Will 350cc get me from a 32A to a full C small D?

Thanks for your question Emily. An in-person consultation is needed to determine your post-operative breast size. Choosing the right size implants are based on your breast and chest wall dimensions, and tissue quality. Sizers can also help to estimate what would be the best size implants for you. That being said, based on the dimensions you provided I think that you would be in the ball park of a full C cup with a 350cc implant. 

It is very difficult without assessing you in person to know if the implant size and profile you mentioned will be a good size for you. Keep in mind that implant size selection not only depends on your personal preference, but it also depends on your unique measurements. There are various types of implants that can help you attain the look you are going for. A thorough consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon will allow you to communicate what your desired result is and will inform you as to what is possible to achieve your goals. We have a device called the Vectra 3D imaging system that shows you what you will look like with any implant. Our patients are very happy with the choice of implant they make when using this system. To learn more about breast augmentation, you can read “A Comprehensive Guide to Breast Augmentation."

Thank you for your question. "Tissue based planning" relies on your chest and breast measurements and is the safest way to ensure good long term results. Your surgeon should determine what size and projection are necessary to give you your desired result based on your body's measurements. The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam. Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic breast surgery. Hope this helps and good luck with your surgery.

Hello,Thank you for your question. Given your small size, this volume will provide a significant size increase. My patients find it helpful to try on the implant sizers with a form-fitting T-Shirt in the office in order to get an idea of how they will look. I recommend that you not focus on predicting bra cup size because there is no standard for bra cup sizing between manufacturers. You will likely find that you fit some different bra sizes. Talk to your Plastic Surgeon about the implants which will be the best fit for you.All the best

Hi emilybemilyboo,

Breast implant type and size selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion of the pros and cons of the various types and sizes. But the decision will always start and end with the patient. 

When it comes to sizing, we have all of our patients find 3 photos of their desired breast size. We ask for naked breast photos because clothing can obscure the true size (push up bras). Next, we consult with patients and go over the photos and take detailed breast measurements during a physical exam. Next, we using a sizing algorithm to determine a range of implants that will work based on the exam and the measurements.

Lastly, during the operation, we use silicone sizers in the operating room to see how the size actually looks in the breast. We sit the patient up in the operating room, while asleep of course, and compare the sizer result with their desired look photos. If it is too small, we start the process over with a slightly larger implant. We don't stop until we get the perfect match.

Of all of my breast augmentation patients, every one of them has been happy with their size due to this detailed and meticulous process. You don't want to invest time and money into a result that is either too big or too small.

You should discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon and make sure that your surgeon understands your goals.

Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery 

Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery

Emily.   Photos would be helpful but sounds like your surgeon is trying to give you as large implants possible while still staying within your breast base diameter.  Don't harp on B vs C vs D, you want to select implants that fit your body type.  Talk to your surgeon.  Best of Luck!

Hi, thanks for the questions and congratulations on your upcoming procedure! 
This is a common question we get in the office. Unfortunately, it is difficult to predict exact cup size enlargement with specific implants. This is because cup sizes are not consistent between bra manufacturers. A recent study noted this by measuring the volume in bra cup sizes and found a lot of variation between different companies for supposedly same size bras. In addition, they noted that  the volume required to go up to the next bra size was also totally between different companies and also within the same company! So it looks like there is a lot of unpredictability in this market. 
That being said, many plastic surgeons will quote between 150-200 cc to go up by one cup size. However, perhaps the best thing to do to ensure you are happy with your size is to simply try on the sizers at your plastic surgeon's office to see what size implant you prefer. This will be more useful to the surgeon- and you- in coming up with a size that will lead to satisfaction. We do this for every breast augmentation patient in our practice. Or, if your surgeon has a 3D camera and software, you can do a computer simulation to pick the size you like. 
Best, 
Rohit Jaiswal, MD, MPH
Plastic Surgeon
Las Vegas, NV 

The cup size is really dependent on how tight you wear the bra and where you shop for your bra. The C/D look, not cup size, that you desire for your body is best determined by looking at pictures of women with similar measurements to you with varying size implants. Also, it would be reassuring to discuss your concerns again with your surgeon. To read more, click on the link below.Dr. Ted EisenbergBoard-Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  350cc seems like a reasonable size for you based on your description.  The size, profile, and shape of
the implant is based on your desired breast size/shape, your chest wall
measurements, and soft tissue quality.  This decision should
be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you
and your surgeon.   
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

You should really try on implants sizers to get an idea of what 350 will look like on you.It is important to realize that the ultimate breast size and shape depend upon so very many variables.  A 350 cc implant on a petite woman with a thin frame may look quite large, but that same implant in an overweight woman may be barely noticeable.  Size and shape of the result depend upon the volume of the implant, the shape of the implant, if it is over or under the muscle, your skin and its resilience, stretch marks, the degree of breast sagging, chest circumference, amount and distribution of the natural breast tissue, etc.  For this reason, it is impossible to give reliable advice based simply upon height and weight, or even photos. The only way to approach reliable predictions is with an in-person examination with a board certified plastic surgeon, the use of sizers, 3-D imaging, and most importantly, relying upon the skill, expertise, and experience of your chosen  Board-Certified Plastic surgeon.Best of luck!
Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA