Without a direct examination, it is impossible to say what will work best for you. If your surgeon measured your breasts/ chest/tissues and thinks that the range of implants you mentioned are appropriate, then I would go with what they recommend. The one thing that does stand out, though, is the moderate profile. With your frame dimensions, that would be pretty wide for that cc size. You probably need more of a moderate plus extra or high profile style. I hope this helps.

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Sounds like a good plan for most patients. Implants above 400cc in a 5'2" patient are likely to give you a very substantial augmentation, especially if you are already a B-cup. Did you use sizers or simulation software in your consultation/preop? We use these tools to take guesswork out in our consults. Very informative and helpful at visualizing results.

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Hello,

In my opinion, it is best to visualize this by trying on different implant sizes so you can see its effect on your figure. We usually do this in the office. The sizes vary sometimes by as little as 15-20 cubic centimeters (less than 1 ounce), so it is difficult to assess just based on your stats.

Dr. Sylora

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These are all personal decisions, especially the size. Every 120-150 cubic centimeters will increase your cup size by one.

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Get sized. There's not much difference in that range. Anatomic capacity is more important then your aesthetic goal. A good surgeon cannot tell you about aesthetics--it's a subjective thing. A good surgeon should make sure your chosen implant doesn't exceed your anatomic capacity.

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My best advice: more communication.

Ultimately, carefully communicating your goals (in my practice, I prefer the use of goal pictures, direct examination/communication in front of a full-length mirror, in bra sizers, and computer imaging) as well as careful measurements (dimensional planning) will be critical.

Generally speaking, the best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering breast augmentation surgery (regarding breast implant size/profile selection) is:

1. Concentrate on choosing your plastic surgeon carefully. Concentrate on appropriate training, certification, and the the plastic surgeons ability to achieve the results you are looking for. Ask to see lots of examples of his/her work.

2. Have a full discussion regarding your desired goals with your plastic surgeon. This will be critical in determining breast implant size/type/profile, and will most likely help in achieving your goals.

In my practice, the using “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. For example,

I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or "C or D cup” etc means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful.

Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra, therefore discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate. Again, the use of computer imaging has been very helpful during the communication process, in our practice.

3. Once you feel you have communicated your goals clearly, allow your plastic surgeon to use his/her years of experience/judgment to choose the breast implant size/profile that will best meet your goals. Again, in my practice, this decision is usually made during surgery, after the use of temporary intraoperative sizers.

I hope this helps. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.

Tom Pousti MD
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