How Many Cc's Do I Need to Be a C-cup? (photo)

I am 12 weeks post-op and got fitted last evening for a bra and found out that my cup size has not change. Prior to surgery I was a 36B, six week post-op I was between a 38C/D and now at twelve weeks, I went down to a 38B. I told my PS that I wanted a conservative look ( nothing fake/porn breast) but wanted to be a cup size bigger. Needless to say I am upset and unhappy for such a subtle change. I'm 5'9 and weight 150. I chose 300 High Profile Mentor Silicone, placed under the muscle.

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How Many Cc's Do I Need to Be a C-cup

There are no fixed standards for cup size. Many of my patients have B's C's and D's in their bra drawer all (or occasionally none) of which fit. A B cup on a 36 inch band is larger than a B cup on a 34 inch band, and smaller than a B cup on a 38 inch band. I cannot imagine why your measurement went from 36 to 38. That measurement is based upon the diameter of the chest at the level of the breast fold, and that should not have changed with implants. The sizing... more

Cup Size After #BreastAugmentation

From your photos, it appears that you are in the range of a C cup. And for reference, a 38B is the same as a 36C so that you likely are in the range you requested. You should not judge your surgical results by the size of your bra, rather how you look in the mirror and if that was your ultimate goal. Bra sizing is no where near an exact or consistent science. Best of luck, Vincent Marin, MD San Diego Plastic Surgeon

How Many Cc's Do I Need to Be a C-cup?

I always recommend one or two sizes higher than your chosen. So 325 or 350 cc high profile would be my recommendation to answer your question very directly.

Augment and sizing

A 38B is equivalent to a 36C. A 300 cc augment should increase you by at least a cup size. Having been swollen, you became accustomed to a larger look than you requested preoperatively. If you remain unhappy, three months down the road, you could consider a reaugment with larger implants but I would encourage you to take a look at your preop photos being jumping to conclusions.

Value the result of your breast augmentation and lift, not the label in the bra

Thanks for your photo-- it makes answering your question easier. Tough to be real accurate without a pre op picture, but if you listen to the way you describe what your goal was and then look at the result you have, I think you received an excellent result. You have a natural shape, good scars from the lift, great nipple position, and volume appropriate for your frame. Lift / augmentation operations are conceptually difficult (smaller on the outside skin and... more

Increase a cup size

Usually an increase in cup size requires about 200 cc's extrea in volume sometimes a bit more and sometiems a bit less.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Post op cup size

I agree that you appear to have gotten what you asked for. In addition you have had a lift and placing larger implants limits the amount of lifting that can be done. In general 200cc will produce one cup increase.

Michael Hueneke, MD

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Nashville Plastic Surgeon

Don't Fixate On Cup Sizes

First of all, I think you have a very nice result not having seen pre-op photos. There is no universal cup size. You mentioned that you were a 36B prior to surgery and now wearing a 38B. Why the change in chest size? A 38B cup is the same cup size as a 36C, so it sounds as if your surgeon achieved the size requested.

Achieving a C-cup size with implants

It seems remarkable that you could have a lift and a 300 cc implant and be the same size you were from the start. Still, if the result does not meet expectations a fuller implant will be needed. Communication is the key to understanding the 'look' that is right for you as cup size, and the number on the imlpant can be misleading as too can be terms such as conservative. Better to show your surgeon the result you feel is your goal.

Predicting Post Operative Cup Size

Sorry to hear about your displeasure on the outcome of the procedure. Predicting breast size in the post operative period can be challenging. If one notices, there is variation in the cup size not only between manufacturers but also within the same manufacturer and same style of bra. In my practice my patients are asked to bring in pictures which represent the breasts "they want". With the aid of these pictures and a discussion of their goals we can best arrive at the solution needed.... more

Achieving C Cup with Revisionary Breast Surgery?

Thank you for the question and picture. Overall, you have achieved an aesthetically pleasing result after breast augmentation/lifting surgery. Nevertheless, I'm sorry to hear about your dissatisfaction after the procedure. This situation demonstrates the importance of pre-operative communication when it comes to conveying patient's goals in regards to breast size desired. The use of words such as “conservative” and “nothing fake/porn” can mean... more

Achieving a desired volume

Sorry that you are unhappy with your result. It is difficult to predict post-operative bra size as different bra brands may give different size. Based on your photo, you had breast augmentation as well as breast lift (mastopexy). Although 300cc implant should have increased your bra size by one or two cups, when you combine the augmentation with lift, it tends to decrease your bra size. If you want fuller breasts (with implants), I recommend you talk with your plastic... more