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I Have 380 Cc Silicone Implants Would It Be Possible to Change to 800 Cc?

asked 9 months ago by Rubieavila in san diego, CA
Latest answer by Vivek Bansal, MD
Question viewed 539 times
Tags: 350-399cc, 800-849cc, realistic

I am 5'7 weight 110 hoping for bigger implants double d or ddd

14 answers to I Have 380 Cc Silicone Implants Would It Be Possible to Change to 800 Cc?

"Jumping Up" to 800cc Implants-Trouble In The Future?

First, thank you for your question. Many other women often express similar questions about breast implants. I am often asked how big of an implant can I put into a breast. I remind patients that the female breast is capable of an incredible amount of stretch and probably almost any size implant can be crammed into a breast...HOWEVER, just because you can do it does not mean you should do it. Think of your breast as having foundations under them very much like a house does.... more

Herluf G. Lund, Jr, MD
Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon

Big,large breast implants, augmentation

Yes, you could have 800cc implants placed. I have done this on many patients who have wished to go larger after seeing the results from their original plastic surgeon's surgery. I try and do what the patient wishes and determine the size of breast implants together with the patient by having her show me photos of what she would want to look like. Once you have a size in, it is less difficult to place a larger implant. I always caution patient that they can lose up to one cup size over... more

Edward J. Domanskis, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Don't do it!

800 cc implants will wreck your skin and breasts by stretching out your skin and thinning your breast tissue. When you need those big old implants revised (notice I said when, not if), it will be a mess. Going that big is such a bad idea. If I were your surgeon, I would not put that big of implant in a patient your size. You are asking for trouble. Lisa Lynn Sowder, M.D.

Lisa L. Sowder, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Larger breast implants

It is in your best interest to be examined by a board-certified plastic surgeon experienced with the use of larger breast implants. I like to communicate with my patients with the help of pictures of what the patient's goals are. You may be able to achieve your goals with implants smaller than 800 mL. Of course, it is important to consider the downsides of larger breast implants and larger breasts as you are considering your options.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Increasing size of breast implants

Hello and thank you for the question. While it may be reasonable to increase the size of your implants modestly, I would not recommend a jump to 800 ccs. Although I don't have the luxury of seeing photographs of your current proportions, it is likely that an implant that large will create anatomic unbalance. Additionally, over time, the gross weight of implants that large will impart undue damage to the soft-tissue, including stretching of the skin, potential disruption... more

Glenn Vallecillos, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

1-"800"- 2 BIG!

Your desire for larger implants would make you disproportionate. Additionally, the implants will stretch and thin the tissues too much. This will lead to long term problems with your breasts. DO NOT DO IT!

Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Looking for trouble

Increasing your implant size to 800 cc on a frame of your size is likely to have serious adverse affects and I would recommend against it. The base diameter of a 800 cc implant is likely too wide for your breasts and will lead to palpability of the implant, implant malposition, implant migration and bottoming out. The skin on the breasts is also unlikely to support the implant weight over time. And increase to 550-600 cc is likely your maximum size but check with your PS.

Arko Demianczuk, MD
Vancouver Plastic Surgeon

Breast Revision

Yes it is possible, but your capsule contracture risk will go up, way up, and your back problems and pain will also go up, and the risk of nipple sensation loss also will go up. So, if all of these things sound like risks you are willing to take, and the benefit to risk ratio looks favorable to you, then the surgery is for you. You will also look like you have gained weight as well…..which you have, about 4-5 lbs. You really need to see a Board Certified Plastic... more

Vivek Bansal, MD
Danville Plastic Surgeon

Change of implants to 800cc

These are very large implants, no matter what your body build is. You will have significant problems in the future with such large implants such as tissue stretch and possible tissue loss. These may require reconstructive surgery if severe. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.

Donald Nunn, MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Is 800 too big?

Anything is possible BUT 800cc implants are way too big for your frame and those implants will have serious negative effects on your breasts over time.

Robert Heck, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon

Large Implants?

You sound very thin to have implants that large...but that may simply be the look you're striving for. The answer depends on whether your implants are above or below your muscle. Personally, I think an implant that large in someone as thin as you is just a setup for problems...certainly for another surgery in a short time.

Scott E. Newman, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.psurgery.com

I would not recommend 800 cc implants

Selecting "arbitrary" breast implant sizes can lead to numerous deleterious and irreversible effects upon both your rib cae, breast, scars, and anatomy. Such examples can include thiining of your skin, widening of your scars, implant palpability, implant malposition, implant migration, implant bottoming out and increase areola diameter, etc. Try staying with an implant that is choosing according to your breast base width, and one that can be adequately covered by the amount of... more

Jeffrey D. Hoefflin, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Increasing to 800 cc implants

I never recommend 800 cc implants in patients for breast augmentation, because I think in general they are too large and relapse happens quicker with these.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

800cc Implants Asking For Trouble

You are likely to have major problems if you exchange your 380cc implants for 800cc implants, especially considering your small frame. With implants this large (huge!), you are at a very high risk of bottoming out and malposition. Your probably looking for "the fake look", but I am not sure that you want to risk these potentially very serious sequelae which are both quite difficult to correct.