Why Do the Same Amount of Ccs Look Different on Many Women?

Question

I am 5'8'' 170lbs with broad-ish shoulders and I am thinking about getting 500cc silicone but when I look up pictures to see what I may look like, they give some women a C cup and some a DD cup. Why is this? And do you think that 500ccs will fit with my body frame?

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

This is because every woman has different body measurements. One woman may have a wider chest and smaller breast diameter, and implants of one volume will look different than another woman who has a narrower chest. I use a technique called dimensional breast augmentation which involves taking in a number of factors and measurements, so each patient is unique.  That being said, given your height, weight, and your activity level, along with the fact you are considering a lift, I would say you are probably not that far off in choosing an implant in that range.  Best thing to do is to see a qualified plastic surgeon that has good breast expertise.

Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

As a part of consultation we offer the opportunity to size patients with different implant “sizers”. Many patients are surprised how different they look from their friends with implants of the same amount of ml. First of all every patients has a different amount of breast tissue to begin with. It will make a big difference if we add 400cc to A cup or a B cup. We have different body frames, some patients are tall or short, and have narrow or broad shoulders or hips. We all have different body weight. Therefore it is very important to pick that one size that fits our body type. During the consultation your surgeon will discuss if chosen implant size and type is a preferred one. There are times that the size is way too big and it is quite impossible to fit it in the chest wall. Please make sure you have the opportunity to  discuss your options.

Jimmy S. Firouz, MD, FACS · Answer

Every woman's body type, frame, and dimensions are different. I often recommend that it is more important for patients to decide on the look you want and then discuss that with your surgeon during your in person consultation. Your surgeon will be able to help you determine which size implants will give you the results you want.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

A 500 mL implant in a woman 4'11" tall weighing 100 pounds will look completely different on a woman 6 feet tall weighing hundred and 40 pounds. It is the responsibility of the surgeon to determine what volume implant will give the desired effect requested by the patient.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

You are absolutely correct in that the same breast implants may achieve a very different outcome for different patients. Much will depend on each individual patient starting point. For example, patients may start off with a different volume of breast tissue natively, different chest wall contour ( concave versus convex)  and more or less breast skin elasticity.

	The best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering breast augmentation surgery 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're looking for. Ask to see lots of examples of his/her work.   
	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 “D cup” etc means 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.    
	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 hope this (and the attached link) help.

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Why Do the Same Amount of Ccs Look Different on Many Women?

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Answer: Implants of a given volume are likely to a different unlimited different stature.

Answer: Implants of a given volume are likely to a different unlimited different stature.

Answer: Different Breast Implants Create Different Look?

Answer: Different Breast Implants Create Different Look?

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