Will 250-275cc Silicone Breast Implant Result in a C Cup?

Smilee,
If you feel like you believe these blogs more than in your plastic surgeon, you don't need another implant...you need another plastic surgeon.
Almost everybody your size wants a C cup. Well, almost everybody - some unique cases come to mind but it's good to hear that you want a reasonable result. We've all done patients your size, lots. This is a very tasteful choice and your plastic surgeon probably wants you to look classy so don't get too nervous by our blog comments.. we're just blogging and you need to trust a plastic surgeon that examined you. The implant sounds a bit small to me also, but again, I haven't examined you so he knows best. Another possibility is that you may have since gained a bit of confidence in the idea and now you're comfortable with a larger implant... that happens often.
You're an A and you want to be a C. Simple right? Not so. You should visit with your plastic surgeon while there's still time to resize. Sometimes i'll get patients to try on sizers in the office to get a feel for the implants she is choosing. She'll look through the photo album and find someone with her features and we'll know what implant that patient used. Lastly, a good communication tool is to bring in photos of girls with your figure and your desired breast size. This is just an estimate, you are not using it as a guarantee, but if you show your plastic surgeon a photo of a girl with what he sees as a D and you see as just right, then he'll be using a different implant.
Think of the comments that you made during your first consultation. Those are very important to me when I'm listening to my patients expectations. If you said "I really want them to look natural on my body" or "I just don't want them to be noticeable by everyone" or similar comments, then he's trying to protect you from this social circumstance while still filling your soft tissue envelope according to his physical examination (when he measured you). It is very common to be hesitant on the size you're picking and impossible for someone on this blog to tell you what size you should be using.
It's nice to hear that you've selected silicone, I think that's a good bet since your breasts will be more implant material than breast tissue so you want it to feel as natural as possible.
Best wishes on your augmentation, you're probably going to look great with whichever implant you choose. In general, patients with your build are the easiest augmentations to get a result that looks smashing.

Final breast size after breast augmentation is very difficulty to determine as each implant will create a different size based on the patient. For example, 250cc on you may create a different bra size than a 250cc on another patient. At consultation I do thorough chest measurements on my patients as well as have them try on implant sizers and perform 3D imaging to help determine their desired implant size. If you are having second thoughts, I recommend scheduling a second in-person consultation with your surgeon to discuss your concerns. Best of luck!

Perhaps this may be helpful. Generally, if a woman wears a size 36 AB bra and would like to be a C cup, which is the average size that women wear and the average size bra that is sold, she needs a volume of approximately 350 to 390 cc to make that change. This becomes less if she's wearing a 34 bra, because it has a smaller strap size and the cups have a smaller diameter. A smaller diameter implant would then be a volume of approximately 300 to 350 cc. In the same way if she was more petite, maybe a double zero or size one and wore a 32 AB bra, then to become a 32C cup she would only require about 250 to 300 cc. The profile is determined by the amount of projection versus roundness that the you desire, as well as the size of the implant and size of your chest. Also, the placement or incision location will also have an effect on profile. Your Plastic Surgeon will measure you to determine the best shape, size and placement of the #implants to be used.

One of the most important decisions facing breast
augmentation patients is the size of the breast implants that will be used.
Most patients are striving for harmony, balance, and proportion with the
surrounding anatomic structures. Typically, they want a natural look with some
fullness in the upper breast area.Most patients tend to speak in terms of cup size.
Unfortunately cup size is not always helpful because manufacturers of bras
label their products differently and women don’t always wear their bras the
same way. In other words, some women wear them snugly while others wear them
loosely. This creates communication problems when talking cup size. It’s
virtually impossible to translate cup size into CC’s for this reason.In an effort to determine breast size in a more
objective manner, we utilize external silicone sizers and the Vectra 3D
computer imaging system. External silicone sizers are designed to sit on top of
the patients breasts. They can be held against the patient’s chest or placed
inside the patient’s bra. This technique helps the patient visualize what their
breasts will look like with a specific sized implant. It also gives them a
sense of the volume that will sit on their chest wall and how it feels. The 3D Vectra imaging system is a relatively new
technology that we’ve found to be extremely helpful for determining breast
implant size. This system allows a patient to visualize different sized
implants on their actual body. Patients find this to be extremely helpful.The ability to visualize your projected surgical result
alleviates much of the anxiety associated with this procedure. The use of
external sizers and the 3D Vectra system accomplish this goal. It’s important
to remember that final adjustments in the size of breast implants will
ultimately be made in the operating room depending on anatomic factors.

I use a technique called dimensional breast augmentation which involves taking in a number of factors and measurements, so each patient is unique. That being said, given your height, weight, and your activity level, along with the fact you are considering a lift, I would say you are probably not that far off in choosing an implant in that range. Best thing to do is to see a qualified plastic surgeon that has good breast expertise.

