member of ASPS (The American Society of Plastic Surgeons). Also, ask if they
have an established, high volume breast augmentation practice, performing
several hundred breast augmentations each year. Be sure the PS has been in
practice for a while, 20-years or more might be a good gauge.Does the PS offer all three incisions?Discuss the implant type (gel or saline),
shaped "gummy bear" or non-shaped, smooth or textured, implant pocket
(over or under the muscle) and the "quick recovery approach."Ask to see their before and after photos if
you didn’t see any on their website. If they are experienced, they should
have several 100 breast implant patients for you to view. I would also
recommend that your doctor offer you the chance to talk to past patients who
would be happy to discuss their experience with you. You need to feel
comfortable, so make sure the environment is safe as in an accredited surgery
center. Also, ask a prospective surgeon if he or she has ever published journal
articles in professional peer-reviewed journals, which they can provide
you.All
the best, “Dr. Joe”

Thank you for your question.  Without a thorough physical exam it is quite difficult to recommend a particular implant size for you, as many factors go into choosing an implant: your desired "look," your current breast width, your tissue quality, etc. My best recommendation is to find a local board certified plastic surgeon that you feel comfortable with, and who understands your goals, to help guide you on selecting the right implants. There are many ways used to try to simulate what a particular size of implant will look like in and out of clothes, from the low-tech sports bras and filling them with an implant, using premeasured bags of rice at home, and more technologically used processes such as Vectra imagining.  These may be options to help you visualize what 425cc would look like on your frame. 

Thank you for your question.  The best advice for you is to schedule a consultation wit a board certified plastic surgeon.  At that time you can discuss what your overall desired look is, try on sizer implants to see which size helps you best achieve that goal and then work together with your surgeon to create the surgical plan that will give you your desired overall loo.Best regards,Dr. Lane F. Smith, MDPlastic SurgeonLas Vegas, NV

Hi, thanks for your question
on which implant size would be best for you.
Right now it sounds like you’re considering 400cc and 425cc. Since there is no way to say definitively
over the internet which size would be optimal for you, take comfort in the fact
that the surgeon uses your unique measurements and is able to provide you with
a general range. In many cases the board
certified plastic surgeon can best be your guide as they’ve met with you in
person and heard your aesthetic goals. You may consider doing 3-D imaging;
however with nearly all the breast cases we’ve performed, we’ve found patients
enjoy doing a live “try on” session where they actually can “try on” the
implant in a non-padded bra in our office.
This does not give an exact measurement of outcome, rather it gives a
nice idea of what to expect. For patients who desire a more natural look we
like to recommend the shaped implant.
For patients who desire a more full, voluptuous look we recommend a
higher profile implant. And remember that all breasts have at least some amount
of asymmetry (we like to say they’re like sisters and not twins). My very best to you. – Dr. Brian Coan

Thank you for the question. Ultimately, careful communication of your goals (in my practice I prefer the use of goal pictures, direct examination/communication in front of a full-length mirror, and computer imaging) will be critical.Generally speaking, the best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering breast augmentation surgery ( regarding breast implant size/profile selection) is:1. Concentrate on choosing your plastic surgeon carefully. Concentrate on appropriate training, certification, and the ability of the plastic surgeon to achieve the results you are looking for. Ask to see lots of examples of his/her work.2. Have a full discussion and communication regarding your desired goals with your plastic surgeon. This communication will be critical in determining breast implant size/type/profile will most likely help achieve your goals. In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. For example, I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or "B/C cup” etc means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful.Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on him who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate. Again, the use of computer imaging has been very helpful during the communication process, in our practice.3. Once you feel you have communicated your goals clearly, allow your plastic surgeon to use his/her years of experience/judgment to choose the breast implant size/profile that will best meet your goals. Again, in my practice, this decision is usually made during surgery, after the use of temporary intraoperative sizers.I hope this (and the attached link, dedicated to breast augmentation surgery concerns) helps. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.