Is it possible to find out if my doctor lied about the implant size used for my augmentation?

Thank you for your question. I would recommend speaking to your plastic surgeon about your concerns. 

The sticker from the implants are an accurate depiction for the size of the implants. If they were saline, they could be overfilled and the amount should be on your medical records. There may have been limitations on what size could have been used during surgery, but only your PS would know. I would discuss your concerns with your PS.

Go to the hospital, or your doctor, and ask for a copy of the operative report, which should say to what volume they were filled. Also, look on your card, get the reference number of your implant, and maker, and look up on-line. The 425 is probably the minimal fill volume, with a much larger recommended maximum fill volume. It is unfortunate that patients see the implant size on their cards and assume that is the fill volume. The surgeon usually writes in the final fill volume on the card. 

Thanks for your breast augmentation implant size question. I'd definitely discuss your questions and concerns directly with your operative plastic surgeon.  You could also consider requesting a copy of your medical record which will state the implant size and how much the saline implants could have been "overfilled." I hope this is helpful and encourage you to speak with your surgeon about your concerns.

The information written on your implant card should accurately reflect what was actually done in the operating room.  If the implant stickers say the implants are 425cc, then that is probably what they are.Saline implants can be "overfilled" , but the maximum overfill range is usually about 50 cc.  Taking a 425cc implant up to 600cc would be a bit unusual, in my opinion.  Also, as the volume increases with overfilling, the base width of the implant decreases.  So while the volume in your implants may actually be 600cc, the overall shape of a 425 cc implant filled to 600cc is NOT the same as a 600cc implant filled to 600cc.The biggest issue in this case is that you seem to have lost trust in your surgeon.  That is a problem no amount of saline can fix.I hope this helps!Dr. Robert Shenker MD FRCSC Medical Director, The Cosmetic Surgery Clinic 

I would begin by expressing your concerns to your surgeon.  Saline implants can be filled past their stated size.  You can also a request a copy of your surgical report which will contain information on the volume to which the implants were filled.

First I would talk to my surgeon. The sticker should correspond to the actual implants that were placed. Then inquire as to how much they were filled. There may have been an issue of whether your skin envelope could accommodate a larger implant. That would be a discussion with your Surgeon.

I am sorry to hear about your concerns after breast augmentation surgery.   As you know, saline  implants can be filled to different degrees (as opposed to silicone gel  breast implants that come "pre filled" to specific volumes are are not adjustable).  I think that this may be where the confusion lies in your case. Based on your description, the implants utilized are 425 cc breast implants that were then filled to 600 cc.  I think that it is most likely that your plastic surgeon do not "lie";  I think that it is more likely that you are disappointed with the breast size (and may benefit from revisionary procedure).   Aside from examining the breast implants (which obviously requires an operation), there is no way to double check your breast implant volumes.  I would suggest that you simply discuss your concerns/goals with your plastic surgeon in a calm/constructive fashion; most plastic surgeons very much want their patients to be pleased and will do everything they can to  help them achieve their desired outcomes.  Hopefully, working together you will come up with a good plan to achieve an outcome that you are happier with.
 
 Best wishes. 

You should have been given a card which documents the size and product number of the breast implants which were used during your surgery.  If you did not receive this card contact the office and demand that you receive a copy. The card will document the size of your implants.