Is 650cc Implants Too Big for Me?

You should discuss this size implant with your plastic surgeon prior to committing to 650cc implants, which in my opinion, are too large. Patients with implants of that size and weight, are more prone to complications in the future. The weight of the implants over time will cause excess stretching of the skin and thinning out of the breast tissue. 

I use 3D imaging on patients to simulate what they may look like with certain sizes of breast implants. It's very accurate and allows patients to visualize the result before having surgery.

Discuss your size again with your plastic surgeon and be sure to actually see and feel a 650cc breast implant.

Best wishes,

Dr.Bruno

Without photos and measurements this is a difficult question to answer.  In my practice I like to focus on proportionality.  There are many things to consider other than just cc's  when selecting implant sizes.  For example,  the quality of your skin, your breast dimensions, current breast volume, shape and any ptosis that may be present.  It is well documented that going to large leads to higher reoperative rates.   Based on your height, weight and current breast size you gave, this may be too large depending on the look that you are trying to achieve.  This would be especially true if a lift is necessary.  Ultimately, it is your decision, just make sure you're aware of all the risks and potential complications involved and ask your plastic surgeon for guidance.

I hope this helps.

Hi,

Without actually examining you, it is virtually impossible to give you advice as to what would be best for YOU. Having said that, it sounds to me that your breasts have gone through severe changes. It would be my educated guess that you will need a lift. Please be beware of surgeons suggesting large implants to 'take up the slack' and lift your breasts that way. Implants do not lift breasts. Unfortunately, I see many of these poor patients who have had implants to 'lift' their breasts and have had to remove them and correct the damage done by them. So, if you are desiring a larger volume for your breasts please consider much smaller implants. But, if all you are looking for is to restore your breasts to their original position, then an Ultimate Lift would be ideal for you. This procedure reconstructs your existing breast mound and an internal bra is constructed from your excess skin to keep your breasts high and perky. The advantage of this technique is that it does not matter how much loose skin you have to create firm and perky results. It also does not include the dreaded vertical scar. The incisions are well hidden around the areola and the natural crease of the breast. Best wishes, Dr. H 

An implant size of 650 cc's is quite large. You will definitely be a D cup. You may be happy with the result but in my opinion, implants that large will make you look heavy. If you take a look at several plastic surgeons' websites, you will probably notice the majority of women pictured have implants between 300 and 400 cc's in size. This should give you some perspective on the size most women choose. My best recommendation for you would be to select some before and after photos from other surgeons' websites that you like and where they indicate the size of the implant used.

Without seeing you in person and examining you, it is impossible to give you specific advice.  However, 650 cc implants are quite large and I would be concerned that you would not achieve a natural result.  Also, you would need to consider the consequences of carrying around that much more weight and the effects of gravity on your chest and skin.  You may want to consider implants in the 300 to 400 cc range.  However, it is your body and your choice.

 

Good Luck with your surgery.

The real issue is not if they are too big, but what are the long term consequences of implants this size.   Unless you have excellent skin elasticity and thickness, large implants will stretch out your breast tissue that may be be already lax from pregnancy.  There are more complications with larger implants as well.  You will have a higher likelyhood for rippling, bottoming out, future uplifts,  future revisions, etc.  I always have my patients look at before after pictures of patients with various size implants.  Make sure you have done that.  Also be aware that long term larger implants will NOT lift your breasts, they will actually make them drop faster.  Best of luck.

Yes - they are going to look too big. Not sure of the look that you are trying to get but I think that they are going to look obviously very large and most likey they will eventually make you look heavy. We usually figure of a cup size to be 150-200 cc. So if you are already a B/C - well you can do the math. I would recommend going to implantinfo.com. Look through their database of doc photos. Search for someone beginning with your height and weight (most important). Find some women with breasts that look like yours and then pick a few that you like what they look like afterward. Check out the info that comes with it - it will tell you what size implant was used. I bet you will see a pattern. Good luck.

When discussing breast implant size, dimensions are more important than volume.  The base width of your breasts, position of breasts on your chest, amount of extra skin to fill, your activity level, lifestyle, the look you want to achieve, and the amount of breast gland (pre surgical size) are all important in size selection.  That being said, 650ml are large implants, especially, in my opinion, for a woman who is 5"5" tall and starting out with B to C cup.  Your waist seems slightly shorter, and legs longer in your total proportion.  My concern is that 650 ml implants will settle downward and encroach on the narrowness of your waist, making you look and feel fat.   This is besides the skin stretching, cumbersone bulk to carry around everywhere, stretching of sensory nerves with ensuing loss of nipple sensation, problems finding clothing that fits, and the fact that such large breasts will divert attention away from what appears to be a pretty face. 

Consider visiting your surgeons' office Tuesday, and trying on those 650cc implants in a non padded bra with a tight shirt, and answer the question for yourself.

In regards to selecting the right implant size, one truism I try to pass on to my patients is that there definitely is such a a thing as too big.  When larger implants are used patients run a higher risk of bottoming out, stretch marks, and wound healing problems.  This is especially true for patients who have not had implants placed previously.  Obviously it is impossible to determine the right size for someone without an exam, but in general, a 650cc implant is quite large and should only be used in select cases with patients with larger frames.

There is no way to know without an examination.  Also, the position of your nipple in relation to the  breast fold is important.  Often times when someone has gained and lost weight as well as breast fed, volume restoration with an implant is not enough to restore breast shape.  Sometimes a breast lift is needed, possibly with a higher profile implant.  These are also important considerations in addition to what size implant to use.