Is 800cc a Good Idea? (photo)

My first surgery was 9 yrs ago and I let ppl talk me into smaller than I am happy with. I think what I have now are 300cc saline and I want to replace with 700cc-800cc silicone. I am 5'6" 136 lbs and a figure competitor, so I am very muscular and my back is wide. This wasn't the case 9 yrs ago. But am I gonna be ok if I go this big? I like the pics I see of that size but I have read some things that kinda scare me into thinking I can't go that big. Can I?

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5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in 800-849cc 130-149 lbs saline to silicone

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Breast implants

Size is always a matter of personal opinion. I would advise against going with 800 cc implants. they will sag a lot and thin out your skin. In my opinion, too large, but there are plenty of plastic surgeons out there who will do it for you. I am not one of them.

Beautiful breasts without Large Implants

No, it is not a good idea. You would benefit from a breast lift, keeping the same implant or perhaps changing the size slightly. Your breasts are too far apart and too low. You are a perfect candidate for a new procedure called The Mini Ultimate Breast Lift. The only incisions are around the nipples avoiding lollipop or boat anchor incisions. Remember, your goal is to have beautiful breasts and be pain free. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D. more

Is 800cc a good idea?

The simple answer to this question is no. Your tissues tolerated the size and volume of 300 cc's the first time but now you're asking it to increase that by 2 1/2 times. This is the usual problem of starting with the cc's of volume and working backwards like choosing a dress or shoe size and making it work. In my experience the tissues of the breast will tolerate some filling of the width (and height in a round implant) and some forward projection, but from an existing 300 cc... more

800 mL Breast Implants Okay for Me?

Thank you for the question and picture. Whether or not you will do well with larger breast implants will depend on your physical examination; this visible examination will allow for precise measurement of your breasts' dimensions and an evaluation of the breast skin "envelope" characteristics. Without this examination it is not possible to give you any type of precise advice. In other words, there is no substitute for in-person consultation. however, the attached... more

Is 800cc a Good Idea?

Thanks for posting a frontal photo. It appears as you are above the muscle, so yes you can try for 700 cc +/-. But you will have a fake appearance in my opinion.

Is 800cc too large?

There is really no substitute for an in person exam but your tissues appear fairly thin in your lower breast where your ca see the rippling from what appear to be saline implants. It is not uncommon for me to use 800cc implants but there is no question they are heavier and place more stress on your tissues. It is hard to tell you what your breast size would be with larger implants because it depends on what your natural tissue but you are considering more than doubling your implant size.... more

800 cc implants

I do not recommend 800 cc implants. I think that this are very larger implants and you body may not be able to "handle them."

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The question is: how big do I want to go and do the rewards merit the risk

Hello, I have placed a few 800ml implants but they have been in 6ft tall plus women who had a healthy amount of breast tissue (i.e. they were not thin) and already had relatively large implants (500+). In your case your photo shows think breast tissue. If you are desiring very large and very projected breasts this can be accomplished but some care would be needed. An internal support may be warranted with ADM (acellular dermal matrix) and religious wearing of a bra... more

Is an 800cc implant a good idea

Generally speaking, the larger the implant the more skin thinning and 'show through' of a breast implant with an unnatural result. For some however the implant might be the best choice based on life style and goals. A 700-800cc subglandular silicone gel will fit your breast, and if you are up to the risk you can have them if you wish to.

800 cc implants

Your skin is already stretched and thin. You can see rippling of the saline implant through your skin in the lower part of your breasts. If you change to 800 cc implants you will likely stretch the skin even more and create more drooping...a term we call an "implant cripple". Larger silicone gel filled implants may be a reasonable option, but I would avoid 800 cc. Discuss this with your surgeon.

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LVsteph 30 Jul 2012

Before kids I was a small B and then I breastfed two kids and literally had nothing left. I could have worn a child's training bra. Then the surgery put me into a C, I gained about 30 lbs and had another baby (thankfully not messing up my tummy tuck) who I nursed for 3 1/2 yrs. I don't know if it matters, but during that pregnancy I went up to an E. Now I teach group fitness so I keep my body in shape and am gonna start competing in figure. So that is my other issue. I want to make sure it won't keep me from my exercise.

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