Is Mentor 595cc HP too big for my 5'6", 160lb frame? (Photo)

You have selected large and heavy implants, but you might like that size. Larger implants do carry more risks, especially with sagging. I would suggest going back to your surgeon and trying on sizes again. Please do not choose an implant to large for your frame and tissue.

Hello and thank you for your question. Honestly, a formal in-person evaluation would be needed to determine the best treatment. There are several reasons for this:
1) Bra sizes vary based on the clothing store (for example, Victoria's Secret tends to upsize everyone by a whole cup size)
2) Most women do not wear the proper exact fitting bra size for their bodies
3) The exact volume (in cc) needed to change cup size is different for different body types (e.g. 32A to 32D requires a different implant size than 38A to 38D)
4) Be careful NOT to fall into the trap most women do- they see a certain implant size (e.g. 285 cc) or perhaps their friend had a certain size, and they want or request this or another size based on that. Everyone's body is different- 285 cc implants on your friend might look VERY different than they would on you. Be very careful not to make this mistake, because the goal is to find the right size and shape for YOU- for your particular body and your breasts.

Because of those multiple factors, and because it is KEY to fully evaluate your breasts in person to make a full set of precise measurements to select the proper implant for you (incorporating factors like amount of breast tissue, implant type, base width, projection, etc), answering your question really would need a formal personalized consultation- to say anything before that would simply be guessing, which would be both unfair and unhelpful to you. Also, just FYI, each surgeon's measurements are slightly different, so numbers, experience, and overall aesthetic from one surgeon aren't necessarily the same as those from another surgeon!

Your breasts are such a KEY area of your body and your femininity- therefore, you should ONLY trust an experienced aesthetic plastic surgeon. As such an expert, I have had extensive training and experience with complex aesthetic surgeries under a multiple world-renowned experts in the field. I’d recommend for you to setup a formal consultation with me (or another plastic surgeon who is extremely comfortable with aesthetic plastic surgery procedures) for a formal consultation to thoroughly discuss your surgical goals, undergo a formal examination, evaluate all your options (surgical and nonsurgical), and decide on the best procedure(s) and type of anesthesia for your specific case. I hope this helps!

Dr. Donald Groves
Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon

This implant is relatively large and can be a bit firm but it also depends on what your goals are. If one has a larger frame and weighs a bit more, I often find a larger implant is necessary to create a proportional increase in breast size as a smaller implant in a smaller framed person. This particular implant may not look too large on your frame but it is important to be comfortable with the size you have chosen and with your surgeons recommendations. This implant will give a feeling of more firmness and also tends to maximize the fullness and roundness in the upper part of the breasts. How this looks on your frame may also depend on whether the implant is behind the muscle or on top of the muscle. In my practice, I favor behind the muscle.