Breast Implant Sizing is 400cc Too Big for 5'2" 120 Pounds?

If you liked your D-cup size during pregnancy that is a good sign you will like having large breasts again.  No, I have plenty of patients your height that are very happy with their 400 cc implants.  You might want to look at some other patients with your build on my website.  I find that is the best way to get a handle on what size would be best for you.  If you find a woman with similar breasts and like the result with 400 cc implants, chances are you will too (check patient T.C.).  Probably you are worrying too much!  If you said you were considering 600 cc implants, that might be something to consider carefully.

   A 400 cc implant may not be too big for you.  If your chest wall can accommodate this, then this may work for you.  As a reference, a 350 cc implant is the average size implant placed in this country.

One good way to assure that you like that implant size is to try it on in a bra in the office. That way you will see the implant with your height and frame. In my office, I like to use 3 dimensional images of each patient. We can super impose the implant size to get a better idea and see that you are comfortable with the size you choose.

Hi, it's perfectly normal to be nervous or second guess your decisions, especially as you get closer to the surgery date. Based on your description, I think 400cc should achieve a nice, full and natural shape. Most women who had deflated breast after pregnancy had enough skin to accommodate a larger implant. The amount of breast tissues that you have will dictate how much coverage you can get so the implant is not so "obvious". Placement under the muscle will help some, especially at upper pole. If your surgeon is an experience board certified plastic surgeon and you had a thorough consultation and evaluation, then you have to trust that physician will achieve the enhancement that match your expectation.

Best Wishes,

Stewart Wang, MD FACS, Wang Plastic Surgery

It is impossible to tell without photos or an exam. Simple height and weight does not give the full picture. From your description 400cc might be ok. But it also depends on what kinf of lift and how "tight/perky" you want your breasts. Lifts and enlargement work opposite so you need to have one be the priority. Then your doctor can better guide you. I would bet that 600cc is too big.

Thank you for your question. There are several considerations that go into determining the best implant size for you. These would include your desired size, the desired look, the width of your chest, and the overlying skin envelope. The absolute volume of the implant is only one aspect of the implant selection process.

The most important factor in my estimation would be the width of your chest. The proposed implant should have a width that matches the base width of your breast. If it is too wide, it will not look natural and spill laterally into your side. If it is too narrow, there will be a space between the implants which also looks unnatural.

Once the width of the implant is selected, the projection can be chosen to accomplish the look that you are hoping for. It sounds like you are planning on a moderate plus implant, if silicone is being used. without an examination, it is impossible to select an implant for you. however, 400cc does not sound out of the question.

There are multiple sizing systems available to help with the decision. I do not usually find photos of other patients to be very precise, but it can act as a starting point. Most important, talk to your plastic surgeon about the options and your desired outcome. He/She should be able to help you with the decision and help predict the final result.

Best of luck with your breasts.

Jeff Rockmore