Does it stand for cubic centimetres, and therefore a 300 cc silicone implant will have a volume of 300 cubic centimetres, (and weight dependant on density of the composite material?) Thanks!
Answer: Volume cc stands for cubic centimeters which is a measure of volume. Cubic centimeters is not a measure of weight which is why saline and silicone implants of the same volume do not weigh the same
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Answer: Volume cc stands for cubic centimeters which is a measure of volume. Cubic centimeters is not a measure of weight which is why saline and silicone implants of the same volume do not weigh the same
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May 7, 2014
Answer: "cc" as a volume measure One cc is a volume measurement (cubic centimeter) defined by the volume of a cube with sides of 1 cm. The weight of the contents varies with the "specific gravity". The s.g. of saline is 1, so each 100 cc of saline weighs 100 grams. THe s.g. of silicone is 0.97, so each 100 cc of silicone weighs 97 grams.In addition, the shell itself has some weight, and it will vary by size of implant. Average would be about 25 grams.All the best.
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May 7, 2014
Answer: "cc" as a volume measure One cc is a volume measurement (cubic centimeter) defined by the volume of a cube with sides of 1 cm. The weight of the contents varies with the "specific gravity". The s.g. of saline is 1, so each 100 cc of saline weighs 100 grams. THe s.g. of silicone is 0.97, so each 100 cc of silicone weighs 97 grams.In addition, the shell itself has some weight, and it will vary by size of implant. Average would be about 25 grams.All the best.
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