I Have a B Cup Breast Size, is 350 Cc's Too Much for Breast Implants?

I want to get breast implants but I dont want to go too large and then risk sagging later and need for a breast lift when I am older. If I am a b cup now, will getting 350 cc's be too large and put me at risk for this? Should I go smaller? I am looking to be a full C if possible.

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Is a 350cc Breast Implant THE PERFECT implant to take me to a non-sagging "Full C" ??

Your question highlights the confusion and frutration most women feel when trying to reconcile breast implant volume (in cc's), profile (LP, MP, MP+ and High Profile), location of implant placememt (under VS. Over the pectoralis Major muscle)with the only description they know for breast sizing - bra cup sizes. Unfortunately, there is NO industry wide bra cup standard and a C in one bra is NOT a C in another manufacturer's bra. To add to the confusion, since implants with the... more

Breast Implant Sizing

Thank you for your question. Clear communication with your plastic surgeon is important in achieving the desired goals of the patient. It is not a good idea to say that you want a "c cup" because that can mean different things to different people. 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... more

Implant size and Cup size

Breast size change depends on your circumference. If you are a 32 or 34 then you would go up 3 1/2 cup sizes. If you are a 36 or 38 then you would go up 1 3/4 cup sizes. If you are a 40 or 42 then you would go up a little more than 1 cup size. Where you begin will determine where you end. The other thing to remember is that a 350 cc implant weighs about 3/4 of a pound. The added weight to your breasts will cause more drooping in the future. I... more

How to determine implant size?

Unfortunately, there is no way to know without examining you if 350cc's is the right size for you. It depends on the rest of your body -- height, weight, chest width, etc. However, your are right when you say that if an implant is too large, you will be more likely to have problems later -- but once again, this is very difficult to predict. I would suggest that you have a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon and discuss these issues. Good... more

B cups and Breast implants

Bra sizes are confusing. More often than not, a woman is not wearing a correctly fitted bra, doesn't know her bra size, or doesn't know how a bra is fitted. Cup size is dependent on the "number" part of the bra size... a D cup in a 34 bra is a different size from a 42 bra. Outward projection is further determined by the "profile" of the implant. High school geometry: Height (projection) times Width (base width). A Higher Profile implant will give you a... more

How do I know if an implant is too big for me?

The change of breast cup size is dependent on many factors and simply listing a 350 cc implant and asking about the size change is uncertain. That is it is dependent on your existing breast measurements. As we are discussing volume it mostly is dependent on the base width of your breast (footprint). For example a woman with a narrow base diameter this would result in a significant change skipping a few breast sizes or more, versus someone with a large frame and diameter in which it... more

Implants and sagging

While one can not predict sagging specific for each individual because there are so many variables, I will say that the larger the implant the mroe likely there will be earlier sagging.

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Breast Implant Sizing

Hello Cape Cod, A 350 cc implant may be just right for you. Please visit a board certified plastic surgeon that is known for breast augmentation. You can discuss your desired appearance. Please bring photos of celebs/models whose proportions you like. Your doctor may also size you with a special bra and implants to achieve an appearance the you like. Your photos and the sizing should adequately help the doctor understand your goals. Another important step is... more

Breast implant size

350 cc implants are reasonably sized implants and a common choice in my practice. You haven't listed your height,weight and chest circumference, all of which are important considerations. I'd recommend that you see a board certified plastic surgeon in consultation, discuss implant shape and placement and take it from there. Best of luck.

350cc Implants

350cc implants are very common in my practice. Without seeing you or knowing your measurements, it's difficult to say whether or not that will be an appropriate size for you. I have all my patients try on different size implants, so they can decide what they are comfortable with.

I Have a B Cup Breast Size, is 350 Cc's Too Much for Breast Implants?

Thanks for a good question. Unfortunately it can't be answered relative to you without an exam. but in general it is your job to indicate to your doctor what you want for the final result. Unless you work with breast implants every day, it is not your job to pick the implant. Leave that for the expert. It totally depends on how wide your rib cage is, how promionent your ribs are, the width of your actual breast and its relative size to your ribs, how thick the breast tissue is, its... more

Avoiding long term issues with breast augmentation

It appears that you have a good appreciation of some of the issues related to larger sized breast implants. Fortunately, 350 cc is not an overly large volume implant and should limit the negative long term issues you discuss. This, however, depends on your size, shape, existing breast, chest wall and skin elasticity to name just a few factors. You should see a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to get a formal opinion through and in-person consultation. Best of... more

Breast Augmentation and Size

Thanks for your question! It is really important to undergo a thorough exam and sizing measurements with an ABPS board-certified plastic surgeon. This will help determine whether this size is right for you. Put differently, 350cc is probably far too large for some patients and perhaps too small for others. It really depends on your goals and your anatomy.