Implant Size and Breast Width Diameter? (photo)

Thanks for your question - that being said, this is a difficult question to answer on line.  A physical exam is really needed including an evaluation of the amount of native breast tissue, the skin elasticity, and the width of the chest.  Best of luck!

Do not be too concerned about a few millimetres in a breast implant diameter. They won't make a big difference.Choose an implant you are more comfortable with. A low profile implant is really just a 'flat pancake' and will simply push your existing breast forward, it will not make them rounder.

30 cc will not provide a visual difference. Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of breast augmentations each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Breast implant sizing is difficult and always takes the most time.
You should always go with the size that you feel most comfortable with as long as the implant fits you.
In general going smaller is not a problem and practically speaking there is not a significant difference between these two implants.
We use 3D imaging to help with these decisions and find it exceptionally useful.

It sounds like you and your surgeon have a good plan. Using dimensional planning is an important approach to narrow down your options to implant sizes that not only will look more natural but will lower your risk of complications. There is no perfect implant size for each patient but rather a general goal and desire. There will be very little visible difference between implants that are within 30 cc of each other. Something that I fine helpful for my patients is to remind them that 1 tablespoon = 15 cc. A less wide implant will slightly reduce the width of your final breast and thereby reduce the implant edge feel and visibility. Both devices will project forward about the same amount.  Have these discussions with your surgeon, decide together and agree on the plan. Good Luck.

Dr. Mosher