I'm 5'8 and weight 145, I got the 560 cc cohesive gummy bear implants but my question is... is 560 cc a small size for my body type?

Answers from doctors (9)


William Rahal, MD

Published on Oct 30, 2017

To answer your question about 560cc, you need to take into account what's known as your base width diameter.

Imagine lying on your back and drawing a circle around your breast. If you were to draw a line across that circle, it will be a given length. Your plastic surgeon will measure this length, which is called ‘’base width diameter’’ or BWD for short.

For women, the base width diameter can go from 9.5 cm to 16.5 cm, or 3.75 to 6.5 inches. As you can see, there is a very wide range.

560 cc on a woman with a BWD of 10 cm is very different than 560 cc for a woman with a BWD of 15 cm. On one it may be too much volume in too little space, and for the other it may be even less than the max she can safely go.

Regarding sagging, whether you have implants or not, aging, pregnancy and breastfeeding will do things to your body. When you’re pregnant, your body releases more hormones. You’ll gain weight. Your skin will be stretched by the pregnancy weight and lose some elasticity. And after childbirth and breastfeeding, your breast will deflate and your skin will be looser.

Now, there are two major unpredictable factors surrounding these changes I just mentioned. First, the DEGREE that these changes will occur is unpredictable. We don't know and can't know ahead of time, how much your breasts will deflate or how much looser your skin will become.

And second, it is unpredictable whether these changes will warrant a procedure. Maybe the deflation will be mild and not warrant a breast lift.

So given these two unknowns, it is impossible to predict whether how much you will sag. But note that If you already have a breast augmentation, the implants will not affect those factors.

I hope that answers your question the 560 cc volume and sagging. It’s great that you’re doing this research. I always say that the best patients are informed patients.

You might also want to research your options for breast implants. Choosing the right implant is the number one concern among women considering breast augmentation. Did you know, there’s actually a way to select a implant shape, size, and profile that is perfect for you?

A term that I use with my patients for the perfect implant is the “Pony Implant”.

So what do I mean by “perfect”? Well, a Pony Implant has three qualities to it. First, the implant meets your beauty goals. For example, you want to your breasts to look fuller while still appearing natural.

Second, when you chose your Pony Implant, you walk out of your consultation 100% confident that you’ve chosen the right shape and size for you. In other words, you won’t be second guessing your decision, and you won’t be afraid of having gone too big or too small.

And third, after your procedure, you are thrilled with your results, and say, "I’m so happy. This is exactly what I wanted!"

That’s the Pony Implant. And the great news is that there is a simple process to go about finding yours.

This issue of selecting the right implant is so important when it comes to patient satisfaction or dissatisfaction that, again, I really encourage you to learn more about it.

Thank you for reading and best of luck on your journey!

Learn more: http://drwilliamrahal.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th25pwMOB-A

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Answered by William Rahal, MD

To answer your question about 560cc, you need to take into account what's known as your base width diameter.

Imagine lying on your back and drawing a circle around your breast. If you were to draw a line across that circle, it will be a given length. Your plastic surgeon will measure this length, which is called ‘’base width diameter’’ or BWD for short.

For women, the base width diameter can go from 9.5 cm to 16.5 cm, or 3.75 to 6.5 inches. As you can see, there is a very wide range.

560 cc on a woman with a BWD of 10 cm is very different than 560 cc for a woman with a BWD of 15 cm. On one it may be too much volume in too little space, and for the other it may be even less than the max she can safely go.

Regarding sagging, whether you have implants or not, aging, pregnancy and breastfeeding will do things to your body. When you’re pregnant, your body releases more hormones. You’ll gain weight. Your skin will be stretched by the pregnancy weight and lose some elasticity. And after childbirth and breastfeeding, your breast will deflate and your skin will be looser.

Now, there are two major unpredictable factors surrounding these changes I just mentioned. First, the DEGREE that these changes will occur is unpredictable. We don't know and can't know ahead of time, how much your breasts will deflate or how much looser your skin will become.

And second, it is unpredictable whether these changes will warrant a procedure. Maybe the deflation will be mild and not warrant a breast lift.

So given these two unknowns, it is impossible to predict whether how much you will sag. But note that If you already have a breast augmentation, the implants will not affect those factors.

I hope that answers your question the 560 cc volume and sagging. It’s great that you’re doing this research. I always say that the best patients are informed patients.

You might also want to research your options for breast implants. Choosing the right implant is the number one concern among women considering breast augmentation. Did you know, there’s actually a way to select a implant shape, size, and profile that is perfect for you?

A term that I use with my patients for the perfect implant is the “Pony Implant”.

So what do I mean by “perfect”? Well, a Pony Implant has three qualities to it. First, the implant meets your beauty goals. For example, you want to your breasts to look fuller while still appearing natural.

