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If I’m a 36c Bra Size,and I Get 425cc HP. What Sizw Will I Be?

asked 11 months ago by Vanessa in Santa Ana in orange county, CA
Latest answer by Vivek Bansal, MD
Question viewed 694 times
Tags: 400-449cc, bra, C cup

if I’m a 36c bra size from victoria secrets. and the doctor want to put 425 HP. under the muscle. is that going to be a full D or a DD. i only want to be a full C or a small D. i weight 140 and I’m 5'5. body structure is curve

12 answers to If I’m a 36c Bra Size,and I Get 425cc HP. What Sizw Will I Be?

Final cup size = what you have + what's put in

Vanessa: Your PS' choice of a high profile (saline?silicone?) implant in a submuscular plane will probably take you into the full D to DD range, if you are a full C pre-op. That being said, the high profile implants paradoxically appear to be "smaller" than the standard profile implants, because their "footprint" or base is narrow and their principal utility is to provide additional projection while narrowing the intermammary... more

Lavinia Chong, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

DD

That will make you a DD. If you are a C cup already then something smaller (i.e. 275 to 325cc) should be more then enough. Discuss this with your surgeon and ask him to show you before and after photos of patients similar to you. Review his/her before/after photos to make sure you like his/her work.

Andre Aboolian, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Breast augmentation

You will likely increase approximately two breast sizes, which will place you to a D- DD size bra. Consider a smaller implant, possibly 240-280cc if you want to be a full C from where you are currently.

Shahin Javaheri, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

425 cc implant

A 425 cc implant will increase your cup size at least 1-2 cups. If you are already a "C" you will probably get there. Of course can exam in person is key to get an idea. A good way for you to tell is to do a rice test or baggy test to see what it looks like in a bra.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Predicting cup size based on implant size

Since there are no true cup size standards, one can't predict with any high rate of accuracy what cup size a particular implant will lead to. Additionally, there are so many variables that will influence the result. However, if you are already a "C", a 425cc implant will enlarge you to far in excess of a large "C" or small "D". Make sure that your doctor has a precise understanding of exactly what you want otherwise you may be disappointed. more

Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.turkeltaub.com

Breast Augmentation and cup size

Although it is very difficult to predict bra size post-operatively, as a rule of thumb 160-200 cc will increase your breast one cup size. There is certainly variation amongst patients, and bra size also varies significantly amongst manufacturers. You should convey your concerns to your board certified plastic surgeon.

Andrew P. Giacobbe, MD
Buffalo Plastic Surgeon

Predicting Post Augmentation Breast Size

It is very difficult to determine the cup size any patient will be after surgery, even after a full exam. Also, there is no standardized breast size that manufacturers adhere to. Victoria's Secret tends to over size the cup to sell more bras (women think their breasts are larger in VS bras). But if you are a C with them you would likely be a B in reality and a 425 cc implant will not be a small augmentation. The key is trying on the implant, communicating with your surgeon... more

Vincent P. Marin, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.marinaesthetics.com

Cup Size after Breast Augmentation

It is difficult to accurately predict a bra cup size after breast augmentation. In general, a 425cc implant is quite large, however, and if you are already a C cup, this size implant, may add considerable volume and may result in more then a full C cup. You may want to review the surgery with your plastic surgeon.

Stephen Delia, M.D.
Boston Plastic Surgeon

Breast Augmentation

Due to inconsistency of bra manufacturers and sizing, do not rely on bra sizes to determine cup size. Get implants which fit your body, and your goals with the counseling of your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. This will give you all the information to make an informed decision.

Vivek Bansal, MD
Danville Plastic Surgeon

Estimating Cup Size Following Breast Augmentation

It is very difficult to predict cup size following breast augmentation for two reasons. There are significant variations among each patient, and bra sizes differ greatly among manufacturers because there is no standardization. The selection of implant style, size and placement should be determined by the size, shape and width of a woman’s breast, as well as the thickness of her breast-skin envelope. As a very rough estimate, 200cc will usually increase the breast volume by one cup... more

Kenneth Dembny, II, MD
Milwaukee Plastic Surgeon

www.mycpss.com

Big Implants

Hi Vanessa, The short answer is 425 cc is too big, and will knock you into a D/DD situation. I'm curious about your doctor's decision though, and I feel he may not be helping you. I can only imagine that you have clearly expressed your aesthetic goals to him regarding size after surgery. So why choose such a large and projecting implant? My inclination is that he wants to 'lift' your breasts with an implant. I speak about this concept... more

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

The question best answered by your surgeon

We have limited information to give you a good answer. In general we do not like to give bra cup size prediction. There is no standard bra cup size and each brand does their own without any standard measurements.