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

I am a firm believer in Tissue Based Planning principles.  There is a growing group of plastic surgeons across the world that believe a 30% reoperation or revision rate 3 years after surgery for: size change, poor position of the implants, stretching of the skin etc is way too high.  If a... 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

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

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

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

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

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

1st question: The limit on size is related to the diameter of your breast as well as other breast dimensions. The biggest implant available in the market is around 800cc. This is a huge implant, and I would not recommend it! 2nd question: Your 370 cc saline should not look bigger then the 550 gel. The saline... more

The largerst silicone implant made by the company that I personally use is 800 cc.  And that is the memory gel.  Now there are companies out there that custom make implants as well. As far as how large one person can go strictly depends on the patients body habitus, measurements and so forth. ... more

Hi there, Generally, I believe that implants should be chosen based on a patient's anatomy and the implant dimensions. If you are interested in a more unnaturally large breast contour, certainly larger implants could be placed, as long as you understood the aesthetic outcome likely, and the longer term risks... more