I am having trouble deciding between 415 & 450. I really like how the 400 sizer looked on me but I was told that the implants will look roughly 10% smaller when healed. Should I go up to 450 so that they look like 400s or stick with 415 (or even 385)? Also, another thing I’m considering is being able to downplay my breasts if needed so I don’t want to look too large. I do have a good amount of breast tissue already so it’s hard to figure out if I’ll be too large?
Answer: Choosing the right size breast implants for you I recommend consultation with a plastic surgeon to be measured and discuss your goals. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size and style breast implants. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what size and style breast implant is right for them. You should also be aware that results of surgery can change in the future with significant weight change and/or stretching of skin from the milk of pregnancy. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame
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Answer: Choosing the right size breast implants for you I recommend consultation with a plastic surgeon to be measured and discuss your goals. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size and style breast implants. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what size and style breast implant is right for them. You should also be aware that results of surgery can change in the future with significant weight change and/or stretching of skin from the milk of pregnancy. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame
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October 19, 2020
Answer: Size Selection Good evening! Conventional wisdom says always choose the larger of the two sizes you are considering- almost no one comes back and says their implants are too large!
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October 19, 2020
Answer: Size Selection Good evening! Conventional wisdom says always choose the larger of the two sizes you are considering- almost no one comes back and says their implants are too large!
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October 19, 2020
Answer: 5’0 115lbs starting at 32C, can I get a second opinion on picking the best implant size? (Photos) There is not a lot of difference between the 400cc, 415cc, and 450cc in overall result. Breast implant size has nothing to do with bra cup size - which varies with each bra manufacturer as you noted. The average implant volume placed in the US is 350 cc. A very general estimate is that one cup size is 150 to 200 cc of volume, but realize that no direct correlation exists between the two. None of the modalities to approximate final results from breast implants are 100% accurate; they merely facilitate the patient and the board certified PS concurring on the size and type of breast implant which will come the closest to reaching the patient's goal. My patients prefer to try on sizers under garments they typically wear (as you did) to determine if they fit as expected and help allay some of their trepidation associated with this decision. I would recommend that you go with the size that boosts your self-esteem, and fits your anatomy.
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October 19, 2020
Answer: 5’0 115lbs starting at 32C, can I get a second opinion on picking the best implant size? (Photos) There is not a lot of difference between the 400cc, 415cc, and 450cc in overall result. Breast implant size has nothing to do with bra cup size - which varies with each bra manufacturer as you noted. The average implant volume placed in the US is 350 cc. A very general estimate is that one cup size is 150 to 200 cc of volume, but realize that no direct correlation exists between the two. None of the modalities to approximate final results from breast implants are 100% accurate; they merely facilitate the patient and the board certified PS concurring on the size and type of breast implant which will come the closest to reaching the patient's goal. My patients prefer to try on sizers under garments they typically wear (as you did) to determine if they fit as expected and help allay some of their trepidation associated with this decision. I would recommend that you go with the size that boosts your self-esteem, and fits your anatomy.
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October 18, 2020
Answer: 5’0 115lbs starting at 32C, can I get a second opinion on picking the best implant size? The best cosmetic result in any particular breast augmentation patient depends on a variety of factors, including: Your individual anatomy, desired outcome, 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. or the type of implant. The thickness of your tissue, breast dimensions 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 suit at a preoperative visit will help you and your surgeon choose the optimal implant. 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
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October 18, 2020
Answer: 5’0 115lbs starting at 32C, can I get a second opinion on picking the best implant size? The best cosmetic result in any particular breast augmentation patient depends on a variety of factors, including: Your individual anatomy, desired outcome, 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. or the type of implant. The thickness of your tissue, breast dimensions 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 suit at a preoperative visit will help you and your surgeon choose the optimal implant. 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
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October 18, 2020
Answer: 5’0 115lbs starting at 32C, can I get a second opinion on picking the best implant size? Thank you for your question and photographs. I think you are starting from an excellent position and should anticipate a nice result. Breast implant selection is an exciting, but stressful part of the breast augmentation process as there are so many choices. Unfortunately it is impossible to recommend the best implant style, size or shape without an in-person examination that allows for the measurement of key breast parameters, as well as permits an in-depth discussion as to your desired goals and outcome. I would continue to work with your plastic surgeon to ensure that the implants you decide upon are the right ones to meet your expectations. The sizing your are listing would leave you with a large overall breast size so try on the sizers again to get a visual representation again. Best wishes
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October 18, 2020
Answer: 5’0 115lbs starting at 32C, can I get a second opinion on picking the best implant size? Thank you for your question and photographs. I think you are starting from an excellent position and should anticipate a nice result. Breast implant selection is an exciting, but stressful part of the breast augmentation process as there are so many choices. Unfortunately it is impossible to recommend the best implant style, size or shape without an in-person examination that allows for the measurement of key breast parameters, as well as permits an in-depth discussion as to your desired goals and outcome. I would continue to work with your plastic surgeon to ensure that the implants you decide upon are the right ones to meet your expectations. The sizing your are listing would leave you with a large overall breast size so try on the sizers again to get a visual representation again. Best wishes
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