Are 500 Cc Breast Implants Too Big?

Choosing a breast implant size can be difficult as patient preferences differ widely, and patient opinions may change..  For this reason a careful and detailed discussion of  your desires is necessary.  I find that patients are sometimes reluctant to ask for larger sized implants.  If  there are post operative regrets about size it is usually that they wished they had chosen a larger implant. Rather than cup size I suggest that you provide photos of the... more

Hello, Choosing implant size is personal, but as you go larger the chance of problems does go up. I discuss this frequently with my patients looking at larger implant sizes. Look at dimensions and try to avoid concentrating upon the volume. What did your surgeon recommend?

Implant size should be determined based on a number of factors. If your skin is tight then 500cc is probably too large for a first time augmentation. Your plastic surgeon should be able to discuss the implant sizes that your breast dimension will support. Chose your initial implant size cautiously because you will undoubtedly have additional surgery in your future. Dr Edwards

The right implant choice for you is a complex decision and it is not that easy. This depends on the amount of natural breast tissue, the breast diameter, degree of constriction, implant material, implant shape, chest shape, etc. In general, 500cc is a larger than average breast implant and would likely have the additiional concerns of increased risks of interference with nipple sensation as well as long term risks of ptosis and breast deformity. I assume that you are thinking of saline... more