Second, when you chose your Pony Implant, you walk out of your consultation 100% confident that you’ve chosen the right shape and size for you. In other words, you won’t be second guessing your decision, and you won’t be afraid of having gone too big or too small.

And third, after your procedure, you are thrilled with your results, and say, "I’m so happy. This is exactly what I wanted!"

That’s the Pony Implant. And the great news is that there is a simple process to go about finding yours.

This issue of selecting the right implant is so important when it comes to patient satisfaction or dissatisfaction that, again, I really encourage you to learn more about it.

Thank you for reading and best of luck on your journey!

Learn more: http://drwilliamrahal.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th25pwMOB-A

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Ashley Robey, MD

Published on Oct 17, 2017

It sounds like you selected a larger size implant. Of course, this is relative to how much breast tissue you had prior to surgery. If you had almost no breast tissue pre-operatively, your look would be more conservative than if you started off with a significant amount of breast tissue.

Ideal breast size is going to be different for different people. But, in general, I would not characterize a 560 cc implant as a small implant.

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Answered by Ashley Robey, MD

It sounds like you selected a larger size implant. Of course, this is relative to how much breast tissue you had prior to surgery. If you had almost no breast tissue pre-operatively, your look would be more conservative than if you started off with a significant amount of breast tissue.

Ideal breast size is going to be different for different people. But, in general, I would not characterize a 560 cc implant as a small implant.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Tim Sayed MD, MBA, FACS

Published on Oct 13, 2017

Are you saying you already had surgery and if so, are you not happy with the volume? An exam in the office is necessary for assessing whether an implant size may be too big or small for a particular patient's body frame.

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Answered by Tim Sayed MD, MBA, FACS

Are you saying you already had surgery and if so, are you not happy with the volume? An exam in the office is necessary for assessing whether an implant size may be too big or small for a particular patient's body frame.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Edward Domanskis M.D.

Published on Oct 10, 2017

It really depends on what you want to look like. That is a good size, but I go by what the patient wishes and my specialty is XL breast implants (xlbreastimplants.info). I do offer free Skype/FaceTime consultations and see and do patients in various areas around the country and world. I offer concierge services!

Dr. Edward Jonas Domanskis is Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
Newport Beach, San Francisco,Miami, Italy, Anguilla
949.640-6324/1.888.234-5080(Ca)
FAX- 949.640-7347
Website: http://www.surgery-plastic.com
Assistant Clinical Professor of SurgeryWOS-Plastic,University of California (Irvine)
Orange County’s Physician of Excellence/America’s Top Physicians/Top Doctors
Plastic Surgery- 2005-2017
President,American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons
www.ASBPS.org
Organoderm Skin care/ScaRxTape

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Answered by Edward Domanskis M.D.

It really depends on what you want to look like. That is a good size, but I go by what the patient wishes and my specialty is XL breast implants (xlbreastimplants.info). I do offer free Skype/FaceTime consultations and see and do patients in various areas around the country and world. I offer concierge services!

Dr. Edward Jonas Domanskis is Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
Newport Beach, San Francisco,Miami, Italy, Anguilla
949.640-6324/1.888.234-5080(Ca)
FAX- 949.640-7347
Website: http://www.surgery-plastic.com
Assistant Clinical Professor of SurgeryWOS-Plastic,University of California (Irvine)
Orange County’s Physician of Excellence/America’s Top Physicians/Top Doctors
Plastic Surgery- 2005-2017
President,American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons
www.ASBPS.org
Organoderm Skin care/ScaRxTape

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Too large? Too small? It is not a simple question to answer.

When sizing patients, there are a number of useful tools including:

-3D imaging (has the added benefit of offering a volumetric analysis of the pre-operative breast)

-Breast sizers (rice bags)

-Goal photos

I also recommend that patients commit to a particular look rather than a cup size. Once a patient settles on a look that pleases them, the overall cup size increase becomes less relevant.

Regarding your specific question, the key to obtaining a natural result is to stay within the parameters defined by your BWD. This will ensure that you avoid the dreaded "fake" look. 560 cc is a very large implant on any frame (larger implants = greater stress on the tissue and greater likelihood of issues in the future). That being said, as long as you have been appropriately sized you should do well.

I would recommend discussing your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).

Answered by The Institute of Aesthetic Surgery (View Profile)

Too large? Too small? It is not a simple question to answer.

When sizing patients, there are a number of useful tools including:

-3D imaging (has the added benefit of offering a volumetric analysis of the pre-operative breast)

-Breast sizers (rice bags)

-Goal photos

I also recommend that patients commit to a particular look rather than a cup size. Once a patient settles on a look that pleases them, the overall cup size increase becomes less relevant.

Regarding your specific question, the key to obtaining a natural result is to stay within the parameters defined by your BWD. This will ensure that you avoid the dreaded "fake" look. 560 cc is a very large implant on any frame (larger implants = greater stress on the tissue and greater likelihood of issues in the future). That being said, as long as you have been appropriately sized you should do well.

