Breast Augmentation, Worried About Being Too Big, How do I Ensure I'll be a Large C Cup?

i am having a breast augmentation in 2 weeks. i am getting silicone high profile subpectoral through the axilla. i breast fed one baby and am wearing a 36 B push up bra, i am 5'5'' and 132 pounds i am trying to decide between 400cc and 425cc. worried about being too big. i want to be a large C. any opinions

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7 Doctor Answers | Asked by dburnett in ks city

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Choosing breast implants

First, there is absoluteyl no difference in the result you'd get from a 400 vs a 425HP implant. None, so don't fret over that. Just make sure that the "look" you want (no one can guarantee cup size) will be obtained from the HP style of implant. Sounds like another visit with your doctor preop is in order.

Breast sizing

Thnaks for your question. I do not think there is much differerence between 400 and 425 cc HP implant. Secondly, cup sizing with bras and is not standardized. If you are a middle B in any given brand and style of bra and add 400 cc--I think you could easily become a D in that exact brand and style of bra. Most importantly you need to revisit with your surgeon pre-operatively.

Breast Augmentation Size

I believe that you will be bigger than a full C-cup if you use a 400cc implant or larger. You should discuss this with the surgeon who examines you.

How to pick breast implants.

Hi. I hope you find this article helpful. 1) This is the most common type of question on RealSelf. 2) It is the surgeon's job to pick the right breast implants, not the patient's. Implant selection is really pretty technical. 3) Make sure your surgeon REALLY understands the look you want. Mentioning a cup size is not enough. Show your surgeon pictures of breasts you like. 4) Then your surgeon has to tell you if your chosen look is... more

Proper sizing essential with breast augmentation

Careful and precise sizing is essential in achieving your desired result from breast augmentation surgery. It is very difficult to use expected bra size to choose your implant volume because there is so much variation between manufacturers and perception about how a bra should fit. Instead, choose your implant volume based on how your breasts/body look during the sizing process. There are several ways to size a patient for implants. The most common is to use implants placed in... more

Picking implant size

You should focus on the look you want and not on a specific cup size. Cup size can not be promised, because it depends on whose bra you wear (I.e. A "D" cup in Victoria Secret may be a "C" cup in Playtex). It's like your dresses, you probably don't wear the same size dress in every dress.

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Choosing your implant size

Thank you for the question. Communication with your plastic surgeon will be key to achieving the results you are looking for. Unfortunately, the use of words such as “I really want a natural look, nothing over-the-top” means different things to different people. In other words, what you consider to be natural may not be what your plastic surgeon considers to be natural looking. Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired... more