Is 600cc to Big for Me? I Am Age 29, 5'5, 165lbs, 38B cup.

Dear Ms. Maldonado,
Difficult to answer your question without at least a picture. An examination by a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery is your best option. Having said that, you may be a candidate for a TABA (Trans Abdominal Breast Augmentation) where the implant is placed through your Tummy Tuck incision. Best of luck.

600cc implants are too large for most patients.  The average size is closer to 325cc.  Discussed your options with a board-certified plastic surgeon to make sure you choose wisely. Good luck.

Breast implants should be carefully chosen with your board certified plastic surgeon. It is importat that the implant "fits" well in your body. An experienced surgeon will take your chest and breast width into account when making this determination. There are four different profiles available for a 600cc implant. Also remember that a cup size is between 175-200cc. I like to use the Vectra 3D imaging system to allow my patients to visualize their results before having the procedure.

600cc is a rather large implant. Whether it would work well for you depends on your body shape, breast shape and goals. I advise patients not to focus on the cup size or implant size but rather the "look" that you are trying to achieve. With that in mind, bring photos of your goals to your surgeon. Discuss them at your consultation and then you can be better advised. Good luck.

I agree with other docs that pictures and measurements are needed. While I do not tell a woman what size implants to pick I try to remind them not to overload their body and that the weight of large implants and gravity over time can end up with a poor long term result. I hope that helps and please see a board certified plastic surgeon.

No one on this forum can answer this question truly, without examining you.  Photographs would be helpful as well.  As you embark upon taking the size I strongly encourage you to look at these implants in your doctor's office and put them inside a bra to see how they feel, and how they balance with your frame.

On some patients a 600 CC implant would be huge.  Other patients it might be appropriate depending upon their height, their shoulders, and their hips.

Good luck with your choosing.

Without a picture and an exam to measure your dimensions, it's really too difficult to answer.  It's important to know that as you place larger implants, the higher the reoperative rate will go.  Seek out an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon to help guide you during your decision process.

Best Wishes,

Brian Joseph MD, FACS

Assuming that your size is indeed 38B, a 600cc implant will increase your breasts by 3 sizes. That means that you will end up being a 38DD.  Obviously , it is a very personal issue. You will have to decide if you are comfortable with such large size. I recommend to my patients to be full C or small D. In that case a 400cc imolant will be appropriate. Good luck.

In order to make an accurate size recommendation, I would need to assess your chest wall and breast mound measurements and characteristics.  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

As stated below, nothing will replace an actual consultation with a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.  However, having performed over 4,000 implants, I can impart some words of wisdom.  First, 600cc is a large implant for your frame.  Second, your risks of losing nipple sensation, capsular contracture, stretch marks, and wrinkling of the implant (whether it's silicone or saline) all increase as the size of the implant increases.  Third, you have an increased chance of having back or neck pain with such a large implant.  Fourth, the weight of this implant will also cause either bottoming out or drooping over time. 

Depending on the "look" you desire, you will have to decide if the increased immediate and long-term risks associated with a 600cc implant are worth it.  Seek out a plastic surgeon who will listen to your expectations and be straightforward with you regarding the risks and benefits.  Also, be sure you are confident that the surgeon you pick will be able to fix any complications that could arise after augmentation.  Hope this helps!