560cc on my frame? (Photo)

Dear kokoambra,
breast implant type and sizing selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion. But the decision will always start and end with the patient. When it comes to sizing, we have all of our patients find 3 photos of their desired breast size. We ask for naked breast photos because clothing can obscure the true size (push up bras). Next, we consult with patients and go over the photos and take detailed breast measurements during a physical exam. Next, we using a sizing algorithm to determine a range of implants that will work based on the exam and the measurements.Lastly, during the operation, we use silicone sizers in the operating room to see how the size actually looks in the breast. We sit the patient up in the operating room, while asleep of course, and compare the sizer result with their desired look photos. If it is too small, we start the process over with a slightly larger implant. We don't stop until we get the perfect match.Of all of my breast augmentation patients, every one of them has been happy with their size due to this detailed and meticulous process. You don't want to invest time and money into a result that is either too big or too small.You should discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon and make sure that your surgeon understands your goals.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Good afternoon!
I do not think this is too large for you, but I also wouldn't expect to look exactly like that 3D image- those are really just a marketing tool to get you to sign up for surgery, and often have very little resemblance to how you actually look after surgery. I know I know, I'll get a bunch of heat from the high tech marketers out there, but I've been doing this for 20 years, I perform over 500 augmentations a year, and I know that truth in sizing rests in actually measuring a patient's chest, sitting down with them and actually reviewing before and after photos of real patients of similar height and weight, and finally by having you try on the implant sizers with several different tops here in the office. That time we spend together is key to my recommendation to you and key to your success in selecting the proper implant size and profile to meet your expectations. A consultant and a computer screen are easy to buy if you're new in practice or don't perform many augmentations, but they also aren't the way to go if you want consistently happy patients who then sing your praises and send you their friends and family- I actually prefer to spend time with you personally!