300cc moderate or do I go for a 350cc? What's best for my build? (Photo)

There is very little difference in the base diameter when increasing from 300 to 350cc's. So I would suggest going with the larger implant if you think that 300cc's may be too small. I would recommend trying on the implants with a sports bra to get a visual of your post-op appearance to help make the final decision. Good luck! 

Thank you for your inquiry. Without a physical examination it
is difficult to respond with accuracy, but the best way to determine which
breast implant size is best for you is by first finding out your specific
wishes not only with words or letters as in cup size or “not too big” or
“natural”, but also with a visual understanding of what you hope to look like.
This can be accomplished either with photographs of patients whose breasts and
body type look like you, or ideally with photos of patients not only whose
breasts are similar to yours, but are also a similar height, weight, and
pre-operative breast size. In our own practice we have provided that unique
functionality on our website to accomplish exactly that.

Unfortunately the most common reason for a woman to be
unhappy after her augmentation is feeling as though she is either too big or
not big enough. Thankfully, in our practice this is rarely a problem because
implant size selection is what we spend most of our time discussing and
determining. I do not place the onus of selecting the breast implant size on my
patients since they are coming to me for my advice and expertise, but I do ask
my patients to be as specific as possible about their aesthetic goals and I
then advise them accordingly.

Implants vary in width,
projection and volume. This can be very confusing to women, who are used to
discussing one number only such as “300 cc’s”. To better understand which
implant is best for you, in our consultation room we have two shelves one above
the other, each with four implants. The
top shelf has all the implants with exactly the same width (12.5 cm), yet the
less projecting implant with that width is a 275 cc Moderate or Classic, and
the most projecting is a 590 cc Ultra High Profile. On the lower shelf, all of
the implants are 300 cc implants, yet the less projecting implant has a width
or diameter of 12.8 cm, and the most projecting of the 300 cc implants is the
Ultra High Profile which has a 9.7 cm diameter.

Once it is determined which
implant width or diameter would best fit you, the next step is to decide which
what sort of look you are hoping to achieve, i.e. more projection, moderate, or
least. This is determined by how much breast tissue you have naturally, and how
large you ultimately wish to be. All of this would be discussed during your
consultation. And don’t be shy about coming prepared with images which you feel
best represent your desired end point. These can be determined by visiting our
gallery, or any other photos
you wish to bring. The advantage of using our gallery is that all of the
relevant information about patient age, implant size and type, are clearly
indicated.

I would advise you to seek the advice of a board certified
plastic surgeon experienced in breast enhancement surgery and make sure that
your own sense of aesthetics aligns with that of your plastic surgeon. Your
idea of “natural” or “pretty” or “proportionate” might be different from your
plastic surgeon’s and it is very important for you to feel confident that you
are both of like minds as far as the goals. Best of luck to you and I hope you
are successful in achieving the enhancement you are seeking.

Thanks for sharing your concerns with us.  I recommend you Cohesive Gel - Silicone Breast Implants with textured cover ("gummy bear implants".They are quite safe and aesthetically best as they give a firmer consistency, better projection and most natural appearance than Saline implants.Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-