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Flat Chested Woman Going To a C Cup With Silicone Gel Implants. What Size/cc's Should I Go With?

asked 8 months ago by Road Runner in Shelby, NC
Latest answer by Robert M. Lowen, MD
Question viewed 579 times
Tags: cc, flat chest, implant size

I have been to 2 different doctors, and I believe my breast base measures around 13cm's if I heard correctly. Both mentioned the moderate profile implants. I would love to be a nice "C" size. I was told by one doctor to go with around 390cc's, and another told me 339cc's. That doesn't seem like a big differece, but I want to make sure I get the look that I want. I am not even an A cup now, I am completely flat with some loose skin. HELP!!! I am having my surgery soon and need some help!

12 answers to Flat Chested Woman Going To a C Cup With Silicone Gel Implants. What Size/cc's Should I Go With?

Getting the right size for a C cup with base width 13.0

Moderate profile gel implants up to about 397 (Allergan) will fit a base width of 13.0 cm. 397 cc usually gives a nice, full C cup for a 34 A woman. 339 (Allergan) or 350 (Mentor) is also usually a C cup but more smaller or more conservative. Since many women say that they wish they would have gone a little larger, and since an implant that does not exceed your base width does not increase your risk of problems, the final choice would be completely subjective and based... more

Robert M. Lowen, MD
Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

www.enhanced-you.com

Breast size and implants

This is a common question. what is your chest size? 36 a to c 375 -400 cc 34 a to c 325-350 32 a to c 250- 300 these are general ranges but most women dont wear the correct size bra

Jed H. Horowitz, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Implant size

Picking the appropriate implant size is one of the most significant aspects to the preoperative planning for a breast augmentation. This is further complicated by the fact that there is no established C cup size. A C cup in one manufacture may be a D in another company.Spend time with a competent surgeon. Ask a lot of questions.

Jay M. Pensler, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

How to choose breast implant size

The best results will derive from achieving good balance: top vs bottom for figure proportionality; implant vs skin envelope for natural curves; implant base diameter vs chest diameter for proper breast aesthetics. I have found that I can get the best results by using temporary implants called sizers in the operating room: I place the implants into the pocket in the breast and evaluate the results. I can mix and match until the desired results are achieved. ... more

Daniel Greenwald, MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant choice

Without a phsyical exam , it is impossible to suggest what would be best for you. Wider framed patients often do better with mod plus or moderate profile implants.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Size of implant to go from A to C cup

Hello, In the end you will want a certain breast size and shape regardless of what your bra cup size says. The size range that you have mentioned is consistent with going from an A to a C cup. I recommend you try some implants under a sports bra or very tight T shirt that are the size and projection you are considering to get an idea of what you would like more. One of the plastic surgeons you have consulted should be able to help you out with this. All the... more

Remus Repta, MD
Phoenix Plastic Surgeon

Choosing the right sized breast implant

There is a lot of information to sort through when selecting an implant. There is not a magic implant size that creates a "c" cup. The final cup size is based on your height, your weight, your natural breast size and shape as well as your chest width to name a few. All bras are created differently so a "c" cup in one will fit differently than a "c" cup in another. Both a 390CC and a 339CC implant can create a "c" cup in the... more

Beverly Friedlander, MD
Short Hills Plastic Surgeon

Sterile disposable implant sizers should be used during breast augmentation to select best size.

How to pick breast implant sizes: 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... more

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Completely Flat Chested, What Size Implants

If you have very little breast volume now, and want to be a full C, my recommendation would be a high profile submuscular implant. Mid-range profile will get you to a full B-small C in most bras. Doctors prefer smaller implants because we avoid problems such as rippling/wrinkling, nipple numbness, implant visibility/palpability, skin stretching, PLUS, breasts augmented with smaller implants appear more natural and proportionate to your body. The MOST natural, after all, is... more

Steve Laverson, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

feelbeautiful.com

Choosing the best breast implant size when getting breast augmentation

The most important decision in breast augmentation is choosing the right breast implant size. cosidering that the most common complaint after breast augmentation is not going big enough, I suggest that you always choose the larger size. It is alo important to consider your body frame in order to pick an implant that fits your figure. It is not how big or what cup size, but more importantly if it goes with the rest of your figure. Finally, I suggest that you try on different size breast... more

S. Sean Younai, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

The best implants for you are . . .

The best implants for you are the ones that give you the "look" you wish for. Unless you gave me more information about yourself (that's what a consultation, personal examination, and complete surgical measurements are for!), a base diameter (did each of your doctors measure the same way I do?), present cup size ("not even an A cup . . . completely flat with some loose skin"), and stated goal ("a nice 'C' size") are all very helpful but incomplete.... more

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.mpsmn.com

Breast implant size?

It is great you are doing extensive research in preparation for your upcoming surgery. However, I would caution you to communicate your goals clearly with your surgeon (I like to use pictures as the clearest communication tool) and to allow your surgeon some discretion in the operating room. The more breast surgery I do the more I realize that there is no correlation between the size or model (profile) of implant used and resulting cup size. This may have to do with several... more