Am I about to go to big?

I have a scheduled breast augmentation next week. My doctor and I decided on 450cc silicone under the muscle at my pre-op appointment. I'm kinda nervous I went too big the more I look at client photos online. (It was hard to visualize with the ones she had.) I'm 5'6" 135lb, I also have broader/wider shoulders - not sure if that plays into things. I'm 34A would like to be full C - maybe a small D. Does it sound like I went too big?

Answers from doctors (6)


More About Doctor David J. Levens, MD

Published on Nov 29, 2022

450cc sounds perfect for your specifications.

Answered by David J. Levens, MD (View Profile)

450cc sounds perfect for your specifications.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Joseph Cruise, MD

Published on Mar 30, 2020

It doesn’t sound too big given your height and having broad shoulders, but the best advice will be from your plastic surgeon who has all of your chest measurements, knows how much of your own breast tissue you already have, etc. If you are concerned, you should be discussing this with him/her.

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Answered by Joseph Cruise, MD

It doesn’t sound too big given your height and having broad shoulders, but the best advice will be from your plastic surgeon who has all of your chest measurements, knows how much of your own breast tissue you already have, etc. If you are concerned, you should be discussing this with him/her.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Michelle Roughton, MD

Published on Nov 26, 2019

No, it sounds like you are making a great choice. The most common regret after breast augmentation is that you aren't large enough. I wouldn't choose smaller if you've liked this size. Enjoy!!

Answered by Michelle Roughton, MD (View Profile)

No, it sounds like you are making a great choice. The most common regret after breast augmentation is that you aren't large enough. I wouldn't choose smaller if you've liked this size. Enjoy!!

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Dr. Robert L. True

Published on May 01, 2018

We make this easy. We have our patient try on some different sizes of breast implants and then choose the one they prefer. It takes the guesswork out. Good luck.

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Answered by Dr. Robert L. True

We make this easy. We have our patient try on some different sizes of breast implants and then choose the one they prefer. It takes the guesswork out. Good luck.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Tom Pousti, M.D.

Published on May 01, 2018

Thank you for the question and pictures. Based on your photographs, demonstrating some degree of breast asymmetry, I think you will be best off undergoing breast lifting (along with breast augmentation) on one or both sides. Definitive advice would require in person evaluation, including careful measurements and careful communication of your personal goals, when it comes to providing you with specific enough advice to be truly helpful.

My best advice: select your plastic surgeon carefully. Make sure that he/she has significant experience achieving the types of outcomes you will be pleased with. Then, communicate your goals carefully, as well. I find that the use of goal photographs and computer imaging are very helpful during this communication phase. Working together you will come up with a good plan to achieve your goals. Best wishes.

Answered by Tom Pousti, M.D. (View Profile)

Thank you for the question and pictures. Based on your photographs, demonstrating some degree of breast asymmetry, I think you will be best off undergoing breast lifting (along with breast augmentation) on one or both sides. Definitive advice would require in person evaluation, including careful measurements and careful communication of your personal goals, when it comes to providing you with specific enough advice to be truly helpful.

My best advice: select your plastic surgeon carefully. Make sure that he/she has significant experience achieving the types of outcomes you will be pleased with. Then, communicate your goals carefully, as well. I find that the use of goal photographs and computer imaging are very helpful during this communication phase. Working together you will come up with a good plan to achieve your goals. Best wishes.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Edward Domanskis M.D.

Published on Apr 30, 2018

You should have this discussion with your plastic surgeon. Most patients I find are more unhappy with going too small after their surgeries!

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Answered by Edward Domanskis M.D.

You should have this discussion with your plastic surgeon. Most patients I find are more unhappy with going too small after their surgeries!

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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