Is 550 CC & 500 CC of silicone a noticeable difference? (Photo)

Hi and thanks for your question. The difference between those two implants is pretty minimal. If you look good with one you will most likely look good with the other. It's not like deciding between 300cc and 600cc. That's two very different results. I agree with what the other surgeons here have pointed out. You have two different breasts. On the right breast you can clearly see the bottom of the breast and the nipple is higher. On the left side you have more tissue hanging over the fold, what is referred to as pseudoptosis. It's not a problem, but the surgeon needs to address it. Otherwise your breasts are not going to match well after your surgery. Good luck.Dr J

There is a minimal difference in the clinical appearance of the 2 sizes.The best cosmetic result in any
particular breast augmentation patient depends on a variety of factors,
including: Your individual anatomy, realistic expectations, a thorough
discussion with the plastic surgeon about the options, and an understanding of
the pros and cons of any particular implant choice. Proper sizing is not just
about the number of cc’s. The thickness of your tissue, breastdimensions which include the width, height, and projection, as
well as chest wall width all need to be considered when choosing an implant.
Trying on implant “sizers” of various shapes and volumes while wearing a tight
t-shirt, bra, or bathing sit at a preoperative visit will help you and your
surgeon choose the optimal implant.

There are no manufacturers' standards for cup sizing in the bra
industry. The cups of a 32 D and a 36 D are significantly different. Cup size
varies from manufacturer to manufacturer and even within styles from any
particular manufacturer. Nor is there a direct correlation between implant
shape or size and cup size.

Keep in mind that following the advice from a surgeon on this or
any other website who proposes to tell you exactly what to do without examining
you, physically feeling the tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a
full medical history, and discussing the pros and cons of each operative
procedure would not be in your best interest. I would suggest that your plastic
surgeon be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a
member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that you
trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that
surgeon in person.

Robert Singer, MD FACS

La Jolla, California

The difference between 500 cc and 550 cc is very minimal. The bigger issue, in my mind, is the different shape and nipple positions of the breasts. The left nipple is lower, and that breast has more skin laxity/excess. You might want to consider a minor lift on the left to bring the nipple heights to a similar level, and to equalize the skin laxity. You could use the same size implant on each side, with expectations of improved symmetry. If you simply try to put a bigger implant on the smaller but tighter side, and a smaller implant on the larger but looser side, your asymmetries will likely persist. I think you're better off making the skin and soft tissues more similar, then using the same implant volume on each side. Yours is an ideal situation for a circumareolar lift with an interlocking suture, resulting only in a scar around the areola. That is an excellent lift when the nipple needs to be raised 1-2 cm with mild skin tightening, as in your situation, but not a good lift for more significant drooping.Best wishes!