How do you find out what size (in cc) implant you have?

asked 4 months ago by BuxomBlonde in Michigan
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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Tags: silicone implant, implant size, replacement

I'm planning on getting new silicone implants (replacing the saline) and my doctor assumed they are 450cc and my previous Surgeon cannot find my file (15 years ago). Would each 100 cc be a cup? If I was a B cup and now a DD - wouldn't that be 300cc? Please help, I don't want to choose a smaller implant.

7 answers to How do you find out what size (in cc) implant you have?

Implants

Without the information from your personal records or your previous doctor, there is no way knowing for sure what size implants that you have until you have surgery.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

How do you find out what size (in cc) implant you have?Answer:

If the records are truly lost, then there really is no way of knowing exactly, until they re removed and even if the implant company has the record, there is no way to know what they were filled to and how much is in them now..and the math you are using for cup size kinda doesn't work either...But your new surgeon will be able to tell when they remove them. Trust him/her to get you to the right cup size from there! I now use a program called TouchMD to allow patients access to their own... more

John J. Corey, MD
Phoenix Plastic Surgeon

How to determine implant size you presently have before switch to silicone..

Your implants have a size marking on their surface, so even if they are deflated or damaged during removal, your surgeon will know what size you had, and can assume a certain degree of overfill (usually about 10%). It's more important that your surgeon knows what size you want to be AFTER your implants are replaced--the same, slightly larger, or however much larger you want (since you said you don't want to be smaller). In our office surgical facility we have every size of... more

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

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What Size Implants

If there are no records available you may be able to find out your size from the manufacturer. It would be easier to let your surgeon's office check on that. In surgery your doctor will be able to tell easily either by finding the size stamped on the implant or doing a simple volume displacement test. Finally, no patient should ever be required to pick the exact size of implant. Your job is to tell the doctor what look you want and his job is to make that happen. He should have multiple... more

Ronald V. DeMars, MD
Portland Plastic Surgeon

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This is not uncommon that the records are not available prior to a revision surgery. Most states require that the record be kept for 7 to 10 years. It is my practice not to destroy any implant patient records but it does require space to keep the records. When faced with this problem I have to estimate the size that is in place. In general 150 to 200 cc will equal a cup size. There are markings on the implants or the implant can be weighed when removed to... more

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Unknown breast implant size

It is not uncommon to not be able to locate an old implant size. In those cases, we make sure to have on site a wide range of potential sizes for exchange and once the old ones are removed their size is written on them and the proper new ones can be chosen.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Choosing Breast Implant Size for Revision?

Thank you for your question. Personally, I do not think you should be responsible for “choosing” your new breast implant size. I think it is best to communicate your goals with your plastic surgeon ( I prefer the use of “goal” pictures) and ask your plastic surgeon to do his/her best to achieve those goals. Your plastic surgeon will likely have at least a range of breast implants available in the operating room. Once your current breast... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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