Is it possible to get implants and NOT go up in cup size?

Hello, inserting an implant will increase breast size, but I suppose if the implant were very small it might not be enough of a difference to force you to buy a larger bra.  On the other hand, an implant this small might not provide much fullness.

Thank you for your question. I think it is certainly possible to go "bigger"  with a small implant or fat grafting to your breasts and stay the same bra size.  Many women lose volume after breastfeeding their children and lose volume especially in the upper portion of their breasts causing a "deflated" look.  Most women want the volume they lost replaced either with an implant or fat grafting. It is possible that after a small augmentation that your bra size will be unchanged but you will fill it out much better without gapping at the top. It is difficult to say much more without a physical exam and photographs. A visit with a board-certified plastic surgeon will help explain your options further.  Best wishes!

Photos would be helpful.  However, in general, you can expect that your breast size will increase by about a cup size for every 150-250 cc of implant placed, depending on your frame.  In fact, the only thing that is really going to be guaranteed with a breast implant operation is that your breast size will increase.  This may or may not increase your cup size, as that measurement is related, but not necessarily dependent on your surgery.  You will need to be assessed in person by a plastic surgeon.  

Thank you for your question.  Yes, you can add an implant to your breasts to help improve upper pole volume and restore some of the tissue lost during your pregnancies and nursing.  Implants add overall size to your breasts but do not have to add a full cup size or more.  It also sounds as if you would be a candidate for a breast lift at the same time to help reposition your nipples into a higher, more youthful, position providing further breast enhancement.  Hope this helps.  

Yes, it is possible to increase fullness without going up a size, but based on your description, you sound as if you might be a better candidate for a breast lift. Schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area (link below) so that you can be assessed in person. Best, Dr. Nazarian

Communicate your desires to your plastic surgeon and your goal can be delivered as long as your plastic surgeon is open minded and listens to his/her patients wants.  Implant size can be chosen to give you your desired restoration of breast volume. 

A cup size is determine by the volume of your breasts, so if you use an implant, the volume of your breasts will increase by the size of your implant, so technically your cup size will be higher, of course the smaller the implant the less apparent the increase will be.Patients which do not want a increase on breast (cup) size are usually better serve with a breast lift.be sure you seek the help of a plastic surgeon, preferably a member of the ASAPS

Hi. Yes this is most likely possible!  It boils down to proper implant selection and technique to make the right choice for you. There are some very nice projecting implants that will add volume but not look over done or boxy. Call my office if you have any questions or want to know more about the process!  We like to help people, especially our friends in Austin!

Yes this is something that can be done. Because of the loss and form of your native breasts, you can use a small size implant to restore what was lost. To assure yourself that you are getting what you want, I would recommend that you take your non-push up C cup bra to your surgeons office and do some sizing with real implants. I think when you do this, you will find a size of implant that helps you achieve your desired look without getting too large.  I suspect this would be an implant about 200-300 cc in the submuscular pocket.Best wishes,Dr. Peterson

Any breast implant, no matter what size, would add volume to your breasts. With a small implant, you may only slightly increase in size, without gaining a full cup. Nevertheless, there is no way to add volume and keep the exact same breast size that you start with. The issue can be complicated further, and in general high profile implants would, for the same volume, increase the bra size more than lower profile ones. Your starting point counts too, so you definitely need a consultation with a surgeon, and a realistic approach to this matter. The bottom line is: small implants would give a small increase in size, and an equally small increase in fullness. If that is all you want, you should be happy with the result. If you expect a lot more fullness, than increasing your cup size may be an inevitable secondary effect.