Saline Breast Implant Size for a Full D Cup?

asked 2 years ago by curiosity in Baltimore, MD
Latest answer by Richard L. Dolsky, MD
Question viewed 1,590 times
Tags: breasts, bigger, D cup

My base breast diameter is 16 cm and I presently wear a 38C or D depending on the bra. I wish to be a full D after surgery. What diameter size and volume of saline breast implants that would work best, considering this?

8 answers to Saline Breast Implant Size for a Full D Cup?

No One Knows What a "D" Is !

Patients make the mistake of focusing on a specific cup size. Unfortunately there is no industry standard for cup size. Every bra manufacturer is different and cup size changes from style to style with the same manufacturer. A 36 D is larger than the same bra in a 32 D. You should have an idea of the look that you are trying to achieve. An experienced cosmetic plastic surgeon with a good reputation for breast enlargement will have different methods to read your mind and determine implant... more

Richard L. Dolsky, MD
Philadelphia Plastic Surgeon

Breast implants and cup sizes.

Hi! Since you have wide breasts, almost any diameter implant will fit. So that's not a limiting factor for you. I would just urge you, not to go too big, because very large implants age badly. As a guess, I would say 300 cc moderate plus profile implants will give you the look you want. There should be a range of sizes and diameters available for your operation. Then your surgeon should make the final decision during surgery, by placing disposable implant SIZERS inside your breasts. ... more

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast implants to get to a d cup

It is difficult to give you an answer without examining you first. I have to say that the majority of women do not have a base diameter of 16 cms. In fact, you can look at implant diameters and few if any will have that measurement. Volumes of implants do not always correspond to sizes. A simple method for you to try at home is to perform a "baggy test." Fill a bag with a measured amount of water or rice, and then place it into a loose fitting bra. Place a blouse on and... more

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

You can't translate implant volumes into cup sizes

A "properly fitting" implant for you would have a base diameter close to 16 cm and this would be a large implant. If you are already a C or D cup, this implant will make you larger than a D. Just go for the "look" you want and don't fixate on the cup size.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

You will need consultation with a plastic surgeon

The size and shape of the implant depends on the base of the breast, chest width, amount of the breast tissue, skin tone, shape of the breast and also patient's desire. Personal consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon will help you .

Kamran Khoobehi, MD
New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

This is not answerable without seeing the patient

These questions regarding what size implants, style and type are as easy to answer as asking what size, and type of skirt a woman should wear to get a certain look. You should see a plastic surgeon who will spend the time needed to try out sizes and styles of implants. The final answer considers multiple factors and some copmpromises.

John P. Stratis, MD
Harrisburg Plastic Surgeon

No formula for predicting cup size following implant augmentation mammaplasty

There is no clear cut formula to determine absolute cup size following breast augmentation. Suffice it to say you will want an implant that will roughly approximate the size (diameter of the breast. Given that the thickness of the breast tissue varies from 1-2 cm in thickness, you will want to select an implants with a base diameter of approximately 14. To go from a large C to a full D, you will likely require no more than 300cc.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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