Will people who feel my breasts be able to tell I have silicone implants (175 cc and 235 cc for asymmetry)?

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I am trying to decide if I should go through with a breast augmentation. I am currently a C cup. I love my breasts but one is 62 cc smaller than the other. I am scheduled to get a 235 cc moderate plus silicone gummy in the smaller breast and 175 cc in the larger both under the muscle. I am debating not going through with it because I don't want people who feel my breasts to be able to tell. I'm really on the fence if fixing the asymmetry is worth it.

Celal Alioglu, MD · Answer

Hello one of the most important thing that placement of implants. If you have breast tissue you need to the implants on the muscle but if you do not have enough breast tissue so we need to use your muscle to place implants

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. I say think about it some more and go for sizing. Have you considered a fat transfer to the smaller breast. It wont increase the size by much but if you are only looking to correct the asymmetry and want to feel natural then that maybe an option. If you want more volume in both and correct the asymmetry then go for the implant. You have to be happy with it. For more information about breast aug and fat transfer to the breasts check out our webpage.

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Typically once implants settle they feel really natural.  Most patients won't complain about feeling the actual implants under the muscle.  I would suggest speaking with your surgeon in person to discuss your concerns and hopefully they can ease your mind a bit more.  Best of luck to you.

Brian K. Reedy, MD · Answer

Hi & thanks for your question!
Gel implants feel soft and natural. It is possible that someone may know if you implants. If this surgery will make you happy and feel more comfortable then go for it! Best wishes!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Friendly359877
if you place implants under the muscle, it will be hard to feel them. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Sarah E. McMillan, MD · Answer

It depends on how large your natural breast is in relation to the implant. Small implants in a large breast are barely noticeable while larger implants in a small breast will be felt. The nice thing is that silicone implants are soft and feel fairly natural. As always, it's important to research thoroughly and choose a surgeon who's technique is going to provide you with the most optimal results.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

If you don't want to feel the implants, then don't choose the hard gummy implant, but one of the softer cohesive gel implants instead. Gummy implants are more firm than breast tissue.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Placing the implant behind the muscle will disguise the upper portion of the implant.  The entire implant will also be behind your breast tissue.  The more breast tissue you have, the more coverage you'll have.  A silicone implant feels more like breast tissue than a saline implant.  The bottom line is there is no way to guarantee someone would not be able to feel the implant but you will have many "disguises" in place.

Mark Eberbach, MD · Answer

The answer is maybe. It depends on the thickness of your tissue and size of implant

Walk away. Read your own statement. "I live my breasts". Why risk that?

Jeffrey C. Hamm, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi and welcome to our forum!
Everyone's breasts are asymmetric! A 62 cc difference in volume is barely visible. If all else is satisfactory, removal of 62 cc of tissue from the larger breast (easily performed under local anesthesia), will correct it if the breasts are otherwise symmetric
However, you also apparently desire breast augmentation. A differential fill augmentation will accomplish that goal. 
Silicone implants feel more natural than saline implants and are often indistinguishable from natural tissues. Submuscular placement increases the natural feel. Although a 
Visit a board certified plastic surgeon for evaluation and discussion.
Best wishes...

Will people who feel my breasts be able to tell I have silicone implants (175 cc and 235 cc for asymmetry)?

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