375cc or 400cc? And will a BA heal in 2 months? (Photos)

Thank you for your question.At 5'1", a 400cc implant will look huge. I would recommend going with the smaller size... Especially after seeing your "wish" pics. I hope this helps.- Dr Bryson Richards (Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon)

It is very difficult to determine the exact size and shape implant you will require to best match your ideal breast image without an examination by a board certified plastic surgeon. Not just any board certified plastic surgeon, but one with many years of frequently performing breast augmentation surgery including different approaches, techniques and implant choices. This is because several measurements not to mention your breast characteristics are needed to determine the optimal implant size to obtain your goals. Without knowing these dimensions it would be difficult to make this determination. For example, the existing base width of your breast will determine, in many cases, the maximal volume per implant profile that you can accommodate. To illustrate; a 100 cc difference may make a significant difference with a narrow base width breast, but much less of a difference if you have a wide chest wall and wide breast “foot print”. Therefore, just because your friend may have a great result with let’s say a 350 cc implant to make her go from a “A” cup to a “C” cup size does not mean that you will have the same result with the same size implant. . Further simply placing implants in a bra to determine the size best for you is not always accurate as the bra often distorts the size, is dependent on the pressure the bra places plus the implant is outside your breast and not under it among other variables. Computer software morphing programs that automatically determine the best implant size can be helpful in some but not all cases (e.g. doesn’t work well in my experience with existing implants, sagging or asymmetric breasts). Using “want to be” photos however are useful if simply provided to the surgeon as I will further explain in the below link

Hello Dana05,Thanks for your questions and photos.  Let me try to answer your questions in the order you asked them:1.  375 or 400 cc?  The size difference will be negligible between these 2 implants.  400 cc is approximately 6% bigger than 375 cc's.  I would trust your surgeon to make the right choice for you after having an in-depth discussion with them about exactly what look you are desiring and after reviewing many before and after photos to find results similar to what you want.2.  Will a breast augmentation heal in 2 months?  The short answer is yes, though your scar will take up to 1 year to fully mature.  My typical patient feels reasonably well after 2-3 days (off narcotic pain meds except at night for sleep). Most patients do reasonable well returning to work after this period of time also, as long as: 1. their work is not physically demanding, and 2. you take it easy, and don't do anything overly strenuous. Many of my patients have returned to a desk-type job on Monday or Tuesday after a breast augmentation on Thursday or Friday. I recommend taking Tylenol and Ibuprofen for soreness and icing frequently. Usually you can be back to light, lower body, non-impact exercise (stationary bike or legs-only eliptical) within 10 days to 2 weeks after your breast augmentation.  Increasing intensity and range of motion weekly, you should be back to the same level of activity and exercise you were doing on the day before your procedure within 4-5 weeks following your breast augmentation.  You should be looking and feeling great for your trip at the end of July.Best wishes!Dr. Brown