Massive, out of Shape Breasts from Bigger Implants

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I'm 5'2" and had breast implants. I asked for 600cc and they put 750cc. I am not happy, as my breasts are massive and out of shape. It has only been 3days. Would they go down to a smaller size? What cup size is 750cc? Isn't it wrong for the doctor disrespect my decision? What should I do now?

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

It is very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon.  In my practice, the use of photographs of &ldquo;goal&rdquo; pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as &ldquo;natural&rdquo; or &ldquo;C cup&rdquo; or "fake looking" 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.
	I use  intraoperative sizers and place the patient in the upright position to evaluate breast size. Use of these sizers also allow me to select the press implant profile (low, moderate, moderate plus, high-profile) that would most likely achieve the patient's goals. The patient's goal pictures are hanging on the wall, and allow for direct comparison.
	I have found that this system is very helpful in improving the chances of achieving the patient's goals as consistently as possible.
	By the way, the most common regret after this operation, is &ldquo;I wish I was bigger&rdquo;.
	I hope this helps.

Nick Slenkovich, MD · Answer

For your size and weight, both 600cc and 750cc implants sound very large.

	Shape is my responsibility / I need your help for Size

	In my practice we feel that a critical component of the consultation process is the examination, followed by working with you through looking at before and after pictures of other patients that have had surgery for comparison.

	I tell patients that it is my responsibility to explain what shape I would anticipate for them and I show them before and after photos of similar patients.

	For size, I will generally recommend a starting point for sizing and give options for implant sizers, but I rely on feedback from the patient for help in determining the ultimate size to be used at surgery.

	Size is determined BEFORE going to the operating room

	Except for unique circumstances, the implant size and shape is predetermined before we go to the operating room. At the pre-operative visit I personally write-out and review word-for-word all of the significant factors regarding the breasts and implants that I feel are significant and impact your surgery.

	As for your situation of getting a different implant than you expected, I can't speak to the communication you had with your surgeon before surgery. For those that are planning a surgery in the future, I would suggest that you are very clear ahead of time so that there are not surprises afterward.

	Hope this helps,

	Nick Slenkovich, MD FACS

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

You will have to talk to your doctor regarding the implant size.  I do not know why your doctor put in a larger implant than what you had discussed. As for cup size it is difficult to predict because all bra companies are different.

John P. Di Saia, MD · Answer

Hello,
Both those sizes are pretty huge on a 5' 2" woman. Discussions at pre-op and consultation are handled differently by different practices. I likely would have told you I thought you were going too large. Of course there is no way to know what you might have done with that information. At this point you should have a "sit down" with your surgeon and come to a mutual deciusion about what to do.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

On anyone except a large women with a wide chest a 750 cc implant would be huge.  On a women with a small frame, 5'2"  this implant would be quite large.  The decision on which size implant to use comes only after an indepth consultaiton with a plastic surgeon.  Communication is the absolute key to success.  In my opinion, most women desire a natural appearance following a breast augmentation.  Many calculations can be performed to help estimate the size of implant to be ultimately used but many decisions can only be made during the operation once the pocket has been developed and the elasticity of the tissue has been evaluated.  Trial or sizing implants are a good way to determine the appropriate size of implant to be used.  At this point you should return to  your plastic surgeon for routine follow ups.  Review your goals and desires.  Ask why this size of implant was selected.  Some where in the course of your  consultation size must have been discussed.  There is 150 cc of volume difference between a 600 and a 750 cc implant, this is about 3/4 of a cup size, if I had to guess.

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Answer: Take time on breast implant sizing discussions

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Massive, out of Shape Breasts from Bigger Implants

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Answer: Take time on breast implant sizing discussions

Answer: Take time on breast implant sizing discussions

Answer: Communication is the key to success when it comes to implant size selection

Answer: Communication is the key to success when it comes to implant size selection

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