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180CC Too Small For A To B Cup Increase?

asked 9 months ago by Mika Tanaka in San Diego, CA
Latest answer by Robert M. Lowen, MD
Question viewed 399 times
Tags: under muscle, 150-199cc, A to B cup

I am 5'4" and 115 lbs. Currently 32 A. I would like to achive full B. 180 cc will be filled to 200cc and it will go under my muscle. I am not sure it will give a full B figure.

15 answers to 180CC Too Small For A To B Cup Increase?

How much volume needed to go from 32A to 32B

Generally one cup size is 200 cc for smaller band sizes, e.g., 32 and 34. For bra sizes of 36 and up larger volumes are needed. In my practice we try to give the patient exactly what she wants, rather than aiming for cup size. As you know, the cup can vary with the bra size. Many women are intermediate, sometimes using a 32, and sometimes a 34. The actual volume of a 34B is about the same as a 32 C. So cup size is an imprecise measure of what size implant to use... more

Robert M. Lowen, MD
Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

Amount of cc's to go up 1 cup size

I tell patients that Approximately 150 to 200cc equal 1 cup size. You need to consult with your doctor and make sure the implant you are choosing fits the width of your breasts. I also think its a great idea to try the implant on in a sports bra and a shirt and see if this is the size you want.

Stephen Miller, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Sizing and Implants for Breast Augmentation

This depends on how small or large an A cup you are and your breast width and also how large a B cup you would like to be. Usually, 150-200CC will enlarge a breast one full cup size.

Donna Rich, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

250-300cc implants will increase an A to B cup

Without seeing a picture, it is impossible to determine the best implant size, but in general 250-300cc will increase you a full cup size. I am not sure a 180 cc implant will get you to a full B cup.

Matthew Schulman, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Breast augmentation A to full B cup

You should go into your procedure confident of what to expect. We use the Rite-Size method outlined on our blog, which has been quite successful. If you are going up one to one and one half cup size, select an implant with a base width identical to your breast base width minus your skin thickness. Depending on where in the A cup range you are and where in the B cup range you want to end up, try both moderate and mid-range profile prostheses with the given width. ... more

Steve Laverson, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Questions about breast implant size

Without photos and a true examination, it is pure conjecture as to what style and size of breast implant will help you realize the appearance that you desire. Furthermore, there is no fixed "large B" look. Two bras manufactured by two different companies may fit exactly the same, with one being a "B" and the other a "C". You need to discuss with your plastic surgeon the look that you want. Photos can be helpful. Is it really a "B" that you want or... more

Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.turkeltaub.com

Implant volume vs cup size

The two topics are very different and very difficult to correlate. I think the easiest way to relay the shape and size information to your surgeon is to provide him/her with photos of what you want to look like. Your plastic surgeon will then, after examinig you be able to determine what implant volume is apprpriate for you. Your surgeon should also be able to show you before and after photos of various case scenarios. This would make you decision a more informed one and most likely you wil... more

Moneer Jaibaji, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

200cc implants

I do not tell patients that a certain cc# will give them a specific cup size. It is difficult to tell you what size implant to use to achieve your goals because there are so many factors involved. I ask my patients to bring in photos of what they want to achieve and when I am in the operating room, I fill up a temporary sizer to different volumes to see exactly what volume give the patient the look she is striving for. It is too much responsibility for the patient to choose... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

B-cup with a 200cc breast implant

If you are quite petite it is very reasonable to expect the 200cc breast implant will give a full B-cup. Depending on the look you are after a slightly larger implant may be needed, though sometimes even the 180cc will do. Be sure to bring your photos and ideas with you so your surgeon understands the look of your 'B-cup". Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

How to pick breast implants.

How to pick breast implant sizes Article by George J. Beraka, MD Manhattan Plastic Surgeon 1) This is the most common type of question on RealSelf. 2) It is the surgeon's job to pick the right breast implants, not the patient's. Implant selection is really pretty technical. 3) Make sure your surgeon REALLY understands the look you want. Mentioning a cup size is not enough. Show your surgeon pictures of breasts you like. 4) Then your surgeon... more

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

How much is Enough for Breast Augmentation?

Mika, A 180 cc implant will be very subtle and in reality, almost no significant augmentation. Even at 5'4" you have enough frame to handle this and more. You don't want to regret being undersized if you decide to go ahead with an operation. No surgeon can know what volume will equal which cup and it also depends on bra manufacturer. Thus, you need to adequately communicate with your doctor to ensure that he/she fully understands the look you want to achieve and then... more

Vincent P. Marin, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.marinaesthetics.com

B cup

As you know from buying bras, a b at one company is not the same as at another company. you need to look at pictures with your surgeon so that your expectations are the same as his. your implant sounds quite narrow and may give you too much space between the breasts. have you considered silicone?

Jonathan Saunders, MD
Newark Plastic Surgeon

How many cc's to go from A to B cup size

I think the more important issue, is what is best for your sized chest wall. the diameter of your breast is important to give you a natural result. a 180 cc implant may be too narrow, and you end up with a wide gap between breasts. very unnatural. go online and look at photos of before and afters. women who start with your size and shape, and those you like. discuss that with your surgeon before going ahead.

Rick Rosen, MD
Norwalk Plastic Surgeon

B cup

No plastic surgeon can guarantee your final cup size. Without examining you and seeing photos it is only an educated guess. This is a small implant but your chest circumference is only 32. With tight skin the implant will be more visible. Part of your relationship with your plastic surgeon is trying to meet your expectations and gain your confidence. Do you feel this way about your surgeon?

Richard Linderman, MD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

An increase from A cup to B cup for a 32 band bra size....

It is quite likely that the 200 cc implant will create a cup size that may be considered larger than a B cup. Since your bra band size is small (32), it will not take a large volume to get you to a full B cup. Depending on how much breast tissue you currently have (probably not much with an A cup), I would anticipate a C cup with the 200cc. But many times it will depend on the bra style and vendor what your cup size eventually will become. I would not go... more