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32A to Full C Cup- How many CCs?

I am 5ft,100lbs,size 32A.I went to consultations. The female Dr told me told get Moderate Plus 300cc or 325 cc to get to full Ccup yet still look natural. The male Dr told me to have High Profile 250 or 275cc, if try to push, could be 300 cc because of my petite size and because he think moderate pluss will spread to the side of my breast. Please give me some advice, thanks

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20 Doctor Answers | Asked by skippy86 in Houston, TX

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Breast augmentation for petite frame

Dear Skippy86, Because you have such a small frame, 300cc-350cc high profile implants sound about right for you. I would also suggest you request sub muscular placement, as this will give you a more natural look and decrease your chances of developing capsular contractures. Pls. be aware that given your small frame, a surgeon can only place as big an implant as your tissues will allow, so size can never be guaranteed. Having said this, 300cc-350cc implants should not pose a problem. Best... more

Selecting the right implant size

Thanks for sharing your photos. Selecting an implant size is dependent on patients' anatomy (height, weight, chest width, chest height) as well as patients' wishes. Although it is hard to give you a recommendation without examining you, based on your current height, weight, and bra size, I would recommend high profile 300-350cc. You should try some sizers and talk with your plastic surgeon. Please remember that implant cc volume does not... more

32A to Full C Cup- How many CCs?

Thanks for the posted series of photos. In my opinion based solely upon the photos I would recommend at least a 350 to 400 cc HP implant.

Questions on appropriate implant size and style

An exact size can't be recommended for you through internet communications. However, given your dimensions that you provided as well as the helpful photos, it is clear that a high profile implant would serve you best. However, realize that there is a tradeoff and that you won't truly have a "natural look" (which is true to some extent in breast augmentation in many women, depending on what they are starting with). A moderate plus profile implant will be too wide for in the... more

I would suggest 300cc high profile

We do not have the luxury of examining the breast tissue and feel the quality of the skin. I would think the 300 cc high profile would be OK. The bigger implant would causing too much tension.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD

28 reviews

New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

How many cc's to get a full c

The decision of high profile or mod profile is based on the width of your breast and the desired size you want to go to. if you base width is 12 cm for example, you should stay close to that diameter. high profile implants are made for narrow base diameter women who want to go larger. look on line for photos of women that start with your size breasts, and you like the results. most photos show size and type implant used, so that should help you.

Rick Rosen, MD

3 reviews

Norwalk Plastic Surgeon

Picking the right implant for you

Your question is the most commonly asked question from women seeking breast augmentation. I consider two factors when selecting implants for my patients: 1.Dimensional planning 2.Gel Implant Sizing system Dimensional planning – The measurements of your chest wall are taken. Also, the breast dimensions including the height, width, and current dimensions of each breast form the basis of dimensional planning. Based on these measurements, the implant size is recommended... more

Breast implant size selection

Hello, Choosing an implant can be confusing so help yourself by first narrowing the range of implants and then trying them on in your plastic surgeons office. You will need wither MP+ or HP for your frame. If you're going for a C cup you will likely be in the 275-375 range. Try on implants that meet these two criteria and get an idea of what look you like most. All the best, Dr Repta

I think a 300-325 mL high-profile is probably in that full C range

Being quite petite, you appear to have a narrow chest. I would think that a 300-325 mL high-profile implant is probably going to get you the medium-full C cup that you're looking for. Anything larger would put you into the D cup range in my opinion and this may be more than you're looking for.

I disagree with your doctor!

Looking at your photos and your information the most striking thing to me is the 'base diameter' of your breasts- basically, even though you are small, your breasts are wide. i would certainly not suggest a high profile implant for you and would suggest a 'middle profile'- in Mentor's terminology this is 'Moderate Plus'. I think you need the width and, using a sightly wider implant in you would give you less of an 'implanted' look (in my... more

Implant choice

It is hard to predict the exact cup size for a given implant and body habitus. Once you get in the range that is being described to you, I suggest a baggy test to see how it looks in clothing. Then go from there.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

How many cc's for breast augmentaiton?

The diameter of the implants should match the dimensions of your chest, and the volume should be chosen to balance your skin envelopes. If too much volume is used the breasts will be tight and there will be an unnatural shelf effect at the upper pole. You may not be able to achieve a full C cup in one operation because of the limitations of your skin envelopes. Your surgeon should bring a number of different sized implants to the OR and choose the right size using temporary... more

How many CC's for a Full C

This is certainly a common question and common request as far as cup sizes in Miami, Fl where I practice. To determine the optimal size for patients, several factors are considered. As you have discovered through your consultations, that plastic surgery is a very subjective field, the more opinions you seek, the more, different, answers you may receive. During the consultation process, I question the patient about their desired result, the 'look' they are hoping to... more

Choosing the Correct Size Implant

The best way to determine which is the best size implant is to go through a sizing session with sizers under your bra, and a 3D imaging session to give you a sense of what you will look like. I know that many patients go by letter sizes - C's, D's, etc. Unfortunately, there is a great deal of variation with bra sizes, so it is not a good way to determine a size. You should continue to go on consults until you feel comfortable with the size that you are getting and... more

Breast augmentation sizing

In general , the larger the implants, the more "lateral " the pocket has to be to accomodate the implant. That is, the implants will move to the armpit more with larger implants. Adjustable implants are great for small frames as you can place a small amount in , allow the skin to stretch and at three months, place more. The "pocket " can be smaller. If you dont want adjustable implants , then go with the sizes you have requested. Happy Surgery! Dr J more

How to decide implant size

There are a lot of ways to determine implant size, and surgeons each have different ways of predicting this. I feel it is very helpful to look at photos with patients to get an idea about what they are thinking (what they like and what they don't like), then in the operating room I can try different sizers and see what implant looks closest to the photos. I try to estimate beforehand and have a tentative plan, like your surgeons have done, but then I fine-tune it in the... more

Determing the Right Implant for You

There are various factors regarding how you want your breasts to look and feel, but if you and your doctor have a good, open line of communication, you shouldn’t need to go back and forth on your decision. A major factor that effects how breast implants look and feel is whether they're inserted over or under the chest (pectoral) muscle. If you want the most natural-looking breast you'll need a subpectoral... more

What size implant to get?

It is difficult to tell you what size implant to use to achieve your goals because there are so many factors involved. I ask my patients to bring in photos of what they want to achieve and when I am in the operating room, I fill up a temporary sizer to different volumes to see exactly what volume give the patient the look she is striving for. It is too much responsibility for the patient to choose the implant size. The surgeon should adjust things taking into consideration... more

Selecting the correct breast implant size

Selecting the correct breast implant size involves matching the dimensions of your chest wall to the dimensions of the implant. Your chest wall dimensions can be estimated based upon bra strap size (in your case 32), but need to be measured directly to be accurate. These measurements determine the appropriate width for your implant. Implant projection (eg. moderate plus, high, etc. - names vary by implant manufacturer) will help determine the appearance of your breast... more

How many CCs to Achieve a Full C Cup Size?

This is the most common question asked on this forum, and probably the least likely to have a good answer. The issue is - it depends. It depends on your anatomy, skin, muscle, implant, chest, and what you consider a "full c." As a result communicate with your Dr. and you will find that in Asian skin, you need a higher profile implant to push out against more resilient tissues. Bring in a photo of what your "ideal" outcome would be and trust your surgeon to get you... more