I Am an A Cup and I Want to Be About a D

asked 1 year ago by Cass25 in Lakewood, WA
Latest answer by Lisa L. Sowder, MD
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Tags: breast feeding, 450-499cc, A to D cup

I have nursed two children and my breast went up to DD and even larger at times. I would like to fit into a D or even a DD. I am 5'7 and 130lbs and an A cup. I was think 475-500 cc. The doctor said to decided between 450-500cc. I am worried about going to large and having sagging or having them bottom out....Any ideas??

9 answers to I Am an A Cup and I Want to Be About a D

Breast augmentation to go from A to DD

First of all, bra sizes are not standardized. I tell my patients to forget about bra size. Bra size does not matter. Just go with an implant size that gives you the look you want. If you are happy with the look but not the bra size, cut the size tag out of the bra. Second, implant problems are directly proportional to implant size. The bigger the implant, the more likely the problems. Just make sure you understand this before going big. ... more

Lisa L. Sowder, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Large implants

Getting very large implants may cause early problems with the heavier implants causing earlier sagging and stretching. Without an exam it would be very hard to size you up. I would caution wanting a DD.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Large implants

When it comes with breast augmentation, sometimes you must realize that certain choices may come with a price. Larger implants, particularly in patients with thinner tissues, may lead long term to stretching and thinning of the breast tissue and skin. Although this may lead later to needing breast lifts with more conspicuous scars, it may also lead to a thinning of tissue with more visible implant edges and implant wrinkling, and there may be no good correction for this thinning... more

Robert M. Grenley, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Larger implants and their problems

Hello, While you can go for the goal you have set, your incidence of problems over the long term will be greater. You might sag or bottom out or just ripple a good deal due the the thinness of the tissue you have available to cover and support the implants. Best Regards, John Di Saia MD

John P. Di Saia, MD
Orange Plastic Surgeon

DD cup Breast Implants

First of all, t's very hard to guarantee a final bra size because there are so many variables to consider....how you wear the bra, your band vs cup size, JC Penny's vs Victoria's Secrets etc. So be careful about having bra size as a goal. In fact, by going bigger you may overshoot your target. When selecting implant sizes its always better to go with ranges based on your breast and chest wall measurements and your desired look: larger but discrete... more

Adam Hamawy, MD
Westchester Plastic Surgeon

Size of breast implant

A big implant will indeed stretch the breast tissue/skin and cause a lot of drooping with time. I would encourage you to think about a slightly smaller implant which is likely to give a better long term result, though may not be a D cup.

Anindya Lahiri, MBBS
Birmingham Plastic Surgeon

Larger breast implants can cause larger problems

While a DD-cup is a worthy goal, larger breast implants, say 500cc can cause larger problems. Over time expect you tissue to thin over the implant with more rounding and 'show'. Folds or ripples may become more noticeable, and the breast can have a translucent quality in full sun. Spend more time on the look that you want and the bras you want to fit and fill out. The smallest implant that will suit your need is the one for you. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

A cup to a D cup breast augmentation

While the ultimate decision on implant size is yours to make, there are some important considerations to think about. Remember that the larger the implant, the more potential problems you may develop in the years ahead. Your breasts will probably be more prone to becoming saggy faster and you may experience some thinning of the skin. The implant will likely be more visible and you may have visible rippling, especially if you use saline implants. You may well be... more

Jeffrey E. Kyllo, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant sizing considerations

In my practice, 450-500 cc is a big implant - I avoid using big implants because they create long term issues with tissue stretch, sagging, bottoming out etc. The advice I give to every patient I consult with is to choose an implant that FITS within the existing dimensions of your breast - the width and height of the breast. The only way to find out what implant fits within your breast is to examine you and take some measurements. As a side note - I don't think its a good idea to promise... more