Overfilling Natrelle 68MP 390cc

I am getting my surgery first thing tomorrow morning and I just wanted to clarify something to clear my conscious. I've read that many PS like to overfill the implants by 10% of it's volume size. A Natrelle 68MP 390cc has a fill range of 390-420cc's. So an overfill of 10% does that mean up to 429cc or 459cc? If I went with 459cc, which is 39cc more than the max range, will this significantly make my implants look stiff? I am 5'5", 115lbs, 29" ribcage, and a size 34A hoping to achieve a 34D.

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Breast implants, breast augmentation

The term overfilling was really used when you had a 275cc implant for example and could be filled to 300cc. That would be overfilling. MY impression would be that over filled would be 430. More than that will violate the implant warranty

Overfilling saline implants

Saline implants can be filled from the minimum to the maximum manufacturer recommended volume, or in your case from 390 to 420ccs. Overfilling the implant beyond the maximum recommended volume is not recommended and may void the manufacturer's warranty.

Implant fill

The manufacture of the Natrelle saline implant leaves the fill volume up to the surgeon. However, it is suggested that an overfill, up to 30'cc, is done. This will make rippling and folds more difficult. Also, the longevity of the implant may increase as there is less folding and rubbing of the shell, that houses the saline. I hope this helps.

Implant overfilling

The implants you described can be filled up to 420 cc's. Some surgeons overfill( above the 420) to avoid rippling but it may make the implants a bitr firmer. As for the voiding of the warranty, you would have to ask the implant company.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Overfilling saline breast implants

Today it's rather clear that "underfilling" a saline implant means filling it below it's rated fill volume. "Overfilling" means filling a saline implant above its rated maximum fill volume. In general it seems that underfilling or overfilling saline implants leads to an increased risk of visible or palpable ripples, may contribute to early failure of the implant, and is not following the manufacturer's specs for the implant. Usually this fill range is within... more

Breast Implant Over-filling and Under-filling

"Overfilling" is a left-over terminology when Breast implants came in with a single set volume. In those days, many surgeons routinely put 10% more of the labeled volume into those OLD saline breast implants to make sure the implant shell was fully expanded. A fully distended shell, one with less waviness, lasts longer and develops leaks much later than a implant whose shell is loose. Mild overfilling of the implants resulted in stiffer but smoother walled implants. Putting in... more

Overfilling Saline Implants Beyond Recommendation Voids Warranty arrantyarrant

Surgeons and patients must be careful not to overfill saline implants to a volume greater than that recommended by the manufacturer. This will usually void the warranty provided by the manufacturer. Saline implants should almost always, however, be slightly overfilled since this will decrease the chance for visible rippling.

Overfilling Saline Implants - What Does it Mean?

Dear Bebelici0usz in Honolulu, HI: The term overfilling is leftover from an era when implants came labelled with a single volume. For example a surgeon would take a 300cc saline implant and routinely fill it to 330cc (an overfill of 10%) because the implant rippled less and felt better. Since that time the FDA has demanded a specific volume range from implant manufactures. For the example of the 300 cc implant given above, the same implant (moderate profile because that was the... more

Joseph Mele, MD

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Walnut Creek Plastic Surgeon

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Overfilling can make implants feel stiffer

My experience from years of overfilling has taught me that they do feel stiffer and that it is a concern to my patients. I now avoid overfilling more than 10cc and this has gotten rid of the complaints of firmness. For example the 68MP 390-420cc would be filled no greater than 430cc now in my practice. Hope this is helpful. Good luck with surgery.

Overfilling Saline Breast Implants

Some plastic surgeons believe that overfilling a saline implant will reduce the incidence of wrinkling and rippling. Other times an implant is overfilled just to achieve a little more volume. Limiting the amount to of overfill to 10% of the specified implant volume is probably a good rule of thumb for most situations. So for the implant you mention, 40cc would be about the maximum overfill. I just placed these implants the other day and planned to use them in the 400cc-420cc range. I... more

Do surgeons really overfill saline breast implants

The Natrelle implants have a fill range and it is true that many surgeons fill to the top of the range as under-filling can cause premature wear of the implant. Overfilling is another issue and we do not believe that many surgeons really overfill above the manufacturer's fill range, nor is there any reason to do so. The implant will stiffen when over filled, and develop static ripples along the implant edges. You better ask your surgeon just what the '10%' is all about. Best... more

Breast Implants and Overfilling

Hello, Overfilling implants by 10% can mean whatever the surgeon wants it to mean; there is no standardization. My recommendation is that you clarify with your surgeon what exactly is his criteria for filling breast implants. Saline filled breast implants have the best shape, softness, and least palpable rippling right about at the top of the recommended fill, with a margin for overfilling another 5 to 10 cc. For example, a Natrelle 68MP 390cc implant will do best... more