Is 400CC to Big? Will It Get Me to a D Cup? (photo)

Thanks for your inquiry and picture.  Bra sizes are not standardized and change from brand to brand.  Volume also can be crafted in different looks because implants come in four major projection: moderate, moderate plus, high, and ultrahigh varieties.  Without exact measurements it is hard for me to fully comment, but I can tell by your desire for a "D" cup that you are interested in projection- how far the breast comes off of the chest.  If you were my patient, I would take a series of measurements, and let you try on sizers which will fit well within the dimensions of your chest.  I have attached a link to my website.  Under the breast augmentation information you will find a detailed explanation and examples of we size patients.  Hopefully you have chosen a board certified plastic surgeon with good experience because I am sure he/she would echo these concerns and I personally feel it almost always bettter to place the implant under the muscle.  Good luck with surgery. 

You say your are a size A but unfortunately you have not told us your bra size.  If you are a 32 or 34 each 100 cc's of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change.  If you are a 36 or 38 each 200 cc's of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change.  From this, you can calculate the size required to achieve your desired goal.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Thank you for the question and picture. Despite good intentions, online consultants will not be able to provide you with  meaningful specific advice.

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're 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. I have found that the use of words such as “natural”  or “D 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.







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.




I hope this (and the attached link) help.