I had my very first consultation yesterday, and I was extremely surprised by the size of implants I tried on. I am actually worried that they are too large, will feel too heavy, and end up sagging due to size and needing replaced sooner than I'd hoped. I did love the look though. You can see I am not especially thin, and they seem in proportion with my body, but I'd love some opinions on such large implants even though I am a larger framed woman. (6' 195-200lbs)
Answer: 800cc too large? A number of factors must be considered when selecting the best implant for a given patient. These include the amount of breast tissue and fat coverage, the elasticity of the skin, the width of the breast and the chest wall to name a few. Of course the desired look the patient is seeking is the most important. From your photos , you appear to have significant breast tissue and a wide chest which would allow placement of large implants. I do not find that implants placed in a bra correlate particularly well with how the implants will look in the breasts. With pictures of your desired result, your surgeon should be able to select the correct implant.
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Answer: 800cc too large? A number of factors must be considered when selecting the best implant for a given patient. These include the amount of breast tissue and fat coverage, the elasticity of the skin, the width of the breast and the chest wall to name a few. Of course the desired look the patient is seeking is the most important. From your photos , you appear to have significant breast tissue and a wide chest which would allow placement of large implants. I do not find that implants placed in a bra correlate particularly well with how the implants will look in the breasts. With pictures of your desired result, your surgeon should be able to select the correct implant.
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Answer: Breast Implants / Breast Augmentation Surgery / Breast Enlargement -- Implant Location, Incision Location, Silicone Gel Breast I You need a formal evaluation by a licensed plastic surgeon and expert in breast augmentations to determine what is best for you and your goals. Proper breast enlargement is not a ""cookie-cutter"" procedure where the same technique is applied to every patient. Every woman who comes to my practice has unique needs and different goals for her breast augmentation. As a board-certified plastic surgeon, I always listen carefully to each woman's concerns and thoroughly discuss the key points of the procedure. I also take into account their overall height and weight, the size and shape of the underlying chest and ribcage, the tightness and elasticity of the skin, and the amount of natural breast tissue. Prior to the procedure, we discuss and make decisions regarding location of the incision, whether to place the implant under or over the chest muscle, and what type of implant to use (I offer multiple types of silicone gel breast implants, as well as saline implants). My experience performing thousands of aesthetic breast surgeries in a wide anatomical range of patients enables me to achieve consistently beautiful and natural results that are customized to each patient’s body type and goals. These results are the product of extensive communication, meticulous planning, and skillfully executed surgery. I suggest consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon and expert in Breast Augmentation surgeries. - Dr. Cohen
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Answer: Breast Implants / Breast Augmentation Surgery / Breast Enlargement -- Implant Location, Incision Location, Silicone Gel Breast I You need a formal evaluation by a licensed plastic surgeon and expert in breast augmentations to determine what is best for you and your goals. Proper breast enlargement is not a ""cookie-cutter"" procedure where the same technique is applied to every patient. Every woman who comes to my practice has unique needs and different goals for her breast augmentation. As a board-certified plastic surgeon, I always listen carefully to each woman's concerns and thoroughly discuss the key points of the procedure. I also take into account their overall height and weight, the size and shape of the underlying chest and ribcage, the tightness and elasticity of the skin, and the amount of natural breast tissue. Prior to the procedure, we discuss and make decisions regarding location of the incision, whether to place the implant under or over the chest muscle, and what type of implant to use (I offer multiple types of silicone gel breast implants, as well as saline implants). My experience performing thousands of aesthetic breast surgeries in a wide anatomical range of patients enables me to achieve consistently beautiful and natural results that are customized to each patient’s body type and goals. These results are the product of extensive communication, meticulous planning, and skillfully executed surgery. I suggest consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon and expert in Breast Augmentation surgeries. - Dr. Cohen
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August 21, 2019
Answer: Large implants Large implants will be heavy and do carry more risks, especially with sagging over time. I would suggest going back to your surgeon and trying on sizes from 550 to 800 cc's again just to make sure you are comfortable with that weight.
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August 21, 2019
Answer: Large implants Large implants will be heavy and do carry more risks, especially with sagging over time. I would suggest going back to your surgeon and trying on sizes from 550 to 800 cc's again just to make sure you are comfortable with that weight.
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February 6, 2021
Answer: I'm 6' 195lbs and selected 800cc, will they be too large and eventually sag? (Photos) Tall women with larger frames and broader chest, shoulders, and hips can often handle larger implants that would make smaller women's chests look overcrowded and heavier. Large implants on shorter patients with breast asymmetry will accentuate that issue as well. In addition, choosing an implant based on an aesthetic goal that exceeds your anatomic capacity may lead to complications and possibly revision. When the implant cannot be camouflaged under natural breast tissue, the implant is too big. Implants of 600cc and higher will create more tissue thinning over time, have more potential for rippling, more potential for bottoming out, greater likelihood of breast lift revisions, etc. I would recommend that you go with the size that boosts your self-esteem, and fits your anatomy.
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February 6, 2021
Answer: I'm 6' 195lbs and selected 800cc, will they be too large and eventually sag? (Photos) Tall women with larger frames and broader chest, shoulders, and hips can often handle larger implants that would make smaller women's chests look overcrowded and heavier. Large implants on shorter patients with breast asymmetry will accentuate that issue as well. In addition, choosing an implant based on an aesthetic goal that exceeds your anatomic capacity may lead to complications and possibly revision. When the implant cannot be camouflaged under natural breast tissue, the implant is too big. Implants of 600cc and higher will create more tissue thinning over time, have more potential for rippling, more potential for bottoming out, greater likelihood of breast lift revisions, etc. I would recommend that you go with the size that boosts your self-esteem, and fits your anatomy.
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August 19, 2019
Answer: 800 cc? There are volume limits based on anatomy. There is only so much size that a breast envelope can accommodate. Occasionally, in cases where patients are seeking very large volumes, staged expansion may be employed or serial augmentation to gradually develop more space. That being said, I do caution against pursuing such large implants. The risk of complications increases with volume (with risks beginning to increase after 400-500 cc). Regardless of patient size, 800 cc is a large implant and represents a significant tissue stress (nearly 1 and 3/4 pound per side). My recommendation is greater communication. There always usually more than 1 option for a given BWD (higher profile greater projection and greater volume). If you are not entirely comfortable with your choice re-open the dialogue with your surgeon. As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS). Donovan Rosas MD Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery Member: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons RealSelf Top 100 RealSelf Hall of Fame
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August 19, 2019
Answer: 800 cc? There are volume limits based on anatomy. There is only so much size that a breast envelope can accommodate. Occasionally, in cases where patients are seeking very large volumes, staged expansion may be employed or serial augmentation to gradually develop more space. That being said, I do caution against pursuing such large implants. The risk of complications increases with volume (with risks beginning to increase after 400-500 cc). Regardless of patient size, 800 cc is a large implant and represents a significant tissue stress (nearly 1 and 3/4 pound per side). My recommendation is greater communication. There always usually more than 1 option for a given BWD (higher profile greater projection and greater volume). If you are not entirely comfortable with your choice re-open the dialogue with your surgeon. As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS). Donovan Rosas MD Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery Member: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons RealSelf Top 100 RealSelf Hall of Fame
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