Expander to Implant surgery - Will 400cc’s make a difference in filling my bra cup gaps? (photos)

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I had a double mastectomy with no nipple and areola saving. I am 155lbs and 5’6-5’7 tall. I am having a hard time deciding to stay with 350 cc’s what I have in my expander now or go with a 400 cc’s implant. I took my surgeon’s advice and tried on my bras before mastectomy and am so close in filling but the bottom front between my boobs and the side where my underarms are not totally filling my bra cups. Will 400cc’s make a difference in filling my bra cup gaps? It’s such small cup gapping?

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You may have to shop around for a bra that will fit, even with the larger size. If you are happy with the size now, stay with 350 cc's.  Otherwise, go a little larger to 400 or split the difference at 375.

Jose Segura, MD, PhD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello, looking at your photographs and the question of volume change of the definitive implant, the suggestion for your case is to combine techniques, since the implant would need to be anatomical to probably fill the area of the armpit, as opposed to being larger or combining the application of fat graft between the breasts and the armpit area and persist with the volume of 350 cc since it looks like a good volume for your case and we reduce the risk of complications from the surgery. Consider this alternative.

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