I am scheduled to have breast augmentation surgery in a couple of weeks. I'm 6'0 tall and 128 lbs, and I wear an A/B cup. I'm hoping to be a very full C or small D after my surgery. I'm getting mentor silicone gel implants under the muscle. I originally decided to get 550cc's but I'm wondering whether those will be too big and if I should get the 500cc's. I'm okay with being a D cup but I really don't want to get into DD range. I'm going next week to try them on again; but do you have any advice on which would be better and about what cup size would 500cc or 550cc give me?
October 27, 2017
Answer: The perfect match... Hi zoey2448, I always tell my patients that you should never get caught up over the amount of cc's of an implant. An experienced Doctor can get the perfect cup size and individualize the implants for each specific patient. What looks like a D cup for you, may not look the same for another patient. Depending on the anatomy and the amount of breast tissue the patient has pre operatively, can all be determining factors in what size a 500-550cc implant can achieve. I think its important to do an extensive sizing routine and 3D imaging with my patients to show them what they can look like in a variety of different shapes, sizes and projections. Lastly, there are sterile sizers that can be utilized at the time of surgery to make sure the right implant is used. Sometimes a patients anatomy doesn't allow larger implants to "fit" in the pocket created under the muscle. Once implants are in and under the muscle, they can appear to be a little smaller than they looked during your sizing appointment. That being said, I think based on your criteria, the size you picked of 500cc's should give you full D, but that is hard to determine without a picture. I would recommend trying on all sizes between 450-550cc at your next appointment to ensure you are exploring all avenues and get that perfect cup size you desire.Best of luck !
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October 27, 2017
Answer: The perfect match... Hi zoey2448, I always tell my patients that you should never get caught up over the amount of cc's of an implant. An experienced Doctor can get the perfect cup size and individualize the implants for each specific patient. What looks like a D cup for you, may not look the same for another patient. Depending on the anatomy and the amount of breast tissue the patient has pre operatively, can all be determining factors in what size a 500-550cc implant can achieve. I think its important to do an extensive sizing routine and 3D imaging with my patients to show them what they can look like in a variety of different shapes, sizes and projections. Lastly, there are sterile sizers that can be utilized at the time of surgery to make sure the right implant is used. Sometimes a patients anatomy doesn't allow larger implants to "fit" in the pocket created under the muscle. Once implants are in and under the muscle, they can appear to be a little smaller than they looked during your sizing appointment. That being said, I think based on your criteria, the size you picked of 500cc's should give you full D, but that is hard to determine without a picture. I would recommend trying on all sizes between 450-550cc at your next appointment to ensure you are exploring all avenues and get that perfect cup size you desire.Best of luck !
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September 25, 2017
Answer: Cup Size and Implant Volume Hello,Despite proposed equations, there is NO reliable or reproducible formula that can allow us to predict what cup size you will be after a given implant volume. That is why it is so important not to base your implant choice on some desired cup size. In office sizing is the best way to determine the right implant size for you. Best of luck!
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September 25, 2017
Answer: Cup Size and Implant Volume Hello,Despite proposed equations, there is NO reliable or reproducible formula that can allow us to predict what cup size you will be after a given implant volume. That is why it is so important not to base your implant choice on some desired cup size. In office sizing is the best way to determine the right implant size for you. Best of luck!
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January 22, 2016
Answer: Find Your Comfort Zone Before Surgery Six foot tall women can carry big implants well. 500 or 550 are possibly great choices for you. The best way to decide is to rediscuss with your plastic surgeon. The implants must be chosen to give you a desired base width that is natural for your chest. Not too wide, not too narrow! Compare your size with the 500-550 Sizers in the mirror. Possibly look at 3D imaging. ( I find this somewhat misleading and not as helpful as I had hoped. ) Ask your plastic surgeon what size that you might be with these implants. I find that you should be more focused on and happy with the final breast volume in the mirror, rather than what the bra cup size might be. Find your comfort zone side with the help of your experienced plastic surgeon before surgery and you will have a very high likelihood of happiness.
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January 22, 2016
Answer: Find Your Comfort Zone Before Surgery Six foot tall women can carry big implants well. 500 or 550 are possibly great choices for you. The best way to decide is to rediscuss with your plastic surgeon. The implants must be chosen to give you a desired base width that is natural for your chest. Not too wide, not too narrow! Compare your size with the 500-550 Sizers in the mirror. Possibly look at 3D imaging. ( I find this somewhat misleading and not as helpful as I had hoped. ) Ask your plastic surgeon what size that you might be with these implants. I find that you should be more focused on and happy with the final breast volume in the mirror, rather than what the bra cup size might be. Find your comfort zone side with the help of your experienced plastic surgeon before surgery and you will have a very high likelihood of happiness.
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