Achieving size D breasts after breast augmentation?

I currently wear a size 40C bra. I'm having Breast Augmentation in a month I choose 400cc moderate profile. Will this give me a full C to a D?

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A: Breast implant size for a D cup

By Raffy Karamanoukian, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Breast implants may improve the diameter, volume, and projection of the female breast. Choosing an implant size depends primarily on the individual anatomy of the patient and the individuals aesthetic sense. A 400 cc implant in a person who is already a C cup will render a larger breast that is at... more

A: The size of an implant depends on an individuals breast anatomy

By David A. Robinson, MD - Munster Plastic Surgeon

Your question is a very common one. I have several patients who tell me the cup size they would like to achieve and have an idea of the implant size they think will get them there. I explain to my patients that each person is different based on their anatomy. One size implant does not equate... more

A: A larger chest and breast will often require a larger implant

By Peter E. Johnson, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

With breast augmentation the larger the breast is that we are starting with, and the larger the chest diameter, for example you are a 40 in. chest and larger than say a 36 in. chest it is fairly safe to say that you will indeed require a larger breast implant than average to fill out the breast a full cup size... more

A: 400 cc's is too big!

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi! According to various formulas, it takes no more than 300 cc's to go from a 40C to a 40D. So 400 cc implants for your breast augmentation is too big. In general, I would urge you not to go too big. Very large implants age poorly, and we often hear from patients who are unhappy because their... more

A: Cup size after implants

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Measuring a "D" cup is difficult, because all bras are different. I never guarantee a cup size to a patient. But ont he other hand, you should probably go up at least a cup size with the volume you chose.

A: Bra Size is Irrelevant!!

By Steven Teitelbaum, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Are all the bras in your closet the same size now? Of course not. And they won't be after your augmentation surgery. Unless you are in the adult entertainment industry and need a specific size, the most important thing is to PICK THE IMPLANT THAT FITS YOUR TISSUES. If you go larger... more

A: You'll probably get there

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

As you can see, cup sizes are not the way to size implants. The proper way is based on the "look" you want and what dimensional measurements your own body bring to the table. That being said, you will probably achieve your goals with that implant.

A: Cup size is relative

By Leslie H. Stevens, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

The larger ones back circumference is the greater volume of implant is necessary to go to a larger cup size. For example, if someone wears a 32 B cup and wants to go to a C or D cup, it will take a smaller implant for them to get there than someone who wears a 36B. One thing is for sure if you are a 40C,... more

A: We cannot promise a cup or bra size

By Michael C. Edwards, MD - Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

I have no doubt that you will be able to find a bra that fits you that is a C/D/DD cup. There is no conformity amoung bra manufacturers as it is and this is why I cannot promise a cup or bra size after surgery. I allow all of my patients to place the implants into a sports bra over... more