275cc implant for petite person - will this too big for my chest? (photos)

Thanks for your question! I think some of this just depends on your goals and wishes. Were you able to try on implants at the visits? Pick the surgeon that you feel most comfortable with and express your concerns. Good luck!

Hi and thanks for your question. You are a good candidate for breast implant. I recommend round implant with dual plane technique for you. Round implant can give a more natural result with upper pole fullness for your case. You have not enough breast tissue, because of this I recommend dual plane technique for you. In this technique upper part of implant is covered by chest muscle and breast tissue, lower part of the implant is covered by breast tissue. 275 or 250 cc implant can be used for your case. Final decision can be done during the surgery. During the surgery we don’t want to apply to much pressure on your own breast tissue. Pressure can cause decreasing your own breast tissue amount.With this combination you can get good result. This operation takes 1.5 hours and can be done under the general anesthesia. You should stay one night at the hospital to get rid of the anesthetic drugs affect. After surgery you should use sports bra and breast band for 6 weeks. Two weeks after the surgery you can start sports but you should wait for 6 weeks to use your arm strongly.

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

Dear Cute822381,
breast implant type and sizing selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion. But the decision will always start and end with the patient. When it comes to sizing, we have all of our patients find 3 photos of their desired breast size. We ask for naked breast photos because clothing can obscure the true size (push up bras). Next, we consult with patients and go over the photos and take detailed breast measurements during a physical exam. Next, we using a sizing algorithm to determine a range of implants that will work based on the exam and the measurements.Lastly, during the operation, we use silicone sizers in the operating room to see how the size actually looks in the breast. We sit the patient up in the operating room, while asleep of course, and compare the sizer result with their desired look photos. If it is too small, we start the process over with a slightly larger implant. We don't stop until we get the perfect match.Of all of my breast augmentation patients, every one of them has been happy with their size due to this detailed and meticulous process. You don't want to invest time and money into a result that is either too big or too small.You should discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon and make sure that your surgeon understands your goals.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Good evening,
The implants in the 250-275 range in High Profile are very narrow and round, so I applaud you for thinking more along the lines of Mod Plus. Size-wise 25cc will hardly make any visual difference at all, so I vote for the 275cc.

I think the size selected will look very nice on you. I do suggest going back and trying on both sizes so you can see how it will look.

It would seem to me from your photos and your description of yourself that 275 mL or 250 mL are both appropriate implants that will give you a good augmentation without being too big. My only recommendation is that you might consider dropping from a high profile to a moderate plus profile for a more natural look.

Based on the information and goals you provide, then you should do very well with the 275 cc implant. Work with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and ensure that a full consultation was done where your tissues were assessed and even breast measurements might be performed as this information can be very helpful as well.

The lower profile implant will give you a more natural look. The high profile will be a more rounded look. Many surgeons have sample implants in the office that you can "try on" to get a feel for how you may look after surgery. The implant size you are considering is a moderately conservative size. I encourage you to discuss your concerns with your surgeon as it's important to feel comfortable and confident in your decision.