Difference between 280cc and 305cc?

Anxiety prior to surgery is very normal; its complete elimination is usually not possible. Assuming you have chosen your plastic surgeon carefully, other important "variables" such as anesthesia provider and surgery facility will be selected based on everyone's first priority: safety. This careful selection should give you some peace of mind that you will be safe around the time of surgery. Discuss your specific areas of concerns with your plastic surgeon who will be in the best position to help you calm your nerves.  Communicate your goals carefully again with your plastic surgeon;  this careful communication will help you make a decision between the two breast implant sizes you are considering.  In my practice, patients usually ask me to make the decision after careful communication and use of intraoperative temporary sizers.





I ask my patients to try to be as calm as possible prior to surgery; this “calmness" tends to translate to a smoother postoperative course. You may be able to alleviate some pre operative anxiety with music, exercise, meditation, a glass of wine (if ok with your surgeon),  and positive/objective focus on the long term outcome/benefits etc. prior to your procedure.



Generally, patients find that they did “get worked up for nothing” after their recovery is completed.



I hope this helps. 

Hello and thank you for your question. These implants are very similar.  The size 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.  
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Thank you for your question. In published literature it has been shown that most people are able to perceive the difference in implant size of as low as 15 cc. Having said that, the difference of 25 cc is quite subtle. You should have your surgeon measure you and see which implant would fit your body better. This is more important than the small difference in the implant size. Good luck!