Is the Implant Size Too Small?

I am scheduled for a breast augmentation on the 16th of this month, and I am scared that we have discussed an implant size that is too small. I am 5'5" and 112 lbs. I currently can't fill an A cup from Victoria's Secret if my life depended on it... the implant will be under the muscle and possibly 325ccs. I understand that I have a small frame, but I want to be sure that I end up with a full beautiful shape that is at least a full C cup. Any advice?

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20 Doctor Answers | Asked by Concerned Lady in Greensboro, NC

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Implant size

It is hard to tell whether you will be a small C or full C. I usually tell my patients not to be preoccupied by cc; depending on bra companies, the bra size varies a lot. For instance, one can be a full C in Victoria Secret's bra when she can wear a B bra in Soma. You should try on silicone sizers or rice test to see whether 325cc would make you happy.

Breast Implant Size

You did not give your chest circumference, but with your other measurements, it should be small. Now it is impossible to predict bra cup size, as they vary from one manufacturer to another. In the past, though, in someone measuring 30 inches around under the breasts, 100 cc equaled one bra cup size. If you put the implant under the muscle, you needed to add about 10% more. Many people your size have been very pleased with an implant around 325 cc. It is best to discuss your preferences... more

Breast Implant Size

W do I select the appropriate breast implant size? This is a decision you and your surgeon will make together. It is important to understand that there is not a wide range of implant sizes and profiles that will look natural in each individual patient. Given your height, weight and preoperative breast profile, there really is a limited range of implants sizes and profiles that will produce a full - but natural - breast appearance. So it is important to establish from the beginning... more

Michael Law, MD

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Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

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Breast Implant size for A cup to C cup

Bra sizes are confusing. More often than not, a woman is not wearing a correctly fitted bra, doesn't know her bra size, or doesn't know how a bra is fitted. Cup size is dependent on the "number" part of the bra size... a D cup in a 34 bra is a different size from a 42 bra. That being said, bra manufacturers are not held to any uniform standards when it comes to cup size and shape... that is why one brand of bra might fit you very well for a given size, but not... more

Implant size and cup size

Implant sizing is the most commonly asked question in regards to breast augmentation on this forum. To size an implant, your plastic surgeon takes into account your breast anatomy, chest anatomy, and your desired goals. However, matching bra cup sizes exactly is due to the fact that cup sizes are not standardized. A "C" cup from one manufacturer may be a "D" cup from another. Also, 325cc is simply the volume of the implant. A high profile 325cc implant has a much... more

David Bogue, MD

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Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

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Breast implant size.

The volume of the implant, 325cc, is less important than the dimensions (diameter and projection) in determining whether or not the implant is the right size for you. The right size depends on many factors, and your requested size (full C) will probably be accomplished by the selected implant, or perhaps slightly larger. The best possible result involves not only the right size, but a shape that you like and is proportionate with your body, satisfactory implant positioning, a... more

Implant Size Too Small

It is ultimately your decision what size you would like to be. Everyone has their own picture of perfection or of how they will look. I always have my patients do the rice test before deciding on a final size. Try not to concentrate too much at the CC's at this point. Do the rice test with an open mind and fill the stocking to what you feel makes you like what you see in the mirror. This is all a matter of perspective. If you need more information on the rice... more

Implant size should mostly depend on what YOUR expectations are.

The choice of implant size should mostly depend on what YOUR expectations are. You should be evaluated by a physician in order to get their recommendations regarding what size range would be possible, but ultimately I allow my patients to choose their own size because they are the ones that have to live with it. If you closed your eyes right now you could probably picture the result that you want to have. As part of my consultation my patients try on implant in order to... more

Choosing the right breast implant size for you

The size of the final breast augmentation result is usually the most important thing that most women think about when undergoing the procedure. While bra size is the common method when discussing implant size, it is a rather vague concept to some degree. What is a C cup to one woman may not be to another. Therefore, it is important to have a visual reference. I would go in for a final sizing appointment and bring with you some photos of postoperative breast augmentation results... more

Breast Implant Sizing

Your question is a common one we see here on Real Self...unfortunately, there is absolutely no way a plastic surgeon can give you advice in a forum like this without having the ability to see your actual photos let alone examine you. When we evaluate a patient for breast augmentation, we look at the overall beginning shape of the breast, skin quality (loose or tight), width of the breast and chest together...and we interview the patient to ascertain their individual goals. This takes time and more