If i am currently 375cc Mentor UHP (L) and 400cc on (R) and i increase size to 550cc HP, Mentor doesnt off a 25 cc inbetween.

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Currently I have 375cc ultra high profile implant on the left side and 400cc on the right. I am going back in an am going to increase size. My Dr. and I talked about 550 cc, however, Mentor does not off a 25cc difference in that size range. I of course want to be symmetrical, but don't want to sacrifice size. My Dr. suggested doing 550 in both. I am just concerned that one side may be slightly larger.

Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD · Answer

As the implants get larger, the small size change between your natural breasts diminishes since that becomes a smaller percentage of the overall breast size.  25cc is only two tablespoons so generally not really providing much size difference with your current implants.  The UHP comes in a 535cc (not a 550cc).  Either I would do the 535cc on both sides, or if you are really worried about the asymmetry and have the width, a HPX (high profile extra) 535cc and 560cc combination might work.  I hope this helps.

Donald Groves, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Honestly, a formal in-person evaluation would be needed to determine the best treatment. There are several reasons for this: 
1) Bra sizes vary based on the clothing store (for example, Victoria's Secret tends to upsize everyone by a whole cup size)
2) Most women do not wear the proper exact fitting bra size for their bodies
3) The exact volume (in cc) needed to change cup size is different for different body types (e.g. 32A to 32D requires a different implant size than 38A to 38D)
4) Be careful NOT to fall into the trap most women do- they see a certain implant size (e.g. 285 cc) or perhaps their friend had a certain size, and they want or request this or another size based on that. Everyone's body is different- 285 cc implants on your friend might look VERY different than they would on you. Be very careful not to make this mistake, because the goal is to find the right size and shape for YOU- for your particular body and your breasts.

Because of those multiple factors, and because it is KEY to fully evaluate your breasts in person to make a full set of precise measurements to select the proper implant for you (incorporating factors like amount of breast tissue, implant type, base width, projection, etc), answering your question really would need a formal personalized consultation- to say anything before that would simply be guessing, which would be both unfair and unhelpful to you. Also, just FYI, each surgeon's measurements are slightly different, so numbers, experience, and overall aesthetic from one surgeon aren't necessarily the same as those from another surgeon!

Your breasts are such a KEY area of your body and your femininity- therefore, you should ONLY trust an experienced aesthetic plastic surgeon. As such an expert, I have had extensive training and experience with complex aesthetic surgeries under a multiple world-renowned experts in the field. I’d recommend for you to setup a formal consultation with me (or another plastic surgeon who is extremely comfortable with aesthetic plastic surgery procedures) for a formal consultation to thoroughly discuss your surgical goals, undergo a formal examination, evaluate all your options (surgical and nonsurgical), and decide on the best procedure(s) and type of anesthesia for your specific case. I hope this helps!

Dr. Donald Groves
Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon

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