Are 350 Cc Breast Implants Too Conservative for D Cup Goal?

asked 2 years ago by Miss 24 in somewhere
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: age 25-34, female, 110-129 lbs, 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in, 350-399cc, B cup, D cup

I'm 25 years old, 5'5, 125 lbs, no kids yet. I've lost 20 lbs and went from a full 36D to 34B. I went to 2 plastic surgeons, both decided I don't need a breast lift as my breasts mainly lack volume. My ribcage is 29", breast width 13cm. I have a 'pigeon's chest' and I also have thin skin on my breasts. Both surgeons recommend high profile silicone breast implants placed over the muscle (based on my chest structure and breast shape), and one of them prefers to use anatomicals. Neither of them will give me more than 350 cc. Will this get me to D cup?

5 answers to Are 350 Cc Breast Implants Too Conservative for D Cup Goal?

Breast implants for D cup breasts.

Hi! 1) I agree absolutely that 350 cc's is a maximum for you. They will probably get you to a D cup at least. Excessively large breast implants stretch your tissues, and age badly. 2) High profile implants are a good choice for your dimensions, Moderate PLUS profile implants would probably be fine too, and may give a more natural look. 3) I do not recommend using "anatomical" implants. They have more problems, and do not give you a more natural shape.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant size

It is very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon. In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or “C cup” or "fake looking" means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful. Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

VIDEO (click here for link) Are 350 Cc Breast Implants Too Conservative for D Cup Goal?

I would use the sizers such as those shown below to help you decide on whether the breast implants would achieve the desired appearance as well as the cup size. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

350 cc and "D" cup?

Without an exam it is hard to say what exact cup size you would be, and even with exam this can not be predicted with certainty. To get an idea, you can try a baggy test and fill up to the desired volume and try on a "D" bra.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant sizing

In my opinion, the best way to determine which bra size you will be is to place the actual implant in a bra. If the bra fills appropriately, that is the size you will be. If the bra is too large, it will have excess space and wrinkles in it. If the bra is too small, the implant will bulge medially , and perhaps push the bra away from your chest. The nice part about putting the implants in the bra is that pretty much what you see is what you get. You can see what the implant looks like on... more

Michael Horn, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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