Does overfilling change size?

miltowngirl · 03-05-2010, 09:34 PM

Hi Dr. Pelletiere,

If I were to go with a 375cc implant and filled to 400cc will it look like 400cc? Does the overfilling just reduce rippling. If I receive a 400cc implant it would have to be overfilled making it larger right? Confused by this. Please advise.

Thanks much!

Dr. Pelletiere · 03-07-2010, 05:44 PM

Yes, overfilling can change your size. It depends on how much you overfill the implant, but taking a 375cc implant and filling it only to 375cc vs. filling it to 450cc makes a difference. The base width gets a little smaller, but you gain more projection. If you had a 375cc filled to 450cc, it would be like having a 425-450cc silicone implant.

Overfilling does not void the warranty. Theoretically it could if you really overfilled it by alot, but even in those cases, the manufacturers rarely ask for the total fill volume on the implants themselves. I have never had a leaked saline implant not be covered under the warranty, even when really overfilled. I hope this helps

violet1234 · 03-07-2010, 09:33 PM

My PS told me that overfilling does reduce rippling with saline also less chance to have a deflation. MY last PS underfilled my implants and I have rippling really bad.

lamblover01 · 03-13-2010, 09:02 PM

My PS told me that if I get a 425 and filled it to 525 this will recover the loss of volume going under the muscle is this true? He said he wants to do this because I will get a full 425 is this true? He said it would be 3 cup sizes more. I am so confused with the cc's and cup sizes HELP!

Dr. Pelletiere · 03-14-2010, 04:32 PM

I have never been a big believer that going under the muscle makes you look smaller. The muscle stretches out over the course of the first month, allowing the breast to for a nice shape, be soft, and have nice volume. This happens sooner when the implants are ontop of the muscle, but the end result really should be the same - a 425cc implant really should be the same size under or over the muscle. With regards to overfilling, you always want to overfill the saline implants to some degree. This helps get rid of some of the bigger folds, ripples, etc. Remember - amount of cc does not correspond to a cup size - everyone is different. A 500cc implant on you may and up being a DD, while in someone 6 inches taller, it may look like a large C/D. It al depends on what you have to start out with, your frame, etc. I hope this helps.

03-05-2010, 09:34 PM	#1
miltowngirl Can I get 100cc's more please! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 131 Thanks: 0 Thanked 29 Times in 27 Posts	Does overfilling change size? Hi Dr. Pelletiere, If I were to go with a 375cc implant and filled to 400cc will it look like 400cc? Does the overfilling just reduce rippling. If I receive a 400cc implant it would have to be overfilled making it larger right? Confused by this. Please advise. Thanks much! __________________ 5ft 5in 117lbs Pre-op 34A Barely Post-op- 34D 390CC Natrelle Mid Range (Saline) Crease incision Unders Breast augmentation Date: April 9, 2010

03-07-2010, 05:44 PM	#2
Dr. Pelletiere Certified by the ABPS Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 513 Thanks: 5 Thanked 411 Times in 239 Posts	Yes, overfilling can change your size. It depends on how much you overfill the implant, but taking a 375cc implant and filling it only to 375cc vs. filling it to 450cc makes a difference. The base width gets a little smaller, but you gain more projection. If you had a 375cc filled to 450cc, it would be like having a 425-450cc silicone implant. Overfilling does not void the warranty. Theoretically it could if you really overfilled it by alot, but even in those cases, the manufacturers rarely ask for the total fill volume on the implants themselves. I have never had a leaked saline implant not be covered under the warranty, even when really overfilled. I hope this helps __________________ The above messages are not intended to substitute for direct medical advice or patient care. Proper medical/patient care can only come with direct patient interaction and a full examination. If you cannot accept this policy, please ignore my messages. Dr. Pelletiere specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery in and around Chicago. Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD 1602 Colonial Parkway Inverness, Illinois 60067 847.358.9444 office@pelletieresurgery.com www.pelletieresurgery.com Last edited by Dr. Pelletiere; 03-07-2010 at 05:46 PM. Reason: spelling

03-07-2010, 09:33 PM	#3
violet1234 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Harrisburg,Pa Posts: 1,600 Thanks: 191 Thanked 424 Times in 405 Posts	My PS told me that overfilling does reduce rippling with saline also less chance to have a deflation. MY last PS underfilled my implants and I have rippling really bad. __________________ I have 750cc smooth round mod plus silicone cohesive gels. They are now 4 months old . I had a Full TummyTuck about 1 year and 6 months ago. I am 36 years old and I a wife (married for 8 years together for 9) to my best friend, and proud mother of my 7 year old daughter. I started out with barely an A cup and ended up with a 38DD/E cup. I love my gels! When In Doubt Go Bigger!

03-13-2010, 09:02 PM	#4
lamblover01 I want my boobies to drop & fluff ASAP! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Anaheim, California Posts: 69 Thanks: 39 Thanked 24 Times in 17 Posts	My PS told me that if I get a 425 and filled it to 525 this will recover the loss of volume going under the muscle is this true? He said he wants to do this because I will get a full 425 is this true? He said it would be 3 cup sizes more. I am so confused with the cc's and cup sizes HELP! __________________ Diana Garcia Breast augmentation Date: March 22nd Pre-breast augmentation Size 34b- breast augmentation 425cc filled to 500cc Hoping for a full D

03-14-2010, 04:32 PM	#5
Dr. Pelletiere Certified by the ABPS Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 513 Thanks: 5 Thanked 411 Times in 239 Posts	I have never been a big believer that going under the muscle makes you look smaller. The muscle stretches out over the course of the first month, allowing the breast to for a nice shape, be soft, and have nice volume. This happens sooner when the implants are ontop of the muscle, but the end result really should be the same - a 425cc implant really should be the same size under or over the muscle. With regards to overfilling, you always want to overfill the saline implants to some degree. This helps get rid of some of the bigger folds, ripples, etc. Remember - amount of cc does not correspond to a cup size - everyone is different. A 500cc implant on you may and up being a DD, while in someone 6 inches taller, it may look like a large C/D. It al depends on what you have to start out with, your frame, etc. I hope this helps. __________________ The above messages are not intended to substitute for direct medical advice or patient care. Proper medical/patient care can only come with direct patient interaction and a full examination. If you cannot accept this policy, please ignore my messages. Dr. Pelletiere specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery in and around Chicago. Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD 1602 Colonial Parkway Inverness, Illinois 60067 847.358.9444 office@pelletieresurgery.com www.pelletieresurgery.com

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