Will Adding 50CC to my Implant Make a Difference?

I would recommend adding the additional 50 cc, but not likely for the reasons you are hoping.

Saline implants have a fill volume range.  In my opinion, saline implants should always be filled to the upper fill volume within this range.  Underfilling the implant puts you at high risk for rippling and deflation from folding of the implant. 

From your post, it looks like you have Mentor 275 cc moderate plus profile implants.  In my practice, this implant would be my choice for about 325-340 cc fill volume. 

Additionally, you will likely be happy with the increased size and fullness of adding 50 cc.

Without pictures it is difficult to say if it is advisable or not to go bigger with the same kind of implant, but an additional 50 cc is usally not worth another surgery. It will make a visible difference but since you have a small frame and probably skinny, my preference will be to go with a narrower high profile silicone implant with more volume depending on your current breast base measurments.

Dear Mia607,

I agree with the prior answers you recieved.

To give you some perspective on the amount you are considering, 50 cc is about 3 tablespoons (30 cc = one fl. ounce = 2 tablespoons).  Thus your question of it 'making a difference' really depends on the final fill volume that is in the implants- Less noticeable in a 450cc filled breast implant, as opposed to a 225 cc filled inplant. 

I hope this helped,

Sergio Pasquale Maggi, M.D., F.A.C.S.

In most cases adding 50 cc is a negligible difference.  However, if they are small implants (low volume) and you have minimal breast tissue, then you may be able to notice a difference.  If you just had the implants placed, I would suggest waiting 6 months or so before deciding to make any changes.  

 

Good Luck.

In general, most patients need at least 100cc more in their implants than they currently have to really see the difference they are looking for.  50cc is the equivalent of 1/6th a can of soda, so even on a petite frame, it would make very little change.  With a 275cc implant filled to 275cc, you could easily go up to 325cc without rippling, firmness, or narrow implant issues.  The question tough is would this be enough, and the answer is doubtful.  I hope this helps.

Saline implants have a range of fill volumes from 25cc for smaller ones to 50cc for large ones. At lower fills they tend to be soft but more prone ti rippling and at higher volumes firmer and rounder. What we have also observed with experience is that patients who want to go noticably larger need a change of more than 50cc.

Adding addiiotnal volume to a smaller implant such as this would likely create an excessively projecting, overly round, appearance.

This is an option for you, but 50cc will only make you a bit fuller.  You may need to consider a different implant.  Please visit with a board certified plastic surgeon to learn more about your options.

Mia,

An increase of 50cc will indeed make a difference.  The question is "will the difference be enough for you?".  As mentioned by others the volume difference will be 18%.  With a 30 inch chest circumference this should result in about a 1/2 cup increase in your breast size.  If that is enough to achieve what you wish to achieve, then it will make a difference for you.  Good luck!

The increase of 50cc in a small implant can make a visible difference, and you will fill out  another one half cup size. The increase will be about 20%, provided that the implants have the full room to go, 275 to 330cc. If the increase is truly within the recommended fill range the implants should feel and perform well. Consider of course that you will require another procedure and risks and perhaps costs are present so be certain that the small difference will be worth the effort. Some might not agree.

Best of luck,

peterejohnsonmd