Are 500 cc breast implants too big?

I am 5'4 and 145 pounds. I am 125 cc in breast size. I wear an A size cup bra. I am considering to have 500 cc to 510 cc breast implants. I want a fuller breast look. Would you consider that be too much for me?

Are 500 cc breast implants too big?
3 answers to “Are 500 cc breast implants too big?”

A: Breast implant sizing

John P. Di Saia, MD

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?

A: This is larger than needed to give a fuller breast look

Michael C. Edwards, MD

    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... more

A: 500cc is a larger implant: try sizing first to assess look.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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... more

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