Hello! Thank you for your question. In
general, implant size does not
correlate with bra cup size. The cup size itself will vary from
manufacturer to manufacturer as well as who is doing the actual
measurements. Thus, cup size is never a reliable indicator for your
breast size. I typically encourage my patients not to communicate her
desires in cup size but more on the actual look and appearance. Given
your desires, a breast augmentation, with an implant or fat grafting,
would be an ideal procedure that would meet your expectations. Breast
augmentation is now the most popular procedure performed in plastic
surgery today. One tolerated very well by women with minimal downtime
and high patient satisfaction. Good
communication between you and your surgeon of your expectations is
warranted - choosing your surgeon wisely is the first step. Discussion

of your wishes and having an honest and open dialog of your procedure is
mandatory (e.g, implant type, incision, placement, etc). Your height,
weight, breast width, and body habitus will make a difference for which
implant style/projection to choose. Implant
profile will also make a difference on the projection, which will
influence overall breast/cup size. I have found

that photographs brought by the patient is helpful to get a
visualization of the appearance you wish for in terms of size, shape,
fullness, etc. In addition, your surgeon's pre and postoperative
photographs should demonstrate a realistic goal for you of results.
Sizers are helpful during an in-office consultation. Once this has
been accomplished, allow your surgeon to utilize his/her best medical
judgment during the procedure to finesse the best possible result for
you after preoperative biodimensional planning and fitting the right
implant for your breast width. This is the most important determinant
for the sizing of implants, which will provide the optimal result and
most aesthetically-pleasing result for you.Consult with a
board-certified plastic surgeon well-versed in breast procedures who
will examine and discuss with you the various options and factors to
consider and help you decide which one will be the right one for you.
Hope me that this helps! Best wishes for a wonderful result!

There are no absolutes and no charts that can accurately predict your breast size cup following augmentation. Your best option is to try a 250 sizer on now and then place a soft elastic bra over this to "predict" your final volume if placing the implant submuscularly (under the muscle). Use a 275 sizer if placing the implant under the gland and over the muscle.
Should you desire there are breast implant sizer kits available over the internet for purchase.
Then place a desired C cup bra over the combo (elastic garment +sizer) to preview your result.
A general rule is that 175-200 will take you up a cup size. However, I am sure that you realize that a Donna Karan size 4 is not the same as an Anne Klein size 4. The same goes for C cup bras.
I hope this helps.

I agree. Without examining you, it is hard to tell what result you should expect. However, if you place an implant of the size you are getting into your bra, you can get an approximation of what to expect. Your surgeon's office should have various implants to try out. Good luck with your surgery.

There is no accurate/reliable/predictable correlation between size/profile breast implant utilized and cup size achieved. For example, I do not think that the generalizations of "200 cc equates to 1 cup" hold any validity or are helpful in any specific or practical way.  In my practice, I ask patients not to communicate their goals, or evaluate the outcome of the procedure performed, based on cup size references.

Ultimately, careful selection of plastic surgeon and  careful communication of your goals (in my practice I prefer the use of goal pictures, direct examination/communication in front of a full-length mirror, in bra sizers, and computer imaging) as well as careful measurements (dimensional planning) will be critical.In your case, my best advice: more communication.
It is definitely worth spending more time (prior to the date of surgery) with your plastic surgeon to discuss further.  As you know, it will be important for many reasons, that you feel comfortable that you and your plastic surgeon are on the "same page" prior to proceeding.

  Generally speaking, the best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering breast augmentation surgery ( regarding breast implant size/profile selection) is:

1. Concentrate on choosing your plastic surgeon carefully. Concentrate on appropriate training, certification, and the ability of the plastic surgeon to achieve the results you are looking for. Ask to see lots of examples of his/her work.

2. Have a full discussion and communication regarding your desired goals with your plastic surgeon. This communication will be critical in determining breast implant size/type/profile will most likely help achieve your goals. 
In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. For example, I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or  "C cup" etc means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful.
Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on him who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate. Again, the use of computer imaging has been very helpful during the communication process, in our practice.

3. Once you feel you have communicated your goals clearly, allow your plastic surgeon to use his/her years of experience/judgment to choose the breast implant size/profile that will best meet your goals. Again, in my practice, this decision is usually made during surgery, after the use of temporary intraoperative sizers.
I hope this helps. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.

Based on your petite size in general, it sounds like to your surgeon is recommending a properly-sized implant at around 250 cc to result in a pleasing shape with a long-lasting,  safe result.
It is likely that in some bra brands you may fit into a C cup and perhaps other bra brands you may be smaller.  it is tough to predict as each type of bra is different. We use 3D imaging in our office to help patients see their simulated result-- it really helps. 
While you could have a slightly larger implant to be sure of reaching your size goals, you want to be sure that your surgeon has carefully measured your chest.  That way you can be sure the implant is appropriate for your skin and tissues and give you a result that won't shift, droop, ripple or have other problems over time. An appropriate-sized implant should give you a great augmentation and last a long time.  Good luck with your surgery.