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How Many CCs to Achieve a Size D?

asked 1 year ago by asmarshall19 in Dayton, OH
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 896 times
Tags: age 25-34, 130-149 lbs, 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in, breast feeding, breast size, natural

I am 26 have breastfed 2 kids, 5'6", 135lbs, 34B, width of each boob is 7",sternal notch to nipple rt. side 20", left side 20.25". I want to get a nice, more so natural look, no big rounded balls on my chest:) Basically I'd like to know what size is biggest I can do to achieve my goal of not looking fake but still having a nice size. I'd like to go up 2 sizes. The one PA I went to said 350 filled to 375 for big C/small D or 375 filled to 425 for nice D. But I'd like others opinions.

7 answers to How Many CCs to Achieve a Size D?

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Breast implants for a D-cup

Of course we cannot know for certain just what implant will give you the cup you are looking for. If we were to choose between the 350cc, or the 375-400cc., our experience would suggest the latter, and also a moderate profile implant. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

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How Many CCs to Achieve a Size D?

Based upon your so kindly posted photos, I recommend 400 to 500 cc's HP implant range. Best to have multiple in person evaluations. From MIAMI 
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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How large a breast implant to achieve a "D" cup?

Thank you for the photos and measurements. As the other plastic surgeons already stated, a cup size is between 150-250cc depending on your height and breast base measurement as the main parameters. From a 34B to a 34D you need to go up two sizes (300-500cc). To pick a size that fits you best, you need to go in for a consultation with a plastic surgeon or go back to the one you saw and discuss sizes. In my office we use sizers during the consultation to give the patients an idea what they can... more
George Marosan, MD

Bellevue Plastic Surgeon
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How many cc to achieve D-cup depends on what you start with!

Fortunately, you sent photographs and height/weight information (thank you!) which helps me make some accurate recommendations. First, your nipples are above crease level, so you do not need any kind of breast lift, particularly as you are seeking a size that will adequately fill your breast volume and existing skin "brassiere." However, I would not recommend saline implants, as they can not only feel less natural and show rippling in some positions, but they can also deflate... more
Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.mpsmn.com

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Implant size to acheive a D

The first recomendation I have for you is to use silicone as the larger implants will have rippling issues.  The minimal size to get you to a D is the 375.  This will be a smaller D.  For a mid size I would go with 450 and use a rule of thumb that 150 cc is equal to one cup size.
Leonard Hochstein, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Breast implant sizing

The more breast surgery I do the more I realize that there is no correlation between the size of implant 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 (saiine/silicone and low/moderate/high profile), bra manufacturer variance in cup sizes, the degree of filling of the... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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How to pick breast implants.

1) How to pick breast implant sizes?  My guess is 300 to 350 cc range. But read below. 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 realistic for your anatomy. The most common... more
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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