Petite Asian Tiny Frame - 10.2 Breast Width Diameter - How Big is Too Big (photo)?

Given your base width diameter at 10 - 10.2, and using the Allergan Naturelle chart for dimensions of implants at various fill volumes, and assuming one does not want to put an implant in with a greater base width diameter than the existing breast, then this eliminates both style 10 and style 15.  That is to say, that both moderate and moderate plus implants between 190-200 cc of fill volume, have base width diameters larger than your existing breasts.  Therefore, the only logical choice at the fill volume you have determined would be the high profile implants. 

High profile breast implants placed in the partially subpectoral space give a very natural appearance.  You will obviously need a larger implant on the left.  200 cc = 1 cup, therefore 200 ccs added to a 32AA should become a very small B. 

All that being said, when you are at your sizing consultation, place implants in a bra, wear a snug T-shirt, and see what you like.  Remember, implants under the muscle are about 15% smaller than they are at your sizing consultation. 

To test for size, bring a bra in your preferred size to your next consultation and try on implant sizers (they should have them in your desired volumes). This will give you a better idea of how your body will look after surgery. Then, if you think that the size your surgeon recommended is too big, you can always request something smaller. However, just a note: in my experience, rarely do patients regret having gone too big. They usually regret having gone too small, even for the majority of my Asian patients.

With a bra size of 32 AA, each 100 cc's of implant will correspond to 1 cup size increase.  If you desire a 200 cc implant that will correspond to 2 cup sizes bigger so you go from a 32 AA to a 32 C.  However, your photograph shows asymmetry (right breast is larger than the left) and you will need 2 different size implants.  It may be difficult to place that size implant under the muscle (which I recommend) in your petite frame.  I also recommend silicone gel implants for thin people because they feel and look more natural.  In the retro-pectoral position, the profile of the implant is insignificant beacuse the muscle compresses it.  You photograph shows a discoloration below the areola on both sides.  I am not sure what the source of this is but it may have to be addressed as well.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Thank you for your question and the photos. 200 mL does not sound like an unreasonable size choice.  High profile round does not give a natural look but form-stable anatomical gel might.

Getting sized for breast implants is much more involved than it seems at first thought. It requires a full consultation with detailed questions to see exactly what your goals are, short and long term. It also requires precise measurements of your current breast dimensions, the dimensions of your chest wall, as well as preoperative photography, standard or 3D imaging.

To see what the best options are for you, see two or more board-certified plastic surgeons in your area for a full and complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have surgery.  I hope this helps.

Dear petit lilah,
You indeed have a small frame and while natural is very vague, you would generally look great and natural with a B cup. This is a discussion you should have again with your surgeon. In my practice after an exam I would likely offer you the TUBA procedure where saline implants are placed under the muscle through a hidden navel incision. In your case 225-50cc moderate profile implants. Best of luck.

Thank you for the question and the photo. Because of your small frame and your choice of wanting to look natural you could be a good candidate for the shaped implants which tend to fit the chest better and give you enough of a profile to meet your desired look without looking too big or fake.
Best of luck

Hello.  It is a little difficult to say with just one photo and not examining you.  But I would think you would be happier with more projection like hi profile and could probably place up to 250 cc. Especially the left side which needs larger implant than right side.  Good luck

Thank
you for the question. As I stress with my patients, the choice of implant
size and type would best be done through an in-person examination. There
are a lot of factors that can affect your choice like the desired end result,
breast tissue, body measurements, and the like. Bra sizes can be better
determined once all of these information have been gathered. It would
always be best to visit your board-certified plastic surgeon and get a full
evaluation for your concerns. Best of luck, Dr. Michael Omidi.

An
in-person exam with a board-certified plastic surgeon is the best way to assess
your needs and provide true medical advice.

The size of the implants are based on a combination of a patient's goals and objectives and her anatomy. In order to provide a natural looking augmentation, the surgeon needs to evaluate many factors including soft tissue coverage, skin laxity, chest wall width, breast imprint width, the shape of the breasts and relative level of constriction to ensure that the breast implants are appropriate for your body. Consult in person with 3 experienced and expert board certified plastic surgeons to understand your options.

In order to make an accurate size recommendation, I would need to assess your chest wall and breast mound measurements and characteristics.  Unfortunately, there is not a general rule of thumb or objective criteria to implant selection.
Your plastic surgeon will perform several measurements of your chest wall and breast anatomy and determine a range of implants that both fit your chest wall and reach your desired goals.
The next step is to try on this range of implants in the office with your doctor.   The key to this success is showing your surgeon the body proportion you desire with a bra sizer and allowing your surgeon to guide you to the right implant.   It will be much easier to communicate in implant cc's than cup size when determining the appropriate implant for you.
I wish you a safe recovery and fantastic result.
Dr. Gill