If I had a breast reduction with 400g removed & want old breast size back, can I get 400cc implants?

Hi madisonvvvl! This is a great question. The size or cc of breast implants does not always directly correlate to the breast size or tissue. There are many variables to take into account including; how much breast tissue you still have, the width of your chest and other anatomical measurements. I would recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon to further discuss and evaluate you in person. Hope this helps!

Thank you for your question. It would be helpful if you provided photos and your breasts base dimension. Yes grams and cc's are equivalent. Therefore your breasts should be about the same size. I hope this helps

Hello Madison-Normal breast tissue and implants will never be the same, as in the way they sit on your chest and the look but you are able to potentially regain the same breast size with doing the amount of grams that you had with reduction and replace that with an implant. Best recommendations is always do sizing with your current breast size and implant sizers to be able to regain the look you are seeking!

Grams and cc are comparable. Neverthless, with an evaluation of your photos or in person, we can determine not only the volume, but also the correct shape and projection of Breast implant to acheive the results that you are looking for. A pre-op photo if available will also be useful.

Hi Madison. I’m sorry to hear you’re feeling regret after your reduction. It’s more common than people talk about, and it’s completely understandable to want to get back to a size that feels like “you” again.
To answer your question directlyThe 400 grams of breast tissue removed and a 400 or 425 cc implant are not equal or interchangeable. Grams measure weight. Implants are measured in volume. Natural breast tissue is lighter and spreads differently across the breast. Implants add volume and projection, so they sit and shape the breast in a different way.
What matters most clinically• After a reduction, the skin, remaining tissue, and nipple position have all changed. The breast no longer behaves the way it did before surgery.• A 425 cc implant may look close to your old volume on one person, but on someone else it may look noticeably smaller or larger.• Implant profile, width, and your chest measurements all play a role in the final result.
The most effective way to approach thisA consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon is the best next step. We review your reduction records, take measurements, and try implant sizers so you can actually see how different volumes look on your frame. The goal is to restore the shape and fullness you miss, not to chase an exact gram number
You’re not alone in feeling this way, Madison. With a thoughtful evaluation, you can absolutely find an implant option that helps you feel comfortable and confident again.

I have cared for several patients who previously underwent a breast reduction and later chose to have breast augmentation. It’s important to understand that an implant will behave differently than natural breast tissue, which is made up of a mix of fat, dense tissue, and glandular tissue. The implant helps restore lost volume and enhances fullness in the upper portion of the breast (upper pole). The final result will depend on several factors, including the type of implant used, the placement plane of the implant, and your own breast tissue characteristics and skin elasticity.

Hi madisonvvvl! Thank you for your question.

Unfortunately, grams of tissue removed and implant volume in cc don’t directly match — 400 g of breast tissue isn’t the same as a 400 cc implant. Natural tissue has different density and distribution, and implants project differently, giving a distinct shape and feel.

The exact size of implant required will depend on your remaining tissue, skin elasticity, and chest width. During consultation, your surgeon can use 3D imaging or sizers to find the implant that best recreates your former proportions.

There are certainly differences between breast tissue (gland) and an implant. However, I believe that by placing an implant of a comparable volume to the amount of glandular tissue removed, you will achieve a result that is roughly the same in volume as before, and better in shape than before. This, of course, depends on the surgical technique that will be applied relative to the anatomy of your breasts. I think you can proceed with the procedure.

Yes, they are basically equivalent. So long as the reduction has resulted in an acceptable position of the nipple, you can volumize the breast with equivalent size implants. You can try on gel sizers in a sizing bra to fine tune it.

The weight of breast tissue removed does not directly correlate to the volume of a breast implant. That being said breast implant is likely the best way to reestablish your breast volume. Fortunately with a reduction, you get a breast lift so your nipple location has likely been improved. This will improve your overall outcome. The best way to determine it the size implant you need is to make an appointment in person with a plastic surgeon and use a sizing system which is a sports bra insertable implants that correlate to the permanent breast implants. The systems are very accurate at determining what you look like in clothing and in my experience are the most reliable way to determine the desired look. Make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon to further personalize your surgical plan. Yeah

While both grams (g) and cubic centimeters (cc) are units of measurement related to volume or weight, they are not directly interchangeable when comparing fatty breast tissue to silicone implants, due to differences in density, projection, and composition. Breast tissue is less dense than silicone, so 400 grams of natural tissue removed ≠ 400cc of implant volume added. In general, 400 grams of natural tissue is roughly equivalent to about 450–500cc of implant volume in visual size and projection, depending on factors like your chest width, implant profile, and tissue elasticity. Therefore, 425cc implants would likely restore a very similar—though not identical—volume to your original size, possibly with a slightly perkier, rounder shape due to the implant contour.