I went to a consultation with a plastic surgeon. We tried on many breast implants and decided on two sizes, 550 cc and 650 cc in the other. I am a bigger girl, 5'6' and around 160 lbs. They looked good in the bra with a shirt on, but I'm just wondering, if they drop, will I have cleavage? Is that a good size for me because I'm bigger? Will that make me a D or a DD? I just want to make sure I'm not going to have "Porn Star" boobs. I was told average recovery time is 5-8 days. I'm still smoking, and the surgery is in 3 weeks.
Will 550-650cc Breast Implants Give Me Porn Star Boobs?
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Average implant volume is somewhere between 300 and 400 ccs. So the volumes you are interested in are by definition "larger" than average. There are a couple of issues your plastic surgeon will need to attend to:
1) Submuscular placement
2) Support sutures
3) Post-operative management including massage, bra support (critical) and fold management
Bring photos to your surgeon, have your surgeon perform accurate chest, breast and bra measurements.
Give yourself at least one week to recover. Biggest issue I see is patients not keeping arms at sides, lifting heavy objects (kids!) and doing housework.
Listen to your surgeon regarding appropriate sizing and recovery.
Good Luck!
Dr, C
Yes, those are large breast implants. It really depends on your chest diameter and how much breast tissue you have to begin with. That will determine your ultimate bra size.
If you are particularly wide, then a wider breast implant like a moderate profile will help fill in the cleavage area. But ultimately, what determines your cleavage is how close your breasts are now and your anatomy.
Good luck.
Web reference: http://www.feplasticsurgery.com/orange-county-breastaugmentation-breastimplants-newport-beach.php
Hi!
1) In Manhattan, I have a pretty big experience with breast augmentation, and I can tell you that I have never used implants bigger than 500 cc's. I would strongly advise you not to get such large implants, which will look fake, stretch your tissues, and age badly.
2) Don't assume that the difference between your breasts is 100 cc's. It could be more or (more commonly) less. Your surgeon needs to put disposable implant SIZERS in your breasts during surgery to see exactly which implants give you the best shape and symmetry.
3) We keep a large inventory of different breast implants in the operating room so that the final decision does not have to be made in advance. This way there is no guess work.
4) Take a look at the breast augmentation page (and maybe the breast asymmetry page) on my web site.
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Hi Lacey, thanks for your question
on which implant size would be best for you.
Right now it sounds like you’re considering 550cc and 650cc. 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
Web reference: http://www.careplasticsurgery.com/breast-surgery-durham/breast-augmentation/
It is a good size for you because you liked the way the sizers looked! Everybnody has a different opinion about the way their body should look. You have selected the size based on your own personal understanding of size, and that is the most important thing! Stop smoking if you can, that is the most important contribution you can make to your own recovery.
Web reference: http://www.plasticsurgery-sanantonio.com/breast/breast-augmentation/
Thank you for your question. For your safety and to help minimize complications, it is best to stop smoking immediately, with surgery only 3 weeks away. 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
Web reference: http://www.drpaulgill.com
You have many concerns which are difficult to address adequately in an email. Seeing that you have been to a consultation with a plastic surgeon, I would rely primarily on her/his evaluation and recommendations. These are relatively large implants for the average augmentation but they may be proportionate for you. Generally the risk of complications may increase with increasing size.
Web reference: http://www.bodysculptor.com/breast.html
5'6" is a good height to carry large breast implants. As long as the implants are placed submuscularly, you will have a nice natural sloped look depending on the placement. Remember that internally your anatomy is different and you may need a different number of cc's to achieve the look you want. I would suggest showing your plastic surgeon pictures of what look you would like to achieve.
I would also suggest 1 week recovery after having a breast augmentation. That means no strenuous exercise and no heavy lifting. Keeping your elbows to your sides at least for that first week will help you heal faster. The more you do with your pec muscles the longer it will take for you to heal.
Hi,
Considering your height and weight I think the 650cc implants would be too large and look unnatural. The 550s should be just right. Check out photos that your surgeon has especially showing someone with your type of build.
You can also check out the photos on this site.
Implants that are 550-600 cc's are quite large. The larger the implant the more likely to have problems sooner down the road like sagging.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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