Which size will get me to my goal, 295cc or 300cc? (Photos)

Dear jenn0305,
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

Although I understand your concerns, I would encourage you to be patient given that you are only 10 days out of surgery today. It is, as you may know, much too early to evaluate the outcome of the procedure performed.   Keep in mind, that the breast implants (290 cc and 300 cc) that you refer to in your post will likely not create a  visually perceptible difference in breast size. Again, at this point my best advice: patience and close follow-up with your plastic surgeon.   If you choose to proceed with revisionary breast surgery down the line, I would suggest that you avoid the use of cup sizes and or subjective terminology such as "huge" during the communication process.  Best wishes.

Did you employ external sizers or 3D imaging?  If not, it would have been very helpful to you to better appreciate what your look (not cup size) would have been post-op.  Now that you are healing from 270 cc implants, it would be suggested that you just give it time to see how you heal and settle and then decide months down the road whether you need more volume or not.  How do you know just 30 cc's will do it for you?  That is just 6 tsp or an ounce and when put in a sphere like an implant, won't change the dimensions very much.  And if you are ever torn between two adjacent sizes, always go with the larger one.  So give it time and make a decision later but just how much will make you happy is the million dollar question.