I would recommend discussing your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Tom Pousti, M.D.

Published on Oct 10, 2017

Generally speaking, the best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering breast augmentation surgery ( regarding breast implant size/profile selection) is:



1. Concentrate on choosing your plastic surgeon carefully. Concentrate on appropriate training, certification, and the ability of the plastic surgeon to achieve the results you are looking for. Ask to see lots of examples of his/her work.

2. Have a full discussion and communication regarding your desired goals with your plastic surgeon. This communication will be critical in determining breast implant size/type/profile will most likely help achieve your goals.

In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. For example, I have found that the use of words such as “natural or feminine look” or "C or cup" etc means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful.

Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on him who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate. Again, the use of computer imaging has been very helpful during the communication process, in our practice.


3. Once you feel you have communicated your goals clearly, allow your plastic surgeon to use his/her years of experience/judgment to choose the breast implant size/profile that will best meet your goals. Again, in my practice, this decision is usually made during surgery, after the use of temporary intraoperative sizers.

I hope this helps. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.

Tom Pousti MD
619-466-8851
www.PoustiPlasticSurgery.com

Answered by Tom Pousti, M.D. (View Profile)

Generally speaking, the best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering breast augmentation surgery ( regarding breast implant size/profile selection) is:



1. Concentrate on choosing your plastic surgeon carefully. Concentrate on appropriate training, certification, and the ability of the plastic surgeon to achieve the results you are looking for. Ask to see lots of examples of his/her work.

2. Have a full discussion and communication regarding your desired goals with your plastic surgeon. This communication will be critical in determining breast implant size/type/profile will most likely help achieve your goals.

In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. For example, I have found that the use of words such as “natural or feminine look” or "C or cup" etc means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful.

Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on him who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate. Again, the use of computer imaging has been very helpful during the communication process, in our practice.


3. Once you feel you have communicated your goals clearly, allow your plastic surgeon to use his/her years of experience/judgment to choose the breast implant size/profile that will best meet your goals. Again, in my practice, this decision is usually made during surgery, after the use of temporary intraoperative sizers.

I hope this helps. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.

Tom Pousti MD
619-466-8851
www.PoustiPlasticSurgery.com

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Stephen Greenberg, MD

Published on Oct 10, 2017

Thank you for your question. Without seeing you in person it is difficult to advise you one way or the other. Generally speaking, a 560 cc silicone gel implant is a fairly large implant. Based on your height and weight, I would assume that you are tall and lean, so a 560 cc implant would likely give you some good volume and projection. If you have already had your breast augmentation procedure, I would encourage you to wait a minimum of three to four months before judging your results and chosen implant size.

During this period of time, your breasts appearance will continue to evolve as your skin, soft tissue and muscle (if implants were placed in the submuscular position) stretch to accommodate for this additional volume and allow for your implants to settle into their proper position. I hope that you find this helpful and I wish you all of the best!

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Answered by Stephen Greenberg, MD

Thank you for your question. Without seeing you in person it is difficult to advise you one way or the other. Generally speaking, a 560 cc silicone gel implant is a fairly large implant. Based on your height and weight, I would assume that you are tall and lean, so a 560 cc implant would likely give you some good volume and projection. If you have already had your breast augmentation procedure, I would encourage you to wait a minimum of three to four months before judging your results and chosen implant size.

During this period of time, your breasts appearance will continue to evolve as your skin, soft tissue and muscle (if implants were placed in the submuscular position) stretch to accommodate for this additional volume and allow for your implants to settle into their proper position. I hope that you find this helpful and I wish you all of the best!

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Joseph Cruise, MD

Published on Oct 10, 2017

From your question, it sounds as though you already had surgery. Is this the case? If so, I would imagine you and your plastic surgeon worked together to determine the appropriate size for your body frame and desired goals. Hopefully you are enjoying your result!

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Answered by Joseph Cruise, MD

From your question, it sounds as though you already had surgery. Is this the case? If so, I would imagine you and your plastic surgeon worked together to determine the appropriate size for your body frame and desired goals. Hopefully you are enjoying your result!

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Levi J. Young M.D.

Published on Oct 10, 2017

Thank you for your question. There are many factors that determine what size implant is right for you. What size and shape were your breasts starting out? What size and shape did you want to be after surgery? Did you have droop to your breasts? These are just some of the things we look at to determine what your goal for surgery is. It is a personal decision that you have to make along with your surgeon.

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Answered by Levi J. Young M.D.

Thank you for your question. There are many factors that determine what size implant is right for you. What size and shape were your breasts starting out? What size and shape did you want to be after surgery? Did you have droop to your breasts? These are just some of the things we look at to determine what your goal for surgery is. It is a personal decision that you have to make along with your surgeon.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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