How Smaller Will Breast Implants Be Once Under the Muscle?

June 8, 2009
Asked By:Mom in Cali in Orange County, CA

I am having breast augmentation surgery next week. I'm 5'3, 135 pounds, currently a 36B and wanting a full C. I chose silicone implants and 480CC. I'm afraid it'll be too big. Is that too big for a full C? I've had friends that have done it said they wished they went bigger. How much smaller will it be once the implant is under the muscle?

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June 9, 2010

Answer: Placing a breast implant under the muscle does not make it look smaller.

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June 9, 2010

Answer: Placing a breast implant under the muscle does not make it look smaller.

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May 20, 2010

Answer: Determining breast implant size and shape

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May 20, 2010

Answer: Determining breast implant size and shape

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December 9, 2015

Answer: Implant Sizing

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January 12, 2012

Answer: Implant size and muscle position

January 12, 2012

Answer: Implant size and muscle position

June 9, 2009

Answer: More to it than volume

June 9, 2009

Answer: More to it than volume