I am having a breast lift and breast implants done. My curennt bra size is around a 34 full C. My doctor said she would just get a lift but I want a much fuller look. I am looking at 500cc-510cc. Do u think that size would be to big considering all the breast tissue I already have?
Answer: Are 500cc to 510cc Breast Implants Too Big for 34 Full C?
In most instances this would take the average patient to larger cup size than a C cup. However, this is just an estimate. Sizers could help.
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Answer: Are 500cc to 510cc Breast Implants Too Big for 34 Full C?
In most instances this would take the average patient to larger cup size than a C cup. However, this is just an estimate. Sizers could help.
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November 27, 2018
Answer: Are 500cc to 510cc breast implants too big for me? As Dr. Diaz said, none of us has seen you or examined you so it is hard to render any kind of judgment. I would suggest you ask your surgeon to let you try a 500 cc implant in a bra with a tight t-shirt over it. That should give you a ballpark idea of the kind of total volume you will be carrying on your chest. If you love it, you are the one who will have to deal with it, so the rest of us should only offer advice as to wether its doable or not. Given your skin envelope and nipple position certain techniques should make more sense than others. I will say that the breast tissue overlying the breast implant will be an issue. Sometimes patients with large breasts who get a large implant are bothered by the contrast in feel between the implant and the softer normal tissue, especially if with the effect of gravity it hangs below the implant. Because of this sometimes it makes sense to remove some of your breast tissue and keep just enough to surround and envelope the implant but not overhang. Dr. Edwards is right on the money when he says the larger the implant/breast combination the greater the likelihood of tweaking the surgical result down the line. Check on the link below for some of the alternative skin excision patterns. I say this because the larger volume you add, the less skin you should have to remove.
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November 27, 2018
Answer: Are 500cc to 510cc breast implants too big for me? As Dr. Diaz said, none of us has seen you or examined you so it is hard to render any kind of judgment. I would suggest you ask your surgeon to let you try a 500 cc implant in a bra with a tight t-shirt over it. That should give you a ballpark idea of the kind of total volume you will be carrying on your chest. If you love it, you are the one who will have to deal with it, so the rest of us should only offer advice as to wether its doable or not. Given your skin envelope and nipple position certain techniques should make more sense than others. I will say that the breast tissue overlying the breast implant will be an issue. Sometimes patients with large breasts who get a large implant are bothered by the contrast in feel between the implant and the softer normal tissue, especially if with the effect of gravity it hangs below the implant. Because of this sometimes it makes sense to remove some of your breast tissue and keep just enough to surround and envelope the implant but not overhang. Dr. Edwards is right on the money when he says the larger the implant/breast combination the greater the likelihood of tweaking the surgical result down the line. Check on the link below for some of the alternative skin excision patterns. I say this because the larger volume you add, the less skin you should have to remove.
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May 19, 2016
Answer: 500 cc implants are very big It is always impossible for a surgeon to definitively know what size implant would be good without examining the patient. Since we have not, and cannot, examine you, anything we write are only general words of advice. There are a few things we know for sure. First, 500 cc is very big for anyone of any height. If you are currently a C cup size bra, this will make you more than a DD size cup. Secondly, we know from pervious experience and studies which have been done, that once the implant is bigger than about 450 cc, the risk of complications down the road increases. Implants of that size weight a considerable amount. Human skin was not designed to hold that amount of weight. If you have 500 cc implants, it will stretch your breast skin very quickly. It will also thin out your existing breast tissue. If you get 500 cc implants, you will probably need another operation to lift your breasts again in a few years. Lastly, implants of that size will be very obvious to anyone who sees you. It is okay for you to have implants of that size put in, as long as you are aware of these above facts.
