Around what size would the 400cc bring me up to if I am already a 34b? I would really like to be a full c small d? Is 400cc ok for the size of breast I want to have?
Answer: Cup size change after implants
At size 34, each 200 cc's of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change. If you start with a B then you will end up a D. Certainly D is in the normal range. If you implants are placed sub-musclarly, your body will have to be able to accommodate that volume. Depending on your physique, you may be able to accommodate 400 cc's.
Best of Luck,
Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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At size 34, each 200 cc's of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change. If you start with a B then you will end up a D. Certainly D is in the normal range. If you implants are placed sub-musclarly, your body will have to be able to accommodate that volume. Depending on your physique, you may be able to accommodate 400 cc's.
Best of Luck,
Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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Answer: Breast Size after Breast Augmentation?
Thank you for your question.
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 of filling of the cup with breast tissue, and the subjective differences in patients perceptions of cup size.
Much of the final “look” achieved after breast augmentation surgery depends on several factors:
1. The initial shape, size (volume of breast tissue), symmetry of the patient's breasts. In general, the better the preoperative breast appearance the more likely the breast augmentation “look” will be optimal.
2. The experience/skill level of the surgeon is important in determining the final outcome. For example, the accurate and gentle dissection of the breast implant pockets are critical in producing long-term well-placed breast implants. I personally think that these 2 factors are more important than any others, including type (saline or silicone) or model (low/moderate/high profile) of implant.
3. The type of implant used may determine the final outcome, especially if the patient does not have significant covering breast or adipose tissue.
Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate.
I use intraoperative sizers and place the patient in the upright position to evaluate breast size. Use of these sizers also allow me to select the breast implant profile (low, moderate, moderate plus, high-profile) that would most likely achieve the patient's goals. The patient's goal pictures are hanging on the wall, and allow for direct comparison.
I have found that this system is very helpful in improving the chances of achieving the patient's goals as consistently as possible.
By the way, the most common regret after this operation, is “I wish I was bigger”.
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Answer: Breast Size after Breast Augmentation?
Thank you for your question.
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 of filling of the cup with breast tissue, and the subjective differences in patients perceptions of cup size.
Much of the final “look” achieved after breast augmentation surgery depends on several factors:
1. The initial shape, size (volume of breast tissue), symmetry of the patient's breasts. In general, the better the preoperative breast appearance the more likely the breast augmentation “look” will be optimal.
2. The experience/skill level of the surgeon is important in determining the final outcome. For example, the accurate and gentle dissection of the breast implant pockets are critical in producing long-term well-placed breast implants. I personally think that these 2 factors are more important than any others, including type (saline or silicone) or model (low/moderate/high profile) of implant.
3. The type of implant used may determine the final outcome, especially if the patient does not have significant covering breast or adipose tissue.
Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate.
I use intraoperative sizers and place the patient in the upright position to evaluate breast size. Use of these sizers also allow me to select the breast implant profile (low, moderate, moderate plus, high-profile) that would most likely achieve the patient's goals. The patient's goal pictures are hanging on the wall, and allow for direct comparison.
I have found that this system is very helpful in improving the chances of achieving the patient's goals as consistently as possible.
By the way, the most common regret after this operation, is “I wish I was bigger”.
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March 26, 2012
Answer: Estimating bra size after surgery
There are loose guidelines as to how much larger a woman will be after augmentation based on her 'before' bra size and the size of the implants. You would be expected to most likely be a large C or small D cup. Trying on sizing implants before surgery can help you to determine how large you 'really' want to be. I try to not have my patients get too set on any one bra size. Seeing themselves with implant sizers on gives them a realistic idea of how they will look and doesn't limit them to an arbitrary cup size. Best of Luck Dr Harrell
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March 26, 2012
Answer: Estimating bra size after surgery
There are loose guidelines as to how much larger a woman will be after augmentation based on her 'before' bra size and the size of the implants. You would be expected to most likely be a large C or small D cup. Trying on sizing implants before surgery can help you to determine how large you 'really' want to be. I try to not have my patients get too set on any one bra size. Seeing themselves with implant sizers on gives them a realistic idea of how they will look and doesn't limit them to an arbitrary cup size. Best of Luck Dr Harrell
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