Would There Be Much Difference in a 425 cc High Profile Silicione Gel Compared to 500 cc?

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

If you were my relative, I would tell you to not bother undergoing the risks of surgery to achieve this small of an increase unless it were to manage breast asymmetry.  AS long as the diameter falls within your breast diameter, it doesn't matter which manufacturer you go with.

Yes you will notice a small difference between the two sizes of breast implants you mentioned. If you are petite and have a narrow breast width, a high profile breast implant for your breast augmentation surgery would likely be the recommended choice. You should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who can perform a breast exam and take the appropriate measurements to ensure you choose a breast implant size that suits your body and frame and that is not too large to increase the rate of short and long term complications.

This difference depends largely on your frame.  In a thin woman, the difference would be quite apparent.  In a broader woman of fuller build, the difference would not be substantial.  If you are petite with a narrow base width, it is best to choose an implant with a narrower base diameter than your breast.  If the implant is too wide, it will augment more laterally than anteriorly.  Try them on in an unpadded bra and see what you think.

Hi there-

In most patients, the difference in implant volumes you describe would be subtle...

I would recommend you communicate your goals for appearance carefully with your surgeon and let him make the call at surgery (once he has an understanding of how the two look inside of you).