I'm torn between 385 and 415 cc. Is there much of a difference? (Photo)

Breast implants are sized according to their volume in cubic centimeters (cc).

How do you know what size implant to choose? Looking at pictures and talking to friends who had a breast augmentation might help.

Off course the volume will depend on the shape and size of your actual breasts, your frame and the size you want to achieve.

Our plastic surgeon will advise you thoroughly. Bringing pictures of a desired restult to be shown to our surgeon, might be very helpful.

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. As a general rule the 30cc difference is not much and will not make a material impact to your final result. I would go with the size that you liked best when trying them in your surgeon's office.

I recommend an in person evaluation by a plastic surgeon to be measured and discuss your goals. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size breast implants. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

Hello, thank you for your question. You will not notice a significant difference between 385 and 415cc. Having said that, think if you would prefer to be on the larger side vs the smaller side and that should help in your decision making process.

Thank you for your question and photo. I would not loose sleep over this. The difference between a 385 cc and a 415 cc is 30 cc or 1 oz. Obviously, the more breast tissue one has, the larger the final volume as opposed to a person with minimal breast tissue. From this single view photo with the arms elevated, it is not clear if you might need a lift as well to get the best results. In my consultations, I use the Vectra 3D to simulate the augmentation with implants of different widths and projections to get a three dimensional picture of the results.
See a board certified plastic surgeon for an in person consultation/evaluation. Good luck.

Good morning!
Yes it matters where you are starting out- adding the same amount to an A cup will result in smaller breasts than adding the same amount to a C cup. The correct way to figure this out is to bring goal photos to your PS, try on the sizers in the office, and that way you can confidently pick the right size to achieve your goals! And no there is hardly any difference between 385 and 415.

Dear Philosophical233434,
breast implant type and sizing selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion. But the decision will always start and end with the patient. When it comes to sizing, we have all of our patients find 3 photos of their desired breast size. We ask for naked breast photos because clothing can obscure the true size (push up bras). Next, we consult with patients and go over the photos and take detailed breast measurements during a physical exam. Next, we using a sizing algorithm to determine a range of implants that will work based on the exam and the measurements.Lastly, during the operation, we use silicone sizers in the operating room to see how the size actually looks in the breast. We sit the patient up in the operating room, while asleep of course, and compare the sizer result with their desired look photos. If it is too small, we start the process over with a slightly larger implant. We don't stop until we get the perfect match.Of all of my breast augmentation patients, every one of them has been happy with their size due to this detailed and meticulous process. You don't want to invest time and money into a result that is either too big or too small.You should discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon and make sure that your surgeon understands your goals.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

The difference is 30 cc's, or about a tablespoon. You would probably not notice much difference. I would suggest go with the bigger implant size.

Thank you for the question and photos and size is an individual decision based on measurements and putting implants in a bra till you see the volume on your chest that you like. Then your surgeon can pick the best shaped implant for you at that volume. So go on some complimentary consultations with experts and compare recommendations after a full examination and appropriate sizing

Dr Corbin

The more you "bring to the table" in terms of size, the less implant size you need to achieve a final desired volume. That said, there is very little difference betwee 385 and 415 other than a few mm of diameter. Have you considered a periareolar lift also?