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Are 500cc Breast Implants Unsafe or Too Large for my Body?

asked 1 year ago by 9655anon in Kansas
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 5,003 times
Tags: age 18-24, breasts, female, 150-169 lbs, 5 ft 8 in to 6 ft 0 in, 500-549cc, B cup, safety

Hello! I am 23, 5'8", 155lbs, & a 34B. I had my consultation today and the PS suggested I get 500cc implants. He suggested I get them under the muscle with the incision under my breasts. He said if I wanted silicone he would do high profile and if I wanted salene a moderate profile. I am wanting a full C or small D cup & I would like them to look as natural as possible. I tried this size on and I liked the way it looked but I was wondering are implants this large safe?

17 answers to Are 500cc Breast Implants Unsafe or Too Large for my Body?

Breast Implant Size... Choices?

Hi Anon, These are my suggestions: I would recommend you try the implant with a surgical bra to see if you like the size. Then depending the diameter of your breast we could use a specifically shape implant to give you the shape you desire. Importantly, I ask my pa tints what cup size they like to be. Next you have to consider the long term effect of large implants. Choosing the implant size is combination of art and science. I would recommend a... more

Ali Sajjadian, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant size

The more breast surgery I do the more I realize that there is no correlation between the size of implant and resulting cup size. This may have to do with several factors including: the amount of breast volume the patient starts with, the shape of the patient's chest wall (concave or convex), the type and model of breast implant selected (saline/silicone and low/moderate/high profile), bra manufacturer variance in cup sizes, the degree of filling... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

How to "look natural" with breast implants

How to choose breast implants that "look natural" One of the most frequent requests we here from women who seek breast implants is that they would like a "full C, but I want to look natural". Trying to determine what each particular woman means when she says that is THE most important part of the consult and pre-op discussion at Hankins and Sohn Plastic Surgery associates in Las Vegas. We have performed over 3000 breast augmentations, and with that... more

W. Tracy Hankins, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant augmentation surgery

The numbers all seem about right, in my experience if your true goal is to become a D. Some problems do increase with larger implants,

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Implant size and you

The size of your implants is a very personal decision. In general 500cc implants are safe. The most important thing is that you are comfortable with your decision. Discuss with your surgeon in length about your desired outcome and ask his opinion.

Joseph G. Bauer, MD
Alpharetta Plastic Surgeon

You should choose your own implant size after receiving guidance from your surgeon.

During a typical augmentation consultation I perform measurements and a breast exam. From the exam and the measurements I propose a range of implant sizes that would "fit" the patient's body. By "fit" I mean not seem overly wide and fall into the armpits. After giving the patient those guidelines I let them start trying on implants until they see in the mirror the image of themselves that they have already developed in their mind. This... more

Richard H. Fryer, MD
Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon

You need to decide on the size of your implants

In my practice I let my patients decide the size of the implants, the best way is, for you, the patient, to try differnt sizer under your bra and look in the mirror. Usually we go 1 size higher that the sizer you like, to compensate for the compression given by the muscle. Most of the time we use midprofile implants, saline or silicone, silicone give you a slightly more natural feel and look. If you want a natural look, then 500 cc implants may be too large for you, and definitively... more

Victor Manuel Perez, MD
Kansas City Plastic Surgeon

Impants and final size

The implants certainly can be placed, however, they may be closer to a D or larger. However, it is difficult to predict final cup size in each specific patient base upon volume of the implant.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

500cc implants are safe in breast augmentation

There should not be a safety concern with the 500cc implants suggested, either a saline or a silicone gel implant. Your only concern should be the aesthetics, or how you want to look. A 500cc implant is on the large end of what would 'fit' and average, or a taller individual such as yourself. Second, a high profile breast implant has a very high projection, what we would equate with a grade I capsule contracture as the implant will sit up quite round, unlike a natural breast.... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

500cc MAY be perfect, but wait...

I am firm believer in not using the sizer technique to determine breast implant size. When I evaluate a patient for implants I look at the diameter and the skin and tissue pliability. 500cc may be the right size for you if the diameter matches and there is enough laxity in the skin to allow the implant to sit properly. I use high profile implants when a patient wants to be large but has a narrower diameter. When the base diameter is smaller there is more... more

Steven Schuster, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

www.schusterplasticsurgery.com

Breast Implant Sizing

First thing to look at is if you liked the size with a sizer in your bra. If you did then what needs to be done is to see if a 500 cc implants would fit for the base diameter you have. As long as you keep within the width of your breast tissue you should be ok. Do not be so focused on the exact cup size rather than the look you want. Given all that, obviously the larger the implant the more it will stretch your tissues and the more likelihood that you would need... more

Farbod Esmailian, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

500cc breast implants unsafe or too large for my body

This is a very personal issue that can only be determine in person. Thanks for the photo. Do you want a large D cup breast? If yes than at least a 500 cc high profile sub muscular placed saline implant will fill that request. Seek 3 boarded opinions in your area. From MIAMI DR. B

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

500 cc breast implants are too big for most women.

Hi. You do not need such large implants to go up two cup sizes. You probably will not look natural, and big implants stretch your tissues and age badly.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Implant Sizes

If you tried the 500cc implants and felt that the volume was good for you and you are looking for a small D cup, the implants that your PS suggested are probably appropriate. I also agree with submuscular placement of your implants.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

500cc Implants?

Based on your height, weight, starting breast size, and picture, I think that something in the 500cc HP range would work very well for you. with your height, you can accomodate more than someone who is 5'3, and still look totally proportional.

Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD
Barrington Plastic Surgeon

You will not look natural with 500 cc implants

Without examination it is hard to help you with the exact size,but 500 cc is too big. You have mentioned that you want to look natural,then I would suggest 325-350 cc silicone gel moderate profile. Bigger the implants,more complications and more surgeries later...

Kamran Khoobehi, MD
New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant size

There are two parts to your question. On the safety issue, the larger the implant the more potential complications long term, including sagging and atrophy of the soft tissues and ribs. However these can be monitored over time and you have to decide on what is going to make the operation worthwhile. On the naturalness issue, the more that your final breast is comprised of the implant, the more unnatural you will look and feel, especially over time as the implants or breast tissue... more