Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery

Breast implant size: Breast implant size is commonly measured in cubic centimeters, referred to as cc. The higher the cc, the larger the implant will be. For example, a 350cc implant is larger than a 250cc implant. It is easy to describe your desired size to your surgeon, and he can suggest an appropriate size. You can experiment with different implant sizes with an interesting method – rice test. Rice test is an interesting way to experiment with different implant sizes at home. To make your homemade breast implant, cut a 12-inch length of pantyhose (not the front portion), tie a knot in one end, and fill the length with rice according to the given chart. Your homemade breast implant. Amount of Rice(cups) Implant Volume Approximate Size(cubic centimeters) 0.53 cup 125 cc 0.63 cup 150 cc 0.74 cup 175 cc 0.85 cup 200 cc 0.95 cup 225 cc 1.06 cups 250 cc 1.16 cups 275 cc 1.27 cups 300 cc 1.37 cups 325 cc 1.48 cups 350 cc 1.59 cups 375 cc 1.80 cups 425 cc 2.01 cups 475 cc 2.22 cups 525 cc 2.43 cups 575 cc 2.64 cups 625 cc 2.96 cups 700 cc Tie the open end of the pantyhose so that the rice sits loosely and will conform to the breast shape when placed inside the bra. Breast implant profiles In addition to the cc, breast implants have different profiles. The profile refers to the level of forward projection of the breast from the wall of the chest. In other words, it is the distance the implant will project from your chest. Different implant manufacturers have slightly different profiles. Four profiles of Natrelle® breast implants with their diameter, projection, and volume