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Is a D Cup Too Big?

I am 5'1" 145lbs 34yo. Is a small d too big for me? What's the measurement difference between a big c and a small d?

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age 25-34 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in 130-149 lbs breast size

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Is a D cup too big for me?

Standardization of bra sizes went away a long time ago. You can be three different bra sizes at one store. The most important thing is proportion. Good idea to find photos that you like and bring them to the Plastic Surgeon's office. As far as your case goes, it would be better if you submitted a photo. Given the height and weight, you should probably be OK, but you relly need to see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Together you will discuss... more

What's the best bra cup size for a patient

Cup size is not as important as overall body proportion. There isn't much difference between a large C and a small D. In fact, there is no such thing as a "large C" or a "small D". Cup size is something the bra makers control, not plastic surgeons. You will either end up as a C or a D, this depends on where you purchase your bra (Victoria's Secret, Macy's, etc.). I prefer to perform 3D imaging on patients which can actually show them what they... more

Cup size less important than your individual desires with breast augmentation

I never guarantee a cup size to my breast augmentation patients. The main reason for this is that cup sizes vary between bra manufacturers. The most important thing is that you are happy with the ultimate breast implant size that you choose. I spend a great deal of time with my patients before surgery carefully selecting the best implant that fits with their breast and chest wall dimensions.

Large breast implants

Large breast implants can be implanted and I let the patient decide on what size she wishes in consultation with me. 1 cup size is about 120-150cc in implant size. The patient should always go a bit larger for the size definitely does decrease with time, maybe due to breast tissue compression. I do take this into account. The patient should ultimately decide which size she wishes for the implants will be with her for many, many years. I am offering an unbeatable all-inclusive price for... more

Is a D Cup Too Big?

Even with posting your ht. and wt. a photo would have been better. My guess is a 400 cc HP would be OK. but not sure. From MIAMI

Is a D cup too big?

Of course not; whatever you want (with certain anatomic limitations that your surgeon can clearly ascertain at the time of examination and consultation) is "perfect" for you, and is almost certainly possible with your height and weight! The implant size needed to achieve your goals will be determined by how much of your own breast tissue you contribute to the total volume, and the dimensions of your breast base and the various implant profile diameters at or near your requested... more

Cup size and augmentation

It is hard to predict cup size iwth breast augmentation. Without an exam I could not tell you whether or not he size you chose would be too big for you.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

The right breast cup-size for you

A small D-cup certainly is not too big for you, unless of course you feel that the cup is too big. The decision should be yours alone, as everyone has an opinion as to how you should look. Yours is the only one that counts. Go on your own and try on or buy a bra that you would like to wear. Pad it out and try on your clothes at home and give it a test. By trying you will get a feel as to the best you. When you have decided let your surgeon see what your goal is to avoid the too big too small... more

How big is too big

It seems to me that over the years that bra manufacturers have engaged in a gradual case of cup inflation (the old c is now the new d). For these reasons I have my patients tell me the cup size they think they want, then I have them bring in pictures of similarly proportioned women whose breast size they like. I have found that often what the patient is verbalizing is not what they are visualizing! Since the number one complaint in breast augmentation is "I wish I had gone bigger",... more

Marcel Daniels, MD

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Long Beach Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant sizing

The more breast surgery I do the more I realize that there is no correlation between the size or model (profile) of implant used 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 (saline/silicone and low/moderate/high profile), bra manufacturer variance in cup sizes, the degree... more

Bra size

This is always a difficult question to answer since the cup size will vary among bra manufacturers.A small D may not be too big.I usually make the pocket and try different size implants so you have nice fullness and cleavage.

Difference between a big C and a small D

Answer: it depends where you shop, and which style of bra you buy. You might wear either, since these two are really very close in size. Bra sizes are not standardized, so there is no measurement to quote to you. It's a bit like saying to a lady, "What size dress do you wear?" At some stores, she might wear a 6, at others a 4, and at some a 2.

Cup sizes are a mysterious calculation.

Bra sizes are a combination of exact measurement and imagination. The number on the bra (34, 36, etc.) is a standard chest circumference measurement. However, the cup size varies between the manufacturers of bras. A 'D' cup bra from one retailer may be a 'C' at another. Knowing if your new breasts would fit your body requires an examination and accurate measurements. The good news is that there are implant sizes and shapes for pretty much everyone and for every goal. more