750 cc high profile implant for 5'10 and 140 lbs

Question

Im 5'10 at 140 lbs, would a high profile 750 cc implant be to much? My doctor said because of my size that it would look big but be ok.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

Yes, this is a larger than average breast implant.

	There are numerous increased risks associated with this, and I am sure I will not even touch on half of them, but consider the following.

	The size of the implant has been associated with:

	1.Increased risk of loss of nipple sensation
	2.Increased risk for long term breast ptosis (sagging)
	3.Increased risk for chest wall deformation (curving of the ribs)
	4.Increased risk of rippling or palpable /visible creases
	5.Increased risk of lower pole tissue attenuation (thinning of the tissues of the breast)
	6.Increased risk of secondary revisionary procedures
	These are a few of the risks off the top of my head. Please discuss with your surgeon.

	Most importantly, remember that although you are seeking breast enlargement, many women present complaining of breast overgrowth desiring breast reduction. These women report limited physical activity, neck/back/shoulder pain, shoulder grooving from bra straps, numbness in the fingers, rashes beneath the breasts, etc.

	Many of these women feel significant relief with reductions as small as 300 cc yet you are considering adding twice that to your breasts. Think it over carefully.

	I hope this helps.

Peter D. Geldner, MD · Answer

There are certainly circumstances when a 750 cc implant would be appropriate. Preoperative simulations such as sizers or computer generated 3d imaging would be very helpful. Make sure that this is your decision and not only your surgeon's. You have to consider the down sides too. These implants are heavy! It would be very unfortunatel if you traded a nice look for chronic back pain. As in all breast augmentation cases, you have to examine the up side as well as the down side.

Ricardo A. Meade, MD · Answer

140lb, 5' 10" girl is thin and tall.  You are able to carry a great pair of implants but there is no need for 750cc unless you've had a mastectomy and all breast tissue has been removed.  That implant is very large and will stretch tissues out unnecessarily.  Be sure you're not the one asking your plastic surgeon for this size of implant.  The patient has a very convincing potential and we are all susceptible to it in our effort to make patients happy.

	DoctorMeade

Paul Gill, MD · Answer

Generally speaking,larger implants increase the risk of complications such as implant malposition, which can be very difficult to correct longterm.  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

Ashkan Ghavami, MD · Answer

Do not under any circumstances have breast implants placed in your chest that are that large. The long term and even short term consequences are disastrous. You will 100% have thinning out of your skin adn soft tissues of your breasts. This will lead to necessity for a lift and down-sizing which will never look as good as you could look now, if the appropriate size implants were placed.  You will also end-up having lots of scars because of all the excess stretched out skin. Just think of how your skin now and later (when it is weakened and thinned out even more) will be able to handle such heavy implants. The answer is , they can't.  Be very cautious.  It is better to have smaller implants placed with or without a minimal scar breast lift. You can also have one surgery (lift or augmentation) and then the other within three months.  Be safe and treat you body with respect.

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750 cc high profile implant for 5'10 and 140 lbs

Answers (15)

Answer: Very large breast implants may be acceptable but come with risks: be aware

Answer: Very large breast implants may be acceptable but come with risks: be aware

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Answer: Be careful what you wish for!

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