“The ultimate goal of a breast implant procedure is to achieve an aesthetic pleasing size, shape, and volume of the breasts that best match the rest of your body curves, making you feel confident and beautiful in your chosen outfits and helping you flaunt your curves by making the figure fuller, firmer, and more feminine!”
- Did you know the right-sized breasts are different for everyone based on their body frames, lifestyle, and aesthetic goals?
- Did you know that the size of breast implants can enhance your natural shape, ideally determined by your plastic surgeon, requiring a thorough assessment?
- Did you know that your reason for a breast augmentation surgery plays a pivotal role in determining the right size for your breasts?
- Did you know that most women can look great in most implant sizes, but one’s profession and activity level can also play a major role in deciding the size of implants?
Breast Augmentation: One of the Top 5 Cosmetic Surgical Procedures in the USA
Breast augmentation surgery using implants or fat transfer is one of the most sought-after cosmetic procedures worldwide, based on the data collected, with 8.08 per 1,000 women in the United States. The total number of surgeries performed in a year is segmented into two categories, where 75% of breast implants were done for cosmetic reasons, and the 25% of breast surgeries were performed for breast reconstruction following cancer treatment/mastectomy. Based upon the data collected in this survey, over 300,000 procedures were performed in the USA annually.
In contrast to the total number of breast enhancement surgeries, the survey indicates that around 40% of women who undergo a mastectomy choose to have some form of breast reconstruction. Thus, breast augmentation surgery is one of the top five cosmetic surgical procedures in the USA and is among the most sought-after cosmetic enhancement destinations, including Newport Beach, Orange County, and Beverly Hills in Southern California. The U.S. market for breast augmentation is growing rapidly due to rising beauty awareness, high spending capacity, technological advancements in implants, and social acceptance of cosmetic surgery, with the market value estimated at $1.6-$2.8 billion. In addition, the global breast implant market was around $2.5 to $2.9 billion in 2025.
What Are Breast Implant Profiles?
Breast implant profiles refer to measurements that determine how much the implant projects forward from the chest wall, which ultimately influence the final breast shape and fullness, with categories such as low, moderate, high, and ultra-high profiles. A woman can choose from different profiles, depending on how perky they want themselves to be, and therefore an implant can have different final breast projections and shapes.
Low profile: The low-profile implants have a flatter appearance, minimal projection, and are suitable for women with wider chests.
Moderate profile: These implants protrude slightly more than low-profile implants. Moderate implants can create a natural appearance and the right fit for women with narrow or smaller chests.
High profile: If someone wants significant projection, high-profile breast implants are the right choice. These implants’ profile can create breasts that are very prominent and round, and a good fit for patients with narrow chests.
Ultra-high profile: This profile offers maximum projection and fullness from the upper pole, making it the best fit for petite women with a narrow chest and limited breast tissue. Moreover, ultra-high-profile implants help patients to go up multiple cup sizes for an aesthetic, yet dramatic transformation.
Are Smaller Breast Implants the Hot New Style?
A common belief ecosystem revolves around the “bigger is better” term that may not be applicable for breast augmentation, as trends have shifted when women were only interested in having DD’s, which is commonly linked to breast augmentation surgery. A new trend is spreading across America: opting for medium- to full-sized B and C implants rather than double-Ds. And the reason is that more women want a subtle, modest, natural-looking breast profile rather than obvious changes to their bust size. But it does not mean that bigger boobs are not in the picture. Still, the size and profile of implants are significantly influenced by the patient’s body frame and anatomy, and the chosen implants must be proportionate to the rest of their body.
However, choosing the right size, type, or profile of the implants requires in-person consultation with your board-certified plastic surgeon, as every patient is unique based on their body type/ frame, lifestyle, and attitude. No single ideal figure exists. In addition, breast implants with the thought of bigger, overly voluptuous breasts in a D cup or higher may be the ideal choice or look for some women. Still, it does not necessarily need to be perfectly suited for other women with petite frames or athletic backgrounds. The small breast implants are a good option for those women who are looking for a little more subtle, a slight increase in volume for the utmost natural-looking results.
When Smaller Implants Make Sense
Key Points of Characteristics for Smaller Breast Implants:
- A smaller breast implant can range from 150 to 200 cc.
- A more modest version that better suits current active lifestyles and long-term practicality.
- More natural, softer texture.
- Small incisions used during the procedure reduce the risk of post-op scarring.
- Lower risk of stretch marks due to the minimal space required to hold the implants.
- Faster recovery and lower risks of complications because of the limited damage to natural breast tissue.
Note: In the USA, you can choose implants between 100cc and 800cc, but the most popular range is 300cc–400cc, and the size is significantly influenced by the patient’s anatomy, which may vary person to person.
Who Is the Right Fit for Small Implants?
- Women with a slender, petite/smaller build.
- Women experiencing breast sagging or deflation after childbirth/ breastfeeding, or weight loss.
- Athletes and bodybuilders.
- Women who have asymmetrical breasts and those with limited natural breast tissue.
Bigger is Better: When and to Whom?
Smaller implants offer comfort and an active lifestyle for those wants subtle changes, prioritizing natural-looking results. On the other hand, bigger does not mean it is out of the picture; it is more sought after among women who want dramatic improvements to their bust profile, enhancing cleavage. Both options require an in-person consultation to determine your chest width and tissue type to avoid issues like rippling, and to match your natural build/body frame with desired results for a proportionate, aesthetic appearance.
Moreover, no one size fits all; however, several factors need to be considered while choosing the right size of implants that suits you well, according to the following aspects:
- Body frame
- Torso size
- Breast tissue
- Skin capacity
- Cleavage preferences
Key Points of Characteristics for Bigger Breast Implants:
- A large implant size is 400 cc or more.
- A very large implant can reach 800 cc or more.
- A woman with a larger frame will need bigger implants; the range is between 400 and 800cc, but every patient’s anatomy is different.
- Larger breast implants are much more likely to sag over time, requiring breast lift surgery in the future.
- Larger implants suit curvier body types well.
- It helps enhance cleavage, making it more pronounced.
Who Is the Right Fit for Bigger Implants?
- Women who want to increase their bust size dramatically.
- Women with a broader body frame, ample natural breast tissue, and good skin elasticity.
- The goal is to achieve dramatic yet natural-looking results that best match the rest of the body’s proportions.
- Women who are not engaged in strenuous physical activity or are non-athletic are the best fit for larger implants.
- Women are seeking noticeable, significant transformation rather than a subtle enhancement.
Dr. Ali Tehrani is a board-certified, highly sought-after body-contouring surgeon in Newport Beach, OC, serving patients from Southern California and around the world. Dr. Tehrani specializes in tummy tuck, mommy makeover, breast augmentation, body contouring, VASER HI-DEF 4D liposuction, gynecomastia, breast lifts, and revision surgeries, including facial rejuvenation procedures, both surgical and non-surgical. Dr. Ali Tehrani is frequently named among the world’s top plastic surgeons for his exceptional artistic sense, surgical proficiency, consistency, and patient-centric approach to achieving the best possible natural results.
