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Thank you for sharing your question and best wishes on your breast augmentation. Breast implant sizing is an inexact science, relative to a woman's bra measurement, as there is no direct correlation between cc size and bra cup. In general taller, wider women will require a large implant cc size then a more narrow, shorter patient. It sounds as if it may be wise for you to "try on" several of the implants so that you can have a better visual representation as to what they would look like. The exact size will be unknown, but remember that it is better to fit your bras to your breasts rather than the other way around. Hope this helps
Depending on the individual anatomy and desired results, estimations and measurements should be made for each patient individually along. The elements that form up the breast shape and size and the overall frame can be different in each person. It is best to consult a board certified plastic surgeon who is experienced in cosmetic breast surgery in person and discuss your goals and options after a physical examination.Hope this helps,Ali Rıza Öreroğlu, MD FEBOPRASEuropean and Turkish Board Certified Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeonIstanbul, Turkey
After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women with similar measurements with different size breast implants. My patients tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what size breast implant is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author
Cup sizes are not standard across bra makers, and implant sizing is NOT based on height, weight, BMI, or desired cup size. This is something you will need to do IN PERSON with an experienced surgeon to determine what works well for you, and to get advice about if what you like is possible and what to expect with regards to results. Be sure to discuss your goals and concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon and consider the pros and the cons. Be certain your surgeon is properly certified. I've attached a link where you can start your search.
hello thank you for your question and provided information as well.. based in your question its difficult evaluate you if the case dont have a picture, my recommendation is get a consultation in person with a plastic surgeon to discuss all about theme.
At size 32 B, each100 cc of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change. 300 cc implants would take you up to size 32E. I do not recommend 500 cc implantssince they weigh over 1 lb each, will likely descend and result in complications. Implants are not lifetime devices and halfare removed at 9.5 years. An alternativeto consider instead of implants is fat transfer. Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
Thank you for your questions. It is hard to tell without pictures what a 500cc implant would look like in your case. Also, a cup size cannot be guaranteed, so you should consult thoroughly with your plastic surgeon before undergoing any type of breast augmentation to ensure the size is right for you. Good Luck.
Dear amillia_lopez,Breast implant type and sizing selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion. 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 a board-certified plastic surgeon and make sure that your surgeon understands your goals.Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Patients often think in terms of cup size when considering augmentation. Unfortunately, devices are sized in terms of milliliters (cc) of volume. This can lead to some confusion when sizing. Additionally, it is important to remember that cup size itself is not standardized with variations from one manufacturer to another. Unfortunately, as many women can attest their cup size in an industry leader such as VS is not necessarily transferable to another brand.Another point which is often under appreciated is that of anatomy and starting point. Any implant will add volume to the volume which is already present. The implant is additive. A particular volume will not necessarily confer the same cup size to different patients (often times it will not even confer the same cup size to different breasts in the same individual...remember they are "sisters" not "twins"). A general rule of thumb is that 125cc can represent somewhere between 1/2 to a full cup size increase. Smaller volume differentials (25-50cc) are typically less consequential representing a volume change of less than a shot glass. However, I have found these numbers, at least anecdotally, to be of little help. Patients often present with notions/goals which do not correlate with these sorts of sterile volumetric assessments.When sizing patients, there are a number of useful tools including:-3D imaging (has the added benefit of offering a volumetric analysis of the pre-operative breast)-Breast sizers (rice bags)-Goal photosI also recommend that patients commit to a particular look rather than a cup size. Once a patient settles on a look that pleases them the overall cup size increase becomes less relevant.The key to obtaining a natural result is to stay within the parameters defined by your BWD. This will ensure that you avoid the dreaded "fake" look. With regards to your specific question, it is difficult (if not impossible) to predict cup size with any certainty. The larger the intended goal cup the less standardized and the more difficult it is to predict. A 500 cc implant is sizable (they max out at 800 cc). I am not certain it will deliver an E cup. However, I will typically discourage patients from pursuing such aggressive size goals as this is fraught with complications (weight and tissue stretch).As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
Hello and thank you for your question. It would be helpful to view pictures of your breasts and know your individual breast measurements. It is hard to predict if 500ccHP will bring you to an E cup without examing your breasts. The size, profile, and shape of theimplant is based on your desired breast size/shape, your chest wallmeasurements, and soft tissue quality. This decision shouldbe based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both youand your surgeon. Best wishes and good luck.Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACSHarvard-trained plastic surgeon