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Do You Agree With My Choice For 800cc High Profile Under Muscle Saline Implants?(photo)

asked 4 months ago by ItsKasey in Tucson, AZ
Latest answer by Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Question viewed 1,014 times
Tags: saline implants, under muscle, 800-849cc, high profile, opinion

So surgery is a week away and I just wanted a second opinion. Ps and I agreed on 800cc HP under the muscle Saline. I really don't want upper pole fullness so should I change anything at prep (tomorrow!) OR does our plan sound good! Also does it look like I have enough tissue to get good results with saline? Thanks for any advice in advance :) 5'6 150 lbs BWD: 14

20 answers to Do You Agree With My Choice For 800cc High Profile Under Muscle Saline Implants?(photo)

Breast Implants too Big

Hello again Itskasey, Wow. You really don't get it. Read the other doctor's posts, I'm not just one lone opinion that doesn't match the other doctor's opinions (except of course the doctor you're choosing). We are all telling you this is a bad idea. Based on your photograph you have provided, and what you've said about not wanting upper pole fulness, you will not be happy with your choice of 800 cc HP. HP is all about... more

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

drminniti.com

Large Breast Implant Augmentation

I am not sure how the size of 800cc was selected for your body frame and breast base width. Besides being way too big for base width, implants of that size will give you a very round breast appearance and a lot of upper pole fullness...exactly what you say you don't want. It is more likely that the right size wwould be closer to 800cc total for both breasts combined or 400cc to 450cc per side.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com

800 cc breast implants?

800 cc breast implants are very large implants. I would be interested in seeing how you came to this conclusion. In my practice, we do a combination of things to determine the size that you would be happy in. Trying on implants in a bra and under clothing Dimensional analysis fitting the "right" dimension of implant to your frame 3D imaging so that you can "see" the changes in your body before surgery If you... more

York Jay Yates, MD
Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon

800cc breast implants too large?

The larger you go, the greater percentage of your final breast volume will be implant, and the more your breasts will look, behave, and feel like the implants. Because the texture of silicone gel, due to its viscosity, is more natural than saline, the larger you go, the more advantageous gel implants become. My recommended max for you is 600-650 ml, depending on chest width, and at that size, gel is preferred over saline. Large saline implants also more prone to rippling... more

Steve Laverson, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

feelbeautiful.com

800 cc Saline Implants

You asked for our opinion and it looks like you got it. I think I'd lean more towards 900cc TOTAL. That means 450 per side.

Ronald V. DeMars, MD
Portland Plastic Surgeon

Large high profile implants may not be your best choice

High profile saline filled implants will definitely yield a very round breast with superior breast fullness. The upper pole will be more shelf like as opposed to a moderate plus profile. In addition, an 800 cc implant weighs almost 2 pounds. It is important to remember that time weight and gravity are not on your side. While it is possible to make breasts very large it does have consequences and some of these may not be desirable. As a plastic surgeon I try to... more

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

You may be making a huge mistake.

Thank you for including photos, and the comment that you "don't want upper pole fullness." I'm not sure what "prep" is, but you should take the suggestion that others have given and wear 800cc implants in your bra for a few hours and see what that looks and feels like. How did you and your PS arrive at 800cc? 800cc is over 3 cup sizes larger than what you have now, and even though you have some breast droop, your nipples are above your inframammary... more

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.mpsmn.com

800 cc implants will create upper pole fullness

Based on your photo and the measurements provided, 800 cc implants will certainly create upper pole fullness. It does not appear that you have enough tissue coverage to get a good result with saline implants that are this large.

Michael S. Hopkins, MD
Albuquerque Plastic Surgeon

www.hopkinsplasticsurgery.com

800 CC's?

Sounds like the jury is in... but it comes down to what your want and what you are willing to accept in terms of risk and long term issues. I hope you were able to resolve your concerns with your doctor and that you are able to get what you want. 800 cc's will be large on you, obvious, and produce consider upper pole fullness. Depending on the dimensions, it could also make you nipples appear like they are pointing outwards. Good luck!

Curtis Wong, MD
Redding Plastic Surgeon

You should not get 800 cc implants

There are limitations to the implant size. Your breast tissue can not and will not handle 800 cc implant. You will have thinning of the skin and breast tissue and implant shifting to the axilla.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD
New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

No upper pole fullness? 800HP is not for you

This re-discussion needs to happen with your doctor and you need to show him/her very specifically the "look" you like and what you don't like. If you do NOT want upper pole fullness, an 800HP saline implant is NOT for you as it will look very full and unnatural, not to mention all the long term issues you can have with huge implants. Time to re-evaluate the plan!

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

The 800cc high profile saline, a definate no

I don't think the 800cc saline will fit you well, and the high profile saline will feel like water balloons. You deserve better so choose carefully. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

800 cc implants?

It is not really possible to give definitive advice with meeting with you in person and knowing what your expectations are, but I believe that 800 cc implants are too large for your frame. You should have a thorough discussion of your expectations with your plastic surgeon before proceeding. Larger implants are more likely to cause problems in the future, including sagging. Large implants are also likely to make you appear overweight. Good luck.

Eric T. Emerson, MD
Charlotte Plastic Surgeon

Large implants too large for body frame

Based on your photographs, 800 cc breast implants are too large for your body frame and will definitely give you upper pole fullness. You may want to rethink your size.

Donna Rich, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Implant Size

Without seeing you in person, it is impossible to give you specific advice. However, 800 cc implants are very large. At your visit tomorrow, have them give you two 800 cc implants in put them in your bra and then go walk around town for an hour and bring them back. This will give you an idea of what you are getting into with such large implants. Good Luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Implant Size

It is of my own opinion that 800cc is too large. While every person has a different aesthetic view, I can say that 800cc is quite big. The bigger you go, the more they weigh, the further south they will go. If you were my patient, I would strongly discourage you from this size.

Jeffrey Hartog, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

To big

It is my own personal opinion that 800cc is much too big. I would use silicone over the muscle. Go smaller.

William B. Rosenblatt, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Implant choice

I think 800 cc implants are too large and wil not look natural on you. Remember the larger the implant the more potential problems that you may develop.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Size?

Thank you for the question and picture. It is difficult to get a good advice without direct examination and viewing your “goal” pictures. Generally, 800 mL HP saline filled breast implants are quite large and likely to give you some “upper pole fullness” which you state you do not want. Assuming you are working with a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon I would suggest you communicate your goals clearly with goall pictures of what you would... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Large implants and natural appearance

Well... It all depends on what you want... With those implants, you are going to be MUCH bigger and will not look "natural". You will likely have upper pole fullness. If you do not want upper pole fullness, I think you need to adjust you size goal down. Without examining you, I could not tell you what size to get to look natural, but there is clearly a relationship with larger implants and a less natural appearance. I think you need to have a longer... more