Are "cc" and "grams" the same thing? If my doctor mentions a 295 grams implantes that equate to a 295 cc implant?
I understand that the conversion between cc (cubic centimeter) and grams can be confusing if you're not familiar with metrics. To clarify, 1cc is equal to 1ml and both weigh 1 gram. When it comes to breast implants, which are measured in volume (cc), 295cc is equivalent to 295 grams. Just like 1 gallon weighs about 8 pounds, even though they are different units of measurement. I hope this explanation helps. Best wishes!
Most implant manufacturers and plastic surgeons refer to the volume of breast implants in cubic centimeters (cc). Grams, on the other hand, are a unit of weight. In the metric system, one gram of water occupies one cubic centimeter. So, for practical purposes, a 500 cc implant is roughly equivalent to 500 grams. While silicone implants may not have an exact one-to-one correlation between grams and cubic centimeters, the difference is minimal. Therefore, when your surgeon mentions a 295-gram implant, it is essentially the same as a 295 cc implant.
In the metric system, 1 gram of water occupies 1 cc of volume under standard conditions. Therefore, a 400 cc saline implant would weigh approximately 400 grams (including the weight of the implant shell). In most cases, saline and cc measurements are interchangeable.
When discussing implant size, both cubic centimeters (cc) and grams can be used interchangeably to denote weight. While cc measures volume, grams indicate weight in the metric system.
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