Implant Size - Will 300cc Make Me Look too Heavy?

It is always difficult to judge implants size without examining a patient, but based on your height and weight, I would not worry about the 300cc implants.  The taller the patient, the larger the implant that they can handle and still look proportional.  To be honest, in someone who is 5'8, I would worry that the 300cc might be a little small.  I generally tell patients if they like what they see in the sizer, then add 50cc to the final implant to account for underneath the tissues - in your case a 325cc.   I hope this helps.

When choosing an implant size to fit your body and your breast, as well as fitting what you want in size is a very daunting task and I would reinforce that a 25cc difference in implant size within the same implant profile would likely be not noticeable. If you are tall and slender you will carry a larger breast implant and the 275cc may be slightly on the small side. You need to trust your plastic surgeon and feel comfortable with the decisions that both of you have made. Don't get hung up an volume because there are so many factors that play into the end result that this small of a difference is lost.

I typically advise my patients to do what your doctor had recommended and so I feel confident that you will be happy with your decision of using a 10% increase over the sizer. As long as you maintain your current weight, you will  not look heavy but that also depends what you wear. You will never look heavy in md riff bearing tight halter top but you will look heavy if you wear a bulky sweater or moo moo dress.  

Hello,

  The difference between the implants is minor, however the larger implant may fit your chest width better as noted by your surgeon.  This will likely afford you enhanced fullness medially and narrow a wide gap in a thin chest.The width of the implant is crucial to achieving an ideal result and is correlated to your chest dimensions.

  As for sizing, please beware of judgements based on placing the implants over your breasts as this is pretty inaccurate.  Once the implant is placed under the muscle and tissues it can look smaller and less projected. It seems your surgeon has noted these same issues and is speaking from experience. Trust is essential between patient and surgeon.

Good luck,

            Dr. Pedy Ganchi

Village Plastic Surgery

Dear MKC,I think what you are asking is will you look heavier or overall larger with large implants.I think this depends on what you are wearing. If you have very large implants and wear something that is not fitted at the waist, then the larger breast will make you look larger in general. However, if you are wearing a bikini or a fitted shirt that shows off your waist line, then no, it will actually look like your waistline is smaller since your chest/hip ratio is larger.Best Wishes,Pablo Prichard, MD