Is there a limit to how much volume/ccs of breast implant we can request?

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Dr Terence Goh

Plastic Surgeon

There is no limitation, because like I mentioned, when it comes to breast implants, it really depends on what you buy off the shelf.

But in practice, of course, there are certain sizes that are more ideal that suit your frame, your height, your breasts, like whether you have sufficient tissue to contain this volume.

In short, you can pretty much pick any volume that you want, but it is important that it is an appropriate volume for you. And the truth is that the larger the implant is, the higher the chance of problems and complications.

I have noticed increasingly, patients going for a less operated look. So they not necessarily would want to have such large implants, but rather they want a more natural appearance. There’s also a hybrid technique whereby we put a breast implant in and we also fat graft certain parts of the breast.

We could do complete fat graft or you could also have a smaller size implant, and then fat graft certain parts of the breast to give it a more natural appearance.

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How do breast implants affect breastfeeding?

Breast implants used for breast augmentation these days are most commonly cohesive gel silicone implants. The polymer used is of medical-grade as opposed to industrial-grade silicone, and therefore much more biologically inert and safe. The question I often get asked by my patients with regards to breastfeeding are: Will the silicone leak into the breast milk and make it unsafe for my baby? Will engorgement be worse? Will I be able to breastfeed with the implant in place or will the milk supply be affected? The answer to the first question is a DEFINITE NO.

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How does removing soft breast implantations completely, partially or not removing at all compare?

Thank you for your question. If the capsule is soft and not calcified it can be left alone. Having said that, I do find that there is a slightly higher risk of seroma if the capsule is left intact compared to removing it. Some patients prefer to remove all of the capsule. This is certainly possible. I find it easier to do it in an enbloc manner, meaning the entire capsule and implant are removed as one piece. However, doing this will usually mean it has to be done through a larger scar.

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