Breast expanders wrong size - what are my options?

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My expanders are currently filled to 350cc's. My surgeon says he can only safely do one more fill of 50cc to a total of 400cc. I have Mentor Artoura Smooth high profile expanders. Im 5'4 160lbs. How big of a cup size will this get me? How much can these be overfilled? I wanted to be a large c cup or small d and he knew this prior to mastectomy. I'm very upset. What are my options? Should I seek a 2nd opinion? I had a nipple and skin sparing mastectomy with no complications.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

At size 32 or 34, each 100 cc of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change.  At the size 36 or 38, each 200 cc of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change.  From this, you can determine the amount of volume needed to reach your desired size.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You did not post photos, but you may not be able to have as large of a breast as you want with just implants. The tissue that is left may not support a heavy implant.  If you get an implant that is too large, it will bottom out. You could gain more tissue with flaps.  Your surgeon is trying to do a good procedure safely for the long term with the tissue you have. This is not just a cosmetic procedure. Discuss other flap options with your surgeon.

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