About what size would silicone 500cc high profile be?

Hello,If you really understand that bra cup sizing is unpredictable, why ask?  We don't even know your breast size now, not that it matters. When you're ready to have surgery, visit a few ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeons that prioritize tissue based implant sizing. Once you've got that number, try it on using sizers, an unpadded, tight bra, and look in the mirror.  Usually the surgeon is set up to do this for you. Best of luck!

Breast implant volume is listed in cc's. About 150 to 200 cc is about one cup size, though this is variable depending on the patient size and the profile of the implant. The end result will depend on skin elasticity, existing breast tissue, breast implant pocket (above or below the muscle), and implant size. A 500cc breast implant will give a significant volume change to a patient who has not had implants before and who is of normal size.

The best cosmetic result in any particular breast augmentation patient depends on a variety of factors, including: Your individual anatomy, desired outcome, realistic expectations, a thorough discussion with the plastic surgeon about the options, and an understanding of the pros and cons of any particular implant choice. Proper sizing is not just about the number of cc’s. The thickness of your tissue, breast dimensions which include the width, height, and projection, as well as chest wall width all need to be considered when choosing an implant. Trying on implant “sizers” of various shapes and volumes while wearing a tight t-shirt, bra, or bathing sit at a preoperative visit will help you and your surgeon choose the optimal implant. 


There are no manufacturers' standards for cup sizing in the bra industry. The cups of a 32 C and a 36 C are significantly different. Cup size varies from manufacturer to manufacturer and even within styles from any particular manufacturer. Nor is there a direct correlation between implant shape or size and cup size.



Keep in mind that following the advice from a surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you exactly what to do without examining you, physically feeling the tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history, and discussing the pros and cons of each operative procedure would not be in your best interest. I would suggest that your plastic surgeon be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.



Robert Singer, MD FACS



La Jolla, California