750cc Implant Size After Double Mastectomy

I had a double mastectomy a few months ago (after testing positive for the gene). I've had the expanders in since surgery and am getting ready for my final exchange in a few weeks. Is 750cc too large of an implant? What cup size will I actually be?

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Volume of final implants in reconstruction

Your question is a difficult one to answer without a physicial exam of your chest wall width and overall chest anatomy. It is not uncommon to use larger volume implants to get you a body proportionate look. Don't get caught up with cup size and cup size is not standardized and varies by designers. Your reconstructive plastic surgeon will do his/her best to get you the size you are seeking if anatomically possible and safe.

Breast Impant Size for Post Mastectomy Reconstruction

Many patient, be it reconstructive or augmentation, get hung up on the actual volume of the breast implant and its relationship to cup size. The fact of the matter is that breast size should be proportionate to the rest of your body. For example, a patient that is 5'0" and weighs 105lbs would look absurd if 750cc implants were placed for either breast reconstruction or in augmentation. Conversely, a patient that is 5'8" and... more

Size depends on your size

If you have been expanded that much already and looks good on you, the final implants will look and feel great. Size depends on your measurements. If you are a bit overweight and have a thickness of fat over your chestn then you will need a size like you mentioned. In an average patient having immediate , single stage reconstruction , I put in any where from 400 to 800. All depends on the amnount of skin available and your size.

Breast reconstruction implants are chosen during expansion.

Hi. As you were expanded, you could see what you looked like with each increased volume. So just tell your surgeon which was the volume you were most comfortable with. If you are a big woman. 750 cc's is fine.

Choosing implants

The best way to get an idea of volume, is to figure out at what level you were happy with the expanders. Then go from there.

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Implant size after mastectomy

This is a very commonly asked question. It is hard to predict what cup size you will be without knowing your chest circumference, your proportion (height and weight), and bra manufacturers. As you know, each bra company has slightly different sizing. If you like the size of 750cc tissue expander and you have a large frame, 750cc or slightly larger implants should be okay with you.

Breast Implant Size After Double Mastectomy

750 cc is not to large for someone with a large frame. The implant size can be approximated based upon how much fluid is in your expanders.

What cup size will I actually be?"

Regarding: "Implant Size After Double Mastectomy I had a double mastectomy a few months ago (after testing positive for the gene). I've had the expanders in since surgery and am getting ready for my final exchange in a few weeks. Is 750cc too large of an implant? What cup size will I actually be?" A few comments. In a staged breast reconstruction involving stretching the breast skin with expander balloons which are later replaced with breast implants, the... more

Depends upon expander size & expansion success

Hello, This question is best answered by your surgeon. He or she will examine how you have done with expansion and discuss your options with you prior to removal of your expanders and implant placement. Not all patients expand the same, so is a question requiring an examination and judgement. Best Regards, John Di Saia MD

Breast size after reconstruction depends on many variables

There is no way to give you any good information without photos and some other data like height and weight. You should first discuss the size of the permamnent implants with the plastic surgeon who placed your expanders, and certainly seek one or two other opinions if you have any concerns.

Implant Size After Double Mastectomy

Very hard to advise without posting a frontal photo! My guess is --- HUMM. I can not even guess. Seek in persoon evaluations from 3 boarded surgeons in your area. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, 305 598 0091