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Can I Add Volume to 400cc Mentor Smooth Round High Profile Cohesive Gel Implants?

asked 11 months ago by fenamarie in Windsor Ontario
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 459 times
Tags: 400-449cc, cohesive gel, high profile, Mentor, round, smooth

Hello, I had BA yesterday, Mentor smooth round high profile cohesive gel 400 cc's. Is it possible to add more cc's to this type of implant. If so how much surgery is involved and what is the cost? Thanks Tina

13 answers to Can I Add Volume to 400cc Mentor Smooth Round High Profile Cohesive Gel Implants?

Silicone implants size change

Thank you for the question. No, you will not be able to add volume to the existing silicone gel implant. Revisionary breast surgery may be necessary to achieve your goals. If revisionary surgery is decided upon, it will be 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... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Making Gel Implants Larger

Dear Tina, I would certainly suggest you wait at least three months to see how your implants look and how you feel about them before making any decision regarding size. Gel implants are not adjustable and the only way to increase your size is replacement with larger implants. As to fees to change your implants, this is a subject to discuss with your surgeon and I am sure he would like you to be happy.

Richard Linderman, MD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

Adding volume to a gel implant

Tina - the gel implants are pre-filled at the implant factory, and cannot be adjusted by the surgeon. Only saline implants are be adjusted. I'd wait a while (2-3 months), and see how things look once your tissues relax a bit. You'd be amazed at how the shape changes during the healing phase. Hang in there!

Thomas Fiala, MD
Altamonte Springs Plastic Surgeon

Breast Augmentation

If your BA was yesterday you may want to allow your new breast to take shape. If your surgery went will allow yourself the time to heal completely. As your tissues relax your breast implant will settle and you may appreciate more projection. Gel implants are premade and the only way to increase your size is to insert a larger implant. I hope this info helps.

Ronald H. Stefani Jr, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast Size

You are not yet recovered. Give yourself 4-6 months before even considering a discussion about increasing breast implant size. Unlike saline implants, silicone implants can not be increased in volume. Discuss your concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon during your next visit. Best of luck!

Christine Sullivan, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon

Cohesive Gel Implant Volume Cannot Be Altereed

There is no way to change the volume of a cohesive gel implant. In fact this is the case with most silicone implants making it important to be comfortable with the volume chosen at the time of the sizing visit. There were implants available in the 80's (Becker) which were silicone /saline and could have some volume adjustment on the saline side. I don't think that tat they are still on the market.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Volume CANNOT be added to Silicone Gel breast Implants

Unlike saline breast implants which are filled by the surgeon once they are placed under your breasts, silicone gel breast implants come with a set filled volume. No additional volume can be added to gel implants. The only way to change their volume is to surgically replace them with a larger implant. Dr. Peter A Aldea

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

You cannot add volume to Silicone breast implants, but...

Hi fenamarie in Windsor Ontario, I am assuming you are asking this question because you feel the implants are too small. Unfortunately this is not possible with silicone implants, and even with saline implants, the amount of extra volume that can be added is limited to approximately 50cc's (which is less than 2 ounces). Two points important points can be taken away from your question: It is very important that prior to surgery, the size of implant is thoroughly... more

Lawrence Tong, MD
Toronto Plastic Surgeon

Can I add volume to my gel implants?

No, you cannot add volume to silicone gel implants...you would need to replace the implants entirely. Also, it is way too early after surgery to assess the size of your breasts and your satisfaction or lack of it with your breast size. Give it a few months, and if you are still not happy, a size change is not a complex surgery, though with the price of implants, not an inexpensive one.

Robert M. Grenley, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

www.seattleplasticsurgery.com

Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants Are Not Adjustable

It is unfortunate that one day after surgery you are already asking to increase the volume of your breast implants. Nearly all early re-operations for implant size should be avoidable if proper communication and understanding exist between the patient and the doctor. Saline breast implants are empty prior to insertion and are filled by the operating surgeon in the operating room. There is a minimal required fill volume, and then a recommended range for appropriate filling. Saline... more

Kenneth Dembny, II, MD
Milwaukee Plastic Surgeon

The volume of a silicone gel implant is not adjustable

Unlike a saline implant which is empty and filled during the breast augmentation process, the silicone gel implant is filled and sealed and your 400cc implant cannot be added to or adjusted without replacement. Yesterday was not so long ago so we hope things work out. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Gel implants can't be modified

Besides the obvious need to wait until 3-4 months to see your REAL result, you can't add anything to a gel implant. Does your surgeon know what you are feeling???