Large Breast Implants - Breast Implant Sizes
Info on larger breast implants and various breast implant shapes and sizes are available in saline, silicone and the new breast implant cohesive gel - gummy bear.
Breast implants come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Depending on the desired shape you wish to achieve, you and your plastic surgeon may choose a round or contoured breast implant shape. Large breast implants add size and contour. Generally, the larger you want your cup size, the larger the breast implant the plastic surgeon will consider (measured in cubic centimeters, or cc's). These medical devices will produce different results on different women as every woman's anatomy is different. You will be measured and counseled during your consultation and the plastic surgeon will try to create a blend between what is reasonably possible and your own desires. Careful thought and consideration is needed when deciding on bigger breast implants. Seek a qualified implant surgeon to review the pros and cons of large breast implants. Many women who selected larger breast implants have already undergone breast augmentation using implants of 500 cc or less, and then decided that they would like to increase their breast size further
If a woman larger in stature is looking to be more proportional, her heavier tissues can often support a larger breast implant. Smaller, thinner, more petite women, may experience a loss of breast gland due to excessive pressure from an oversized implant. This may create thinning of the breast structures, and delayed consequences of breast hang or 'bottoming out.' Women who want very large and protruding breasts, but have a small and narrow chest, would benefit from high profile implants. These high profile breast implants have a relatively small diameter but a much higher profile than standard implants. The larger the implant size you choose, the wider the breast implants will be. While bigger or wider implants create a strong cleaveage, there is a limit on how large of an implant can fit on your chest.
For a DD size in most women - 600cc to 700cc breast implants will acheive this look. For an even larger look women can select 750cc, 800cc, 900cc, 1000cc and as large as 1500cc breast implants. The size is usually capped at 1200cc. If you are considering large breast implants, choose a breast implant surgeon who has extensive experience with these types of large breast implants. These super sized breast implants require long surgical incisions and can usually only be placed through the incision site - inframammary fold ( under the breast fold ). This is a one to two inch incision made by your cosmetic surgeon under the breast fold. This approach affords the plastic surgeon the greatest control over the position of the breast implant, giving the patient more attractive cleavage. The final scar is very favorable. he larger the implant size you choose, the wider the breast implants will be. While larger or wider implants create a strong cleaveage, there is a limit on how large of an implant can fit on your chest.
Benefits and Advantages of Large Breast Implants
Increasing breast size is the primary reason most women choose to undergo breast augmentation. Large breast implants, such as those used in DD cup are ideal for women who desire a dramatic change in the contour of their bodies. These patients will not have the issue about worrying about going too small that can occur with small breast implants.
Disadvantages of Large Breast Implants
Your plastic surgeon will evaluate your existing tissue to determine if you have enough tissue to cover the breast implant. If you desire a breast implant size too large for your tissue, the plastic surgeon may warn you that breast implant edges may be apparent or visible post-operatively. You may even risk surgical complications. Also, excessively large breast implants may speed up the effects of gravity and result in earlier droop or sag. Large breast augmentations take approximately two hours - longer than normal. In some cases, certain patients may need to have multiple surgeries so that the breast tissue is given the opportunity to expand. This helps the breast support the increased size of the large breast implant.
Info on larger breast implants and various breast implant shapes and sizes are available in saline, silicone and the new breast implant cohesive gel - gummy bear.