5' 8", 160lbs, B to C cup - is 415cc saline gel implants too big/small? (Photos)

Hello, if you only want to increase one size a smaller implant would be fine, but based on my experience a 415cc implant will make your breast look fuller and lifted. You should always have an appropriate consultation so that the surgeon can measure you and determine the correct size for you. Always make sure you look for a certified plastic surgeon.

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. You are a great candidate for breast augmentation. Without the luxury of being able to examine you, I would say that 415cc will likely be a good selection. You may benefit from a small lift as well. Discuss this with your board certified plastic surgeon.

I recommend an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and be measured. 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

Hi, thank you for the question. Choosing implant size is one of the more challenging steps. Often people are a bit indecisive. To narrow it down and help patients choose the right size, we typically ask them to bring in wish pics with someone has a similar frame. During consultations we take measurements of the chest wall to coordinate what size would give you the desired look. Most patients go up by one size because commonly after surgery they always say "I wish I went one size bigger"
for information to help you choose, check out our webpage. Lots of information about silicone vs saline, about under the muscle or above.

At size 34, each 100 cc of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change. It would only take 100 cc implants to go from a B to a C. 400 cc implants will take you up 4 cup sizes. Also, 400 cc implants weigh 1 lb each and will descend inferior and laterally. The technique I recommend is a mini lift. Using a circumareola incision, your breast tissue is reshaped, elevated higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. At the same time, fat transfers or small implants can be placed totally submuscular.

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Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. Although I think you can achieve a nice result, if you are looking to only add a cup size 415cc is likely too large and will add 2+. Continue to work with your surgeon to find implants that will best meet your expectations.

Cup size predictions are always a challenge. Realize that many bra manufacturers vary in their cup sizes. Many women are also unaware of their correct cup size. Having said that, however, 415cc implants will probably get you into the D cup range in most bras in my estimation.

Dear Cheerful169182,
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 415 cc size will be much more than one cup increase in size. You might prefer around 200-250 cc's. I would suggest meeting with a board certified plastic surgeon, being measured and examined, and trying on a range of sizes that best fits your frame and tissue.

Thank you for your question. Based on your body size, a 415 cc implant will likely increase your breast size by 2-2.5 cups. If you are wanting a full look with going up 1-1.5 cup sizes, then I would suggest an implant that is closer to 300-350 cc. If you are wanting more projection of the breast, then a high profile implant would be best. A moderate to moderate plus profile implant will offer good fullness to the breast. Also, breast implant sizers and imaging technology can be helpful in determining your desired size.