Is DD too much for a small frame?

Thank you for your question. Without knowing your dimensions, physical exam, and pictures it is difficult to give you advice. I will make some general statements that I hope help. I believe it is important to choose an implant that fits your chest dimensionally well. Larger implants on women of shorter can tend to make them look heavier. To achieve a more " fake " look a higher profile implant is better. I hope this helps and best of luck

Hello,I recommend that you try on sizers in your Plastic Surgeon's office so that you can see and feel what the sizes would look like on you. Your Plastic Surgeon will be able to give you a range of profiles and volumes to try based on your measurements. Often, petite women find that it takes less volume than they expect to get that "DD" look. You should be able to find an option that is full and shapely, but safe and proportionate for your frame.All the best!

One of the most difficult questions that I find that I am asked to answer as a plastic surgeon are questions of "cup" size before and after surgery.  This is because cup sizes can vary widely from manufacturer to manufacturer and even among women, perceptions vary of what a certain cup size may be.  Many plastic surgeons use sample/sizing implants or other sizing devices that you can place within a bra to get a rough estimation of what a certain cc may result for you, but keep in mind this is not a perfect gauge...it simply gets you in the right ballpark.  Some surgeons also have imaging software that can give you an estimation of what you might look like.  Personally, I prefer sizers.  In the end, make sure you do what makes you, not your friends, happy.  I think 375-400 would be perfectly fine for your frame.  Best of luck with your surgery!

Thank you for your question, it is a difficult one to answer.  Aesthetic surgery is a balance between a patient's desires and a physician's responsibility to inform a patient of its risks.  I do hope that you are seeing a board-certified plastic surgeon who can help you choose the best implants that match your expectations to your body frame.  Implant profile and sizing is dependent on many factors: your current breast width, skin elasticity, skin quality, etc. and your physician can tell you the associated risks that larger implants carry.  It is important that you discuss your expectations with your surgeon so that you can work together to decide what will be best.

Hi xoxnicole, Thanks for your question
on which implant size would be best for you.
Right now it sounds like you’re considering 375 and 400cc. Since there is no way to say definitively
over the internet which size would be optimal for you, take comfort in the fact
that the surgeon uses your unique measurements and is able to provide you with
a general range. In many cases the board
certified plastic surgeon can best be your guide as they’ve met with you in
person and heard your aesthetic goals. You may consider doing 3-D imaging;
however with nearly all the breast cases we’ve performed, we’ve found patients
enjoy doing a live “try on” session where they actually can “try on” the
implant in a non-padded bra in our office.
This does not give an exact measurement of outcome, rather it gives a
nice idea of what to expect. For patients who desire a more natural look we
like to recommend the shaped implant.
For patients who desire a more full, voluptuous look we recommend a
higher profile implant. And remember that all breasts have at least some amount
of asymmetry (we like to say they’re like sisters and not twins). My very best to you. –Dr. Brian Coan

Best for you will be to try on implants, see how they look, and with that info you and your surgeon can select an appropriate implant to  use. There are no fixed and uniform definition of cup size, so your idea of a DD may have little resemblance to mine. Your idea of a fake look that is not over the top may not correspond to mine.  Bringing your surgeon some photos to help in the communication.All the best. 

Thank you for the question. There is no accurate/reliable/predictable correlation between size/profile breast implant utilized and cup size achieved. Despite your good description of goals, online consultants will not be able to provide you with specific enough advice to be truly helpful. Ultimately, careful communication of your goals (in my practice I prefer the use of goal pictures, direct examination/communication in front of a full-length mirror, and computer imaging) will be critical. I would suggest that you schedule additional time to spend with your plastic surgeon communicating your goals, preferably prior to the date of surgery.
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.
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 "DD cup” or "fake look" 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. Again, the use of computer imaging has been very helpful during the communication process, in our practice.
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, after the use of temporary intraoperative sizers.
I hope this (and the attached link, dedicated to breast augmentation surgery concerns) helps. Best wishes.

Desired breast size varies from individual to individual.  In addition, a woman may feel one size is ideal for a certain period in her life and another size is ideal for the rest of her life.  That being said, for a woman with a small frame a DD size is often too large.  This size may limit the clothing you can wear and the athletic activities you can perform.  It may also result in unwanted attention being paid to your breasts.

I would recommend not going past what your tissue and frame can support. Long term, too large breast implants will sag and stretch out your tissue. Please listen to your surgeon's advice about size. Your neck and shoulders will thank you if you don't go too big. Big breasts sitting your lap don't look good.

Your best bet when you are trying to decide on implants is to try on sizers of the exact implant you are considering inside a very tight sports bra. This will give you a close idea of what you will look like. More importantly the dimensions or width of the implants need to match and fit your frame and body. If you are working with a board certified plastic surgeon with an expertise in breast augmentation he or she should be able to help you with this in their office. Good luck! best, Dean Vistnes, M.D