Recently, many people have been questioning the weight of silicone implants. While silicone has been used for decades to create breast implants, there are many who are concerned with the weight that these devices can carry. Discover how silicone implant weight is calculated and find out if you're at risk of having more than the recommended silicone implant weight limit!

If you're considering having breast augmentation and want to know how much weight silicone implants will add to your body, this article is for you. We break down the differences in sizes of silicone breasts and offer some insight on factors such as implant weight, total cost, and recovery time.

Why do implants weigh so much

It is widely known that silicone implants weigh more than natural breast tissue. Additionally, they cost more to produce and may be more costly to maintain over time. This can make them a very risky investment. Surgeons create and fit silicone implants to the size and shape of a particular patient's body. Silicone is an elastic material that can often expand, stretch, or contract on its own for a change in size or shape. This causes an implant to weigh much more than expected, which can be troublesome when patients want to take them off at some point in the future. Most silicone implants weigh between 3 and 8 ounces.

This weight includes the implant, components, and any packaging associated with it. Most silicone implants come in a kit that includes an insertion device, an informational brochure, and a pre-packaged dressing. The packaging alone can weigh over 1 pound. Silicone implants typically weigh between 2-3 pounds. Unfortunately, they are not as lightweight as they may appear. The reason that these items are so heavy is the amount of silicone that's used in each implant.

How much do 485cc silicone implants weigh?

The average weight for a 485cc silicone implant is 5.2lbs. The weight of silicone gel implants varies, but most silicone breast implants weigh about 0.6 to 1.6 pounds (0.4kg-0.7kg), and silicon butt implants weigh about one pound (0.5kg). The weight of silicone implants ranges from 570g-7kg. This means that a silicone implant typically weighs about 1% of the person's body weight.

Calculating the weight of a saline implant 

Saline implants are the most commonly used type of breast implants. These can weigh up to 1,500 grams or 3 pounds, but the weight varies depending on where and from what material the implant is made. If you would like to know how much your implant weighs, divide its length by three. This will give you an estimate of how many grams your implant weighs.

A 300 cc Saline-filled breast implant weighs

A 300 cc saline filled breast implant typically weighs between 530 - 680 grams depending on the type of implant. This is equivalent to between one and three pounds. The breast implant is filled with saline solution, which is usually bio-identical to the human body's natural fluid. This solution gives way to a gentle touch and provides a soft feel while moving.

How much do 400cc silicone gel implants weigh

400cc breast implants weigh about 3.2 kilograms, which is about 7 pounds, on average. A 400 cc silicone gel breast implant weighs 1.8 pounds. If a woman were to pick these implants up, she would be able to carry them in a small handbag. If a woman were to pick these implants up, she would be able to carry them in a small handbag. It is important to weigh before and after your surgery so that you can make sure that you were not sent home with extra weight. It is also important to remember that silicone implants are more than just the implant. They take up a lot of space, so in addition to weighing yourself, it is also a good idea to measure your body as well.

Calculating the weight of a silicone gel implant 

A silicone gel implant usually weighs about 10 to 12 grams if it is an enhancement that's in the size of a breast implant. An average silicone gel breast implant will weigh about a pound. There are several factors to consider when determining the weight of a silicone gel implant. The size, shape, surface area, and material of the implant will determine how much it weighs. If you are unsure of the weight of your silicone gel implant, come into our office and have one of our doctors weigh it for you.

The silicone gel implant is composed of a silicone base and a small quantity of siloxane. The weight of the entire device will vary based on a number of factors, including its shape. To calculate the combined weight, multiply the total surface area by its depth. Divide that result by 454 grams to get the approximate weight per square centimeter (g/cm2).

Do silicone implants weigh more than saline?

Because it's a denser material, a silicone implant will weigh significantly more than an equivalent saline implant. It is because they have a much higher melting point, which means it takes more heat to melt them. Silicone implants weigh about a pound or 16 ounces, while saline implants weigh about 2 pounds but are not as malleable as silicone implants.

Below is a list of approximate implant weights:

Saline

Implant Volume          Implant Weight       Weight for Pair of Implants
      (cc)                           (pounds)

Silicone

Implant Volume         Implant Weight    Weight for Pair of Implants
     (cc)                           (pounds)