Are 500cc Breast Implants Unsafe or Too Large for my Body?

Hi Anon, These are my suggestions:


I would recommend you try the implant with a surgical bra to see if you like the size.

Then depending the diameter of your breast we could use a specifically shape implant to give you the shape you desire.

Importantly, I ask my pa tints what cup size they like to be.

Next you have to consider the long term effect of large implants.

Choosing the implant size is combination of art and science.

I would recommend a smaller implant to make it natural looking.


Hope this was helpful.
Dr. Sajjadian

Thank you for your question. In general, the most natural look possible does NOT come from high profile implants. The most important factor when sizing implants, is working closely with your surgeon, in person, to find the implant size that gives you the look that you desire.  In my office, patients try on implants in a bra and clothing. There able to see how they look in the mirror, and in photographs. Most women know they have found the right size when their breasts come into balance with their shoulders, waist, hips and buttocks. I would return to your plastic surgeon's office for another discussion about your specific goals and another opportunity to choose your implant size.

You could definitely get a 500cc implant and I would recommend a high profile to control upper pole fullness, however, this might be a bit larger for your frame especially for a primary breast augmentation. You have a short nipple to fold (breast crease) distance and you don't want your implants to appear too high (which will make your nipples appear low!). Show your doctor photos of what you are trying to achieve and he/she can use sizers in the OR to help pick the final volume. Good luck!

Thank

you for your question. You are a great candidate for breast implants.
The implants will give you more fullness and rounder breasts. Consider smaller implants if you desire a more natural result. 
Choose a
board certified Plastic Surgeon. Best wishes

One of the most important decisions
facing breast augmentation patients is the size of breast implants that will be
used.Most patients are striving for
harmony, balance and proportion with surrounding anatomic structures.Typically, they want a natural look with some
fullness in the upper breast area. The patient consultation is the
starting point for their decision and every effort should be made to have good
communication.Based on your
pre-operative pictures, a 500 cc implant would appear to be a reasonable choice
if your aesthetic goal was a D-cup.Implants of this size are not usually associated with safety issues.It’s important to realize that most
patients tend to speak in terms of cup size.Unfortunately, the cup size isn’t always helpful because manufacturers
of bras label their products differently and women don’t always wear their bras
the same way.In other words, some women
wear their bras snugly while others wear them loosely.This creates communication problems when
talking cup size. In an effort to determine breast
size in a more objective manner, we utilize external silicone sizers and the 3D
Vectra Computer Imaging System.External
silicone sizers are designed to sit on top of the patient’s breasts.They can be held against the patient’s chest
or placed inside the patient’s bra.This
technique helps the patient visualize what their breasts would look like with a
specific sized implant.It also gives
them a sense of the volume that will sit on their chest wall and how it
feels.The 3D Vectra Computer Imaging
System is a relatively new technology that we’ve found to be extremely helpful
for determining breast implant size.This system allows a patient to visualize different sized implants on
their actual body.Patients find this to
be extremely helpful.The ability to visualize your
projected surgical result alleviates much of the anxiety associated with this
procedure.I feel that both the use of
external silicone sizers and the 3D Vectra Computer Imaging System accomplish
this goal.It’s important to remember
that final adjustments in the size of breast implants will ultimately be made
in the operating room depending upon anatomic factors.

Choosing the right breast implant size is a matter of taste and personal judgement.  I encourage patients to try on many sizes, folllowed by a more objective breast measurement analysis in my office. 

The numbers all seem about right, in my experience if your true goal is to become a D. Some problems do increase with larger implants,

The size of your implants is a very personal decision. In general 500cc implants are safe. The most important thing is that you are comfortable with your decision. Discuss with your surgeon in length about your desired outcome and ask his opinion.

During a typical augmentation consultation I perform measurements and a breast exam.  From the exam and the measurements I propose a range of implant sizes that would "fit" the patient's body.  By "fit" I mean not seem overly wide and fall into the armpits. 

After giving the patient those guidelines I let them start trying on implants until they see in the mirror the image of themselves that they have already developed in their mind.  This is a very accurate way for my patients to ge the result that they want.

It is not possible to discuss dup sizes because there is no industry standard and different manufacturers vary greatly in their cup volumes.  Therefore forget about whether you will be in a "C" or a "D" cup and focus on the appearance of your breasts and what you feel confident with.

First thing to look at is if you liked the size with a sizer in your bra.  If you did then what needs to be done is to see if a 500 cc implants would fit for the base diameter you have.  As long as you keep within the width of your breast tissue you should be ok.  Do not be so focused on the exact cup size rather than the look you want.

Given all that, obviously the larger the implant the more it will stretch your tissues and the more likelihood that you would need some type of additional breast surgery later on down the line.

Hope that helps.