Can 500cc breast implants with lift give a natural shape?

Hello, I have lost over 150lbs. and went from a 44D to a 36 barely B cup. I had two consultations where both surgeons have recommended 500cc breast implants with a breast lift. I have a large round ribcage and I am 5'8". I would like to acheive a natural Angelina Jolie-type breast shape. Is 500cc to large?

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A: 500 cc implants

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Every person looks a bit different with implants. It is hard to predict how you would look without examining you. In a patient witha a large amount of weight loss, I imagine you have alot of loose breast skin of poor quality. Going with a fairly large implant may cause the breasts to sag sooner... more

A: Breast Implant Size

By Farbod Esmailian, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

This is not a question that can be answered easily. It really depends on what you bring forth to the surgery. It depends on your body and breast size and shape. 500 cc is a big implant but it may not be that big for you. In order to keep breasts looking natural you need to stay within... more

A: Can 500cc breast implants with lift give a natural shape?

By Peter A. Aldea, MD - Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Maybe. The problem is that MOST no-plastic surgeons commonly equate "natural" with attractive and healthy when, in fact, natural often means found in nature or copying nature. ( As such, droopy breasts, wrinkled faces are truly "natural"). Along those lines, allow me to... more

A: Can I look natural with 500 cc breast implants?

By Sirish Maddali, MD - Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

This really depends on you body shape and skin quality. If you do have a wide chest diameter along with widely shaped breasts, then large breast implants can still give a natural look. It is hard to say whether 500cc is right for you without examining you personally. A second point is that it is difficult to... more

A: Breast contouring after weight loss

By Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD - Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

500cc should be fine as long as you have a general idea of how this is going to look afterward. Look at pictures of women who have had 500cc implants and see if this is the look that you want. Further, you can place sample implants in your bra to get a general idea of how you're going to look... more

A: Can 500cc implants look natural?

By George Marosan, MD - Bellevue Plastic Surgeon

Congratulation on the massive weight loss. As you experienced, there was significant volume loss from the breasts. This usually leaves a loose skin envelope, the skin tends to have a lot of stretch marks, it is thin with loss of elasticity. If this is the case, placing a 500cc implant will result in further... more

A: 500 cc breast implants

By Donald Kress, MD - Frederick Plastic Surgeon

These questions are very difficult to answer since there are so many variables. 500cc is what I would consider the larger end of the spectrum but if you have a large frame it could work out well for you. Types of implants, placement of implants, and the surgical technique can all influence the final... more

A: Are 500cc implants natural?

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

If you have a very wide rib cage, 500 cc implants using the moderate profile and not the moderate plus or high profiles, can look natural. It is very dependent on what your body starts out like. If you have a wide frame and use implants that are too narrow for your body, you will actually... more

A: 500 cc breast implant and rate of complications

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

In general, this is a larger than average breast implant which may carry a higher risk of tissue attenuation as well as loss of nipple sensation and other complications.