What is overfilling and how much can a breast implant be overfilled?
Overfilling is a controversial subject for two reasons: whether it should be done in the first place and what do we mean when we say “overfill.” Overfill can only be done with saline breast implants, so if you are getting silicone-filled implants, you don’t have to read this at all. Overfill is the practice of adding more saline to the breast implant than the manufacturer says is the maximum amount it should hold. Many women assume that if a 350-cc implant is overfilled by 40 cc if it has been filled to 390 cc, but since the maximum size for that implant is actually 380 cc, it is only overfilled by 10 cc. Overfilling makes the implant feel firmer, but it does not affect the size of the implant. Overfilling past the maximum amount recommended by the implant maker will void the warranty. Be advised that although manufacturers have an advised optimum fill for breast implants, there are many women walking around right with an overfill that surpasses that amount. Many surgeons overfill a ce
