Is a 275cc Butt Implant Too Big?

Question

Im 31 yrs old and recently got a consultaion for a butt implant. Im 5'4, 115 lbs, workout 5 days a week-toned body type, small frame.I have booty but gravity is starting to kick in and I want a bit of a dramatic look, NOT Kim K. or J.Lo dramatic,more of a higher, firmer look. The Dr. 1st told me 275cc would be too much for my body type but after more details she said that the 275cc would look good. Do you think the 275cc would be MUCH to much? I want it obvious but not freaky? pls advise!Tnx.

Shlomo Widder, MD · Answer

Dear S.A.B.,

	  Thanks for submitting your picture. After performing hundreds of butt augmentation with implants, I can tell you that 275cc implants are on the small side. I would recommend to you, for a moderate enlargement, 375cc or 430cc.. The implants should be oval , placed under the muscle fascia and go from the posterior iliac spine to above the gluteal crease. That will give you a noticable and natural looking enlargement that will not be excessive. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon that you trust, who performed lots of butt implants and you like his or hers results.

	              Best of luck,

	                                  Dr Widder

Rikesh T. Parikh, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello, it is important to choose for your frame that is safe to put in. Yes larger volumes will give a more dramatic change but with added stress on the tissue depending on how much tissue and space your frame can handle. This is a nice discussion to have with your plastic surgeon. Thanks for you question.

Matthew J. Nykiel, MD · Answer

Hi and great question!  I appreciate your time looking into the procedure.I don't think there is a universal "correct" implant size for a single person.  The “correct” implant size for a person can change dependent on their goals.  There are 3 main factors:The patients individual goal and look they are trying to achieve.  There are different sizes and shapes to the implant and this is specifically based on what shape and/or size of implant you want.
The dimension of your butt.  Measurements will be taken of your butt, and we have to make sure that we select a group of implants that fit your measurements.
Are we changing your frame/shape with liposuction and/or fat grafting.  If we are doing that, it can also influence the size and or dimensions of the implant we can use.  It is extremely important to not interchange the volume of fat (in cc) with the volume of silicone (in cc) because silicone will give a significantly higher lift and projection per cc than fat will.  Thus, smaller volume of silicone butt implants will still give significant and noticeable results.  
Just like with breast implants (ie the rice test/rice bags) you can place rice bags or implant sizers within tight pants or underwear to give you and idea of what that volume will look like on you.  I encourage you to speak with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.  Explain to him/her your goals and desires so that the two of you can select a range of implants to meet your goals.

Johnny Franco, MD, FACS · Answer

Deciding on the proper implant size and shape can be
difficult for patients just as it is when women are deciding on the proper
breast implant size.

First of all there is no one perfect implant for every
person.  The ideal implant depends on the
aesthetic goals that each person is trying to achieve from their
augmentation.  Typically I will take
measurements of the buttock and determine what implants will fit your
buttock.  There are a range of butt
implants and profiles (just like breast implants, though not as many).

The implants are a solid silicone implant that comes in
round and shaped styles.  The round
implants are the most common in the U.S. and in my practice.  The implants will help shape your butt and
hips to give it the projection and round figure that patient hope to achieve.
Butt Implants are typically larger then breast implants, as peoples butts are
typically larger than their breasts.  In
my practice the average butt implant range from 400 to 600cc.  Please keep in mind that you cannot compare
fat transfer and butt implants in terms of volume.  Butt implants will give you much more
projection and volume per cc than fat will do for your augmentation.

A couple things patients can do is one; have an open
discussion with your surgeon about your aesthetic goals.  Second is bringing in pictures that have the
look that you are trying to achieve, as this will help your surgeon.

Once I know what you are looking for in terms of appearance
and what you body can accommodate then we I will give you some implants to
choose from and help guide you as to what is best for your aesthetic
goals.

Discuss your butt augmentation procedure with a board
certified plastic surgeon that performs a high volume of butt
augmentations.

Douglas M. Senderoff, MD, FACS · Answer

It does depend on your size however Ive done many buttock implants and 275 cc is typically a great size for most patients with average body types.  Be sure to choose a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in this procedure and has high success rate with this procedure.  If you choose your surgeon wisely you will have a wonderful, long lasting result.

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