How much bigger will I be by increasing my implants 150 cc? (photos)

You have a nice result thus far.  Changing to a medium profile implant about 150 cc's bigger will give you more cleavage and superior pole fullness while maintaining projection as you mentioned.  It will increase your cup size by almost a full cup, maybe a bit less.  I suspect you had some pre-operative minor asymmetry between your inframammary creases which is why they are slightly different now.  You can either lower your right crease a bit or raise your left crease at the time of your revision surgery.  I hope this information helps.  Good luck!Thomas Taylor, MDPasadena, CA

your result looks nice in the photo provided. adding volume to your implants will likely not give you the upper pole fullness that you desire. In fact, one could argue that you do not need more upper pole fullness.

I appreciate your question.



It depends on your chest wall
measurements and existing breast tissue as implant size does not accurately
correlate to a bra size. It also depends on the brand and style of bra
you wear as size varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.  From your photos, it appears you have some asymmetry that should be addressed at the time of a revision.  



The best way to assess, give true
advice  and discuss your goals and expectations for revision surgery would be an in-person exam.  Please see a board-certified plastic
surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.



Best of luck!



Dr. Schwartz

You appear to have a nice surgical result but if you are not satisfied and you wish more upper pole fullness then yes you will need to increase your implant size.  I would have to do measurements on you to determine if hp or moderate plus is best for you.  As for size, generally speaking going up 150ccs usually equates to roughly a cup size.  Most Plastic Surgeons will give you a discounted rate for a secondary surgery but there is no set standard.  Best of luck to you!!

but you must make sure that you will be happier with that.  You have a decent result and you have to be significantly larger than what you started with.  Will being a little bigger make you ecstatic?  If not, don't do this.  And as for the fold, its takes back seat to how level your upper poles are as that is what the world sees.  People have asymmetry and its common but the upper pole is what is exposed when wearing that spaghetti strap top.  You look level right now.  Finally, what do revisions cost?  It varies by surgeon to surgeon and that's simply the facts of life and should have been discussed with you prior to your procedure.  As you don't have a bad result, another fee is certainly reasonable but again, revision protocols should clearly state what happens in situations such as yours.

Hi and thanks for your question. The best way to get an idea of what you might look like is to find a practice like ours that uses the Vectra 3D imaging system. We can show you what an extra 100, 150, 200cc's looks like on you. The other thing to consider is to talk with your surgeon about raising the left fold instead of lowering the right fold. Good luck.Dr West

Thank you for the question and picture. You will find that online consultants will not be able to provide you with specific advice in regards to selection of specific breast implant size/profile. Keep in mind, as you think about your goals, that adjustment of the breast implant capsules will also be necessary.

Ultimately, careful communication of your goals (in my practice I prefer the use of goal pictures, direct examination/communication in front of a full-length mirror, and computer imaging) will be critical.

Generally speaking, the best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering revisionary breast augmentation surgery (regarding breast implant size/profile selection) is:

1. Concentrate on choosing your plastic surgeon carefully. Concentrate on appropriate training, certification, and the ability of the plastic surgeon to achieve the results you are looking for. Ask to see lots of examples of his/her work.

2. Have a full discussion and communication regarding your desired goals with your plastic surgeon. This communication will be critical in determining breast implant size/type/profile will most likely help achieve your goals.
In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or "D or DD cup” or "upper pile fulness" etc means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful.
Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate.

3. Once you feel you have communicated your goals clearly, allow your plastic surgeon to use his/her years of experience/judgment to choose the breast implant size/profile that will best meet your goals. Again, in my practice, this decision is usually made during surgery ( after the use of temporary intraoperative sizers). Viewing the patient's chest wall in the upright and supine positions, with temporary sizes in place, help select the best breast implant size/profile for the specific patient.

I hope this, and the attached link (dedicated to revsionary breast augmentation surgery concerns), helps. Best wishes.

Good questions!1) Increasing your implant size will do very little for your cleavage and your upper pole fullness. It may look better for a short while, but the tissues will stretch, producing more sagging and little improvement in your problem. Your breast implants will fall to the side, eliminating improvement in your cleavage. They will also fall down, eliminating any increase in upper pole fullness. 2) Generally a 150 cc size increase in the implant gives a woman with a 34 inch chest about a 1 1/2 cup size increase.3) Your breasts seem to be at about the same level below, so I am not sure how much better they will look after lowering your right inframammary fold. 4) I am certain that your surgeon wants you to be pleased with your results. The doctor may have spoken with you about the cost of revision surgery before your original surgery or given you a note concerning that. Please go back and see the doctor.

Thank you for the question and photos but an examination is really needed as you appear to have a natural asymmetry that would benefit from correection at the time of a revision.  So go on some complimentary consultations with experts in your area and find out what might be the best approach for you.Dr. Corbin

I don't feel that you are going to get proper medial cleavage and upper pole fullness by merely increasing your implant size by 125cc. Instead, I would have you consider getting a lift with your implant increase, thereby ensuring proper breast mound position higher on your chest that will provide you real upper pole fullness with proper medial cleavage as well as correct your nipple position. Please see examples below.