Is 275cc Moderate Plus Silicone Memory Gel Going to Get Me to a Solid C? (photo)

At size 34 each 100 cc’s of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change.  To achieve  a 34 C would require 200 cc implants.  275 cc implants should be more than enough to achieve your desired goal.  I always recommend small silicone gel implants placed retro-pectoral since they look and feel more natural, are more stable, less likely to ripple or have complications needing revision.  Implant profile is irrelevant when placed in the retro-pectoral position since the muscle compresses it.  You are an excellent candidate for a new technique called Breast Augmentation with Mini Ultimate Breast Lift.  Using only a circumareola incision it is possible to reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage.  Through the same incision, implants can be placed.  Aligning the areola, breast tissue and implant over the bony prominence of the chest wall gives maximum anterior projection with a minimal size implant.           

 

Best Wishes,

 

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

I dont think 275 cc will get you to a "solid" C.  For your chest and breast size, I estimate 325-350 would get you there.  It would be helpful for you to "try on" those sizes and see how that looks.  Good luck!

Thank you for your question, measurements and the photo.

 

Sizing is best done in person in the plastic surgeon's office with his or her highly skilled staff.  Different ways to size are using the Mentor Volume Sizing System, 3D imaging/simulation, and New You Visualizer.  Less sophisticated but very effective ways are placing breast implants inside a bra and filling ziplock bags with dry rice to "stuff" your bra.  All of these will give you a reasonable approximation to help you choose the right implant size

275-300 mL moderate plus implants will probably give you a solid C cup, but this is only a guess-timate based on one photo. Individual results do vary. Again, getting sized in person is important.

As far as achieving a natural look, tear drop anatomical gummy bear implants can give you the size you want and still look natural.  The gentle slope at the top of anatomical gives a natural look without that high, rounded implanted look from high profile round implants.

To be sure what is right for you, see two or more board-certified plastic surgeons in your area to make sure that you are healthy and a good candidate for surgery. Before your visit, make sure that your surgeon is skilled and experienced using all varieties of breast implants.

It will be close. With a 34 inch chest it usually takes 150-200cc to increase a cup size. My guess is that 300-325 might be needed. You need to prioritize what "natural" really means to you. Also you need to answer this question before your surgery: If it doesn't come out completely perfectly, would you prefer to be a bit smaller or larger? That will tell your surgeon which way to err. Good luck.

Thank you for your question and for your photograph. I would recommend that you try on implant sizers to see if 275 cc will accomplish your goal.  By your measurements you are petite and slender.  While it is unlikely that you will want to go much wider you may wish to consider an implant that has slightly more projection such as a high profile.  In my own practice I have my patients to try on implant sizers.  We focus first on the width and then on the projection.  I feel it is probably one of the best teaching tools.  If you have not tried on implant sizers you may wish to discuss this with your surgeon. It will give you a better picture of what you look like after surgery.  Best wishes.

An 11cm BWD sounds a little narrow if you are really 34 around. I bet you are really 32 around especially if you only weigh 108lbs. A 275cc MPP silicone implant from Mentor is 11.7cm x 3.5cm. With that volume you will look "C" cupish but your final cup size depends on if you are 32 or 34 around. You see, a 32D is a sister bra with 34C as fitted by a professional (NOT Victorias Secret, haha). Dont worry about what you will be called in the end. This size and shape sounds perfect for you. good luck!

Based on the information provided, I do think 275 will achieve your goals.  In regards to sizing,  It is much better to accurately discuss implant volume and projection with an in office exam and detailed measurements. In order to make an accurate size recommendation, I would need to assess your chest wall and breast mound measurements/characteristics. I use these measurements to help me during the sizing process to guide you to a safe result for your chest wall and just as important, one that meets your end desires.The next step is to try on this range of implants in the office with your doctor. The key to this success is showing your surgeon the body proportion you desire with a bra sizer and allowing your surgeon to guide you to the right implant. It will be much easier to communicate in implant cc's than cup size when determining the appropriate implant for you during the sizing process. In addition, review of photos and use of rice bags can be very helpful to the patient and surgeon in achieving a safe and happy result. Close intereaction and involvement from your surgeon during this process can help alleviate the anxiety and fears of choosing the right size. I wish you a safe recovery and fantastic result.Dr. Gill

In a word......NO.  You will be a "B."  There was a time about 20 years ago when 275 was the average size my patients and I chose and it seemed to always wind up as a "B," even if over the muscle when starting with your size.  I found that you had to go at least 325 to make a "C," and that often wound up as a "small C," and still looking natural.  And if you really want to look natural, go transaxillary.

An examination and measurements will be needed to give your a precise answer to your question about breast implant size.  For your size and shape every 175 cc of implant volume should increase you about one cup size.  You may want to consider an implant slightly larger in the 300 to 325 cc range to achieve your C cup goal.  

Again over the internet we can only give a guessimate, I would recommend 300 to 350 cc UHP implants.//