Doctor said he could only fit a 210cc implant in my breast Lift with implants. Never heard of this before? Wanted C cup (Photo)

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I discussed a lift with implants with my doctor . Originally only wanted to fill volume - he suggested silicone implants in 200's cc. I changed my mind and wanted a C cup so we discussed sizes 275-320cc. i woke up from surgery with small breast using only a 210 &240cc, implants. He said he could not fit any larger size in my skin envelope. I could increase the size later. I never heard of this. I only wanted a C. Is this possible? I don't want to have another surgery. See my before pic.

Ajay Mahajan, MD, FRCS (Plast) · Answer

Looking at your photos, I would agree with your surgeon and the fact that he has made a wise judgement in not using too large implants. In general, the size of implants you can have and yet look natural is dictated by the dimensions of your chest and your breast envelope. If you only wanted to be C cup then you may well be with your current implants and your own breast tissue volume. You will have to wait and see when the swelling settles in about 3 to 6 months. If large implants are used during an uplift procedure, it can potentially compromise the circualtion to your nipples and skin, giving you significant problems. It is better to have slightly smaller breasts with a good shape to them rather than have large breasts without a nipple!

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  I would recommend that you meet with your surgeon and discuss this.  Your surgeon may have had a good reason for safety purposes.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Not sure why your doctor said that. I would have to see you in person to determine what implant would be best for you, but an implant more than 210 should be possible.

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Your surgeon may have made this decision for safety reasons. To place a larger implant during your lift may have compromised blood flow to the nipple areola and if so could have caused loss of the nipple areola. Please discuss in detail with your surgeon/

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