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Is 360cc Big Enough to Go From a AA to a D Cup?

asked 11 months ago by Inquisitive*
Latest answer by William A. Wallace, MD, FACS
Question viewed 495 times
Tags: AA to D cup

I am 25 (no children) 5'7 120 lbs and a 34 AA. Originally, I told my ps that I wanted to go to a full C/small D and he suggested 360cc (saline, under the muscle, moderate profile). However, after reading other posts and looking at many pictures online, I'm starting to think that I want to be more of a full D size. Would something over 360cc be appropriate for my body size? My surgery is next week. I don't want the "stripper look", but I also don't want to regret not going bigger...

15 answers to Is 360cc Big Enough to Go From a AA to a D Cup?

Breast Implant size

In my experience, 360cc will not give you a D cup with the way you are built and how much breast tissue you have. Once things settle down you may be disappointd with your final result. Make sure to discuss this with your surgeon prior to your procedure.

David Nicholas Csikai, MD
Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon

What size implant to get "D cup"?

Bra sizes are confusing. More often than not, a woman is not wearing a correctly fitted bra, doesn't know her bra size, or doesn't know how a bra is fitted. Cup size is dependent on the "number" part of the bra size... a D cup in a 34 bra is a different size from a 42 bra. That being said, bra manufacturers are not held to any uniform standards when it comes to cup size and shape... that is why one brand of bra might fit you very well for a given size, but not... more

William A. Wallace, MD, FACS
Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon

Choosing an implant size

The final cup size after augmentation depends on a number of factors. A 360cc implant will result in a different cup size for patients with different anatomic characteristics. Instead of focusing on an exact volume of implant, ie. 360cc, consider communicating with your surgeon the volume and look that you would like to achieve. Measurements of the breast width and breast volume will be helpful in choosing an implant. You may also consider trying on different... more

David Bray, Jr, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

You need to try the different SIZERS before surgery

We don't have your pictures so it is difficult to tell you You need to try the d ifferent sizes of implants(SIZERS ) at your surgeons office and see what size is best for you and your plastic surgeon can THEN tell you if they are appropriate for your specific frame

Gloria de Olarte, MD
Pasadena Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Size

As I have written many times on this site, women should be concerned about how different sized implants fit you rather than cup sizes since there are no standard cup sizes and they vary significantly among manufacturers. Having said that, I seriously doubt that 360cc implants will take you from an A-AA cup to a D cup with any bra.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Be careful what you wish for

The tighter you sretch your skin the more thinning of the breast tissue you will get. This can never be reversed. It may well affect future breast shape and limit corrective surgical possibilities. What might look good in a bra may not look the same under your skin (and muscle). Your plastic surgeon is your best guide and has the advantage of having examined you. I would follow his/her advice.

Lori H. Saltz, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Be careful about implants that are too large

There is another factor that you perhaps haven't considered, and that your surgeon has to assess: the quality, thickness, and stretchiness of your breast skin. With large implants, your skin and breast tissue will thin over time and create deformities that cannot be corrected. Without examining you, I think 360 is probably the maximum I would place.

Mark B. Constantian, MD
Nashua Plastic Surgeon

Volume for you

I think thatt he key to choosing the right implant for most patients is reviewing things during consultation. This means assessing the patient anatomy and then discussing the desires of the patient. Once this is determined, I usually give a range of implant volumes that I think will "work" for them. I then have them do the baggy test at home with rice or water. This usually helps the patient quite a bit.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Is 360cc Big Enough to Go From a AA to a D Cup?

Even with your good description you failed to post photos so very veryu hard to advise. My guess is no but not sure. Seek in person evaluations from boarded PSs in your area.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

360cc in a woman your height and weight will add about 1 1/2 cups to what you have now!

I know there are other colleagues who use different "rules of thumb," but in over 25 years of experience and several thousand breast cases, I can attest to the accuracy of about 250cc = 1 cup size. You should also have silicone, as you are tall, thin, and have very little of your own breast tissue to cover and conceal implant rippling. Later exchange is possible, but significantly more expensive. 360cc implants will add about 1 1/2 cup sizes to your present size. As I... more

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

Is 360cc Big Enough to Go From a AA to a D Cup?

From your description, the short answer is NO. However if you are AA and want to go to a D, you may want to re-visit your surgeon and discuss saline vs silicone, because larger saline implants will likely give you a high risk of rippling. Be sure of the size before surgery so you wont have regrets after!

Amy T. Bandy, DO
Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.drbandy.com

360cc breast implant may be big enough

It is easy to get confused by numbers, and the implant size can seem so important at the time. the truth is most women cannot remember the size of their breast implants as the years go by. If you are a small AA-cup it may be that 360cc is perfect depending on available skin and chest size. If you start with 'nipples on a flat chest' the D-cup may be out of reach. Focus on the look you would like, and if you look great even the true cup size will not matter much. Best of luck... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

What size implant to go from AA to D?

There is no way to tell (especially without photos) what cup size will result from 360 cc implants. There are so many variables including breast size, skin elasticity, breast width, height, breast tissue etc. etc. The best hope you have is communication with your surgeon, bringing in photos of what "look" you like, trying on or sizing implants in the office and then feeling like you can trust your surgeon to make the right decision for you when you are asleep. Many surgeons will... more

Vincent P. Marin, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.marinaesthetics.com

Don't be focused on cup size

Dear Inquisitive, I advise my patients not to focus on the letters of the cup sizes. I utilize a method where I place various sizes of implants on top of your chest, fitted in a special bra with a tight white T-shirt. This will provide you with a range of the breast projection. I always measure the diameter of the breast width and provide a range based on a patient's breast measurements. Patients then choose their ideal size. I believe this is the best technique... more

Sean T. Lille, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

Is 360cc big enough to go from a AA to a D cup?

If you look on the internet, you might find ten people your same height, weight, and body frame. They may all have different sized implants and they may all look great. It is not like putting bumpers on Chevrolets! Each patient is different. 360 cc's is just a volume, not a cup size. If I hold 360 cc's up to someone who is 5'0" and 32A, it will look a lot different than it would on someone who is 5'11" and 38A. Another... more