Im 5’1” 118lbs. 3 months ago I had a breast augmentation. I received 350 cc high profile silicone unders. I love the shape and how they sit but now Im wishing they were larger. I would like to go up another full cup size. Will 450-500 give me another full cup? And is it safe? Will this lead to a higher risk of complications? I have had an excellent recovery with little discomfort and no complications.
October 25, 2017
Answer: Larger with revisionary breast surgery... Thank you for the good question. It is likely that you will be able to safely increase breast size further; exactly how much you can increase the size cannot be determined accurately online.There is no accurate/reliable/predictable correlation between size/profile breast implant utilized and cup size achieved. For example, I do not think that the generalizations of "150 or 200 cc equates to 1 cup" hold any validity or are helpful in any specific or practical way. In my practice, I ask patients not to communicate their goals, or evaluate the outcome of the procedure performed, based on cup size references. Generally speaking, every patient undergoing breast augmentation surgery should understand that their anatomic starting point will limit the outcome of breast augmentation surgery. In other words, a patient's starting anatomy will limit how large of a breast implant can be utilized safely. The use of a larger breast implant (than what is safely "allowed" by the patient's anatomy) can be problematic; potential problems include breast implant displacement/malpostion issues ( such as bottoming out, lateral displacement, symmastia...) and/or significant breast implant rippling/palpability. My best advice: enjoy the outcome of the procedure performed for now. Only undergo additional surgery IF your concerns regarding breast size are of significant/daily concern. Best wishes.
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October 25, 2017
Answer: Larger with revisionary breast surgery... Thank you for the good question. It is likely that you will be able to safely increase breast size further; exactly how much you can increase the size cannot be determined accurately online.There is no accurate/reliable/predictable correlation between size/profile breast implant utilized and cup size achieved. For example, I do not think that the generalizations of "150 or 200 cc equates to 1 cup" hold any validity or are helpful in any specific or practical way. In my practice, I ask patients not to communicate their goals, or evaluate the outcome of the procedure performed, based on cup size references. Generally speaking, every patient undergoing breast augmentation surgery should understand that their anatomic starting point will limit the outcome of breast augmentation surgery. In other words, a patient's starting anatomy will limit how large of a breast implant can be utilized safely. The use of a larger breast implant (than what is safely "allowed" by the patient's anatomy) can be problematic; potential problems include breast implant displacement/malpostion issues ( such as bottoming out, lateral displacement, symmastia...) and/or significant breast implant rippling/palpability. My best advice: enjoy the outcome of the procedure performed for now. Only undergo additional surgery IF your concerns regarding breast size are of significant/daily concern. Best wishes.
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October 24, 2017
Answer: Upsizing Breasts already look large for your frame, but not unacceptably so. In my opinion upgrading to 500 cc we'll make it look way too big and furthermore cause unacceptable risk, both in the short-term and long-term. You look good, let the tissue stretch and the result mature for several months in the meantime.Best of luck! Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA
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October 24, 2017
Answer: Upsizing Breasts already look large for your frame, but not unacceptably so. In my opinion upgrading to 500 cc we'll make it look way too big and furthermore cause unacceptable risk, both in the short-term and long-term. You look good, let the tissue stretch and the result mature for several months in the meantime.Best of luck! Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA
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