Can't decide between 330cc and 375cc anatomical implant! Any suggestions? (photo)

It can be a difficult decision to decide exactly what implant size to choose. Fortunately, there is no right or wrong answer. You just need to choose the one that makes you the happiest. In the link below I have some more information about exactly how to go about choosing implant size which may be helpful to you.A few general observations may help you though. After having done nearly 4000 breast augmentations, I have noticed the following trends. a) Most women choose a larger implant than I would have chosen for them (everybody's taste is different), b) Younger women (30 and under) tend to choose a slightly larger implant for their build/body size than women over 30 tend to, c) at six months after surgery, nearly all women wish they had chosen a larger implant than they actually did. This won't answer your question specifically but it is something to think about.Finally, the difference here is about 45cc volume which equates to about 1 & 1/2 ounces out of your measuring cup in the kitchen. This small volume distributed over the entire surface of the implant is really not much of a change in size or implant dimensions. You would be able to see a difference but it wouldn't be tremendous. So I wouldn't worry about it too much. Pivck the look that you like the best.Best wishes!

Hi Carly,for your height and weight, and looking at your pic.if you go with 375 cc MP this will bring you to a 34  full C small D. is that what you want ? if yes, then go with it, and yes, it will show. if too much, then go with lower size and profile. you must be a 34 A, so depending on your own body image and life style, only you can decide. so measure in cm the width of your breast ( usually anywhere from 10 ish to 13 cm ) and ask your PS to try on sizers.we do offer all sizers to try on  in our office+ VS bra based on your " real " measurements. we take pictures with your own cell phone, and we lend you the sizers and bra to " test drive " as I say for the week before surgery.good luck,Florence Mussat

Thank you for your question and providing the photograph.  As the previous doctor said, there is very little difference in volume between the 2, so small in fact that you might not discern any difference.  You could ask your plastic surgeon to do 3D imaging if they have it available.  If you are concerned about being too big, I would go with the slightly smaller size.  One thing you do not want is to feel self-conscious about being too big.  You can also look at photographs of similiar body frame patients with those 2 sizes in place to see if it helps you decide.  Tracy Pfeifer, MD, MS

Choosing the right implant is sometimes tough. A 45 cc difference is not huge. If you have doubts and you think you may be too small, usually patients want the larger implant.

Your question is a very common one, and without considerable experience in breast augmentation it is very difficult for you to choose an implant among so many alternatives and it can be a challenge for your surgeon as well. However our advice is that you choose the look, and let your surgeon worry about how to get you there. Don't choose an implant, choose a surgeon with skill, experience and board certification.