I am 5'5" tall and weigh about 165 lbs. Is 800cc or 900 cc to big?

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Lewis Albert Andres, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question. In general, implant size does not correlate with bra cup size. The cup size itself will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer as well as who is doing the actual measurements. Thus, cup size is never a reliable indicator for your breast size. I typically encourage my patients not to communicate her desires in cup size but more on the actual look and appearance. Good communication between you and your surgeon of your expectations is warranted - choosing your surgeon wisely is the first step. Discussion of your wishes and having an honest and open dialog of your procedure is mandatory (e.g, implant type, incision, placement, lift, etc). I have found that photographs brought by the patient is helpful to get a visualization of the appearance you wish for in terms of size, shape, fullness, etc. In addition, your surgeon's pre and postoperative photographs should demonstrate a realistic goal for you. Once this has been accomplished, allow your surgeon to utilize his/her best medical judgment during the procedure to finesse the best possible result for you after preoperative biodimensional planning and fitting the right implant for your breast width.  Regardless, those are very large implants. Hope me that this helps! Best wishes for a wonderful result!

Shim Ching, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question.800cc is the largest size for silicone implants.  Mentor makes a saline implant that can go to larger sizes.  These sizes would be quite large for your frame.  While it is possible to perform an augmentation of this size, you would likely be more prone to complications such as drooping of the implants with time.I would suggest you try an imaging system such as Vectra to give you and idea of what this size will look like.Aloha,Shim Ching, MD

Jeff T. Healy, MD · Answer

800cc or 900cc implants are very large and they may or may not be the right size for you.  Each patient is different and a good plastic surgeon will customize your surgery to give you the best possible outcome.  The size of your implants is determined by several factors to include your goals, your body dimensions, how much breast tissue you have to start with, etc. Your surgeon should go over all of the different options with you and help you make the best decision for yourself.  The discussion should also include the long term consequences of having large implants if that is what you decide on.  I recommend you meet with several board-certified plastic surgeons in your area and choose the one you feel most comfortable with.

Kevin Dieffenbach, MD · Answer

Aloha,It would be best for you to visit an experienced board certified plastic
 surgeon for an in-depth consultation to review your options.Mahalo, Dr D

Robert Singer, MD · Answer

The best cosmetic result in any
particular breast augmentation patient depends on a variety of factors,
including: your individual anatomy, realistic expectations, a thorough
discussion with the plastic surgeon about the options, and an understanding of
the pros and cons of any particular implant choice. Proper sizing is not just
about the number of cc’s. The thickness of your tissue, breast dimensions which
include the width, height, and projection, as well as chest wall width all need
to be considered when choosing an implant. Trying on implant “sizers” of
various shapes and volumes while wearing a tight t-shirt, bra, or bathing suit
at a preoperative visit will help you and your surgeon choose the optimal
implant.800-900cc implants are considered by most plastic surgeons to be huge.

Keep in mind that following the
advice from a surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you
what to do without examining you, physically feeling the tissue, assessing your
desired outcome, taking a full medical history, and discussing the pros and cons
of each operative procedure would not be in your best interest. I would suggest
you find a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
(ASAPS) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your
concerns with that surgeon in person.

Robert Singer, MD FACSLa Jolla, California

I am 5'5" tall and weigh about 165 lbs. Is 800cc or 900 cc to big?

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