I'm standing 5'3" tall and weighing 112lbs. I had 230cc hydrogel breast implants 10 years ago in front of the muscle. I went from an AA cup to a B cup. They will be replaced by silicone high profile behind the muscle.My plastic surgeon says I will need to go from 230cc now to approximately 260cc-300cc this time to ensure I'm not left with any loose skin underneath the implant. I like the size I am now and dont want to be noticeably bigger. Is it possible I would have to go to 300cc to get the job done right and would this be much bigger than I am now? Thanks.
August 25, 2012
Answer: Placing an implant under the muscle will compress the implant, making it look smaller
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August 25, 2012
Answer: Placing an implant under the muscle will compress the implant, making it look smaller
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February 26, 2012
Answer: Increasing implant size for a revision Your surgeon seems to think a larger implant will allow you to have a similar looking breast and avoid a lift which would be required for sagging skin. I use this concept often in patients who really don't want the incisions for a lift and are borderline for needing one. I'd say the change to 260cc would be barely noticeable and the other sizes would only increase a little. Since the implant will be moved subpectoral the implant will probably seem a little smaller and less mobile. Best of luck, Dr K
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February 26, 2012
Answer: Increasing implant size for a revision Your surgeon seems to think a larger implant will allow you to have a similar looking breast and avoid a lift which would be required for sagging skin. I use this concept often in patients who really don't want the incisions for a lift and are borderline for needing one. I'd say the change to 260cc would be barely noticeable and the other sizes would only increase a little. Since the implant will be moved subpectoral the implant will probably seem a little smaller and less mobile. Best of luck, Dr K
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