What is the largest implant size a person can get in the United States?

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I see a number of comments stating 800cc's but is that only for Silicon. Is it permitted to go larger than 800cc's with Saline? I am just wondering how, so many women have gotten such a larger size. I have seen a number of women with beautiful breasts that required 1000cc, 1200cc, and more. Does a person have to go OUT of the US for larger sizes? If not, is there a limit as to how large they can go. Are 2000cc Saline implants made for example?

Anthony Deboni, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question.  The only way to get to the sizes that you are looking for in the US is by overfilling saline implants. This will give you a larger breast but come at the cost of a firmer feeling breast.  Also, the more the implants are overfilled, the more round the will become in shape. Overfilling is considered "off label," and may void the manufacturers warranty.  seek out a surgeon who has experience in large volume augmentations.   Bset Regads.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

It is very difficult to determine the exact size and shape implant you will require to best match your ideal breast image without an examination by a board certified plastic surgeon. Not just any board certified plastic surgeon, but one with many years of frequently performing breast augmentation surgery including different approaches, techniques and implant choices. This is because several measurements not to mention your breast characteristics are needed to determine the optimal implant size to obtain your goals. Without knowing these dimensions it would be difficult to make this determination. For example, the existing base width of your breast will determine, in many cases, the maximal volume per implant profile that you can accommodate. To illustrate; a 100 cc difference may make a significant difference with a narrow base width breast, but much less of a difference if you have a wide chest wall and wide breast “foot print”. Therefore, just because your friend may have a great result with let’s say a 350 cc implant to make her go from a “A” cup to a “C” cup size does not mean that you will have the same result with the same size implant. . Further simply placing implants in a bra to determine the size best for you is not always accurate as the bra often distorts the size, is dependent on the pressure the bra places plus the implant is outside your breast and not under it among other variables. Computer software morphing programs that automatically determine the best implant size can be helpful in some but not all cases (e.g. doesn’t work well in my experience with existing implants, sagging or asymmetric breasts). Using “want to be” photos however are useful if simply provided to the surgeon as I will further explain in the below link.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

In the United States, the only option for patients looking for larger breasts implants, (greater than 800 cc) are overfilled saline filled implants. You may find the attached link, dedicated to larger breast augmentation outcomes, helpful to you. Best wishes.

Moneer Jaibaji, MD · Answer

Hello VABGM, thank you for the question, for silicone the most you can go is to 800cc, and for saline you can probably go above that. It is very important that you discuss this with your surgeon, my best advice is to seek a board certified plastic surgeon, see if you are a candidate for it based on your medical profile and anatomy. Good Luck!

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

do have fill volumes that exceed 1000 cc's... but be careful of what you wish for as they will eventually stretch out your skin and droop and now you're looking at a salvage mastopexy with smaller implants.  Most people want a procedure that will last them for a long time.

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