700cc UHP on 5’2 petite frame?

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I’m 110 lbs, 21, no kids. Right now I am a small B cup. I’m wanting to go for a really fake, high placed implant. My surgery is next month. I can not find any photos or similar cases, and I want to know if it will be okay. I don’t want to look tooo top heavy.

Paul E. Chasan, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Achieving a round and fake-appearing breast is definitely possible.  It does depend on your anatomy.  Since there are no pictures of you, I can only make some general recommendations.  I usually use ultra high profile implants, the new Allergan Inspire line which gives the best result for a fake-appearing breast. U.Weather you can go up to 700 cc is clearly based on your own anatomy. Best wishes to you.

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

Best to ask your surgeon to see his or her pictures of their recommendation. I recommend an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and be measured. After I do this with my patients, we then look at pictures of women with similar measurements with different size breast implants. My patients tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what size breast implant is right for them.
Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author

Shlomo Widder, MD · Answer

Dear Ginger,   Front and side view pictures would have been very helpful. Since your are petite, I would assume that currently you are wearing a  32 B cup size. If your surgeon recommended 700 cc implants for you, that it very concerning and I would recommend that you consult with another experienced board certified plastic surgeon.    I understand that you want to have large breasts, but 700 cc will bring you to the excessive size of  32 EE ! Is that what you had in mind ?  A D or DD cup size is quite big and in your case means breasts implants with volume of 250 cc or 375 respectively. If in reality you are 32 small A (Victoria secrets make the bra size smaller) , than 375 cc or 500 cc will bring to the above mentioned sizes. 700 cc is way too big for you !!!!    Always, consult with experienced board certified plastic surgeons who operate in accredited surgery center for your safety. Most importantly, check the before and after pictures in the photo gallery, to make sure that they are numerous, consistent and attractive with nice cleavage, perky, symmetrical and natural looking.                   Best of luck,                               Dr Widder

Anita Patel, MD, FACS · Answer

Each woman has her own preferences when it comes to the ideal breast size, and it is okay to want a high and fake look. However, I am confused by you then saying you don't want to look too top heavy. ;) Generally speaking, 700 cc Ultra High Profile implants on someone who is 5'2" and 110 lbs is going to look VERY top heavy. In fact, I would not recommend it since 1- it is unlikely to fit your soft tissue envelope if you are starting with a B cup, and 2- it will likely put an undue amount of stress on your tissues. Without evaluating you I can only make general comments, but usually someone who is 21, has not had kids, (and has not had history of massive weight loss), has a somewhat tight breast envelope, and there is only so much that can fit at a given time. If the breast is then allowed to stretch around the larger size, at some time in the future, the implant can be changed out to a larger one since the envelope has been stretched so more can fit. During your consultation, your surgeon should have assessed your skin envelope, and breast dimensions, and informed you what sizes are likely to fit and likely to look good on your frame. The looks part is again subjective, so while your surgeon may disagree on what would be the most attractive, she/he should be able to listen to your goals and explain if they are achievable, reasonable, and/or recommended. Also, please know that 700 cc implants do not stay as high and tight as they look when they are first placed, so make sure your expectations line up with what you will face in reality just due to soft tissue mechanics and gravity, etc. If you feel you don't have a complete understanding of what to expect, or if the risks of large implants were not explained, please see your surgeon for another visit BEFORE surgery so that you are not disappointed. Also, make sure the surgeon is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Gingerr888,Breast implant type and sizing selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion. But the decision will always start and end with the patient. When it comes to sizing, we have all of our patients find 3 photos of their desired breast size. We ask for naked breast photos because clothing can obscure the true size (push up bras). Next, we consult with patients and go over the photos and take detailed breast measurements during a physical exam. Next, we using a sizing algorithm to determine a range of implants that will work based on the exam and the measurements.Lastly, during the operation, we use silicone sizers in the operating room to see how the size actually looks in the breast. We sit the patient up in the operating room, while asleep of course, and compare the sizer result with their desired look photos. If it is too small, we start the process over with a slightly larger implant. We don't stop until we get the perfect match.Of all of my breast augmentation patients, every one of them has been happy with their size due to this detailed and meticulous process. You don't want to invest time and money into a result that is either too big or too small.You should discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon and make sure that your surgeon understands your goals.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  700cc is a large implant.  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.   The most
important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend
that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who
can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.  FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Himansu Shah, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. It is difficult to answer your question without examining you or seeing your photos. 700 cc is a very large implant size. Larger implants do have higher risks for complications however it depends on your frame. It is best to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck.

Garrett A. Wirth, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

I certainly recommend a formal consultation with at least a couple of Board Certified Plastic Surgeons to evaluate your anatomy and help you decide if that is possible and reasonable.  Best wishes.

Tim Sayed, MD, MBA, FACS · Answer

The decision as to how large an implant your body can accept will be dependent on findings on physical exam, including your nipple to fold measurement and breast base width, as well as the tightness of your skin. Ultra high profile implants can give a fake, super round upper pole look in many patients. A 700cc size is awfully large for a 5'2" patient and may not be able to be placed while still allowing for adequate tissue coverage over the implant at the time of wound closure. I find that placing super large implants in petite patients is often a setup for problems, as the muscle and skin envelope may struggle to accommodate protecting the implant and settling/fluffing may take longer or only partially evolve to everyone's liking. You need to go on some consults where both sizing kits and surgical simulation software are used, so the surgeon can assess your anatomy personally and you can discuss goals and realistic expectations.

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

what 650 cc sizers would look like on your frame and tell you if you're going to large or not.  I always add 10% to the sizer volume when choosing implants with this method, hence the 650 cc size for 700 cc implants.  The concern here is whether your chest can accommodate the UHP dimensions without elevating the tissue between the mounds (tenting) or worse, creating symmastia.  Be wary of what you desire as it could lead to problems down the road.

700cc UHP on 5’2 petite frame?

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