Can a Plus-Size Woman Get Breast Implants?

Women of all body types and sizes may want to explore breast augmentation, and more options are now available for larger women. To offer beautiful results for all bodies, Pancholi Cosmetic Surgery in Las Vegas now offers Mentor^® breast implants. As a globally recognized leader in breast implant technology, Mentor® provides a wide range of products, including implants that can meet the physical and aesthetic needs of women with larger body types.

Choosing the Right Implant Volume for Proportional Results

For larger women, choosing the right implant volume can help them get the most proportional and natural-looking results. Women with petite frames often choose smaller implant sizes, but larger women usually need higher volumes, typically between 400 and 800 cubic centimeters, or ccs, to keep an aesthetic balance between the implants, a broader chest, and overall body contours.

The right size implant can not only make breasts look larger but can also enhance shape and symmetry. Mentor^® implants come in a wide variety of volumes, allowing you to tailor your breast size and choose one that will flatter your natural curves without looking overdone or unbalanced.

The Best Implants for Larger Women

Mentor^® breast implants are some of the best options for plus-size women or women wanting to take their large breast size to the next level. They offer rare high-volume sizes, up to 1400 ccs. These can look much more proportionate on plus-size women than smaller implants, which can appear wide and flat, or like baseballs. Large Mentor^® implants give women with a larger body type flexibility in their aesthetic goals, with natural-looking results.

Profile and Projection in Plus-Size Women

An implant’s profile describes how far it sticks out from the chest wall and plays a vital role in the final result. For women who have a wider chest, identifying the right profile can keep breast implants from looking too subtle or prominent.

Mentor^® offers several profile options, including moderate, moderate plus, high, and ultra-high. For many larger-framed women, the moderate plus and high profiles provide the best balance by creating natural-looking fullness and projection.

Implant Placement: Submuscular vs. Subglandular

It’s also important to consider breast implant placement, especially for plus-size women. The options available include subglandular placement (over the chest muscle) and submuscular placement (under the muscle), and both have their pros and cons.

Submuscular placement can deliver a more natural slope, better long-term support, less visible implant edges, and a lower risk of capsular contracture. Subglandular placement offers more natural implant movement and may work best for someone with a lot of natural tissue in the area. Mentor^® implants can be placed either under or over the chest muscle, and Dr. Samir Pancholi can help you decide which placement will work best for you and your anatomy at your in-person consultation.

Skin Support and Chest Wall Considerations

For women with plus-sized body frames, skin stretching and the natural pull from gravity over the years can affect breast implant results. Any increased weight or volume of breast tissue can speed up sagging or implant displacement, but Mentor® addresses these issues using a few methods.

For one, they offer durable shell construction, which resists stretching, folding, or breaking, even with high-volume sizes. They also have textured options, like the SILTEX® surface, which can keep an implant from moving around too much under the skin or muscle. These factors add crucial stability for higher-volume implants, allowing you to enjoy your results for many years.

Long-Term Comfort and Safety in Larger Bodies

All breast implant procedures come with some risk. For larger women, extra weight can add physical stress on an implant, but Mentor® implants lower these risks with quality control testing and cohesive gel formulations to offer better protection against rupture and excellent long-term shape retention.

Managing Complications and Enhancing Outcomes

Plus-size women can have a higher risk of some complications like stretched skin and uneven breasts, but surgeons like Dr. Pancholi use their extensive skill and experience to lower these risks through detailed, custom surgical planning, including the best choice of implant. You can also avoid post-operative complications by following the detailed care instructions given by Dr. Pancholi and our friendly staff before and after surgery.

Partnering with the Right Surgeon

To get the best results from breast implants as a plus-size woman, it’s important to choose a surgeon with experience and skill. Dr. Samir Pancholi, a double board-certified cosmetic plastic surgeon, goes a step beyond, striving to artistically understand each patient’s vision and offer compassionate, individualized care through every step.

At your consultation with Dr. Pancholi, he will listen to your goals and guide you through each decision so you can choose the best breast implant options for you and your goals. He has deep knowledge and experience in breast augmentation and is excited to add Mentor® implants to his other high-quality services.

If you want to explore breast implant options for larger women, schedule your consultation with Dr. Pancholi at our Las Vegas office today.