Interested in Breast Augmentation. What Will 370-380cc Put Me At If I'm A 34B Right Now? (photo)

Lauraif 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.

Thank you for your question.  Cup size can be a funny thing.  It's mostly based on projection.  It can also depend on how much breast tissue you had to begin with. Figuring out the cc's is often based on your base width, (how wide your breast is).  There used to be standardization, but that went away.  It can depend on what style of bra you wear.  They usually will get to their final position in 6 to 12 months.  One will usually drop faster than the other, and the shape may go through various changes.  Please follow your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon's post op instructions. For example; we like message, but some surgeons will have you wait, or do it in a specific manner. Please let them know your thoughts and concerns.  
Jeffrey J. Roth, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Las Vegas Plastic Surgery

Great question, Laura!  And believe it or not, it's a very complicated question. The bottom line is that it is virtually impossible to predict what your cup size will be after surgery. You need to meet in person with at least one board certified plastic surgeon who will take multiple measurements of your breasts and chest and have a detailed discussion with you about your body, your goals, and your desires. When it comes to choosing an implant size, you need to make the decision based on your body, your measurements, and your goals, rather than what size implants your friend or sister has!  I hope that helps and wish you all the best!