I have my pre op in a few short days, and I'm struggling to choose a size. Any suggestions?

Hello,I recommend that you bring a few of your favorite form-fitting tops and try them on. Then, go with your gut.  In my experience, choosing the slightly larger of two implants is rarely a decision my patients regret and the difference, visibly, is much smaller than you think. Select the implant that gives you the "look" you like and worry less about the volume/numbers. All the best 

Thank you for your question and the photos. Breast size is a very personal decision, you should go with what you like the look and feel of on your body. I think you will be happy with either size as the difference between the two is not that much. When you re-try the sizes try them in different tops that you normally wear, if it is helpful bring a friend or relative with you to help you make the decision.Good luck

This question can be confusing.  Basically you want a 2 cup size increase, but don't know whether a 50 cc difference will be too big or too small.  Ask yourself, "Do I want a busty appearance or not?"  The larger breasts regardless of the two sizes you are considering, will affect your physical activities. Think more about how you want to fit in your clothes. Do you want a fuller bust?  Go with the larger implant.  Do you want a more athletic build?  Go with the smaller one.   Have a discussion with your surgeon.  I am sure your surgeon has dealt with this question before and will be able to guide you.  Good Luck.

Thanks for your question. I would wait until your preop appointment and try on different sizes again so you can discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon.

Hi and thanks for your question and posted photos. I believe 400cc would be too big for your frame, I would go for 375 high profile under the muscle implants.Best wishes.Dr. Milla

It's important to spend some time thinking on the size you desire.  Your surgeon should measure the breasts and based on this and your goals help you select the right implants.  Everyone has different goals but I recommend the following to my breast augmentation patients:1.  Look online or elsewhere for women with your particular body dimensions and find sizes and appearance of breasts you find appealing.  Bring these to your consult/preop2.  There are different sizing systems to help you see what a particular size will look like.  The different volumes of the sizers are placed right in a bra at your preop 3.  Keep in mind your body dimensions, height, hips, chest width when thinking of sizeUltimately, at least narrow down to a range, where you know the size you dont wont to go less than and definitely no bigger than...based on this relay your concerns with your surgeon and trust them to meet your expectationsGood luck!

I would suggest you re size when you do your pre-op. Stuff your bra with the different sizes and see how they look on your frame. That is the best way to tel in my opinion.

Thank you for the question. Based on your photographs, I think that you are starting at a good place and should have a very nice outcome with breast augmentation surgery. 

Ultimately, careful communication of your goals (in my practice I prefer the use of goal pictures, direct examination/communication in front of a full-length mirror, in bra sizers, and computer imaging) as well as careful measurements (dimensional planning) will be critical.

Generally speaking, the best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering breast augmentation surgery ( regarding breast implant size/profile selection) is:

1. Concentrate on choosing your plastic surgeon carefully. Concentrate on appropriate training, certification, and the ability of the plastic surgeon to achieve the results you are looking for. Ask to see lots of examples of his/her work.
2. Have a full discussion and communication regarding your desired goals with your plastic surgeon. This communication will be critical in determining breast implant size/type/profile will most likely help achieve your goals.
In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. For example, I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or "too big" or "in the way" etc may mean different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful.
Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on him who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate. Again, the use of computer imaging has been very helpful during the communication process, in our practice.
3. Once you feel you have communicated your goals clearly, allow your plastic surgeon to use his/her years of experience/judgment to choose the breast implant size/profile that will best meet your goals. Again, in my practice, this decision is usually made during surgery, after the use of temporary intraoperative sizers.I hope this (and the attached link, dedicated to breast augmentation surgery concerns) helps. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.

From your height and weight, as well as your not wanting to be too large for an active life style, I would suggest you try on implants closer to 300 cc.  This volume will surely fill you out without being overly full, especially in the upper part of the breast.

Your size range sounds like it is probably appropriate, but as you know, no one on this site can comment on specific sizes without an exam. But you should not be picking the implant size, that is the surgeon's job. Your job is to show the doctor photos of before and after surgery patients that have the look you want. If the doctor can't figure out what implant to use to get that look you need a new surgeon.