Is 475cc Saline Enough to Give Me a D Cup?

Bra cup size is very fashion and manufacturer dependent.  I tell my patients that I can place them in 3 different cup sizes just by visiting different stores. In order to get the desired result from your breast augmentation, many board certifed plastic surgeons use an objective measuring system of your body that includes breast width and stretchiness of skin.  Some also have a sizing system to try on to simulate the desired result. Visit a board certified plastic surgeon to try them on and communicate openly with your surgeon about your desires. Good Luck.

Thank you for the question.

Although I cannot provide you with specific advice without direct examination and a full communication of your goals, I would suggest that you:

The best advice I can give you online 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 if communication will be critical in determining which operation and/or 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”  etc means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful.
 Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on 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 helps.