Will 350cc moderate profile saline implants look natural on me? (Photos)

It's always safe to stay under 400 cc when seeking a natural augmentation with implants. You likely will increase from an A to a C cup but this does vary from patient to patient.  

Hello,Natural is a term that can mean many things to many people. No one knows whether this particular implant will look natural to you.  As was stated in your last post, size is the most important determinant, not profile, and BWD is not helpful. You will need to be examined so that the best implant can be determined of you. If you really want a 'natural' result, consider a smaller (250 cc? 275 cc?), moderate profile, silicone gel implant. Best of luck!

Thank you for your question and for sharing your photographs.  I think you are going about achieving a natural look in the right way - an implant slightly smaller than your breast width, moderate profile, and a reasonable size for your tissues.  Maintain open lines of communication with your surgeon, they can insurance that your selected implants will help achieve your goals.   Hope this helps.

I think that the range of about 350 mL should be good for achieving your size that you are looking for.  In order to get the perfect size I use a sizer are in surgery so I don't have to pick a size but instead a range of sizes. I highly recommend that you get silicone instead of saving if you were looking for the most natural result. 

It is very difficult to determine the exact size and shape implant you will require to best match your ideal breast image without an examination by a board certified plastic surgeon. Not just any board certified plastic surgeon, but one with many years of frequently performing breast augmentation surgery including different approaches, techniques and implant choices. This is because several measurements not to mention your breast characteristics are needed to determine the optimal implant size to obtain your goals. Without knowing these dimensions it would be difficult to make this determination. For example, the existing base width of your breast will determine, in many cases, the maximal volume per implant profile that you can accommodate. To illustrate; a 100 cc difference may make a significant difference with a narrow base width breast, but much less of a difference if you have a wide chest wall and wide breast “foot print”. Therefore, just because your friend may have a great result with let’s say a 350 cc implant to make her go from a “A” cup to a “C” cup size does not mean that you will have the same result with the same size implant. . Further simply placing implants in a bra to determine the size best for you is not always accurate as the bra often distorts the size, is dependent on the pressure the bra places plus the implant is outside your breast and not under it among other variables. Computer software morphing programs that automatically determine the best implant size can be helpful in some but not all cases (e.g. doesn’t work well in my experience with existing implants, sagging or asymmetric breasts). Using “want to be” photos however are useful if simply provided to the surgeon as I will further explain in the below link.#breastaugmentation#findingtherightsize#BA

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.

Hello LovelyL77, your goals are very realistic and possible, it seems like you have done your research and know exactly what you want, which is great. Natural is a term that can mean many things to different people.One way in which you can communicate your desired results to your surgeon is through the use of photographs of “goal” pictures like the one you attached above, I also think that you should bring a picture of what you don't like.The elegance of our results in my office is equaled by the refinement of our surgical procedures. From the discreet site of the incision, to the sizing and optimal placement of the implant, and the use of safe anesthesia, your surgical experience and recovery will be smooth and efficient.

Hello and thank your for your question. Without an examination and interview, it would be very difficult to give you specific advice. A "natural" look is very subjective. I would suggest you bring photos of your desired look and discuss with your surgeon.

The simple answer to natural appearing breast implants is to make sure that the implants are proportionate to the rest of your body.  A breast implant size that it is less than the diameter of your natural breast is the first step to obtaining a more natural appearance. However you also have to take into consideration how elastic or Inelastic your tissue might be relative to the size of your implant. The shape that you will obtain after augmentation is primarily determined by the shape of your natural breasts. The better the shape that you start with, the more appealing the shape you will end with.Finally, with very little to go on but your photos and a few measurements,  I would say that 350 mL implants are a little large for your body frame. However, as previously advised a personal evaluation by board-certified  plastic surgeon will help to judge all the variables and help you choose the best implant for you.Good luck!

The interpretation of
"natural looking" varies greatly from patient to patient and from
surgeon to surgeon.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. 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
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 FACSLa Jolla, California