Can I Get 2000cc Size Breast Implants?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’ve had two prior breast augmentations, the first was in 2015 and the second was in 2018.  I currently have Mentor saline shells filled to 900cc in my right and 950cc in my left.  I had a daughter in December of 2022 and would like to fix the “damage” from that.  I loved the size and fullness of my breasts during pregnancy.  I think I’d like to be somewhere between 1600cc – 2000cc.  Lately I’ve noticed they are much softer and mobile so I think it’s time for my mommy makeover.  

A: Thank you for your breast implant information and pictures to which I can say the following:

1) Realistically from implant volumes of 900/950ccs what is obtainable is probably in the 1400cc – 1500 range maximum. As a general rule a 50% to 60% size increase is what the breast tissues can tolerate with larger implant replacements.

2) Saline implants are always going to feel softer and have more rippling than silicone gel implants over time and as they relax.

3) Historically silicone implants did not exceed 800ccs in volume which is why you currently have saline implants. Recently silicone implants are now available up to 1450ccs.

4) So the question becomes saline vs silicone gel breast implants. Which do you prefer?

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon