Common questions

What sizes do silicone breast implants come in?

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What sizes do silicone breast implants come in?

Breast implants are sized by volume, in units called “cc’s,” which stands for cubic centimeters. Every implant manufacturer offers a wide range of sizes, typically beginning at around 100cc, and increasing in 10 to 20cc intervals all the way up to 800cc or more.

What does CC stand for in breast implants?

cubic centimeters
Breast implant size is described in cubic centimeters, or CCs. The higher the number of CCs in an implant, the larger it is. Breast implants generally start at about 400 CCs and go up from there, with each 150 to 200 CCs reflecting an additional cup to cup-in-a-half in size.

How do I choose the right size implant?

5 Tips for Choosing the Right Breast Implant Size

  1. Keep your lifestyle in mind. The size of your implants needs to fit your lifestyle.
  2. Consider shape and position along with size.
  3. Bring a friend to your consultation.
  4. Consider the long-term.
  5. Listen to the advice of your board-certified plastic surgeon.

What are the different profiles of silicone gel implants?

That is, the profiles in the silicone gel implants are named “low”, “low-plus”, “moderate”, “full”, and “extra-full”. So, in comparing implant profiles it is best to look at the entire “family” to understand an implant’s position relative to its dimensions.

What are the different breast implant profiles?

This patient’s breast measurement is 12 cm. For 12 cm, there are five different implants profiles to choose from with Natrelle brand silicone gel smooth round breast implants. These profiles are Low Profile, Low-Plus Profile, Moderate Profile, Full Profile, and Extra Full Profile.

What is the diameter of MemoryGel® breast implants?

MemoryGel ® Breast Implants Smooth Round Moderate Plus Profile Catalog # Volume Diameter Proj Gel Sizer 350-1001 BC 100 cc 8.2 cm 2.7 cm RSZ-1001 350-1251 BC 125 cc 8.9 cm 2.8 cm RSZ-1251 350-1501 BC 150 cc 9.5 cm 2.9 cm RSZ-1501 350-1751 BC 175 cc 10.0 cm 3.1 cm RSZ-1751

What are the three key dimensions to a round breast implant?

The three key dimensions to a round breast implant are diameter, projection, and volume. The low profile implant is relatively flat, the high profile implant is the most projecting and the moderate profile implant is in between.

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