Shocked That As a 34B with the Addition of 475 CC Saline Unders I Only Went Up to a C Cup? (photo)

I was a 34 B pre op after having 475 cc Saline implants, under, I only went up into a C cup, was hoping to be at least a D. My post op bust measures 37 & my band 34. I'm 5'6 123 lbs. The implants I got were 420-500 range filled to 475CC...My surgeon spoke as if my implants were quite large. I can't believe that I would have to go my max, whioch my surgeon said would have been 550 cc to get into a D!

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B to C cup 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in 450-499cc saline implants 110-129 lbs

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I Only Went Up to a C Cup?

Part of the problem in speaking in terms of cup size is that there are no fixed defintions. The cup sizes are not the same for different bands. I have plenty of patients whom I consider to be C cup who have B's C's and D's in the bra drawer, all of which fit. As I look at the photos, I am seeing what I would call a two cup size increase, although these are only photos. . Surgeons who comment on this site often quote that 200-225 cc of implant will result in a one cup size increase.... more

One Cup Size Increase after 475 cc Breast Implants

The least a person should go up after that much volume is 2 cup sizes. If you were a very small B and you are now are very large C, this may be reasonable. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Cup size

There is no standard on cup sizes. They vary considerably by manufacturer and style of implant. You have a very nice outcome.

Cup Size Increase By Breast Augmentation

Hi, Thank you for sharing your before/after photos. It seems that you have commendable results at this point in your recovery process. Cup size is a variable measurement method that changes from one bra manufacturer to another unfortunately. Therefore, I recommend that you do not rely on this method to assess the look and the feel of your implants. Time is essential and letting nature take its course is an essential part in the recovery process. This brings me to ask you... more

Inadequate Cup Size

Your results actually look quite good at this time. Early on after this operation, the chest muscles push against the implant and they don't project out away from the chest as much as they will later once the muscle relaxes. Larger volume implants don't increase the amount of projection unless you were to change to a higher profile implant. With your fairly narrow frame, I think larger implants will look unnaturally large on your chest.

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Cup size after breast augmentation

A cup size is only a reflection of where you buy the bra. I am sure you can find places that would size you at a D or even higher just the way you are right now. My advice is not to chase a letter on the bra. Would you be happy if the same breasts were sized at a DD? It looks like you have a fine early result. Let the healing happen and enjoy your new shape.

Cup size changes after breast augmentation

Congratulations on your excellent results so far. Cup size measurements only tell you the difference between your bust and your band. Furthermore, that measurement may not correlate to the actual bra size for different brands and styles. More important than cup size is how you like the appearance and feel on your body. Do you look and feel smaller than you want to be? How do you like the appearance in different types of clothes? How does the size feel for you in... more

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A L R 28 Mar 2013

I know you were hoping to be bigger but I think your after is perfect. Exactly what I'm hoping to look like after my BA. I'm getting a lift and 500cc Saline moderate profile saline unders. What profile did you get?

BOOOOOOOOOOObies 31 Oct 2012

Actually I was going for the "enhanced" look, so yes I am smaller than I would like to be. I look the same or smaller than when I have my mega padded bra on. I wanted there to be a difference.

BOOOOOOOOOOObies 30 Oct 2012

In response to the first comment. It seems there is a standardized measurement for cup sizes, (so the internet search engines tells me). The brands seem to then take it upon themselves to make their bras fit differently from one another. When I say I'm only a C cup this is according to the standardized measurement tool. When I search " how to measure your bra size" the answers are the same across the board. I've looked into a broad range of sports bra brands & I'm clearly a medium or a C cup in almost every sports bra ever made according to their measurements. If I wanted to go larger, it's the same cost as having a breast aug. I don't agree with sizers as being a good representation of the final product. It's too bad there isn't another method for better visualization. Perhaps its a way to get women to pay twice the price?

MiaKat 20 Nov 2012

The sizers are somewhat accurate. I was thinking of 400cc to 450cc, but then my PS told me that gong under the muscle will take away about 25cc. I was glad he told me that. I then said I would go 425cc, but was worried it wouldn't be big enough, and I know that a lot of women wish they had gone bigger. Kinda of a lot of money to not be happy in the end. So I told him to do at at least 425cc and would be willing to go to the max fill for that implant size(475) if he thought it would be proportional for my body. He wound up doing the 475cc. At first I thought they were too big, but now I'm wondering if I should have gone to 500cc. GO FIGURE!!! LOL!

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