What is the maximum size implant that can be placed safely behind the muscle for silicone memory gel?

There is no way to say a maximum cc for an implant size. The size should be based on your chest dimension, skin tone and other body type factors. Your surgeon can go over these issues with you during a consultation. Getting the biggest implant possible is not always the best idea. There are definite down sides... more

Hello, Breast implant sizing should be more dimensional than volume-based, in my opinion at least. Looking at a woman's chest wall, the breast has a diameter (the distance across), a projection (the distance outward), and a height. Going too far above certain maximums here leads to breasts that look kinda... more

It is possible that the change in size that you are noticing is actually a change in shape. How does your breast fill the bra following the use of a larger implant? A change of 125 cc should have taking you up about 1/2 cup size. In my experience, when a patient desires to be a larger size and we have to... more

Choosing the best size implant depends on a number of factors. Patients' preference is at the top of the list, however, when choosing large implants the skin envelope is a primary concern. Going too big can permanently disort the breast tissue if the skin envelope is too small. For an average sized woman... more

Mentor Corporation manufactures the MemoryGel breast implants. With respect to size, there really is no limit as custom implants can be obtained through you plastic surgeon.  However, I must emphasize that common sense must prevail; don't assume that bigger is always better! Implants that are too large... more

The decision about implant size depends on many factors. The size of your chest, body type, base diameter of your breast, and skin quality all help to determine the "optimal" size for you. This size might be very different for another woman. There are also many ways to help you to determine what... more

As you can see from most of the responses to your question size is usually determined by measurements taken of your own chest dimensions to see what might fit best for you.  Some patients prefer to go a bit more "dramatic" and that is certain possible but the dimensions (usually the width or... more

The maximum sized available silicone gel implant available is 800 cc.  You can get slightly larger with a saline implant.  However, you should not choose a certain size without being evaluated by a plastic surgeon to determine if it is the apprpriate size for you based on your chest and breas... more

Kiokie, This question really depends on your definition of "safely."  In terms of risks of the implant material to your health, they are the same for all implant sizes, so the largest available implant (800cc) can be used "safely".  In terms of risks to your tissues, breast... more

To kiokie, Hi!  You could have 500 cc to 700 cc implants put in (depending on your anatomy) and you would get away with it. But I really don't recommend this.  Huge implants don't look natural, they have more problems (for example, increased risk of loss of nipple sensation), and they don't age well... more