What Size Do You Recommend to Get a Natural Look, 230cc or 280cc? (photo)

Hi there-

It is my strong opinion that recommending a breast implant for you without examining you is a bit irresponsible, especially when you consider the fact that if the implant you as a result of what you read here does NOT make you happy, it is your poor, unsuspecting surgeon who will have to manage the problem.

I have probably said it a thousand times on this site- you should spend a lot less time and energy worrying about the implant, and spend that time and energy making sure you chose your surgeon carefully (based on their education, training, credentials, and outcomes, and to a much lesser extent on their personality and online reviews), and on carefully and honestly communicating your goals for appearance with that surgeon.

If you choose your surgeon carefully and communicate well with them, your chances of being happy are MUCH greater than if you ask a thousand of us who have not met you what we think you should do.

Either the 230 or the 280 mL will likely give you a natural look. Do you want to err on the side of being bigger or smaller. Many women wish they had gone with the bigger size once all the swelling goes down.

Patients tend to spend a lot of time trying to determine the perfect implant size.  It is often difficult or nearly impossible to determine with certainly a patient's post operative bra size.  Every patient heals a little differently and their tissues accomodate to the implants in a unique way.  I typically have patients look at photos of women with a similar body frame who chose a variety of different implant sizes.  I also have patients try on different sizes to give them an idea of how their volume might change.  Some plastic surgeons prefer much more sophisticated methods utilizing computer programs and phototography.  Oddly enough, there are even aps for phones that can alter patient photos.  Unfortunately, none of these methods are perfect.  Often the advice of an experienced board certified plastic surgeon is the most trustworthy source. It is also important to remember that the final cup size is also determined by the amount of breast tissue present before surgery.  In my experience, there really is not a big difference between 230cc or 280cc implants, maybe a third of a cup size on average.  It is more important that an implant with the appropriate base width be used to avoid the appearance of an overly narrow breast.