I want to get breast implants but a DD seems small to me. (photo)

The best thing to do is schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who can take measurements and perform an examination to give you a range of what would fit your body and shape and give you your desired size. The actual bra size is difficult to promise as every manufacturer has different bra sizes so there is no consistency. #PlasticSurgery #BreastAug #BreastImplant #Implant #Choosingimplants

The base width of your breast should determine the size that would fit your anatomy. Other factors, such as skin stretch, amount of existing breast tissue, nipple to fold distance are taken into consideration. Women with naturally large breasts do not have to think about this, but augmenting to a DD with an implant, usually means that the implant is larger than the available breast width. One can then stretch the nerves, and the skin, leading to an increased risk of numbness, and stretched skin that is permanently damaged, and need for reoperations.Women who choose to have implants placed that are larger than the space that is available to place them are putting their tissues at risk immediately, and continuously over time.  In my practice I I would prefer to do things that I know are not going to be harmful to the patient over the long term, excessively large implants being one of them.  So any size over DD is good, but only if one was naturally endowed. Many women over DD actually want their breasts reduced. Trying to create a breast over DD, when the starting size is B, is not good.

Thank you for your question and photo.  My recommendation for you is that you be seen in person by a board certified plastic surgeon since you have not provided any photos as a reference.  To find a surgeon, please look at surgeons' websites, focusing primarily on their before and after photos as well as patient reviews.  Then, schedule a consultation to be seen in person to determine what would be best for you.  Please be sure to clearly communicate your surgical goals with the surgeon to give yourself the best chance at optimal results.All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL

Thanks for the question. Ultimately the numbers can only tell you so much and and in-person consult will be able to give you a lot more detailed and accurate information. Plastic surgeons don't focus on cup size as much as they do the cubic centimeters (cc's) of the breast implants used. Cup sizes can vary a lot and aren't the most accurate measurement.Look for a practice that offers Vectra 3D imaging, which actually allows you to see a computer simulation of what different implant sizes could look like on your body frame. It's been a fantastic tool for helping our patients decide on an implant size. I've included a sample of the 3D video experience so you can see what I'm talking about.

It would depend on your measurements, specifically your base width.  To maximize volume in a set base width you might consider the new Inspira implants from Allergan.