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I Am 5'7, 118lbs, with an 32 A Cup. How Many Cc's to Get a Small to Regular C Cup?

asked 9 months ago by Owl1 in Portland, Or
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 345 times
Tags: A to C cup, implant size

I'm very slender and small boned 5'7 118lbs. My rib cage is 32 and I am currently an A cup with little breast tissue. My ribcage indents a bit on my right side and I think I may go with 300cc, but I'm not sure if this will give me a C cup since you loose about 10% after surgery. Should I be going larger to ensure the size I wish?

8 answers to I Am 5'7, 118lbs, with an 32 A Cup. How Many Cc's to Get a Small to Regular C Cup?

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Discuss size thoroughly with your plastic surgeon

From your description, you are a very petite woman of medium height. Although size of the implant is important, it is only one of several factors to be considered before surgery. Your surgeon will assess the amount of breast tissue, the quality of the chest muscles, the elasticity of your skin among others. All of these combined will determine your final result and your surgeon can help you determine the best size for you and help you anticipate the final result for your... more
James H. Schmidt, MD

Sarasota Plastic Surgeon
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Determining size

Many breast augmentation patient’s regret not going big enough. Initially, there will be a significant amount of swelling which will subside over time. 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... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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Breast Augmentation San Diego

Breast implant dimensions are more important than volume. Dimensions are measured in centimeters, and include diameter of the implant (determined by base width of breast and skin thickness) and projection (profile) of the implant, which is how far out from your body the implant projects in a forward direction when you are standing or an upward direction when you're laying supine. My routine is to consider what each woman wants (in your case, C cup), what volume she's... more
Steve Laverson, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Breast implant volume

The way I go about choosing an implant for my patient is based upon several factors including their general anatomy, and their desire for volume. I select a range that I think would be appropriate and then the patient goes home and tries it out with a "Rice test" or a "baggy test." Fill the bag with the volume recommended , put on a loose bra, and then a tight t-shirt over that. If you like the general volume that is what I go with. Of course this... more
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Achieving the Ideal Breast Implant Result

There is no formula for the determination of how many cc's will equal a particular cup size. Imagine using the same implant in a 5'0" patient and a 5'10" patient and you will likely get very different result. The key in getting the result you want is communication with your surgeon and not worrying about the particular volume. Often, photographs are helpful in demonstrating clearly the look you are trying to achieve. Remember if you buy enough bras, you will... more
Vincent P. Marin, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.marinaesthetics.com

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How to pick breast implants.

How to pick breast implant sizes Article by George J. Beraka, MD Manhattan Plastic Surgeon 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... more
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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How many cc's to go to a C cup on a slender woman?

This is very difficult to answer without an examination. As a general rule, a cup size is between 150-200cc depending on your height and chest wall dimensions. I would not concentrate on how many cc's, but on what size is appropriate for you based on your chest wall and breast tissue measurements. You also describe a chest wall asymmetry and this will also affect the choice or size(s) of implants or additional fat grafting possibly. See a board certified plastic surgeon for an indepth... more
George Marosan, MD

Bellevue Plastic Surgeon

www.bellevueplasticsurgeons.com

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CC's to go from A to C

The final size of implant used is best determined at the time of surgery. 300cc is a likely size to produce a C on your frame, but there are other considerations, such as how much and how tight your pectoral muscle is, how thick and tight the skin is, whether you have had children and breast fed, what the shape of the rib cage is, and what the diameter and shape of the breast is. The final implant size is best determined by the surgeon so you get the optimal aesthetic appearance.... more
Marialyn Sardo, MD

La Jolla Plastic Surgeon

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