How many cc’s would I need to achieve the result I’m looking for?

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I’m 23 years old, 160 cm tall, and I weigh 57 kg. I’m looking for a noticeably fuller breast, but still very natural-looking. My goal is a larger yet soft, natural and very movable result, similar to the breasts of actress Christina Hendricks or Sydney Sweeney (we are about the same height). I like a full, feminine look that still appears natural on the body rather than overly firm or artificial. I would appreciate guidance on implant size, projection, and implant type that would best suit my frame and help achieve this kind of natural but significant result I don’t see many results with boobs similar to mine when I search about implants

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

Choosing the right size and profile breast implants for you. I recommend an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and be measured. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size breast implants. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

In your photographs, your breasts appear large and low on the chest wall. The weight of implants will only make your situation worse. At this time, I recommend a breast lift not implants. The technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method. This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained. Later, fat transfers can be performed if additional volume is desired.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Donovan Rosas, MD · Answer

Choosing an implant size/style is an important decision which is best made in concert with your surgeon. Ultimately, options are based on a number of factors including:
-Chest dimensions: This point is crucial as the width of your breasts defines the available "real estate" on which the foundation of your augmentation is built. This "foot print" is the absolute limit with which you are dealing.  Too "large" is not so much the risk as too "wide." You cannot build a 3 acre mansion on a half acre plot. An implant which is too wide (exceeding the available space on your chest) will generally over hang laterally making it more noticeable and occasionally contributing to discomfort and nerve symptoms (numbness or tingling). This will also contribute to a more unnatural look.
-Tissue quality: This relates to size in the sense that the implant will be suspended by your tissue. Too large an implant may place took large a stress on these suspending tissues leading to healing problems in the short term and bottoming out in the long term.
-Patient desire (what is the look you are hoping to achieve?)
My role as a surgeon is to manage expectations and guide you towards a prudent choice which can satisfy these reasonable goals. Often times, a surgeon can guide a patient toward a size/cc range and patients will make determinations on implant style/profile. Patient seeking more or less projection, or seeking a more pronounced or subtle upper pole volume increase can be guided toward an implant which will help them best achieve their goals. Additionally, technique variations (sub muscular vs. sub glandular) can also aid in obtaining the look you desire.  
There are a number of tools available to help guide patient/surgeon decision making including sizers, 3D imaging and goal photos. Each modality can help better communicate your goals to your surgeon and vice versa.
With regards to your specific question, without measurements it is impossible to offer any real advice.
Ultimately, it is important to not marry oneself to a particular "cc" as oppose to a particular "look." Communication is key as you and your surgeon create your custom surgical plan. 
As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).

Lawrence Iteld, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question- it allows us to address a very important question.

When choosing breast implants, there is not formula to choose implant volume or profile simply based off of height and weight or based on bra sizing.

We believe that it is most useful to go through a sizing process using either silicone sizers and/or 3D imaging with your plastic surgeon. This allows you to work with your surgeon to select implants to achieve your specific aesthetic rather than a more nebulous result.

Unlike on-line ordering where you can simply return something that doesn’t quite fit right, selecting a breast implant requires in-person shopping…. lol.

How many cc’s would I need to achieve the result I’m looking for?

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