Exactly How Large Will a 325 Cc Silicone Implant Make Me from a B Cup? (photo)

While we cannot predict an exact final cup size, a 325 or 350 cc implant sounds about right.  25cc is a very small difference, therefore, if those are the options, your Plastic Surgeon gave you, I would recommend going with the slightly larger size.  As far as placement goes, I do most of my implants subglandular because the breast do look more natural afterwards.

Your question has many parts to it: First, without adequate examination and measurements, for example your base diameter of your breasts, and amount of breast tissue you have (Bra size is a estimate at best) it is impossible to tell from your picture from afar with clothes on the size difference you will be with a 325 cc implant.  Also realize there are three different profiles to choose from (different projections.  I prefer using your "want to be " photos, together with your existing photos and refer to them while I am doing surgery. I always have on hand a selection of different sized implants to choose from and use a sizer, temporary implants, to try out and see how close I can come to the photos you picked out before selecting the implant. We are now using     a three dimensional photographic system that will give you an idea of what you would look like before hand with different sizes, shapes, saline vs silicone, and  if subglandular submuscular position

Regarding your question about whether the implant should be above or below your muscle depends on the size of your existing breasts, the degree or absence of sagging (ptosis) and the look you are after. In general for non sagging breasts most of my patients prefer the look  and feel of submuscular implants plus there is less chance of rippling. 

 

Larry Nichter, MD, MS, FACS

Pacific Center for Plastic Surgery