Breast Implant Revision: Q&A

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Will I Notice a Difference?

HI! I had agumentation 10 yrs ago with McGhan Saline style 68 filled to 350cc.Now:two breastfed children later, I am booked for a revision. Although I have sagging (not terrible) I am more concerned with the size so having seen my surgeon he recommended Allergan Silicone High Profile, they are ordering in 400cc and 425cc and based on my breast diameter I cannot go larger than that? I am concerned however, that this may not be enough of a difference in cc even though the projection is changing?

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Breast implant revision sizing

Thank you for the question. I think your concerns, given your description of your situation, our valid. Given the changes in your breasts after pregnancy the larger volume implant and/or mastopexy surgery may be indicated. If revisionary surgery is decided upon, it will be very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon. In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I... more

Larger breast implants

The 50 to 75 cc incease in size is not very much, but most careful observers would notice a difference. I do not think you should go any larger than what your doctor feels comfortable with on the basis of your breast diameter. Your anatomy, not your imagination, should be your and your doctor's guide to size. If you exceed the natural diameter of your chest, your implants will end up in your arm pits or your will get "unaboob" or both. Seattle... more

Implant size change and breast size

With a small volume change of 50-75 cc's you willnot see a big change in the overall size of yoru breast. The shape will change a bit, but not the volume. For a noticeable chane, you are probably looking for at least 150 cc's or more.

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50-75cc difference will BARELY be noticeable! Don't make this mistake!

I have said this to so many patients over the 24 years I have been doing this surgery, but there is a reason it needs repeating over and over! 50cc is 3 tablespoons and 1 teaspoon of volume. Put that volume in a glass and try to visualize how much that volume over an entire breast will increase it in size. Barely noticeable at all! 75cc will be (slightly) visible, but, by my rule of estimating, adds less than 1/3 cup size to whatever breast tissue you have now. This is a critical... more

Will I Notice a Difference?

Going up 50-75cc will likely not give you enough of a difference if you are looking for larger, fuller breasts. In my experience, most patients need 150-200cc to go up a cup size. If you are looking for just a very slight amount more fullness, then the 400-425 may work, but will be minor.

You can be whatever size you want to be!

Picking implant size is one of the hardest things for patients (and plastic surgeons) to do - but you can really pick however full you want to be - there really are no limits. That being said, there are some increased risks to using a large implant - including: faster sagging, "bottoming out", and the possibility of implant malposition. Although we do not know what the cut off number of cc's is, we think it starts around 400cc. Good luck!

Breast implant size change...enough to notice a difference?

A size increase from 350cc up to 400-425cc is enough to notice a difference, but it is not a great difference. In fact it is a 14% or 21% difference in size. I tell patients that a 25cc difference is just barely noticeable, 50cc is noticeable but mild, 75cc obviously more noticeable but certainly not a "earth shattering" difference. Of course this generalization depends somewhat on the overall size, since these changes are more significant in patients who have really... more

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Breast Implant Revision: Q&A