Will 400cc Make a B-cup into a C or D Cup?

Will 400cc Make a B-cup into a C or D Cup? in the average patient this will commonly produce a D cup breast.
 

Thank you for your question. The most important factor when sizing implants, is working closely with your surgeon, in person, to find the implant size that gives you the look that you desire. Careful measurements of your breast and chest wall will help determine which size implants will fit within your natural breast footprint. Taking into account your desired look, and your measurements, an implant is chosen that specifically fits your body. Unfortunately, online recommendations are not that helpful. Make sure that you have a good relationship with your plastic surgeon, so that you two can work together to find the right size. In my office, patients try on implants in a bra and clothing. There able to see how they look in the mirror, and in photographs. Women are also encouraged to bring in wish pictures, so that I can get a sense of the look that they would like to achieve. Good luck with the process!

Every woman’s
idea of cup size is different and for this reason, most plastic surgeons prefer
other methods to determine breast size.Furthermore, cup size doesn’t easily translate into cc when determining
breast volume.In addition, no two
patients are ever exactly alike.They
have unique anatomic findings, individual starting points, and specific
aesthetic goals.In the absence of a physical exam
and pictures, it’s virtually impossible to make a recommendation about implant
size.For these reasons, consultation
with a Board-certified plastic surgeon is appropriate.This surgeon should be able to find the
implant that creates harmony, balance, and proportion and ultimately
accomplishes your aesthetic goals.

Hello! Thank you for your question. In general, implant size does not correlate with bra cup size. The cup size itself will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer as well as who is doing the actual measurements. Thus, cup size is never a reliable indicator for your breast size. I typically encourage my patients not to communicate her desires in cup size but more on the actual look and appearance. Good communication between you and your surgeon of your expectations is warranted - choosing your surgeon wisely is the first step. Discussion of your wishes and having an honest and open dialog of your procedure is mandatory (e.g, implant type, incision, placement, lift, etc). I have found that photographs brought by the patient is helpful to get a visualization of the appearance you wish for in terms of size, shape, fullness, etc. In addition, your surgeon's pre and postoperative photographs should demonstrate a realistic goal for you. Once this has been accomplished, allow your surgeon to utilize his/her best medical judgment during the procedure to finesse the best possible result for you after preoperative biodimensional planning and fitting the right implant for your breast width. Hope me that this helps! Best wishes for a wonderful result!

There is no way to guarantee a particular bra size. Bra sizing varies greatly between bra manufacturers and a C in one bra will be a D in another. What matters more than the assigned bra size is the way the implant looks on you. The best option for your body and aesthetic goals can be determined in a thorough implant sizing session.Implant sizing depends on several factors. One of the most important factors is your breast width. Generally, your surgeon will measure your breast width, and then provide you with a range of implant sizes appropriate for your native breast size. There are more nuances to it than just what I've described, but this approach works for most women.I usually have my patients bring in a large bra and a tight t-shirt to do sizing. I'll then choose 3-4 implants that I feel are appropriate, and have my patients place them in the bra under the tight t-shirt. My patients can then look in the mirror and get a good sense of what they will look like with the provided implant sizes. My patients like this approach and get a great idea of how they will look.By using this technique, your surgeon can outline a range of appropriate implant sizes that will be aesthetically pleasing, and you make the final decision.I hope this helps. Good luck!

In general there is very is a poor corrrelation between cc's and cup size.  If you ultimately choose to go with a 400cc implant, your cup size will likely be at least two cups larger. If your surgeon has a 3D imaging system or a sizing system, I suggest you use that to help you get the size you want. 

 

Cup size is determined by your anatomy and ratio of your breast and chest measurements. So, a 500 cc implant would make a much larger change in cup size in a small person versus a larger person. So, it is impossible to say what cup size you will be without knowing your measurements. However, every 150 to 200 cc of implant will usually increase cup size by 1 in an average sized person. Good luck.

Thanks for the question -

There is (obviously) a relationship between the size of the implant and the final size of your breasts.  The larger the implant, the larger your breasts will be.  However, there is no direct conversion that dictates that a certain size implant will take you from one breast size to another.

The reason is your breast shape is defined by more than the size of your implants (think chest wall shape, skin envelope, existing breast tissue, asymmetry, sag, implant shape and many others!)

If you're not sure about the size you can try different sized implants under your clothes.  In our San Francisco area practice we have many techniques to help patients decide on an appropriate size range.  The final implant size is always decided in the OR.  We use special temporary implants that help us match the size and shape to your post-op goal.

It works great for our patients.

I hope this helps!

There is no recipe for the right size of breast implants. There are many, many factors involved in the selection. You may want to start by looking at many many photos and finding plastic surgeons who consistently provide results that are appealing to you with women who have a starting point like yours. 

Welcome to the wonderful world of sizing bras. A recent study proved that there is ZERO correlation between the size of a woman's breast and the cup size. That is because each company makes up their own standard size. So if you go to Nordstrom, you may find 5 different bras that fit you and they will all be different sizes. Furthermore, women like how different cups make them look. Some women come to the office "swimming" in their bras while others like to to have their breasts squished. It is a completely personal decision and in no way scientific. To put your mind at ease, forget the letter on the bra and just focus on whether it looks good. Bring in some photos of women that you find attractive and just ask your plastic surgeon to try to make that.