Should I Go Bigger Than C Cup for Breast Augmentation?

There are many variables which enter into choosing the ideal implant. You've already established that you are petite frame, however there are other considerations, which can be classified as Patient factors, Implant factors and Doctor factors. IMPLANT FACTORS: Saline implants tend to project (stick out further from the chest wall) compared to silicone. The style of the implant will influence the shape of the breast, so the high profile implants project more but may leave a larger gap... more

Cup sizes are dress terms and can vary according to manurfacturer whereas volume measured in cc is a medical term and one that we prefer to use to be more specific. Achieving a C cup is a reasonable outcome with a relatively good long term prognosis.

Forget about the cup size and go for the "look" you want. Make this very clear to your doctor. Cup sizes are not an exact science and there are no industry standards at all. For example, I had a patient back yesterday, 2 months post op with 375 moderate profile gel implants. These fit her frame dimensionally very well, not excessively full at the top. I asked her what cup sizes fit her now and she said,"It depends on the brand and whether I go with a 32 or a 34. In a 32... more