Heaviness of silicone implants - Will 800cc cause incisions to split?

Question

I’m Mtf transgender Once I got 800cc butt implants and had to remove one day later bcz incision opened . idk it’s Bcz heaviness of implants or any other reason . Now I hv 500 cc motiva implants on my breast it’s almost 2yrs for them and my question is If I go for 800 cc for my breast same Wil happens as happens to butt incision opening or breast can endurance that weight than buttocks or both same ?

John Reilly, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello, Yes you are correct that the breast can handle things a bit differently than the buttocks. It's diificult to know why your buttock incision opened but usually it's unrelated to the size of the implant in most cases. The ability of the breast to tolerate an implant is based on a number of factors. There is the mechanical, meaning what is the quality of the skin and how will it hold up to the additional weight longterm? There is also the aesthetic appearance of the larger size. You may have a nipple/areola complex that is off-center of the breast and when adding more volume might increase that discrepancy. Without photos it is difficult to give you reasonable expectations . Best of luck.

Marco Carmona, MD · Answer

Hi there
We have many trans patients but it is very difficult to answer your question without pictures. It would also be helpful to let us know your age. As you have had 500cc implants for 2 years and your skin has stretched and your body accepted the implants, I would say that there is a good chance that you can go for 800cc without a problem.
Please feel free to contact us for an accurate evaluation of your case.

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Heaviness of silicone implants - Will 800cc cause incisions to split?

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