Will there be a noticeable difference between 275cc and 300cc high profile round implants?

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. This volume difference is not a meaningful amount and will not be noticeable to you or anyone else unless there is already a meaningful difference between your pre-surgical breasts.

There is almost no difference in size between 275 cc and 300 cc. The diameter and projection go up only a few millimeters. This is because it does not take much change in diameter to cause the volume to go up (it's an exponential relationship). I do not typically have patients try on implants in their bra because they are likely to choose a size that will be too small. Implants look bigger when they are stuffed in your bra than when they are in your body. You have a C cup size already. Do you wish to have a D-cup size? If so, you are likely in the right neighborhood in terms of volume (also depends on body frame). Also remember that women often wish they had gone larger after having the surgery. The average volume in my practice is 400-425 cc.

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.
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.
With regards to your particular question, 25 ml is a very small volume differential (45 ml approximates a shot glass). Most will not be able to distinguish between the 2. I will typically order flanking sizes so patients can makes last minute adjustments that are still within the ballpark of their chosen implant.
As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Hello, in short there will not be much of a noticeable difference between the two sizes. The difference will be in the diameter of the implant. 25cc in volume is similar to about half of a shot glass. Depending on your breast width one might fill your width more than the other. A good question to ask yourself is "would you be upset if you woke from surgery and were slightly smaller than you expected or slightly larger than expected"? Your answer to that question could help you decide on the size since there is such a small noticeable difference between the two sizes.

The simplest answer to your question is that a 25 cc difference is less than 2 tablespoons. This is usually very difficult to detect visually. Depending on your wishes and expectations, you would probably need a larger volume to notice much of a change. Good luck with your surgery.

Dear mackenzied_,
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, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thanks for your question. You are unlikely to notice a significant difference between a 275cc and 300cc implant. The volume is not the only factor to consider when considering sizing a breast implant - the base width and the projection are at least as important. Having an implant with dimensions appropriate for your body shape that will achieve the look that you desire are more important than the absolute volume.

Thank you for submitting your question!
Patients often spend a great deal of time deciding between sizes of implants. The difference between breast implants that are within 50cc of each other is generally quite subtle and typically not noticeable. For example in your case, the difference between 275cc and 300cc implants is only 25cc, which is a very small volume change and usually doesn’t significantly alter the overall appearance or feel. Most people, including yourself, are unlikely to perceive a noticeable difference in size or shape with such a minor variation in implant volume.
The size and profile of implants are based on your desired breast size, your chest wall measurements (BWD), and breast tissue quality. While the difference between 275cc and 300cc high profile implants is small, it is best to consult with your surgeon and try on sizers to help you decide which size best meets your expectations.

There is a very minimal difference between those two implants. a 25cc difference is nearly visually undetectable. It is very common for people to wish they had gone slightly larger with size choice. I would recommend 300cc.

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