360cc Breast Implants to Get C Cups?

My suggestion is, if a woman wears a size 36 AB bra and would like to be a #Ccup, 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 #implant 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.

It is very difficult to determine the exact size and shape implant you will require to best match your ideal breast image without an examination by a board certified plastic surgeon. Not just any board certified plastic surgeon, but one with many years of frequently performing breast augmentation surgery including different approaches, techniques and implant choices. This is because several measurements not to mention your breast characteristics are needed to determine the optimal implant size to obtain your goals. Without knowing these dimensions it would be difficult to make this determination. For example, the existing base width of your breast will determine, in many cases, the maximal volume per implant profile that you can accommodate. To illustrate; a 100 cc difference may make a significant difference with a narrow base width breast, but much less of a difference if you have a wide chest wall and wide breast “foot print”. Therefore, just because your friend may have a great result with let’s say a 350 cc implant to make her go from a “A” cup to a “C” cup size does not mean that you will have the same result with the same size implant. . Further simply placing implants in a bra to determine the size best for you is not always accurate as the bra often distorts the size, is dependent on the pressure the bra places plus the implant is outside your breast and not under it among other variables. Computer software morphing programs that automatically determine the best implant size can be helpful in some but not all cases (e.g. doesn’t work well in my experience with existing implants, sagging or asymmetric breasts). Using “want to be” photos however are useful if simply provided to the surgeon as I will further explain in the below link.#breastaugmentation#findingtherightsize#BA

The question
of breast implant size is always difficult for prospective breast augmentation
patients.In this case, it’s virtually
impossible to answer the question of breast size without more information.Without pictures or a physical examination,
it would only be guesswork.For this reason, multiple approaches
are utilized to make this determination preoperatively.These include reviewing magazines,
photographs, external sizers, and recently the 3D Vectra computer imaging
system, to name a few.Even when tremendous care is taken
preoperatively to determine breast size, the final decision needs to be made in
the Operating Room by the surgeon.At
this point, an assessment can be made regarding how the patient’s breast tissue
interacts with the breast implant.Occasionally, obtaining a specific size doesn’t allow the surgeon to
meet the patient’s other aesthetic goals.For this reason, locking into a specific size isn’t always a good
idea.Results are better when a surgeon
has the ability to make adjustments in the Operating Room.In your case, I think it’s important
to thoroughly discuss your aesthetic goals with your surgeon.Make sure he has the latitude to do what’s
best for you in the Operating Room, so he can meet your aesthetic goals.It’s important that you have an approximate
idea of the breast implant size that you’re considering, but don’t become married
to an absolute number.It’s also
important to note that implants are frequently overfilled.This is done in an effort to minimize the
appearance of ripples.

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.

On average this will take you up to a C cup but this is not a guarantee that you will acheive this size.

Dear Robbie, the best way to determine implant size is with sizers and good guidance from your surgeon. The saline implants can be overfilled as per the guidlines by the manufacturer..the amount of overfill has a strict guideline.
The larger the implant the more your breasts will look like implants and you may have more palpable or visible rippling.
With Warm Regards,
Trevor M Born MD

There are two aspects to your question. The first one is easy: As Dr. Stratis suggested, try samples on and see what looks right. Forget about cup size because it is a very inconsistent measure of breast size and a C cup on one person may be a completely different look than on another.
Fill volume is a little bit trickier. The manufacturer's recommendation for a 300 cc implant is 300 to 330 cc's. However, some surgeons feel that at the maximum, the implants may still tend to ripple especially in someone petite like you with not a lot of body fat to conceal the implant. The trade-off with the fill volumes above that is that the implants may tend to be too firm and round.

I never guarantee a cup or bra size to my patients because bra cup sizes vary between bra manufacturers. Further, the cup size is not important; what matters is that your new size actually fits your frame. Saline implants do have a fill range, as dictated by the implant companies, which is usually between 50 and 75 cc over the volume listed on the implant. As long as the final volume is within this pre-determined range, the implant is not overfilled. 360 cc may be within range for a 300 cc implant, but this really depends on the actual implant. However, a 360 cc implants sounds like it may be a bit too big for your frame.

Unfortunately, there is not a general rule of thumb or objective criteria to implant selection to replace an in office exam and good communication with a board certified plastic surgeon.
Your plastic surgeon will perform several measurements of your chest wall and breast anatomy and determine a range of implants that both fit your chest wall and reach your desired goals.
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.
I wish you a safe recovery and fantastic result.
Dr. Gill

There are several variables in determining implant size.  When recommending implant size for my patients, I consider the followings: 1) patients' anatomy (height, weight, chest width, chest height, amount of breast tissue) and 2) patients' desired look/goal.  Without knowing your chest measurement and breast tissue amount, I cannot give you any recommendation.  You should visit with board-certified plastic surgeon who will examine you.  Try implant sizers to get a rough estimate of the size you may want.  As you know, bra/cup size will vary depending on the brand.  Good luck with you.
Dr. Sugene Kim