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Are 275 Ml Breast Implants Too Small for C or D Cup?

asked 2 years ago by rachaelgolis in Australia
Latest answer by Jeffrey Roth, MD
Question viewed 3,124 times
Tags: breasts, C cup, D cup, implant size

I am getting saline breast implants and I am very worried about the size. My surgeon says that I have 250ml of my own breast now and I want to be a full C to a D cup. To achieve this, he thinks no bigger than 275 ml. Do you think this sounds right? I am very worried thinking it could be too small when I see all of other people's implant sizes.

13 answers to Are 275 Ml Breast Implants Too Small for C or D Cup?

Judge your breast augmentation on its "look" not the cup size

It is far more important to get the look you want than to try to match a specific cup size. Make sure your surgeon knows how you want to apprear and that they feel comfortable that the chosen implants will get you there. Trying to estimate how much volume you have in cc's now and adding a certain number of cc's to try to get to a specific cup size sounds like a formula for an unhappy result to me.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

275cc implants too small for C or D cup?

This question has many variables in it. My favorite word when it comes to breast augmentation surgery is proportion. How tall are you? What do your hips/shoulders look like? How much breast tissue do you have to start with? My most important measurement is the base width of the breast. That being said, women can be three different bra sizes at the same lingerie shop. We also try and have patients bring in photos of what they like, as... more

Jeffrey Roth, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

275cc Saline Breast Implants

Funny that I just posted my blog on this very topic then saw this question. CUP SIZE IS IRRELEVANT. See the post below but what it comes down to is what do you want your body to look like? If you tried on sizers and 275cc gives you the look you want than it doesn't matter what the bra size is. All bra manufacturers use different sizing systems so bras from two different companies will fit differently. There are so many other issues that have to be considered such as your height, weight... more

Christopher L. Hess, MD
Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant size and cup size.

Hi! 1) Show your surgeon pictures of what you want to look like. This is much more useful than talking about cup size. 2) Your surgeon needs to use disposable implant SIZERS during your surgery to see for sure what size looks best. In my opinion it is a mistake to make the final decision about implant size in advance, because this is just an educated guess. 3) 250 cc's to 300 cc's is probably the range you want. 4) See link below.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant size

That sound right, but know that cup sizes vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Also, you may want to bring in pictures of breasts that you find attractive to your plastic surgeon. This way, you'll both be on the same page as to your specific goals. I actually have my patients place implants in their bra and look in the mirror to grossly determine the size that they want. Good luck!

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

www.BaltimorePlasticSurgery.com

Breast implants

Cup size is difficult to predict. Measurements of the chest and what you are starting with help guide the final result. Starting out with about a "b" cup now may get you into a "C" cup with the 275 cc's you suggested. But without examining you it would be difficult to tell you for sure.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Sizing

This is not possible to predict without more information. We would need to know your height, weight, bra size now, and also measurements that are done at the doctors office. You chose this plastis surgeon for a reason and you have to trust him. If you have no trust in him then you should find another board certified plastic surgeon to do your surgery. It is very difficult to predict the size after surgery. So I always ask my patients to focus on a look. They usually relay this to me... more

Farbod Esmailian, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant sizing

As you know there is a lot of variablity in bra sizes and what is a "C" or "D" will vary by manufacturer. It is better in the long run to not focus on bra size, but to end up with a pretty breast that mainains its appearnce and shape over time with the least risk of problems. Plastic surgeons have learned that purely considering the volume of the implant should not be the primary consideration. During a consultation for breast augmentation it is important for the... more

John E. Gross, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant size

This is very difficult to answer without seeing or knowing your current cup size. Statistics show that the majority of breast augmentation patients wish they had gone larger with their implant selection. However, you can only go as large as your tissues will accommodate. If you are unsure of the size, you need to return to your plastic surgeon, try on some other size implants (place them in a bra), until you and the surgeon are comfortable with the implant choice. It is very rare for a... more

William Bruno, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Achieving a final cup size with a specified breast implant volume

This is difficult to say. Cups sometimes vary by manufaturer and designer, therefore it can vary. I would highly recommend that you try a 250cc sizer over your current breast followed by wearing a desireable final bra size with a soft elastic cup.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Judging cup size

As mentioned, cup size is variable and it is difficult to predict exact cup size with a given implant. Your appearance should be the maingauge of your goal with the cup size being a double check but not a fixed goal. This will prevent you from being disappointed either way if you come out slightly larger or smaller than the cup size you have in your mind. Your natural breast will determine what is required to achieve the look you want. However, keep in mind that all breasts cannot achieve... more

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

You are probably right

Ultimately you are probably right and it has been the experience of most plastic surgeons that patients most always feel they could have had larger implants. When a patient feels that way ahead of time they will probably be unhappy with the size that was used. That being said, Ultimately just try on the various size implanst and see what looks the way you want to look. Don't worry about the cup size, worry about the look.