I am currently a 32A and plan to get 450cc silicone breast implants (high profile) Will these get me to a full C/small D?

Thank you for your question and for sharing your photo. Size of the implants can be very personal choices that a patient makes. In many cases, patients can go from a A cup to a D cup or larger. In our practice, I begin by asking whether you are looking for more projection or perkiness and whether you mind have some of the breast tissue push outwards on the side. In addition, I ask you to try on different external sizers to give you a sense of what your breast may look like and the feel of extra volume in the breasts. The volume range and the breast shape preferences helps me the further guide you in your implant selection and to give you guidance on what the breast might look.I would also recommend that you try Mentor's external sizer as they give you a much more realistic view of what you will look like that simply using implants on the external breast.  In experienced hands, they can be used to create a look and feel of the different implant styles.I would visit with some board certified plastic surgeons in your area to discuss your options and goals in more detail.

Breast Implant sizing is a very difficult question to answer without a proper exam.  Measurements need to be done as well as assessment of the soft tissues.  In my practice we allow a great deal of time for sizing.  This is all done during the preoperative visit where we will look at your measurements, look at photos, evaluate the rice test as well as size you right in the office.  We then evaluate all the information we gather  and guide you to the size you want to be.The key thing to remember is that a particular size implant like a 450 or 500 or whatever may work for one person but not another.  Bra sizing is also quite variable as one may size differently depending on the bra manufacturer or store.Hope that helps.

It's a great question, but it's really hard to predict your final cup size. A rough estimate would be that every 150-200cc of implant volume would increase your bra size by about 1 cup. During your consultation you'll be able to try on implants in a bra. It's important to remember that cup sizes vary significantly between different bra manufacturers, so focus on reaching your goal look and then you'll find out your cup size during a bra fitting. When considering breast augmentation make sure you find a board certified plastic surgeon who will take the time to answer all of your questions and explain all of your options, so that you can decide if breast augmentation is right for you.

As much as it's important to know what size bra you currently wear, the strap size is important to know as well. It affects the diameter of the cup and subsequently the diameter of the #breast implant that you choose. In my practice, about 15-20% of the patients are good candidates for silicone #shapedimplants.This may provide some insight. If a woman wears a size 36 AB bra and would like to be a C cup, which is the average size that women wear and the average size bra that is sold, she needs a volume of approximately 350 to 390 cc to make that change. This becomes less if she's wearing a 34 bra, because it has a smaller strap size and the cups have a smaller diameter. A smaller diameter implant would then be a volume of approximately 300 to 350 cc. In the same way if she was more petite, maybe a double zero or size one and wore a 32 AB bra, then to become a 32C cup she would only require about 250 to 300 cc. The profile is determined by the amount of projection versus roundness that the you desire, as well as the size of the implant and size of your chest. Other factors which contribute to the outcome are #size, #shape, and #profile. The #profile is determined by the amount of #projection versus roundness that the you desire, as well as the #size of the implant and size of your chest. Also, the placement or incision location will also have an effect on profile. Your Plastic Surgeon will measure you to determine the best shape, size and placement of the #implants to be used. Lastly, another important element to a satisfying result of your #augmentation is realistic #expectations.

It’s always
difficult making decisions about breast size without performing a physical exam
or seeing preoperative pictures.In
addition, the patient’s underlying anatomy and personal preference for size and
shape must be considered, as well. Even when tremendous care is taken
preoperatively to determine breast size, the final decision needs to be made in
the Operating Room by the surgeon.At
this point, an assessment can be made by evaluating how the patient’s breast
tissue interacts with the breast implant.Occasionally, obtaining a specific size doesn’t allow the surgeon to
meet the patient’s other aesthetic goals.For this reason, locking into a specific size isn’t always a good
idea.Results are often better when a
surgeon has the ability to make adjustments in the Operating Room.In your case, I think it’s important
to thoroughly discuss your aesthetic goals with your surgeon.Make sure he has the latitude to do what’s
best for you in the Operating Room, so he can meet your aesthetic goals.It’s important that you have an approximate
idea of the breast size that you’re considering, but don’t become married to an
absolute number.