Is 485cc right for me? (Photo)

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I’m 31, 5’5 150lbs Mom of one with a athletic build. Currently a deflated 36B. I’d like a natural sexy look back. I trust my doctors opinion but am second guessing my own decisions. I was told anywhere between 430-485cc was a good fit. I went with 485cc. Surgery is in 12 days... will they be too big? Or compliment my figure the way I want?? I’m going for a sexy soccer mom look nothing more. I have a professional career and need to be taken seriously. I’m no longer in university bar-tending!

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Sizers are a great way to help choose a good size of implant. Bring a bra in the size you’d like as well as a tight white t-shirt to wear over top and try on sizers in the suggested range at your surgeon’s office. While wearing them, think about your lifestyle and if they’d “get in the way” of it. This will help give you an idea of whether 485cc is right for you.

Peter D. Geldner, MD · Answer

OK, surgery is coming soon. You are second guessing every decision you made. Your friends have opinions, RealSelf has opinions. Everyone has opinions, some of which you like and some that you don't. It's a very trying time. Generally, a 485cc implant will increase the cup size between two and three sizes. The 485 cc moderate profile is also different from the Natrelle full profile. If you have the time, try to get an idea of what this volume will do for you by trying on sizers, or better yet, a three dimensional photographic simulation. That is the best way to determine what you could end up liooking like. Once you are sure about the size, stop second guessing yourself.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. You are a great candidate
for a breast augmentation using a dual plane technique.  The size, profile, and shape of the
implant is based on your desired breast size/shape, your chest wall
measurements, and soft tissue quality.  This decision should
be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you
and your surgeon.  
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

After I discuss goals and measure my patients, we then look at pictures of women with similar measurements with different size breast implants. My patients tell me that this process is very helpful in choosing the right size breast implant for them.
Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Choosing the right implant for you requires an exam in person. You are best to be seen in person to review your goals and to determine what might fit appropriately for you. You can also try a baggy test.

Is 485cc right for me? (Photo)

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