What Size Implants Do I Need to Go From an A/B to a D Cup? (photo)

asked 4 months ago by Brookeh in Nashua, NH
Latest answer by David Bogue, MD
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Tags: above muscle, B to D cup, implant size, recommendation

I am 34b some bras that are an A fit. i am 122 pounds 5'8'' i am getting a lift too. the doc thinks i should not go higher then 325 ccs and says ill be a C but i want to be a D i think. What sizes CCS should i get? he wants to go over the muscle

9 answers to What Size Implants Do I Need to Go From an A/B to a D Cup? (photo)

Implant and cup size.

As you mention in your question, in some bras you are a B cup and in other bras an A cup. This is due to a lack of standardization of cup sizes. With 325cc implants, you will probably be a C cup in most bras and perhaps a D in others. Determining what implants your breasts can appropriately hold can only be done with an examination. If you are unsure of the plan for surgery and whether the implants are right for you, schedule a second consultation to discuss your concerns and see if your... more

David Bogue, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

Breast lift with implants

Thank you for your question and the photos. Since your are tall, it will likely be that you need a slightly larger implant to make you a D cup if that is what you want. The missing piece of information to help make that determination is your breast base width diameter. Without that, it is going to be tough to say. If you have lingering uncertainty, return to your plastic surgeon's office to get resized and to specifically communicate your reasonable expectations.... more

J. Jason Wendel, MD
Nashville Plastic Surgeon

www.mc.vanderbilt.edu

Questions about implant size for a breast lift and enlargement

Recommending via the internet what size implant would provide you with a "D" cup is pure speculation. A meticulous examination would be far more accurate and helpful. You will be undergoing a breast lift as well as an augmentation. Is there a particular reason that a submammary pocket was chosen. That along with a larger sized implant is fraught with long term problems including stretching and thinning of your breast skin with descending of your breast and implant down your... more

Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

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Augmentation/mastopexy and cup size

Unfortunately I have to say that you are setting yourself up for disappointment and potential problems. A properly fitted implant that matches the width of your breast and is the highest forward profile will only increase your cup size by about 2 cup sizes to a full C at most and this is with an augmentation alone. A lift (mastopexy) that is a true lift will make your breast look larger but it's very difficult to judge the resulting size with an implant in addition to the lift. The tuck... more

Scott L. Replogle, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon

Maximizing your Augmentation Outcome

Hi there- I agree with Dr. Johnson... The fact is that you have an image in your mind of what you want your appearance to be, right? I hope we can also agree that if your surgeon achieves this appearance for you, you won't care too much what letter is on your bra or what number is on your implant.... So helping your surgeon understand how you want to LOOK is more important than telling him what letter you want on your bra.

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

Wanting a D-cup after breast implants

With your plan of a subglandular implant and mastopexy a D-cup should be within reach. The mastopexy pattern might have to be vertical (lollipop) to help prevent areolar spread, and the implant fuller, perhaps 400cc. The number is hard to guess and the best result is with a good picture of the 'look' and a sizer in the OR as a guide. Show your surgeon what you want and go with your instincts. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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Be careful going too big with a lift

Thank you for the photos Brookeh. Your doctor is quite wise to recommend you not go too big. One of the problems with a lift and implants is there are 2 opposing forces: one tighten the skin and one to enlarge the breast. It might result in spreading of the scars and other problems. The goal is an esthetic breast. But if you want a larger breast and are willing to take the risks with the scarring, discuss this with your doctor. It all depends on the base... more

Steven Schuster, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

Ptosis and breast augmentation

You have ptosis,your nipples are below the inframamary crease. In addition to an augmentation you will require a lift referred to as a mastopexy. As far as size and the degree of lift it will be dependent on not only the size but the shape of the implant you choose.

Jay M. Pensler, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Sizing?

Thank you for the question and pictures. I think you should do very well with breast augmentation/lifting surgery. Unfortunately, there is no direct correlation between the size of breast implants and the resulting cup size. In planning your breast augmentation procedure it will be very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon. in my practice I find the use of goal pictures to be very helpful. I have found that the use of words such... more