Are 500cc silicone high profile implants too big for me?

Great question!  Depending on your goals and desire, 500cc silicone high profile implants can be a good look for you.  Choosing an implant depends on your chest dimensions as well as your goals, so it is difficult to assess what the correct size should be for you in this forum as we cannot assess your measurements.  But 500cc high profile does sounds reasonable for someone of your height and weight.Best of luck and hope this information helps!
- Dr. Roger Tsai  @DrRogerTsai
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Hi, thank you for your question. 
The best way to determine the ideal implant for you would be an in-person evaluation by a board certified plastic surgeon. It is hard to discuss implant size and how they would suit your figure without taking measurements of your breasts and assessing the skin/soft tissue quality. 
Bigger is not always better. The implants should complement your body without compromising the aesthetic balance. 
Ask your prospective surgeons to simulate what your breasts would look like using the Vector 3D imaging system, this will remove any doubt from your mind about what size implant would look best for you. 
I hope this helps. Best of luck!

hello thank you for your question and provided information as well;..based in your question its difficulted evaluate your case if the question dont have a picture, its recommended to get a consultation in personal with a plastic surgeon.

Thank-you for your question.
Choosing the correct breast implants may seem overwhelming due to the options available for implant material (silicone or saline), placement (under or over the muscle), implant size and shape. Treatment plans are individualized for each patient based on findings during the consultation to meet your goals. 
Selecting the correct implant size and shape is among the most important decisions in a successful breast augmentation procedure. Placement of the identical implant will not produce the same results in all patients due to differences in:
1.Dimensions of the breast 
2.Diameter of the chest 
3.Volume of breast tissue 
4. Height and weight 
5. Breast shape, including breast ptosis and asymmetry
I rely on 3 methods to advise my patients:
1. Dimensional planning 
2. Gel implant sizing 
3. 3-Dimensional Vectra imageing system.
At the time of consultation, measurements are taken allowing for dimensional planning to select the implant which best fits the base diameter of the breast. Gel implant sizing is performed to allow you to visualize augmentation the with the various sized implants. Vectra 3-D imaging has been a very important method in my practice in selecting the correct implant size and shape as it allows you to see what you will look like following augmentation with any of the available implants. I would recommend a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Best regards, Andrew Lyos MD, FACS

The implant selection should be based on a combination of your desired size, soft tissue dynamics, breast base diameter and skin elasticity.  I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with.   Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach TrainedDouble Board-Certified, Double Fellowship-Trained Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Without photos it is impossible to answer your question. The choice of the most appropriate implant for you should be made by your surgeon at the time of the procedure. It is your job to accurately relay your goals to your surgeon and it is the surgeon's job to do their best to come as close as possible depending on your anatomy. The experienced plastic surgeon has the expertise to make these decisions based on your goal of size and shape. I have my patients look and try on bras in the cup they hope to be so they understand what larger cup sizes may look like on them and also bring in photos from magazines or websites of their ideal post-op result. See an experienced plastic surgeon and allow them to make the medical decisions.

Without examing you and discussing your desires, it is difficult to comment on what implant would be best for you. A number of factors need to be considered, such as chest width, amount of breast tissue and body fat a patient has, and the laxity of the tissues to name a few. In my opinion, only your surgeon has the knowledge and experience to do this . In our practice, we determine what the patient desires are, and take responsibilty for selecting the appropriate implant. Express your desires to your surgeon and rely on them to make the appropriate selection. You should not be having anxiety over a 50 cc difference in implant size, as most patients would not be able to visualize the difference in the two.

Hello and thank you for your question.  The best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  It would be helpful to view pictures of your breasts and to know your individual breast measurements.  The size, profile, and shape of the implant is based on your desired breast size/shape, your chest wall measurements, and soft tissue quality.  This decision should be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you and your surgeon.   Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.  

Best wishes and good luck.


Richard G. Reish, M.D.  FACS

Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
 

Patients often think in terms of cup size when considering augmentation. Unfortunately, devices are sized in terms of milliliters (cc) of volume. This can lead to some confusion when sizing. Additionally, it is important to remember that cup size itself is not standardized with variations from one manufacturer to another. Unfortunately, as many women can attest their cup size in an industry leader such as VS is not necessarily transferable to another brand.
Another point which is often under appreciated is that of anatomy and starting point. Any implant will add volume to the volume which is already present. The implant is additive. A particular volume will not necessarily confer the same cup size to different patients (often times it will not even confer the same cup size to different breasts in the same individual...remember they are "sisters" not "twins"). 
A general rule of thumb is that 125cc can represent somewhere between 1/2 to a full cup size increase. Smaller volume differentials (25-50cc) are typically less consequential representing a volume change of less than a shot glass. However, I have found these numbers, at least anecdotally, to be of little help. Patients often present with notions/goals which do not correlate with these sorts of sterile volumetric assessments.
When sizing patients, there are a number of useful tools including:
-3D imaging (has the added benefit of offering a volumetric analysis of the pre-operative breast)
-Breast sizers (rice bags)
-Goal photos
I also recommend that patients commit to a particular look rather than a cup size. Once a patient settles on a look that pleases them the overall cup size increase becomes less relevant.The key to obtaining a natural result is to stay within the parameters defined by your BWD. This will ensure that you avoid the dreaded "fake" look. 
With regards to your specific question, "too big" is a relative question. The best advice is to respect your BWD. What may seem "too big" to one may not to another. It is important to remember small girls rarely have large breasts. Oversizing can lead to a mismatch of frame which is often a hallmark of augmentation and the opposite of "natural." Without measures, it is difficult to say for certain. 
I recommend that patients first commit to a profile moderate (subtle) vs. high (dramatic). This will then determine the volume range to be considered. 50 cc is only a moderate volume differential (slightly more than a shot glass) and unlikely to make a huge difference in outcome (within the same profile). 
As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).

First, without photos and an in-person examination, there is really no way to guide you in terms of an appropriate implant size range.  I encourage you to visit a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who specializes in breast enhancement and bring with you photos which demonstrate a proportionate look that you are trying to achieve. From here,  a range of sizers can then be chosen which will then be used in surgery to effective try on different volumes to see how your tissue specifically responds to these individual volumes.  This allows far more precision than simply going by the in-office sizing results.  I have to politely disagree with the last PS who stated that choice of sizers helps with recovery.  Sizers do nothing to improve recovery; this is more related to careful dissection (which has already been performed before sizers are used).  Sizers simply allow us to more precisely identify a size point that will help you achieve the most optimal result. I hope that helps and wish you the very best!Warmest regards,-Gregory A Buford MD FACS PCEOBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author