Will 420cc Mentor be a good size for a 103Ib (47kg) 5.4 ft (1.66m)? (Photos)

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Hello, 5 days after trying on Mentor anatomical medium high, moderate profile (CPG 322). My doctor say 375 or 420cc will be ok for me and I chose bigger. But now I am really nervous. I am not sure - i dont want to be really big for my build. 33 years old, 1 child I cant find a girl with this size - 420, my build and with breast like me (before and after) to see how Will look like. Please help me,girls. I cant afford a second intervention Sorry my english - now use Google translation

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question and pictures.  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.  
My best advice: more communication.
It is definitely worth spending more time (prior to the date of surgery) with your plastic surgeon to discuss further.  As you know, it will be important for many reasons, that you feel comfortable that you and your plastic surgeon are on the "same page" prior to proceeding.  Show your plastic surgeon what your goals using as many visual aids as possible.   As you can imagine, terms such as "natural" or "fake" can be interpreted differently by different people. This additional communication will go a  long way when it comes to helping alleviate your anxiety prior to proceeding.My very general advice in this regard:  utilize breast implants only as big as necessary to "make you happy" long-term,  without having the most common regret ( "I wish I was bigger"). Again, generally speaking, smaller breast implants tend to "wear" better over the longer term.
  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. Sometimes, it is necessary to seek several consultations before you feel comfortable about your choice.
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. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or "C or D cup” 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, best not to discuss your goals and/or judge the outcome of the procedure performed based on achieving a specific cup size. The use of computer imaging may be very helpful during the communication process. The use of in bra sizers may also be helpful. In other words, use as many “visual aids” as possible during the communication process. I encourage patients to meet with me as my times as necessary, to feel comfortable that we are both on the “same page”.
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. I generally select appropriate breast implant size/profile after the use of temporary intraoperative sizers and viewing the patient's chest in the upright and supine positions.
 
I hope this helps. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You might want to go back to your surgeon's office and try on a variety of sizes again to see what you do like. Your surgeon has measured you and knows what range of sizes will best fit your frame and tissue.

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