I Am 36 Yrs Old, 5 Ft and 125 Lbs. I Am a Full B Cup . Will 400 Cc's Make Me a Full D Cup?

asked 10 months ago by MissBelle in WA
Latest answer by Lisa L. Sowder, MD
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Tags: 110-129 lbs, 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in, 400-449cc, B to D cup

9 answers to I Am 36 Yrs Old, 5 Ft and 125 Lbs. I Am a Full B Cup . Will 400 Cc's Make Me a Full D Cup?

Rule of Thumb- 200cc's is One Cup Size

A simple rule of thumb is - 200cc's is one cup size. This limitations to this rule is that a small person will look proportionately larger than a tall or broad person with a similar implant. Also, if you have a large amount of pre-existing breast tissue, the implant will influence cup size as much.

Robert M. Freund, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Implant size

Thank you for your FAQ. First off, forget about bra size. Any woman can tell you that there is no standardization when it comes to bra size (or any women's clothing!). So don't get hung up on numbers: both the bra size and the implant size. When you have a consultation, make sure you "try on" implants and make sure you look at your whole body wearing form fitting clothin in a full length mirror. Proportion is soooooo important. And... more

Lisa L. Sowder, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

How many cc's fo a breast augmentation?

Breast augmentation involves solving equations of balance: top vs. bottom; left vs. right; volume vs. skin envelope. My approach is to bring a lot of implants to the OR and to use temporary "sizers" to see which type if implant looks best when it is in position in the patient. Discuss your goals with your surgeon. Hopefully you guys are on the same page. If so, do not be attached to a particular size implant.

Daniel Greenwald, MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon

How to pick breast implants.

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 has to tell you if your chosen look is realistic for your anatomy. The most common mistake... more

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Which size implant will you need to meet your goals?

The choice of implant size and style is a critical one and each surgeon has his own way of helping patients determine this. It's difficult to know exactly which implant will work best for you without photos or a consultation, so I would recommend meeting with a plastic surgeon for a consultation so that you can go over your goals and he can examine you and give you his recommendations for how to get the results you want. At our practice we like to have patients try on the... more

Shahram Salemy, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

I Am 36 Yrs Old, 5 Ft and 125 Lbs. I Am a Full B Cup . Will 400 Cc's Make Me a Full D Cup?

No photos posted! So MY GUESS is no, I would recommend 450 to 500 cc for "full" D cup. Make sure you are aware of the saying, "I wish I would have gone bigger".

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Size

Clear communication with your plastic surgeon is important in achieving the desired goals of the patient. I like to communicate with patients with “goal” pictures. During surgery, I use temporary sizers to determine the size/profile that will give the patient the look she is looking for. Trying to predict the size of the implant preoperatively is not ideal. I think it is too much responsibility for the patient to choose the size of the implant. Ideally,... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

How many cc's to go from a B to D cup?

A rule of thumb is that a cup size is about 150-200cc for an average woman. We also know that many women do not wear the apropriate bra cup size. Without photos, it sounds that you are small framed and 400cc will give you a D-DD. Implant selection is based on your anatomic measurements, skin elasticity and breast base diameter among other measurements. Best to see a board certified plastic surgeon for a consultation and examination.

George Marosan, MD
Bellevue Plastic Surgeon

Proably 400 cc's would be more than adequate for you

It is hard to tell without seeing you in person and examining your breasts. So a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon would be the determining factor. But from your description of yourself and your present bra size, I think that 400 cc breast implants would accomplish what you desire. see video