My doctor and I picked out 400cc silicone breast implants. After the surgery, he told me he could only fit 350cc. Thoughts?

Your surgeon likely made this decision based on what would achieve the best result. If he discovered that what you had decided on before surgery would lead to complications, both in the cosmetic result and for your health, I would guess that he made a decision to give you as close to the amount of volume you hoped for with the lowest risk of complication. In actuality, the difference of 50cc is not very substantial and the difference you were hoping to achieve was probably not possible with a single operation. That being said, if you are still unhappy with your result you may wish speak to your surgeon about going bigger in the future - as you likely would have even if the 400cc implant had been placed.

Thanks for asking. While this is rather uncommon, it does occasionally happen. If the PS encounters findings that make the larger implant not advisable putting a somewhat smaller implant is a good course. If too small for your taste, discuss your concerns with your PS. There are good options. Best wishes.

At  5'5 and 142lbs I would not consider you a petite woman but more the average size of one of my patients and I have fit 800cc silicon and saline implants in your size frame. Discuss your disappointment with your PS and see if there is any recourse.My average implants run over 400cc here in Dallas and I have never not been able to fit preselected implants into one of my patients and if that is a concern I would have definitely discussed this issue. I will try to discourage a petite 5'0 95lb girl from an 800cc implant....but she can definitely have a 400cc There is a certain amount of surgeons discretion into ultimate surgical decision making at the time of surgery that leaves it up to the surgeon for final end result. Best of luck!