I had my saline breast implants replaced 6 months ago to 450cc's filled to 475 and 525. I am not pleased with the results. They are full on bottom but not on top. I was advised that I can have them refilled to 700 cc's or replace them again for a bigger size entirely. I know overfilling is not recommended my the manufacturer. However, I am seeking the big, round fake look as I had before as opposed to big and natural as they look now. The scars will be removed later along with moving down and minimize my nipples.
Answer: How Much Can Saline Implants Be Overfilled? Thank you for the question. Based on significant experience, I can tell you the saline breast implants can be overfilled far beyond the upper limits of manufacturer's recommendations. You will find many examples of such cases on the attached link. Best wishes.
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Answer: How Much Can Saline Implants Be Overfilled? Thank you for the question. Based on significant experience, I can tell you the saline breast implants can be overfilled far beyond the upper limits of manufacturer's recommendations. You will find many examples of such cases on the attached link. Best wishes.
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March 23, 2015
Answer: Change to high profile That look is best achieved with high profile implants filled to the upper end of their volume range. It sounds like you have moderate profile implants, which are too wide and flat for the look you are trying to achieve. I would not overfill a 450 to 700.
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March 23, 2015
Answer: Change to high profile That look is best achieved with high profile implants filled to the upper end of their volume range. It sounds like you have moderate profile implants, which are too wide and flat for the look you are trying to achieve. I would not overfill a 450 to 700.
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April 17, 2014
Answer: Overfill in Breast Implants The manufacturers of breast implants produce implants that have fill ranges which are designed to give surgeons latitude in the operating room. These implants allow adjustments in volume which can help deal with problems such as asymmetry. These guidelines generally allow implants to have an additional 15% of volume. Excessive overfill can result in device failure and resultant deflation. It would be inappropriate to inflate a 450cc implant to 700cc and this would probably result in implant failure. Since you had your surgery six months ago, your result won’t change without further intervention. Your post-operative pictures suggest significant breast sag and this appears to be your primary problem. This is the origin of your lack of upper breast fullness. Correction of your breast sag represents the best solution to your current problem. With a breast lift you might not need new implants, but this could be accomplished easily in combination with breast lift if it were necessary. It’s important that you discuss this issue with your surgeon, so an appropriate treatment plan can be formulated. If you still have concerns a second opinion may be necessary.
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April 17, 2014
Answer: Overfill in Breast Implants The manufacturers of breast implants produce implants that have fill ranges which are designed to give surgeons latitude in the operating room. These implants allow adjustments in volume which can help deal with problems such as asymmetry. These guidelines generally allow implants to have an additional 15% of volume. Excessive overfill can result in device failure and resultant deflation. It would be inappropriate to inflate a 450cc implant to 700cc and this would probably result in implant failure. Since you had your surgery six months ago, your result won’t change without further intervention. Your post-operative pictures suggest significant breast sag and this appears to be your primary problem. This is the origin of your lack of upper breast fullness. Correction of your breast sag represents the best solution to your current problem. With a breast lift you might not need new implants, but this could be accomplished easily in combination with breast lift if it were necessary. It’s important that you discuss this issue with your surgeon, so an appropriate treatment plan can be formulated. If you still have concerns a second opinion may be necessary.
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March 24, 2014
Answer: Overfilling Breast Implants Saline implants have a range with which they can be filled. A minimum fill and a maximum fill which varies depending on the implant size. You can safely overfill an implant above its maximum fill volume by 10 - 15 %. Beyond that, the risk of deformation of the implant edge is high resulting in the look of implant rippling.
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March 24, 2014
Answer: Overfilling Breast Implants Saline implants have a range with which they can be filled. A minimum fill and a maximum fill which varies depending on the implant size. You can safely overfill an implant above its maximum fill volume by 10 - 15 %. Beyond that, the risk of deformation of the implant edge is high resulting in the look of implant rippling.
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November 24, 2012
Answer: Overfilling saline breast implants
Many plastic surgeons routinely overfill saline implants to about 10% of their labeled volume. There is a range on each implant that the manufacturer has for that particular implant. The actual fill is up to the surgeon trying to achive the goals that you set out upon to achieve. In your case, there are a few variables at play Achieving the significant upper pole fullness that you have in the first photo may be difficult, depending on your skin resilience, how much extra skin you may have, etc. One would have to examine you to determine this. Typically one would also remove and replace the implant if you are going significantly larger, again that is for your plastic surgeon to determine.
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November 24, 2012
Answer: Overfilling saline breast implants
Many plastic surgeons routinely overfill saline implants to about 10% of their labeled volume. There is a range on each implant that the manufacturer has for that particular implant. The actual fill is up to the surgeon trying to achive the goals that you set out upon to achieve. In your case, there are a few variables at play Achieving the significant upper pole fullness that you have in the first photo may be difficult, depending on your skin resilience, how much extra skin you may have, etc. One would have to examine you to determine this. Typically one would also remove and replace the implant if you are going significantly larger, again that is for your plastic surgeon to determine.
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