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Is 500cc too big? I'm 5'4.5", 115 lbs, and have no breast tissue (double mastectomy). Also have wide hips and big butt.

disneyloveAug 17, 2015
The pockets already exist since I had the reconstruction 18 mos ago. My cs put in 355cc textured teardrop Mentor mod plus+ profile silicone implants. Now I am having a revision surgery done, and I want that wow factor look. My cs is going to put in 500cc smooth round Mentor mod plus+ silicone implants. What I really want is a head-turning bust when I want to show it off in low-cut dresses or bikinis. And I want to wear non-padded bras. Yet I want to be able to downplay them when I want to.

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Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
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