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In Your Opinion, is 700cc on a 37y.o. 5'3", 145lb Woman with Already a 36c Too Big?

asked 11 months ago by jtothezimm in pittsburgh, pa
Latest answer by Joseph Fata, M.D.
Question viewed 618 times
Tags: implant size, options

I am going in for surgery on August 2 and have a wonderful relationship with my PS. I have gotten two very different opinions about the size I wish to go and am going with the doctor that will let me go larger to a point. The first doctor said 550cc was it and he would go no higher, this doctor said that although the cm of the 700 mentor moderate plus is 15.8cm and he usually goes to 15.4, he can make it work with my body type. I have been a 38DD during my 4 children and want it back. Opinions?

17 answers to In Your Opinion, is 700cc on a 37y.o. 5'3", 145lb Woman with Already a 36c Too Big?

Is 700cc too big?

I am glad you have a wonderful relationship with your PS.... that is how it should be.... Generally, I ask patients to see photos of the size you would like to achieve to determine the size of the implant. I choose the implant when I am in the operating room and have a temporary sizer in place filled to the amount that achieves the goals the patient is wanting to achieve. I think photos are very helpful to take to your surgeon.. take photos that are too small, too large and... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Ultra-Large Volume Breast Augmentation

Although I believe a plastic surgeon should try to help a patient achieve her goals, a more important obligation is to help her avoid bad choices. In my opinion, placing 700 cc breast implants in a 5'3" woman who is already a C cup is outrageous. You will look very top heavy and likely have significant problems with sagging over time. You should never pick a plastic surgeon just because he or she is going to do what you want. You are paying for judgement as well as technical expertise. more

Joseph Fata, M.D.
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.breastsurgeryindianapolis.com

700 cc breast implants are ridiculous.

Hi. In 25 years of doing breast augmentation in New York City, I have never used implants larger than 500 cc's.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Implant size

I feel that the most important thing is that you have a good understanding and communication with your plastic surgeon. 700cc in general are quite large, especially if you are already a c cup. Your surgeon has probably already gone over the risks associated with the use of a larger implant. As long as you know these risks and have discussed this at length with your plastic surgeon the decision is yours.

David Nicholas Csikai, MD
Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Size

700cc is quite large and may be overwhelming on a 5'3 frame. The larger you go the more the implants weigh. Therefore, the chances of them stretching the skin and sagging will be greater.

Jeffrey Hartog, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

Is 700cc too big?

A 700cc implant is huge, particularly in a 5'3" woman who is already a C-cup. A 15.8 cm implant width is extremely wide for most patients, so unless you have the chest/ribcage width of a much larger person, I cannot picture how this implant will fit well within your breast diameter. I most commonly use moderate plus width implants, but when the size gets larger the diameter constraints makes me switch to a high profile implant so that it fits within the proper dimensions... more

Robert M. Grenley, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

www.seattleplasticsurgery.com

Confusion about breast implant size

It is nice that you have a great relationship with your plastic surgeon but that doesn't mean it will translate into short and long term results that you can and will be happy with. Without posting photos, it is purely conjecture as to what would be appropriate for you. A physical examination would be the most accurate way of providing you with more precise opinions. With the information that you provided, my gut feeling is that the 700cc implant may be too large and too wide. You... more

Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.turkeltaub.com

Are 700 cc implants too big in a pt with a 36C bra size?

Prior to choosing the size of beast implants it is really necessary to evalute the breasts. Based upon your history and dimensions it would seem that 700 cc implants would be too big, even if your skin can accomodate that size. What you try to create are natural looking breasts that are proportionate to your body.. With your size and measurements it would seem that 700 cc is too large. It is important to have a good rapport with your plastic surgeon,but in this case I think you may want... more

George Lefkovits, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

700 cc implants

700 cc implants are very large. WIthout an exam I couldn't say but most of my patients base diameter run between 10-12 cms, and that is why they receive smaller implants.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast lift and breast implants

Without photos or a face to face examination it is impossible to say what would be your best option but not too hard to say what would not be a good option. Given your history of 5'3" 145pound 36c who was 38DD when pregnant means it is likely that you have stretched breast skin with stretchmarks. If you just fill the envelope of skin or overfill it the combination of gravity and a heavy implant will stretch the skin even more leading to the need for more surgery sooner rather... more

Aaron Stone, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

700 cc may be just right

Some surgeons may be able to pick a number, we prefer to choose a look, and then work with a selection of implants during the procedure to match the look the patient is expecting. The 700 cc implant might be 'right' for you but what if another would be better. Will your surgeon make a change and give you the look you want, or will he stuff in the 700 cc implant that you agreed on? Should he make it work, or use good judgment and use another implant which might be better? And... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

Breast implants

In my "opinion" and most plastic surgeons "opinion" 700 cc is probably too big for you. However the size "you" want to be is your choice. We are here to advise you of the risks of large heavy implants and you will then make a informed decision. 550 would probably do better long term. 700 may stretch your breast over time and may at some point require a lift. Some surgeons are unwilling to go larger due to the long tern... more

William Alan Dulin, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Is a 700 cc implant too big?

Good plastic surgery should be natural appearing. An implant should be proportionate to your body type. Patients with a very wide rib cage will carry an implant differently than a patient with a very narrow rib cage. A 700 implant will look very prominent and obvious with a narrow rib cage. The skin will also be stretched and thinned. An important question to ask is "will I be happy with this implant 10 years from now"? more

Elizabeth S. Harris, MD
San Antonio Plastic Surgeon

Choosing implant size

In my opinion 700 cc implant is too big for your 5' 3" , 145 lb body. Using a too large an implant has long term ill effects of overly stretching natural tissues. Over stetch comes with some irreversible tissue thinning and damage. You should look for the long term grace and not harm yourself for short lived thrill of 700 cc implant that is simply too big for your body.

Vasdev Rai, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant sizing

Stick with the doctor you are comfortable with. The size you are discussing is huge though so make sure you and he/her truly communicate about what "look" you are trying to achieve with the surgery.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant sizing

If you are ultimately looking for a result that is natural in appearance then implant sizing is one of the most critical aspects to the preoperative planning for your surgery. while it is important that the surgeon considers your aesthetic desires, the dimensions of your chest and breast are the most important aspects in choosing an implant size. Other considerations are your height and weight, the degree of sagging or lack thereof, and elasticity of the breast tissue. There is a pretty... more