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Should I Worry About Natrelle Implant Being Overfilled by 30cc's?

Hi Im getting 320 Natrelle HP implants being overfilled by 30cc's. I was wondering is this too much or less overfilling? I have a decent amount of B cup tissue. 5'4 105. I'm going for the natural look. suggestions or advices? thank you!

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Adjusting Saline Breast Implant size during surgery

All saline breast implants that are used for breast augmentation are suppose to be over-filled by about 10-15 % of their volume in order to lessen the chance of rippling. Most breast implants manufacturers in the USA indicate the range that their implants can be safely be filled. Therefore, during breast augmentation surgery in Los Angeles, most plastic surgeon would adjust the amount of saline implant filling in order to correct breast size asymmetry.

Breast implant size/cup size?

The overfilling of breast implants you described is recommended. As far as achieving a “natural look” I find that there is no correlation between the size or model (profile) of implant used and resulting cup size or "look". This may have to do with several factors including: the amount of breast volume the patient starts with, the shape of the patient's chest wall (concave or convex), the type and model of breast implant selected (saline/silicone... more

Optimal fill for Saline Breast Implants

Saline Breast Implants have an optimal fill. This fill is stated by the manufacturer. The fill of Natrelle implants is designed to give you a "natural" look. If you "over fill" them, they become more globular, firmer and less natural appearing. In order to keep the implants as natural as possible, I use the minimal fill suggested for Natrelle Breast Implants. This keeps them less globular and softer, but not enough to give rippling. Instead of "over... more

Fill volume on saline breast implants

Saline breast implants can be filled to a certain volume, this is outlined on the package insert that comes with the device. A 320cc implant can be "overfilled" by at least 10% of it's volume, so an extra 30cc will be ok. Underfilling an implant can lead to folds and wrinkles that can actually lead to rupture sooner. Consult with your plastic surgeon for more information about your specific fill volume and your goals. Best wishes, Dr.Bruno

Overfilling of implants

Unlike silicone implants which are a set size, saline implants require the surgeon to inject he saline to a certain volume. The implants are a set size, but there is a manufacturer set range of volumes that the implants can contain. As long as your surgeon is filling the implants within the recommended range, you should be okay. Good Luck.

Saline Breast Implants

Saline breast augmentation implants come with a suggested fill range that is often 30 cc and going beyond the maximum fill volume by 30 to 60 cc depending upon the implant size is not uncommon. The impotent thing with saline breast implants is to not under fill them as this can cause wrinkles that can result in implant failure.

Overfilling of Saline Implants is Normal

It is customary to overfill saline implants a bit (but no more than the manufacturer's recommendation). This lessens the chance of visible rippling. On the other hand, overfilling to a volume greater than recommended by the manufacturer will usually void the implant's warranty.

Overfilling implants

Overfilling the implants a bit should not be a problem. Some do it to minimize rippling but this may cause a firmer implant.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Overfilling implant

30 cc is such a small volume that it really won't be noticeable one way or the other. The reason for differences that small is to lessen rippling or slightly improve symmetry.

Overfilling Natrelle saline implants

320cc Natrelle HP implants have a fill range of 320 - 340cc, so filling the implant to 350cc would not be a significant difference. While the implant size may be appropriate for your frame, Natrelle high profile saline implants filled to their upper limit do not provide a natural look - they tend to create a high, round appearance to the breast. You need to discuss your priorities with your surgeon - larger size vs. a more natural appearance. Good luck. more

Overfilling saline implants

Slightly overfilling saline implants is pretty standard practice. I personally am not a fan of high profile saline implants because they apply more pressure to the breast tissue and cause more thinning of the breast tissue over time. The thinner the breast tissue the more obvious the implant (feeling/seeing ripples). If you truly want the most natural looking and feeling breast you should be open-minded to silicone gel implants which, in my opinion, are the gold standard. Hope this... more

Marcel Daniels, MD

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Long Beach Plastic Surgeon

Overfill implants

The implant manufacturers suggest overfilling of the implants to reduce rippling. Typically, they should filled to the manufacturers specifications, or to a volume of 320-340 CC for the implant you mention

Breast Implant and Over Filling

It is standard practice to over-fill saline breast implants by about 10%. Many plastic surgeons feel that over filling breast implants, by no more than 10% of the manufacturer recommended volume, decreases noticable implant rippling and increases implant life span. The Natrelle 320cc HP implant has a recommended fill volume of 320-340cc. Overfilling this implant with an extra 30cc of fluid (for a total volume of 350cc), while exceeding the manufacturer recommended fill... more

Breast augmentation

I'm not familiar with the natrelle saline implants but all salines have a range that the implant company recommends they be filled. I believe the 320hp have a recommended fill to 340cc's . Mentor implants tend to have more of a range to work with for filling implants. A 330 can be filled up to 400cc's for example. True overfilling is when you go beyond the implant companie's recommended fill volume. But overfilling 10cc's is not a big deal in my opinion. more

Over-filling of implants

Its not uncommon for implants to be overfilled. 30cc is equivalent to about 2 tablespoons, so it s marginal. The sizing sounds appropriate for your frame. Best of Luck to you!