Stuck deciding cc's, surgery date 10/07 - suggestions? (photos)

Hello and thank you for your question. Honestly, a formal in-person evaluation would be needed to determine the best treatment. There are several reasons for this:
1) Bra sizes vary based on the clothing store (for example, Victoria's Secret tends to upsize everyone by a whole cup size)
2) Most women do not wear the proper exact fitting bra size for their bodies
3) The exact volume (in cc) needed to change cup size is different for different body types (e.g. 32A to 32D requires a different implant size than 38A to 38D)
4) Be careful NOT to fall into the trap most women do- they see a certain implant size (e.g. 285 cc) or perhaps their friend had a certain size, and they want or request this or another size based on that. Everyone's body is different- 285 cc implants on your friend might look VERY different than they would on you. Be very careful not to make this mistake, because the goal is to find the right size and shape for YOU- for your particular body and your breasts.

Because of those multiple factors, and because it is KEY to fully evaluate your breasts in person to make a full set of precise measurements to select the proper implant for you (incorporating factors like amount of breast tissue, implant type, base width, projection, etc), answering your question really would need a formal personalized consultation- to say anything before that would simply be guessing, which would be both unfair and unhelpful to you. Also, just FYI, each surgeon's measurements are slightly different, so numbers, experience, and overall aesthetic from one surgeon aren't necessarily the same as those from another surgeon!

Your breasts are such a KEY area of your body and your femininity- therefore, you should ONLY trust an experienced aesthetic plastic surgeon. As such an expert, I have had extensive training and experience with complex aesthetic surgeries under a multiple world-renowned experts in the field. I’d recommend for you to setup a formal consultation with me (or another plastic surgeon who is extremely comfortable with aesthetic plastic surgery procedures) for a formal consultation to thoroughly discuss your surgical goals, undergo a formal examination, evaluate all your options (surgical and nonsurgical), and decide on the best procedure(s) and type of anesthesia for your specific case. I hope this helps!

Dr. Donald Groves
Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon

Hi Cassie!20cc will not make a huge difference. To put it in perspective, one and a half table spoons is about 22cc. In my experience, most patients say "I wish I would have gone bigger" so maybe you should consider the larger option??Regardless, you will look beautiful!!Good luck with your surgery.

Hello, thank you for your question. This is a common question. It sounds like you have based your current implant choice from measurements taken of your chest wall width. It will be difficult for me to assess the width measurement of your chest wall to find the range of sizes you fall into. Most patients go for the bigger size in the implant range because often times women receiving a breast augmentation usually wish they went a bit bigger. If it is based on that then it is a good size , you already look great so I think that implant size will compliment you well and will be looking better!

After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size and style breast implants, and they choose what looks right for them. 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 size and style breast implant is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

Dear cassiehong,
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

I would suggest going back to your surgeon and ask to try on both ranges of sizes so you can actually see what you might like.

Implant selection is best done in person with your board certified plastic surgeon. She/He has had the opportunity to measure your breasts, examine you, and discuss your goals for surgery. Either implant size you are considering should give you a nice result. The difference in volume is only 20cc. This is just over a tablespoon of volume. This will be essentially not noticeable once placed in the body. It has more to do with how the implant fits the breast space. Your surgeon can help advise on this based on your measurements.

Hello dear,
Seems like you are a good candidate for the implants and I must say the size of the implants should be your choice. If you want bigger and perkier boobs, you would have to go with a bigger implant but starting from 200 cc's is a good option for you. An online consultation would help you a lot with your questions!
Be safe, be happy.

In my opinion the difference between the two sets of implants you are trying to decide between is not that big and in terms of actual width, height, and projection there is probably little to no variability (1-2 mm at best). I think the 275 and 295 would look very good on your frame and help you to achieve you desired look.