How many cc of Silicone would I need in order to achieve DD from A sized breasts?
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brazenbrazilian
- Redondo Beach, CA
- 3 years ago
Doctor Answers 11
That said 465 cc breast implants are fairly large. The volume of silicone gel implants should equal the same volume of a saline breast implant.
I would suggest that you revisit your plastic surgeon and undergo a breast implant sizing system evaluation. During this session breast implants of various sizes can be placed into your bra on top of your current implanted breasts, and by looking in the Mayor front inside you can evaluate how much more volume will achieve the look that you want.
Web reference: http://www.bostonplasticsurgeryspecialists.com/services/breast-surgery/breast-augmentation/
That said 465 cc breast implants are fairly large. The volume of silicone gel implants should equal the same volume of a saline breast implant.
I would suggest that you revisit your plastic surgeon and undergo a breast implant sizing system evaluation. During this session breast implants of various sizes can be placed into your bra on top of your current implanted breasts, and by looking in the Mayor front inside you can evaluate how much more volume will achieve the look that you want.
Learn more: http://www.bostonplasticsurgeryspecialists.com/services/breast-surgery/breast-augmentation/
Web reference: http://drnichter.com/best-optimal-breast-implant-size/
Learn more: http://drnichter.com/best-optimal-breast-implant-size/
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In order to make an accurate size recommendation, I would need to assess your chest wall and breast mound measurements/characteristics. I use these measurements to help me during the sizing process to guide you to a safe result for your chest wall and just as important, one that meets your end desires.
The next step is to try on this range of implants in the office with your doctor. The key to this success is showing your surgeon the body proportion you desire with a bra sizer and allowing your surgeon to guide you to the right implant. It will be much easier to communicate in implant cc's than cup size when determining the appropriate implant for you during the sizing process.
In addition, review of photos and use of rice bags can be very helpful to the patient and surgeon in achieving a safe and happy result. Close intereaction and involvement from your surgeon during this process can help alleviate the anxiety and fears of choosing the right size.
I wish you a safe recovery and fantastic result.
Dr. Gill
In order to make an accurate size recommendation, I would need to assess your chest wall and breast mound measurements/characteristics. I use these measurements to help me during the sizing process to guide you to a safe result for your chest wall and just as important, one that meets your end desires.
The next step is to try on this range of implants in the office with your doctor. The key to this success is showing your surgeon the body proportion you desire with a bra sizer and allowing your surgeon to guide you to the right implant. It will be much easier to communicate in implant cc's than cup size when determining the appropriate implant for you during the sizing process.
In addition, review of photos and use of rice bags can be very helpful to the patient and surgeon in achieving a safe and happy result. Close intereaction and involvement from your surgeon during this process can help alleviate the anxiety and fears of choosing the right size.
I wish you a safe recovery and fantastic result.
Dr. Gill
i would do a capsulectomy to allow the breast tissue to spread evenly over the new implant
i would do a capsulectomy to allow the breast tissue to spread evenly over the new implant
Well, there you've heard it: we can't determine a cup size, either online or in person. I know it's frustrating because cup size is the only way (seemingly) that one can talk about breast size. The problem is using it to determine the implant volume. One issue is that variability of cup sizing is great, or in other words, not standardized. Another problem is individual perception of how a bra fits is also variable. Finally, the shape of your breast can affect how your breast fits into a bra, regardless of its actual volume.
The most important thing is not what bra size you're wearing, it's how you look in the mirror. I tell my patients that they'll need to increase their implant volume by at least 20% to appreciate any perceptible change. For you, that would be 93 cc above your current implant volume of 465 cc, or about 550 cc. Whether that's right for you would need to be determined by either using sizers in the office or showing photographs of desired appearance.
One final note off subject. Although you've apparently done well with a considerably large saline implant, further enlargement, even with a silicone gel implant, might put you at risk for rippling, possibly worse than you have now. Additionally, there might be other unforeseen issues that could happen due to using 'extra large' implants. Please give extra consideration on whether to proceed further; remember, very large implants pose a significant risk of long term complications that may require multiple surgeries. Also, problems can occur that are not entirely 'fixable'. If you decide to proceed, please consider using a revision breast specialist to maximize your result and minimize the risk of complications.
Best of luck!
Web reference: http://www.drminniti.com
Well, there you've heard it: we can't determine a cup size, either online or in person. I know it's frustrating because cup size is the only way (seemingly) that one can talk about breast size. The problem is using it to determine the implant volume. One issue is that variability of cup sizing is great, or in other words, not standardized. Another problem is individual perception of how a bra fits is also variable. Finally, the shape of your breast can affect how your breast fits into a bra, regardless of its actual volume.
The most important thing is not what bra size you're wearing, it's how you look in the mirror. I tell my patients that they'll need to increase their implant volume by at least 20% to appreciate any perceptible change. For you, that would be 93 cc above your current implant volume of 465 cc, or about 550 cc. Whether that's right for you would need to be determined by either using sizers in the office or showing photographs of desired appearance.
One final note off subject. Although you've apparently done well with a considerably large saline implant, further enlargement, even with a silicone gel implant, might put you at risk for rippling, possibly worse than you have now. Additionally, there might be other unforeseen issues that could happen due to using 'extra large' implants. Please give extra consideration on whether to proceed further; remember, very large implants pose a significant risk of long term complications that may require multiple surgeries. Also, problems can occur that are not entirely 'fixable'. If you decide to proceed, please consider using a revision breast specialist to maximize your result and minimize the risk of complications.
Best of luck!
Learn more: http://www.drminniti.com
Kenneth Hughes, MD
Los Angeles, CA
Web reference: http://www.hughesplasticsurgery.com/breast-augmentation-photo-galleries.php
Kenneth Hughes, MD
Los Angeles, CA
Learn more: http://www.hughesplasticsurgery.com/breast-augmentation-photo-galleries.php
Thank you for the question and picture. 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're 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 “DD cup” etc means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful.
Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on him 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.
I hope this (and the attached link) help.
Web reference: http://www.poustiplasticsurgery.com/Procedures/Procedure_breastAugmentation.htm
Thank you for the question and picture. 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're 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 “DD cup” etc means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful.
Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on him 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.
I hope this (and the attached link) help.
Learn more: http://www.poustiplasticsurgery.com/Procedures/Procedure_breastAugmentation.htm
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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