Would 345CC of Natrelle Soft Touch implants make me go from the before to the after? (Photo)

Thanks for your question! I do think that is a fairly reasonable expectation; however, no two breasts are identical. So, it's important to try on implants and like the look in the mirror. Good luck!

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 desired. 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

Hello and thank you for your question. Honestly, a formal in-person evaluation would be needed to determine the best treatment. There are several reasons for this:
1) Bra sizes vary based on the clothing store (for example, Victoria's Secret tends to upsize everyone by a whole cup size)
2) Most women do not wear the proper exact fitting bra size for their bodies
3) The exact volume (in cc) needed to change cup size is different for different body types (e.g. 32A to 32D requires a different implant size than 38A to 38D)
4) Be careful NOT to fall into the trap most women do- they see a certain implant size (e.g. 285 cc) or perhaps their friend had a certain size, and they want or request this or another size based on that. Everyone's body is different- 285 cc implants on your friend might look VERY different than they would on you. Be very careful not to make this mistake, because the goal is to find the right size and shape for YOU- for your particular body and your breasts.

Because of those multiple factors, and because it is KEY to fully evaluate your breasts in person to make a full set of precise measurements to select the proper implant for you (incorporating factors like amount of breast tissue, implant type, base width, projection, etc), answering your question really would need a formal personalized consultation- to say anything before that would simply be guessing, which would be both unfair and unhelpful to you.

Your breasts are such a KEY area of your body and your femininity- therefore, you should ONLY trust an experienced aesthetic plastic surgeon. As such an expert, I have had extensive training and experience with complex aesthetic surgeries under a multiple world-renowned experts in the field. I’d recommend for you to setup a formal consultation with me (or another plastic surgeon who is extremely comfortable with aesthetic plastic surgery procedures) for a formal consultation to thoroughly discuss your surgical goals, undergo a formal examination, evaluate all your options (surgical and nonsurgical), and decide on the best procedure(s) and type of anesthesia for your specific case. I hope this helps!

Dr. Donald Groves
Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon

Hello, thank you for asking, for the result you want afterward as seen in the photo, you need a larger implant, probably 450 480 cc, with the 345 you would not have that result.

Unfortunately, you have not told us your bra size. If you are size 32 or 4p34, each 100 cc of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change. If you are 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.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

I think you're in the right ballpark with the implant you are considering. Many surgeons have sample implants available that you can "try on" to give you an idea of how you may look after surgery. And of course your board certified plastic surgeon is your personal expert in helping you select the right implant to get you as close as possible to the look you are wanting.

You only submitted before photos, but I think that size could work for you. Measurements are needed to be certain. Please go for a consultation.

Guiding patients through the implant selection process is a bit of an art form.
Each provider will have their own way of doing this.
Some plastic surgeons will have the patient make the final decision other surgeons will make the decision based on input from the patient.
Some plastic surgeons do this better than others.
The outcome of using a certain size implant is highly dependent on the size of the patient. At 345 mL implant is a modest size implant and will give a modest outcome for an average or large individual.
It may give a dramatic augmentation on a petite woman.
It may seem fairly insignificant on a woman who is large.
It’s like saying a teaspoon of salt is a lot if you’re making soup.
It’s a lot of salt if you’re cooking soup for two people, but it may be insufficient if you’re making soup for 100.
My preferred method for determining implant size is to have a clear understanding of what the patient is hoping to achieve by reviewing lots and lots of before and after pictures.
Once I have a clear understanding of what the patient is hoping to look like I bring those pictures with me to the operating room.
During surgery, I use temporary sizers to determine what size implant will give the desired outcome.
I usually have a full selection of implants at my disposal during each procedure.
I open the correct place implants based on using temporary sizers during the procedure.
It’s not perfect, but I found this to be the most accurate way of choosing implants.
I take the ultimate responsibility because I make the final decision.
In the end it would be easier for me to have the patient decide and hold the patient accountable if they’re not happy with the implant size.
I make the decision because I think I’m in a better position to make an accurate decision Once I have a good understanding of what the patient is hoping to achieve.
Excessively large implants will consistently lead to an increased rate of undesirable side effects, increased complication rates, and an increased rate for revision surgery.
Ideally, the implant should fit in the patient natural breast diameter.
Best,
Matt Hagstrom MD