Why do implant sizes look so different on everyone? (Photo)

That's a great question - when looking at photos of other women, I advise my patients to make sure you compare apples to apples.  Look for someone who started out with your same build (height, breast size, amount of droopiness, approximate chest width/height).   A 300cc implant will look dramatically different in a 5'1" 120 lb woman who wears an A cup compared to a 5'11" 180 lb woman who starts with a C.  I recommend getting measured by a plastic surgeon who does a lot of breast implant surgery to determine the best implant range for you, and I really like using Vectra 3D imaging to help patients get an idea about what different size implants would look like in their bodies.Best wishes!Dr. Michelle SpringGlacier View Plastic Surgery

This is exactly what makes augmentation an individual process. It is not a one-size-fits all and depends on how much breast tissue you naturally have, the shape of your breasts and a number of other factors. In choosing your implant you want to take in to account the base size of your breast and how much projection you are looking for. There are so many implant options and these are best discussed in consultation with a plastic surgeon. It sounds like the range that you are looking at 345-415cc is reasonable for what you want and the difference between each of those sizes will not be that noticeable. Good luck! #PlasticSurgery #BreastAug #BreastImplants #Boobjob #choosingimplants

Thank you for the question. You are absolutely correct in that the same breast implants may achieve a very different outcome for different patients. Much will depend on each individual patient starting point. For example, patients may start off with a different volume of breast tissue natively, different chest wall contour ( concave versus convex) and more or less breast skin elasticity.The best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering breast augmentation surgery 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're 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. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or “C or D 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.



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.
I hope this (and the attached link) help.