Is 500 cc gummy bear implants too big for me? (Photo)

Question

50 lbs. 155 lbs. I'm 5'4" with 38b breasts now. Would 500 cc gummy bear implants be too much? Picture is what my breasts look ,like now

Caner Kacmaz, MD · Answer

Hi there, thank you for your question. This question is related to what you want to achieve actually. I think that you can have 500 cc implants but, if you want to achieve a more natural look, I suggest you to go for 400-450 cc implant size.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Your breasts are too low on the chest wall. 500 cc implants weigh over 1 lb each, will not fit totally submuscular and may result in double bubble or bottoming out. I recommend you consider smaller implants or a simultaneous lift. Implants are not lifetime devices. 8% fail within the first year and 30% fail within six years.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Cool8420,
breast implant type and sizing selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion. But the decision will always start and end with the patient. When it comes to sizing, we have all of our patients find 3 photos of their desired breast size. We ask for naked breast photos because clothing can obscure the true size (push up bras). Next, we consult with patients and go over the photos and take detailed breast measurements during a physical exam. Next, we using a sizing algorithm to determine a range of implants that will work based on the exam and the measurements.Lastly, during the operation, we use silicone sizers in the operating room to see how the size actually looks in the breast. We sit the patient up in the operating room, while asleep of course, and compare the sizer result with their desired look photos. If it is too small, we start the process over with a slightly larger implant. We don't stop until we get the perfect match.Of all of my breast augmentation patients, every one of them has been happy with their size due to this detailed and meticulous process. You don't want to invest time and money into a result that is either too big or too small.You should discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon and make sure that your surgeon understands your goals.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Scott W. Vann, MD, FACS · Answer

Looking at your photo you appear to have a breast width that would accommodate a 500cc implant. You need to be measured by your surgeon to see what implant size and profile that would be best. Also try on breast sizers to help make the final choice. Good luck.

Donald R. Revis Jr, MD · Answer

Good evening!
I think 500cc would look awesome! We would determine the exact size and profile when I measure your chest, we review photos together, and you have an opportunity to try on the implant sizers here in the office!

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. A board certified plastic surgeon will be able to guide you to the correct size implant. Based upon measurements of your chest wall and breast imprint width as well as knowledge of all breast implant sizes and profiles should make this process easy. Try on a profile bra with various silicone cc sizers your PS recommends under a tailored blouse, tank top, bikini, workout clothes, and other garments you typically wear so that you have the best idea of whether the garments fit as desired with the implant selected. Select the size that boosts your self-esteem, and fits your anatomy. Choosing an implant based on an aesthetic goal that exceeds your anatomic capacity may lead to complications and possibly revision.

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

I recommend an in person evaluation by a plastic surgeon to be measured and discuss your goals. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size and profile implants. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

The 500 cc implant will be a large and heavy implant, may be too heavy for your neck and shoulders, and may thin your own breast tissue. I would suggest going smaller.