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Complications from 500cc Breast Implants?

asked 2 years ago by ars1315 in KY
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Question viewed 4,234 times
Tags: 110-129 lbs, 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in, 500-549cc, implant size

I am 5'6" tall; I weigh 120lbs; and I have 29" ribcage with 34B breast size pre-op. My PS and I have decided on 500cc high profile breast implants that will be placed under the muscle. I will be having the surgery in 3 days. Now I am concerned that 500cc may look too big for me. I tried 500cc sizers on with many shirts that I usually wear now, and I thought they look good, but I am still a little confused. Will I experience complications with this size?

13 answers to Complications from 500cc Breast Implants?

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Yes, this is a larger than average breast implant. There are numerous increased risks associated with this, and I am sure I will not even touch on half of them, but consider the following. The size of the implant has been associated with: 1.Increased risk of loss of nipple sensation 2.Increased risk for long term breast ptosis (sagging) 3.Increased risk for chest wall deformation (curving of the ribs) 4.Increased risk of rippling or palpable /visible creases 5... more

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant size

Ifyou are 5 ft 6 in, and weigh 120 lbs, a 500cc implant may be too large for your frame. This is difficult to say definitively without examining your tissues or seeing your particular anatomy. If you are currently a B cup, you will likely be a D or DD cup with 500cc implants. The complications you may experience with this size are rippling/wrinkling of the implant, bottoming out in the future, or possibly malposition of the implant. Remember, the larger the implant, the heavier the... more

William Bruno, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Complications from 500cc Implants

You had your surgery but for our other readers, I think 500C's will probably be too big. Your height, weight, ribcage and starting breast size tell me, without a picture, that you have a small frame. That being said if you tried on the size rs and you like the look that it gives you than that's all that matters.

Christopher L. Hess, MD
Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

Large breast implants.

Hi. 1) I strongly advise against 500 cc breast implants for almost any woman. These very large implants will stretch your tissues and they will age badly. 2) See link below.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Complications from 500cc breast implants

Dear Ars1315, Strictly and legally speaking "Complications" are undesired events complicating recovery which are not expected to happen but do regardless of how well an operation was done or care was delivered. These may include bleeding, infection poor scarring etc. Placing a large implant in a smaller framed woman has several unrepairable CONSEQUENCES - but these are not really "complications" since we know it will happen. Large implants will cause rapid sagging of the... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

High profile 500cc implants in a thin patient

You should discuss these concerns with your surgeon as soon as possible. To give a specific answer i would want to know more about your breast and chest measurements and the thickens and quality of your existing breast tissue. From the information you provided i would speculate 500cc HP implants may be too big for you. In general the larger the implant the higher risk of problems. High profile implants of that size may create significant stretch of your tissues. You may have a very... more

John E. Gross, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

500 cc implants

The larger the implant the probability of more complications. The breasts will weigh more, and they are more likley to sag sooner than if smaller implants are placed. They may also look a bit more unnatural for your small frame.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Complications of Large Breast Implants

Personally I have almost never put a 500 cc implant in someone your size. The only times I have, the patient has had problems. Although you may look “good” using a sizer, having an implant that size has the potential for a number of problems. First, to get the implant in, the incision has to be large or you run the risk of a late implant rupture. Secondly, you need a very large space to put the implant. The amount of numbness that you will have postoperatively is directly... more

Robert T. Buchanan, MD
Highlands Plastic Surgeon

500 cc implants

Your concerns are quite appropriate at this time. 500 cc implants are large for your size BUT you have tried them on and have liked the way they looked. You and your plastic surgeon have discussed this and have settled on the size. He is the one you should be discusing this with. Many patients get nervous about size of implantys when surgery approaches. Ultimately you will most likely be satisfied.

John P. Stratis, MD
Harrisburg Plastic Surgeon

Larger sized breast implants

It is normal to have some anxiety preoperatively with regards to breast size postop and size of implants selected. Please realize that while you could probably pull off a 500 cc implant, you will look quite projected and very augmented - so make sure that this is the "look" you are going for! Implants in the shirt is a notoriously inaccurate way to select implant size and is only a rough measure at best. You should absolutely call your plastic surgeon to discuss your fears... more

Brian S. Glatt, MD
Morristown Plastic Surgeon

You will look quite large with 500cc breast implants

500 cc implants (especiall high profile) will give a lot of projection. There is nothing wrong with that provided you want to be a very generous size. In my practice, the average breast implant (chosen by the patient) is around 300cc moderate profile. This makes the final cup size around a "C". I will occasionally use implants as large as 500, but this is most uncommon.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Discuss breast agumentation preop concerns with your doctor

Your doctor would want to know about these concerns so I would advise you call their office today and ask them. You need to feel comfortable going in so you don't worry later.