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Breast Implant Size More Likely to Give Full C Cup?

asked 2 years ago by brendon in Orlando, FL
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 1,641 times
Tags: silicone implant, 500-549cc, A to C cup, implant size

What size of breast implants that are more likely to give me a full to large C cup? My beginning size is 34A. I was looking at the 500cc silicone implant. Would this end up too large or roughly the size I am looking for?

When I decided my size I took into considerationn my height, weight, shoulder/back width, waist and hip size. Please feel free to include any additional information I should consider when making this important decision. Thank you in advance for you answers.

15 answers to Breast Implant Size More Likely to Give Full C Cup?

Bra Cup Sizing is Nonsense! Seek a Plastic Surgeon to Determine "CC's"

What is a C cup? Honestly, I don't know. Neither do any of the manufacturers. Victoria Secret thinks that it's smaller than Frederick's of Hollywood, who think its smaller than Target, who thinks its smaller than Sears. Find yourself a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Spend some time at his office getting measured: your chest circumference, your breast width, your breast height, the breast thickness, the breast laxity, etc. After he suggests a few sizes for you, why don't you try... more

Michael C. Pickart, MD
Ventura Plastic Surgeon

Implant sizing

It's difficult to give you an arbitrary size without an examination. The most important measurement is the base width of your breast, which tells you what size implant will comfortably fit into your breast tissues. The other issue is that because bra manufacturers vary widely with their own ideas of cup size, your idea of a "C" cup may be different from that of your surgeon. Another surgeon suggested ordering the Natrelle pre-consultation kit which contains several trial... more

Nina S. Naidu, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Sizing

There is no formula for xcc = a definite cup size. A 34C is approximately the same cup size as a 36B. In addition, cup sizes vary widely among different manufacturers. The only way to determine if a particular size implant is right for you is to "try it on". Most plastic surgeons will offer you a sizing session.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Sizing breast implants

There is absolutely no standardization of cup sizing so the "look" you want is much more important. Try sizers in a sports bra that are 50 cc's smaller than the actual implant to simulate the result and see what you like.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Try sizers

There are many diffferent methods to perform sizing but I would suggest you try the rice test to begin with. Your best option is to try silicone sizers available through your plastic surgeon's office. Bring a desired C-cup bra that you wish to fill and see if the 450 silicone implant achieves your goals.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant sizing

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 factors including: the amount of breast volume the patient starts with, the shape of the patient's chest wall (concave or convex), the type and model of breast implant selected (saline/silicone and low/moderate/high profile), bra manufacturer variance in cup sizes, the degree... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Communication is the key to reach breast augmenation goals

Picking a breast implant size certainly stirs up a bit of anxiety. The most important way to get your desired result is to make sure your plastic surgeon understands your desires and goals. A photograph is a graphic representation of your goal and is very useful during surgery. Other methods such as the rice test, sizing implants and the breast augmentation kit from Allergan are also beneficial. Make sure the lines of communication are open and I am sure you will get the result that... more

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

To figure out your breast implant size, try them on in your desired bra.

The right breast implant size depends on your body type and the bra size you would like to fill. Bra companies do not have a standard size for C cup. You might choose a 350; you might choose a 500. Don't worry about 'cup size', but pick an implant which meets your desired appearance in and out of clothes.

G. Gregory Gallico III, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon

Try the Natrelle Pre-Consultation Sizing Kit

Hi, As most of the other surgeons have indicated, there is no formula that automatically links implant size with bra cup size. A very reasonable thing to try, if you want a ballpark estimate prior to consultation with a plastic surgeon, is to order the Natrelle Pre-Consultation Sizing Kit. Although the kit has some limitations, it comes with 4 sample implants, which will help guide you prior to a fornal consultation. After you try the kit, you would benefit from evaluation by a... more

Sam Jejurikar, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant sizing

It is difficult to "nail down" breast cup size with implants. Each patient is built diffrently and each bra company makes different bras. I usually guide patients after evaluating them and assessing their breast base diameter. I then suggest a volume and then they usually go home and see how that volume looks in their blouse. We then meet a second or even third time to "nail it down."

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant sizing

I agree that there is no "standard volume implant" just as there is no standard dress size or shoe size. I disagree that there is "no reliable way to predict" size. I also do not find that external sizing methods, variations in stuffing bras, is at all helpful. It is important to understand that there is no reliable or objective method to measure size of the breast before or after the augmentation procedure. Talking cup sizes relative to the chest circumference is... more

Scott L. Replogle, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon

It"s your surgeon's job to pick best breast implant size for you.

Hi! 1) Your job is to make sure your surgeon knows the look you want. Show him or her pictures of breasts you like. 2) Based on what you want and on your anatomy, your surgeon should pick the best breast implants. 3) We always use disposable implant SIZERS during surgery to actually see what a particular implant looks like in your breasts. This way there is no guess work. We never pick the final size in advance. Your surgeon needs to have a range of implants available in the... more

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

How best to achieve the look you want after Breast Augmentation?

Hi there- There is, unfortunately, no standard volume implant that can be said to give you a certain cup size after surgery. Even with a good understanding of your height, weight, shoulder dimensions, etc, there is no reliable way to predict the most important variable when it comes to selecting an implant for any particular patient-- the elasticity (or stretchiness, if you will) of the tissues that will overlie the implant. Think of it this way- if you had an identical twin with an... more

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

Breast implant size: A look not a size

Don't forget that what you are trying to achieve is "a look", not a size. I find that one of the best ways to determine the right size implants are as follows.1. Have the patient try on the implants in a stretch bra with a clingy top to obtain the look they want2. Have the patient show the doctor pictures of how they want to look3. The surgeon should be able to put that information together to determine a general grouping of implant sizes and styles. He will consider the size of... more

John P. Stratis, MD
Harrisburg Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant size for full C cup

"When I decided my size I took into consideration my height, weight, shoulder/back width, waist and hip size." That 's great but you left out much more important considerations. Such as: 1. How wide are your breasts NOW? In other words, what size implant can your current breasts fully cover so that the edges and ripples of the implant (more in Saline filled than Silicone gel filled) are not seen or felt? Every implant ripples. The more tissue your body can put on top of the... more