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Sizing Issues - 450cc to Get a Full C Cup?

asked 1 year ago by sydcharmom in Canada
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Question viewed 236 times
Tags: 110-129 lbs, 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in, 450-499cc, sizers

I'm 5'7", 123lbs, athletic, have enough tissue for overs (am a mid B cup now). My ribcage is 29inches. Dr said that I could take 450cc to get the full C cup I want. I find that too big when I have the sizers on in a tight top. I found 350cc's were a good fit, but don't want to be too small. Any suggestions??

2 answers to Sizing Issues - 450cc to Get a Full C Cup?

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Sizing Issues - 450cc to Get a Full C Cup

It is very easy to be confused by this measuring system. Cup sizes are only used as estimates for clothing. Although the measuring technique for determining cup size is precise, the results of these measurements are not. Let me give you an example; weight is a very accurate measurement. However two patients that weigh 120 lbs are not likely to look alike. The same is true with two patients that have C cup breasts. This is why physicians tend to use volume (cubic centimeters or cc) as a... more
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Sizing up for breast implants

Go with your gut. If you like the 350's then shoot for those. But if you are hedging to go bigger, than go to the next size.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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