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Are 275cc Silicone Implants Large Enough to Get C Cups?

I am approximately 160 pounds and 5'6 1/2". I hope to be a C cup after surgery. The surgeon is planning a behind the muscle implant. Thank you.

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16 Doctor Answers | Asked by Ingrid67 in New York

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It is the plastic surgeon's responsibility to pick the correct breast implants for you.

Hi! 1) You may find the link below useful. 2) Briefly, your job is only to make sure your surgeon really knows the look you want. A cup size is not enough. Show her or him pictures. 3) And I think it is a mistake for the surgeon to choose exact breast implant size in advance, because this is just an educated guess. 4) We recommend having a large inventory of different implants available in the operating room. 5) Then the surgeon inserts disposable implant SIZERS into the breasts,... more

Breast augmentation before and after

It is important to remember that a C cup to you is the not the same as a C cup to someone else. The size your breasts will be after surgery is dependent on the size your breasts were before surgery. On average about 150ccs is about a cup size. Talk with your surgeon about what he expects as your final cup size and look for pictures of women who are your stature who had a breast augmentation.

Breast implant size and cup size

Hi, this is a very frequently asked question, and the answer is that the right implant size for you is dependent upon the width of your breasts and the characteristics of your breast tissue. It's important for you to see a board-certified plastic surgeon who can assess these qualities. I also use implants in the office to determine how large or small she wants to be. All of this information together determines which size and style of implant is eventually placed during surgery. Cup size... more

Breast implants and cup size. Everyone is different

Ingrid, great question! Breast size after breast augmentation, especially cup size is very arbitrary and varies with patient and bra type. Breast size after augmentation really depends on how much you have before and how much you are adding. A very rough estimate for an average size woman is around 200cc will increase you one cup size. So a 275 cc implant may increase you one cup size, but it all depends on how your bra fits! Discuss it with your plastic surgeon and i hope this helps.... more

Are 275cc silicone implants large enough to get C cup?

Easy answer, No, Maybe, Yes! As Dr R stated, there is no correlation to size in cc's of the implant to cup size. Go to a boarded Plastic Surgeon to be measured and examined. Than you have the best avenue to make an informed decision. Remember, the #1 complaint after Breast Augmentation Surgery, is "I wish I had gone bigger". Regards and good luck.

Do Implant Size and Bra Cup Size Correlate - NO!

You ask a key question about breast augmentation . How do I know what Bra size I will achieve with a certain size implant. It involves much more than putting an implant sizer in your bra which is often decieving and does not correlate well with the result from implant surgery in which an implant is placed below the musle to improve shape and contour . The best way to determine the optimal size for you is to have your board-certified Plastic Surgeon exam you and determine your chest wall... more

Rod J. Rohrich, MD

10 reviews

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

How to correlate breast implant size and breast size

The answer to your question depends on several factors. First, is to realize not all bras are made the same way. Therefore,although you may be size X in one bra, you may be a size Y in another bra made from a different manufacturer. Second, your final breast size is the size of the breast implant PLUS the size of your breast. Two patients with different breast sizes will end up with different cup sizes, even though the same breast size and style is used. Third, how wide is your chest and... more

Implant size and cup size

It is difficult to nail down cup size to volume of the implant because every bra is different. The best way to determine size is to try one on under your blouse and see if you like the approximate volume for your chest. Then one can be matched up by the breast width, etc..

Steven Wallach, MD

12 reviews

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Predicting post surgical cup size

It is very difficult to predict post surgical cup size based purely on implant size. Several factors are important to take into consideration. Your current breast size, chest width, and general body habitus are all important, because it is important that your body looks harmonious after the procedure. Choosing to be a 'C' cup is wise, as placing a large implant may increase your risk for early re-operation. If you are unsure of the implant size, I would suggest that you have another consult... more

Breast implant sizing.

SEE VIDEO BELOW FOR SIZING TECHNIQUE: Generally, it is my impression that this will not achieve the cup that you desire. I strongly advise patients to try sizers with desired bras. You can do this in your physicians office or using sizing techniques discussed elsewhere or with commercially available sizers. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

32 reviews

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Implant size to cup size may not translate well

In the most general of terms one cup size will correspond to about 150 to 200cc volume in a breast implant. This estimation is so general however that it is impossible to predict what size implant is needed to go from say a B to a C cup size. Estimates are only just that and as surgeons we must account for base diameter of the breast, overall chest size, chest width, volume of the natural breast, expected cup size change, etc. to get the look that any particular patient has set as their goal... more

Implant to Cup-size Relationship

There is no relation between cup-size and implants. There is no uniformity of cup-sizes among bra cos. and a 36B is the same cup-size as a 34C. You need to try on your implants to see the size that provides you with the result you desire rather than fixating on cup-sizes.

Probably not big enough

You have not indicated what size you are now but 275 cc in your bdy frame does not sound like enough for a "C" cup. However, I urge my patients not to worry about cup size, worry about the look. Cup size is so variable that it is really not helpful in trying to decide the size of the implants. I find that one of the best ways to determine the right size implants are as follows.1. Have the patient try on the implants in a stretch bra with a clingy top to obtain the look they want2.... more

Can't predict cup sizes with implants

You should not fixate on the final cup size but rather on the look you want. That being said, at your height and weight, without measuring you and knowing how much breast tissue you have, it might be that a 275 cc implant will not give you the size you want. We used to use implants of this size often and patients liked the result but usually these days, it takes a bit more to get the look you want.

Breast implant size vs. breast cup size

Hi Ingrid. It all depends on the amount of breast tissue you're starting out with. Your original cup size (i.e. how much breast tissue you currently have) plus implan size will equal your postoperative cup size. In general for every 250 cc of volume you can roughly expect an increase in 1 full cup size. But again, this is a very rough estimate. This is a conversation you should have with your surgeon. While he/she cannot guarantee what cup size you will be postop, he/she should be able... more

Hard to predict final cup size based only on implant size

It really depends what cup size you are now. As a rough rule of thumb, 200-225cc will increase you by approximately one cup size. But this also varies based on your current breast size and body habitus.