I am 5’7 145lbs How many CC’s should I get?

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How many CC’s should I get? I do not want my back to hurt but I want my boobs to look big enough and proportionate to my body. I am 5’7 145lbs.

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

Choosing the right size and profile breast implants for you. I recommend an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and be measured. 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

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

At size 32 or 34, each 100 cc of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change. At size 36 or 38, each 200 cc of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change. From this, you can determine the volume required to achieve your desired goal. I always recommend the smallest implant as they are more mechanically stable.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Jacob Carlson, MD · Answer

A good rule of thumb is that for every ~150cc's you go up in an implant, you are going to increase about one cup size. With respect to the weight of the implants and potentially causing back pain - as long as the implants are moderate size, they shouldn't cause any significant back pain due to the added weight. For the sake of example, a 10.75 oz can of Campbells soup weighs 305 grams. That's about the same weight as a 300cc implant. So if you imagine supporting the weight of two soup cans, that would be similar to supporting the 300cc implants, which would increase your chest about two cup sizes.
I would also inquire as to the kind of "look" you're going for with your augmentation. Do you want a natural look? An augmented look? To you want more projection? More fullness up top?
Whenever you speak with your surgeon, I would recommend finding pictures of someone who has a similar body type to you and an attractive chest. That goes a long way to help your surgeon choose the right size, projection, and placement for your implant.

Paul M. Parker, MD, FACS · Answer

My best advice is to obtain a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon near you that does a lot of breast augmentations. They will listen to what you want, then perform a physical examination which should include them measuring the dimensions of your breasts. In our office, we then discuss the various implant options with the patient such as type of implant, projection, base width and cc's. Next, a Sizing Session is performed using various implants under a sports bra as well as a tank top and images on our Vectra 3 D computer imaging system. All of this will help the patient make a decision about what implant is right for them based on their desires and their individual anatomy. Good luck!

Donovan Rosas, MD · Answer

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. 
As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).

Lawrence Iteld, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question- it allows us to address a very important question.

When choosing breast implants, there is not formula to choose implant volume or profile simply based off of height and weight or based on bra sizing.

We believe that it is most useful to go through a sizing process using either silicone sizers and/or 3D imaging with your plastic surgeon. This allows you to work with your surgeon to select implants to achieve your specific aesthetic rather than a more nebulous result.

Unlike on-line ordering where you can simply return something that doesn’t quite fit right, selecting a breast implant requires in-person shopping…. lol.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Based on your nicely posted photos again, it is a personal decision on the size of breast you desire average size would be approximately a 300 cc high profile to moderate plus profile to a 400 cc best of virtual concert with for better questioning and determination of cc size regards

I am 5’7 145lbs How many CC’s should I get?

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