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May 19, 2016
Answer: 500 cc implants are very big It is always impossible for a surgeon to definitively know what size implant would be good without examining the patient. Since we have not, and cannot, examine you, anything we write are only general words of advice. There are a few things we know for sure. First, 500 cc is very big for anyone of any height. If you are currently a C cup size bra, this will make you more than a DD size cup. Secondly, we know from pervious experience and studies which have been done, that once the implant is bigger than about 450 cc, the risk of complications down the road increases. Implants of that size weight a considerable amount. Human skin was not designed to hold that amount of weight. If you have 500 cc implants, it will stretch your breast skin very quickly. It will also thin out your existing breast tissue. If you get 500 cc implants, you will probably need another operation to lift your breasts again in a few years. Lastly, implants of that size will be very obvious to anyone who sees you. It is okay for you to have implants of that size put in, as long as you are aware of these above facts.
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Answer: Breast Implants Hi, thanks for your question on which implant size would be best for you. Right now it sounds like you’re considering 500cc and 510cc. Since there is no way to say definitively over the internet which size would be optimal for you, take comfort in the fact that the surgeon uses your unique measurements and is able to provide you with a general range. In many cases the board certified plastic surgeon can best be your guide as they’ve met with you in person and heard your aesthetic goals. You may consider doing 3-D imaging; however with nearly all the breast cases we’ve performed, we’ve found patients enjoy doing a live “try on” session where they actually can “try on” the implant in a non-padded bra in our office. This does not give an exact measurement of outcome, rather it gives a nice idea of what to expect. For patients who desire a more natural look we like to recommend the shaped implant. For patients who desire a more full, voluptuous look we recommend a higher profile implant. And remember that all breasts have at least some amount of asymmetry (we like to say they’re like sisters and not twins). My very best to you. – Dr. Brian Coan
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Answer: Breast Implants Hi, thanks for your question on which implant size would be best for you. Right now it sounds like you’re considering 500cc and 510cc. Since there is no way to say definitively over the internet which size would be optimal for you, take comfort in the fact that the surgeon uses your unique measurements and is able to provide you with a general range. In many cases the board certified plastic surgeon can best be your guide as they’ve met with you in person and heard your aesthetic goals. You may consider doing 3-D imaging; however with nearly all the breast cases we’ve performed, we’ve found patients enjoy doing a live “try on” session where they actually can “try on” the implant in a non-padded bra in our office. This does not give an exact measurement of outcome, rather it gives a nice idea of what to expect. For patients who desire a more natural look we like to recommend the shaped implant. For patients who desire a more full, voluptuous look we recommend a higher profile implant. And remember that all breasts have at least some amount of asymmetry (we like to say they’re like sisters and not twins). My very best to you. – Dr. Brian Coan
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September 21, 2013
Answer: 500 cc too big?
This will depend on how much breast tissue you have and how accurate your bra measurement is actually. Many women with loose breast skin wear a larger bra than they really need to prevent the breasts folding inside the bra. An exam with measurements to the chest wall and breast mound will help identify a safe implant range.
Unfortunately, there is not a general rule of thumb or objective criteria to implant selection.
Your plastic surgeon will perform several measurements of your chest wall and breast anatomy and determine a range of implants that both fit your chest wall and reach your desired goals.
The next step is to try on this range of implants in the office with your doctor. The key to this success is showing your surgeon the body proportion you desire with a bra sizer and allowing your surgeon to guide you to the right implant. It will be much easier to communicate in implant cc's than cup size when determining the appropriate implant for you.
I wish you a safe recovery and fantastic result.
Dr. Gill
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September 21, 2013
Answer: 500 cc too big?
This will depend on how much breast tissue you have and how accurate your bra measurement is actually. Many women with loose breast skin wear a larger bra than they really need to prevent the breasts folding inside the bra. An exam with measurements to the chest wall and breast mound will help identify a safe implant range.
Unfortunately, there is not a general rule of thumb or objective criteria to implant selection.
Your plastic surgeon will perform several measurements of your chest wall and breast anatomy and determine a range of implants that both fit your chest wall and reach your desired goals.
The next step is to try on this range of implants in the office with your doctor. The key to this success is showing your surgeon the body proportion you desire with a bra sizer and allowing your surgeon to guide you to the right implant. It will be much easier to communicate in implant cc's than cup size when determining the appropriate implant for you.
I wish you a safe recovery and fantastic result.
Dr. Gill
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