Doctor Chose 240cc Implants and I Am Very Unhappy?

HI,

 

That size does seem very small for a women of your height, weight and stated goals. You probably would have been happier with implants in the 325-350 cc range.You should go back to your surgeon and explain your dissatisfaction and see whether he will change you to a larger size. I would wait at least 6 weeks from the first surgery to allow the scar to mature and the swelling to subside.

All my best,

Daniel A. Medalie, MD

During the consultation for breast augmentation, it is extremely important that the patient and the surgeon are "on the same wavelength" regarding the patients goals.  While proper implant sizing means that the chosen implant should be within a range of sizes in order to minimize the risk of complications, a 240 cc implant seems like it would be too small to get you from an A cup to a C cup.  I would think that 3 months would be an adequate amount of time to wait prior to replacing the implants.  Make sure you know exactly what size your surgeon is going to place this time, or consider using a different surgeon. 

     In general, 240 cc implants are small.  The average implant placed in the US is 350 cc.  Almost any woman's chest wall can accomodate 300 cc if the right profile is selected.   You can get a revision at 3 months or so.  Please find the board certified plastic surgeon with ELITE CREDENTIALS who performs hundreds of breast augmentations a year.