Will a 325cc be big enough for a small frame? I"m 5'5", 115lbs, small frame.

It is very difficult without photos and without assessing you in person to know if the implant size you mentioned would be appropriate for you. Keep in mind that implant size selection not only depends on your personal preference, but it also depends on your unique measurements. A thorough consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon will allow you to communicate what your desired result is and will inform you as to what is possible to achieve your goals. We have a device called the Vectra 3D imaging system that shows you what you will look like with any implant. Our patients are very happy with the choice of implant they make when using this system. To learn more about how to choose the right size implant, you can read "A Comprehensive Guide to Breast Augmentation."

Thank you very much for your question. Without
an in person examination, it is difficult to provide any specific advice about
the best implant size for your physical proportions. I recommend that you
schedule a consultation with an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon.
He/she should have a large variety of implant sizers available for you to try
on, getting a better visualization of the potential results. When trying on
sizers, wear a non-padded bra and a sheer t-shirt.  You can also bring one
of your favorite shirts as a point of reference, as well.

Thank you for your question. "Tissue based planning" relies on your chest and breast measurements and is the safest way to ensure good long term results. Your surgeon should determine what size and projection are necessary to give you your desired result based on your body's measurements. The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam. Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic breast surgery. Hope this helps and good luck with your surgery.

You will answer that question yourself if you have had an
opportunity to try on different implants in a bra during a consultation. If
your doctor has recommended 325cc and you have seen what that looks like and
are happy with it you are all set. I hope that you tried on implants that we're
both smaller and bigger than that to know what your ultimate result will look
like.

It is common for patients to be concerned over selecting a larger implant than expected, and post-operatively, the same patients become concerned of not selecting a more larger implant. As such, it is important to select implant size based on the patient's breast characteristics so there is no debate over what is too much, or too little.Please know that it is a common misconception that implant size correlates
with the bra cup size. A bra-cup size itself requires many measurements to
describe it.
Bra sizes vary among manufacturers, and they can label the cup size by any
designation they choose. So a C will be a D for another. Additional factors, such as demi and full
cup coverage, specific fabrics, padding, and elastics, can all affect the fit
of a bra.
If we consider all things being
equal – i.e., you get a bra from the same manufacturer and of the same style, -
then I think you might find it helpful to know that a study by Dr. Bengtson and
Dr. Glicksman titled “Standardization of Bra Cup Measurements” has shown that
the average implant volume required to increase the cup-size by 1 size is equal
to 205 ccs. It was also found that normally breast augmentation increases the
cup size by 2. However, it is also important to consider the profile as even a
smaller implant with a high profile can increase cup-sizes by the same amount.
Now, it may be helpful to do
bra-sizing trials with the bra of your choice when you go in for a
pre-operative consultation with your board-certified plastic surgeon. Now,
although you give importance to
cup size designation, what should matter most is that the implant looks good
aesthetically and that the chosen bra fits and feels comfortable. I believe you
recognize this as you mentioned you want the implant to look proportional to
your body.
Once again, the implant has
to fit YOUR body dimensions. The more you deviate from the proper fit,
the more fake your breasts will look.
Surgeons use what is called
tissue-based planning. The planning takes into account the effects of implants on tissues over time,
risks of excessive stretch, excessive thinning, visible or palpable implant
edges, visible traction rippling, ptosis (Sagging), and breast tissue wasting.
To determine the final implant size, breast measurements
need to be made:  base-width, breast skin
stretch and nipple-to-Inframammary fold distance. The combination of these
measurements along with your preferences will help determine tissue coverage and the required implant
volume to optimally fill the breasts.
So please focus more on having full and natural
looking breasts rather than trying to fit into a particular bra-cup size.  
All
this being said, share all your motivations for surgery, expectations
and goals with complete honesty to avoid miscommunication and post-operative
concerns/regrets. Be as specific as you can about what you like regarding your
breasts and what you don’t like. If you trust your surgeon and their judgment and the
decision-making method used to choose the implant size, then you should be in
good hands.
Hope this helps.

Based on your information, 325cc is most certainly in the range to achieve your desired size.  If you are unsure, go and see your surgeon and discuss your concerns.  3D imaging can be helpful.Best Wishes,Nana Mizuguchi, MD

Thank you for your question.  My advice is to return to your plastic surgeon and spend a bit more time trying on implants.  He/she should be able to guide you.  That being said, a general rule-of thumb is that an increase of 200cc will generally give you a one-cup size increase.  Therefore, 325cc is an approximate increase of 1.5 cup size or from a B cup to a full C.  Best of luck.

In terms of picking the right implants (size and profile/projection)
to achieve your goals, generally speaking, I consider two factors when
selecting implants for my patients:
1. Dimensional planning
and 2. Gel Implant Sizing system
Dimensional planning – The measurements of your chest wall are taken.
Also, the breast dimensions including the height, width, and current
dimensions of each breast form the basis of dimensional planning. Based
on these measurements, the implant size is recommended. This will give
you a unique breast implant that is suited for your body frame. However,
there are some limitations of what size we can recommend. For instance,
some implants may just be too big for a narrow chest wall.  Hence a
physical exam is really needed to give you any meaningful advice.  
Gel Implant Sizing system – During the preliminary breast implant
consultation, you will be provided with an option to “try on” a variety
of implant shapes and sizes. You can also visualize the possible
outcomes of your surgery which helps you to get that perfect size to
give you the shape that you longed for. This way your preferences are
known and you can then pick a range of implants that will “fit” just
right to give a soft natural  fuller look. Hope this helps.
Dr. Basu

Houston, TX

Thank you for the question.  Ultimately, careful selection of plastic surgeon and  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, in bra sizers, and computer imaging) as well as careful measurements (dimensional planning) will be critical.
Given your concerns, it is definitely worth spending more time (preferably prior to the date of surgery) with your plastic surgeon to discuss further.  One question that might be helpful to you: will you be more disappointed if you are slightly too small or slightly too big?
 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. For example, I have found that the use of words such as “fuller” or "full C cup" 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 for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.

It is always difficult to tell appropriate implant size without performing an exam, but due to the given height and weight I think 325 cc is probably perfect for your frame. It is always best to be conservative with breast implant sizing. Many women wonder after surgery if they should have gone bigger, but the ones who go "too big" end up with irreversible changes to their breast and an ugly breast. I would rather a patient have an attractive breast that could maybe be a bit bigger as opposed to a large, unattractive breast with visible rippling and skin stretching. This rational is why average implant sizes chosen by plastic surgeons have gone down over the last decade.