Will 500cc Be Too Big for Me?

asked 1 year ago by Palm Springs2568 in Palm Springs, CA
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: age 18-24, 110-129 lbs, 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in, saline implants, under muscle, 500-549cc, B cup, high profile

i am 24 years old, mother of 2 (both were breastfed for over 6 months), 5'0'', 115 lbs. I am currently a 34B/ 32C... I liked the way 500 cc's looked when i tried them on, but now that my surgery date is 3 wks away, I am concerned that it may be too big for me... i am interested in under the muscle, saline, high profile

9 answers to Will 500cc Be Too Big for Me?

Correct Size for Breast Implants

There is not a correct size for breast implants. It depends on the patients size and proportions as well as the patients individual goals. That being said, at 5'0" and 115 pounds a 500cc implant is very large for you and I doubt if a natural looking result can be achieved. Have another consult with your surgeon and talk it over. If your goal is to have an "over augmented" look, that is not illegal nor amoral. It's simply a choice.

Mark Preston, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant sizing

T is very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon. In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or “C cup” or "fake looking" means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful. Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Your plastic surgeon should be able to tell you

The size of the implant is a combination of your breast size measurements and what you desire. If what you are asking for is far bigger than what your breast can accommodate then you can not have it. A discussion with your plastic surgeon and looking at before and after pictures and an understanding of the long term implications of having a large implants should help you reach a conclusion. Good Luck.

Moneer Jaibaji, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Choosing the right implant size for you...

I consider two factors when selecting implants for my patients: 1. Dimensional planning 2. Gel Implant Sizing system Dimensional planning – The measurements of your chest wall are taken. Also, the breast dimensions including the height, width, and current dimensions of each breast form the basis of dimensional planning. Based on these measurements, the implant size is recommended. This will give you a unique breast implant that is suited for your body frame. Even your... more

C. Bob Basu, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Choosing breast implant size is complex.

Size is a complex decision that is not only based upon your height, weight and current cup/bra size but ALSO on also on your breast diameter, waist, shoulder, and skin envelope measurements. These can only be assessed in person during a consultation. A good place to start is using my "Find your perfect size" tool listed in the left hand column of my bodysculptor.com home page. Another good place to look is the searchable database section of the physicians' photos on... more

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast Augmentation Size

I would not recommend implants of that size. Given your height of 5'0, you are a petite woman with a likely small chest diameter. These implants may be too wide for your chest and would displace laterally--not a very flattering look. Also, saline implants are heavier than silicone implants and this weight may cause back/shoulder pain and will definitely cause your breasts to sag prematurely. This premature sagging would be more common in a woman who has breastfed... more

Luis Zapiach, MD
Paramus Plastic Surgeon

www.artplasticsurgeons.com

Implant size

It is impossible to give you a good answer without examining you and getting to know your breast measurements. In my opinion the most important measurement when choosing a large saline implant is knowing the base width of your breast. I always reccomend women choice an implant size with a diameter less than their base width to reduce visibility with wrippling, palpabiltiy, and bottoming out.

Vishnu Rumalla, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

tarrantplasticsurgery.com

Will 500 cc be too big for me?

Without photos, it is really difficult to say whether or not that would be too big a size for you. I can say, however, that you should be careful with larger saline implants since there is a much higher tendency for saline implants to ripple over time and the larger you go, the greater the potential for this. As such, you may want to consider gel implants since they have far less of a potential for long-term rippling and tend to look much more natural than their saline... more

Gregory A. Buford, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon

www.beautybybuford.com

500 cc implants

Without an exam I could not say what would be appropriate. If that was the volume you liked and it is proportionate to your body after discussion with your surgeon then it proably is OK.