Breast Implant Revision - What Size is Best?

asked 1 year ago by star26 in Indiana
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: 110-129 lbs, 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in, silicone implant, breast size

I am 5ft 120lbs and I currently have 275 round smooth saline filled to 300cc's. I am considering a revison to get silicone but I would like my breasts to be a little fuller and have more cleavage. My doctor recommended 350cc's. Will this make enough of a difference given how petite I am? I am hesitant on the high profile because I dont want to have the "fake" look. I currently wear a 34D but I do not fill the bra on the top. The roundness of my breasts fill the bra but my upper breast does not.

10 answers to Breast Implant Revision - What Size is Best?

Breast Implant Revision- Choosing breast implant size

Usually, saline implants are perkier than silicone impalnts, therefore, by increasing your breast implant size by only 50 ccs will not make a significant difference. I agree with you that a high profile implant makes breast look too fake without giving women enough cleavage and upper pole fullness.

S. Sean Younai, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.beautifulself.com

Breast implant sizing/type

It is 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 have found that the use of words such as “natural” or “C cup” or "fake looking" means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful. Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Breast Implant Revision - What Size is Best?

It is my experience that if you are exchanging saline to silicone and have 300cc now, then changing to 350 silicone will be a wash; in other words, you will not look or feel noticibly fuller. If you want more cleaveage and upper pole fullness, a lengthy discussion with your surgeon about what you are looking for is recommended. You will likely need at least 100cc more, and the profile of the implant may need to be a lower profile than what you already have to give the cleavage... more

Amy T. Bandy, DO
Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon

Breas implant size and style

Which breast implant size and style that would best help shape your breasts is determined by your chest wall and breast dimensions. Your chest must be able to accomodate the implant size and style you are considering. An appropriate evaluation of your nipple projection, desired breast mound width, and limitations of your chest wall diameter, nipple areola complex to inframammary crease lengths must all be considered prior to making above decisions.

Arian Mowlavi, MD
Laguna Beach Plastic Surgeon

Silicone high profiles

In general, going up 50 ccs will not make any visible difference. This is especially true of going from saline to silicone. If you wanted NO change going from saline to silicone, I advise may patients to go up 25-50 ccs since silicone is more pliable and many times does not look as "big". The increase of 25-50 cc is for NO appreciable change. If you want a change, then I usually recommend 100-125 cc increase in size. I think hi profile silicone implants are... more

Francisco Canales, MD
Santa Rosa Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implnat revision, 100-150cc for a difference

We are with you, we do not particularly like the HP implant for most. You will find that you will need about 100 to 150cc to make a visible difference in your cup size as you size up from the saline to silicone gel breast implants. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Adding 50cc to implant size will not be visible!

Please realize that adding 50cc is the same as adding 3 tablespoons and 1 teaspoon of volume to each breast. Put 3 tablespoons and 1 teaspoon of water in a glass and see how much that volume really is. Then imagine adding that truly minuscule amount to each breast--I can tell you from experience that you will not be able to see any difference! To begin seeing a difference you will need to add 100cc or so, and you should understand that about 125cc equals one-half cup size! Another way of... more

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

Implant sizes

I fyou want more fill 50 cc's may not do it for you, but I like HP more than most implants especially in narrow framed patients.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant revision

The appearance of the augmented breast is based on a variety of factors, not only implant size. It is based on the amount of breast tissue you have naturally, the postion and shape of the breast, the location of the nipple and your overall body shape. Achieving the desired fullnes you request and the improved cleavage may require more than simply placing a larger implant. It my require a pocket adjustment. You mention that your upper breast does not fill the bra, and you are... more

Beverly Friedlander, MD
Short Hills Plastic Surgeon

How to pick breast implants.

How to pick breast implant sizes 1) This is the most common type of question on RealSelf. 2) It is the surgeon's job to pick the right breast implants, not the patient's. Implant selection is really pretty technical. 3) Make sure your surgeon REALLY understands the look you want. Mentioning a cup size is not enough. Show your surgeon pictures of breasts you like. 4) Then your surgeon has to tell you if your chosen look is realistic for your anatomy. The most common... more