At 5'6", 170 Lbs. What Bra Size Would Equal 700cc's Using Tissue Expanders?

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I had a lumpectomy followed by radiation therapy 18 years ago. Six weeks ago I had a bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction using alloderm and tissue expanders. My plastic surgeon said he planned to fill to 700CC's. I am now at 350 and 450, with the smaller amount being on the radiated size. Approximately what bra size would that be. My chest circumference is 36".

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

If you are currently at a size 350 and your chest circumference is 36, then each 200 cc of implant will correspond to 1 cup size change.  If you start at A then you will end up at C.

	Best Wishes,

	Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Robert Whitfield, MD · Answer

If you had an A cup and added 300 to 400 you would have a full C small D. Depending on your chest size you should be a large C to a D. I am hedging because I have no photos and a measurement of 36. I feel like I am underestimating this for you.

At 5'6", 170 Lbs. What Bra Size Would Equal 700cc's Using Tissue Expanders?

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