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

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?

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17 Doctor Answers | Asked by jtothezimm in pittsburgh, pa

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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

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

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.

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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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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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

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