Can 450cc Breast Implants Look Natural? Will They Affect My Running?

asked 7 months ago by Martini780 in Canada
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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Tags: under muscle, 450-499cc, natural appearance, running

Hi, I'm 5'10 weigh 150lbs and curent bra size is 36C. I'm looking into getting silicone implants (under the muscle) for volume and projection. My plastic surgeon recommended 450cc implants. To me that sounds huge! He said that because I am farily wide and broad shouldered (and because of the shape of my breasts) anthing smaller will not give me the projection I want. Will 450cc still look natural? Also, I workout and run a lot would these implants make that uncomfortable? Help please!

7 answers to Can 450cc Breast Implants Look Natural? Will They Affect My Running?

Implant choice

450 cc's are fairly large implants but it does not mean that they won't look great. I couldn't tell you without an exam. If you are pretty active and do not want to be too large, you may be better off with smaller implants.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Choosing your implant with the help of computer imaging

Your concern is understandable, however many factors should be taken into consideration by your plastic surgeon and you. Laxity of the skin and breast tissue will be important in obtaining "natural' looking breast. The base width will also tell the surgeon what sizes are possible. The most important maneuver is for the surgeon to show you on your pictures (Computer Generated Imaging) what different sized implants look like on /in your body. I especially find that... more

Manuel M. Pena, MD
Naples Plastic Surgeon

Choosing an ideal implant size

Choosing a breast implant size should be done by both you, the patient, and your surgeon, together. The way I help my patients choose an appropriate size is to provide them with a stretch bra, and then have the patient try on a variety of sized implants in the bra. I will make suggestions as to what I think would be best, and then ultimately allow the patient to choose the size that she would be most comfortable with. Since I practice in South Florida, the aesthetic here... more

Pamela B. Rosen, MD
Coral Springs Plastic Surgeon

Implants for the runner

It should be quite obvious that a 450 cc implant will be full and projecting and will impact your running. I don't know of any competitive active runners in a D-cup. Your surgeon recommends the 450, though how well does he know you and what you really want? Be sure you speak up or you will look like his last augmentation. The choice should be yours. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

450 cc's is a lot for your height and weight

Dear lady, of course in Europe the average implant size is smaller than in the USA, but still you need to realise that a natural breast has a relatively straight, not a bulging surface above the nipple, a "valley" between the breasts, not a fold, and the breast don't stick outside your chest on the sides. With this implant size in your body it is unlikely that they will still look "natural". Add to this the weight of nearly 2 pounds that you add to your... more

Alexis Verpaele, MD
Belgium Plastic Surgeon

Natural looking breasts and implant size

Hello, Thank you for your question. Obviously, what is considered natural looking differs from one person to another. For your height and weight a 450 cc implant may give you a natural looking breast but this depends on a few other factors including examination. If you are very active you want to consider a smaller size implant. The best thing to do is try on a 450 cc implant in your plastic surgeons office under a sports bra or tight t-tshirt and get an idea of... more

Remus Repta, MD
Phoenix Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Sizing?

Thank you for the question and congratulations on your upcoming breast augmentation surgery. I think the most important decision you make (when you have decided to proceed with breast augmentation surgery) is choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon whom you trust and can communicate with. Once you develop this trust and communicate your goals clearly with your plastic surgeon the specifics of the operation (including the implant model) can be decided upon. You will find... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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