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Is It Okay Not to Overfill Implants?

asked 1 year ago by girlyouknow in California
Latest answer by Richard L. Dolsky, MD
Question viewed 1,109 times
Tags: 090-109 lbs, 400-449cc, overfilled

Hi everyone! I TWO questions (: I am going to get implants in a few months I am wondering is it okay NOT to overfill implants? I heard that overfilling implants will make them firmer and I do not want that to happen at all. I'm a mid A cup wanting to get a full C/small D leaning towards 400/420 cc's probably. I'm 105 pounds and 5'4 I want a natural look even though I'm kind of going back for my size. But just from that I was wondering should i get mod+ or HP implants?

15 answers to Is It Okay Not to Overfill Implants?

Do not underfill implants. Overfilling prevents wrinkles.

Implants have a fill range; for example, 250 to 300 cc. Underfilling or filling to only the lower half of the fill range may result in wrinkling or rippling. The wrinkles may eventually lead to failure of the implant shell and deflation( leakage of the saline). Overfilling is done to help prevent ripples and wrinkles. One result of overfilling may be implants that feel a bit firmer. Women who are thin, have little body fat, and small breasts are at risk for having either palpable... more

Richard L. Dolsky, MD
Philadelphia Plastic Surgeon

Filling volumes for implants.

You ask two questions, whether or not one can underfill saline implants and whether moderate + or high profile devices are better for you. Saline implants have a particular size to them with a minimal and maximal fill volume. The reason to overfill (usually by about 10%) is to reduce the likelihood of rippling. This small overfill does not make the implant "firm." Overfilling beyond this level can make it firm, but if that were the case, why not simply choose a larger implant?... more

David Bogue, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

www.drbogue.com

Breast implants for natural look

I assume you mean it when you say you want a natural look. the overfilling question indicates you are thinking of saline implants. for the most natural look, silicone implants would be better. based only on your pix (obviously an inperson exam would be most reliable), a natural look would probably not be provided by implants as large as you mention. lastly, a natural look would be better served by mod + implants than by high profile. you do look... more

Bruce K. Barach, MD
Schenectady Plastic Surgeon

drbarach.com

Is It Okay Not to Overfill Implants?

Yes but you still need to fill to the manufactures minimum fill volume as labeled on the implant box. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl j. Blinski

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Implant choices

High profile implants tend to look less natural, and more round Overfilling may be firmer, but there will be less rippling. There is no single correct answer here

David A. Lickstein, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

***PHOTOS: Breast implant volume: overfill or not?

The reported advantage of overfilling an implant is to reduce wrinkling and theoretically the potential for crease fold failure. Underfilling an implant could therefore potentially result in a greater incidence of rippling and or rupture but this has not necessarily been shown to be true unless dramatically less than the recommended fill volumes.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

What is the correct fill volume for saline implants?

If you are getting saline implants, fill volume is important. For example, if an implant is marked as 240cc, the manufacture recommends filling it to 270cc. Over filling beyond the recommended volume makes them feel firmer, under filling will cause more rippling. Without the benefit of examining you and measuring your breasts and chest wall it is hard to recommend an implant type. Looking at your picture, I venture to say that a high profile implant will make you look unnatural, the... more

George Marosan, MD
Bellevue Plastic Surgeon

It is OK not to overfill breast implants

Saline breast implants do have a fill range determined by the manufacturer and is important to allow the implant to wear well and not fail prematurely. The implant will feel soft and have a minimum of ripple in the correct fill range and it is indeed OK not to overfill an implant. Overfill will increase the projection however the implant becomes stiff, and will begin to have ripples from the tension along the edges. The life expectancy of the implant may also be shortened. Best to... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

Overfilling implants

A couple of points. It depends on what you mean by overfill. If you mean to put more volume in than the manufacturer recommends, I would not do that. If you mean to fill to the maximum, then it might be okay. Your question regarding size and profile is too complicated to answer without examination since you should fit the implant to your anatomy and goals. You can read my other answer on how to choose a best fit and natural implant. My gut instinct is that what you describe would not be... more

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Best implant fill volume

The terminology is important when talking about fill volumes for saline implants (silicone implants are pre-filled). Saline implants have a specified fill range, for example 300 to 330 cc's. This implant is called a 300 cc implant so anything above that might be considered overfilling, but technically overfilling would be above 330. So at the low end of the range (300) the implants will be softer but more prone to rippling, and at the high end they will be rounder and firmer. The... more

Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

To overfill or not to overfill.

Overfilling saline implants is generally done to try and even up breast asymmetries and not to make the breast more firm. It is very important not to under fill the implants because there is an increase chance of rupture. To my knowledge the warranty is not voided if the implants are overfilled.

Walter D. Gracia, MD
Arlington Plastic Surgeon

Saline Implants Should Usually be Overfilled

I never underfill saline implants and very rarely fill only to the stated size. This can often result in rippling of the implant(s) which may be visible. If you are concerned about your breasts being too firm, you should seriously consider silicone implants.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Breast augmentation

Overfilling, or under-filling implants will negate the warranty on the implants, plus it may lead to implant malfunction. Judging by your photo only (since I can't examine you), a moderate profile would serve you best.

Shahin Javaheri, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

Overfilling saline implants

It is reasonable to overfill salines but you also can fill them to their minimum volume. Just don't under fill them. As for profile of the implant, Mod+ and HP and very popular for a fuller look but one that is not "natural."

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Implants

Filling to the recommended fill is always best because underfilling implants can also cause problems with the implant shell. Mod + or HP's are for me the most popular.