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.

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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.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is difficult to say what is best for you without knowing how larger you are to start. Often my decision is based upon how much gland is removed and if I use tissue expanders, at what point my patient is satisfied with the volume.

John D. Symbas, MD · Answer

Typically with reconstruction approximately 175 to 200 cc is a cup size increase.  Therefore, 500 cc is not as big as it sounds.  That being said, it is important to go by your measurements such as the width of your chest and the width of the implant.

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.

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