5'10, 150 lbs- What would be an ideal CC size for my body type? (Photos)

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i am 5'10 , 150lbs i don't want to be super too heavy but i want curviture. i have added photos of my body as well

Casey Anderson, MD, FACS · Answer

There can be a range of sizes that would work for you. I like to base the implant off your base width measurment (the width of the breast). We can then work with different profiles if you want more or fewer cc's.

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

More body measurements would be needed to give you a size recommendation. Your surgeon can give you a range when you meet them for your initial consultation. You can then try on sizers to see which size would be the most suitable.

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your pictures and questions. There is no "ideal cc size" for anyone. It depends on a patient's overall goals, her anatomy, and surgeon preference. The only way you can get the answer that is right for you is to have a in-person consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area. We find it useful to use 3D imaging to help narrow down options.
Hope this helps!
Dallas Buchanan, MD
VIVIFY plastic surgery
Tampa, FL

Hampton A. Howell, MD · Answer

Hi. To appropriately discuss implant size and choice, you really need an in person evaluation by a plastic surgeon with good experience with breast augmentation.  Opinions and preferences will vary somewhat from one surgeon to another surgeon.  Personally I start with the base width of the patient as the starting point for the footprint of the future implant.  Tissue characteristics, and desired postoperative size, and patient anatomy all factor in to the proper selection of implant volume as well as profile.  I go over all of that all in detail with my patients at the time of their consultation.
I would recommend consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon with good experience in this area.  He or she can thoroughly review the options with you so that you can make a good and well-informed mutual decision.
Good luck and take care, 
Dr. Howell

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. Breast implant selection is an exciting, but stressful part of the breast augmentation process as there are so many choices. Unfortunately it is impossible to recommend the best implant style, size or shape without an in-person examination that allows for the measurement of key breast parameters, as well as permits an in-depth discussion as to your desired goals and outcome. I would recommend continuing to discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon or seek additional consultations to ensure that the implants you decide upon are the right ones to meet your expectations. Best wishes!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear maipie99,
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, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

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 and style breast implants, if interested, and they choose what looks right for them. 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 size and style breast implant is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

I would suggest meeting with a board certified plastic surgeon, being examined and measured, and trying on the range of implants that best fits your frame and tissue. This way, you can see what your "ideal size" is.

Bruce K. Smith, MD · Answer

One of the most common questions on RealSelf, and certainly one of the most important decisions to make prior to breast augmentation surgery is selecting the right implant. This is a decision that can only be made after careful consultation and examination, in person. Finding a sample photo that represents the breast size you desire, (on plastic surgery or other websites where women are topless), is very helpful. Bathing suit or lingerie photos can be difficult to evaluate. Newer implants with different shapes, consistencies and projections; only add to the confusion. Select a fantasy or desired photo and allow your plastic surgeon to help you decide the implant that is right for you.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Thanks for posting photos with you clothed, not helpful. My guess is 350-450cc HP implants. But only nude examination whether in person or virtual can a cc size be determined.

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