I want to get breast implants but I dont want to go too large and then risk sagging later and need for a breast lift when I am older. If I am a b cup now, will getting 350 cc's be too large and put me at risk for this? Should I go smaller? I am looking to be a full C if possible.
September 25, 2014
Answer: Implant size and Cup size
Breast size change depends on your circumference. If you are a 32 or 34 then you would go up 3 1/2 cup sizes. If you are a 36 or 38 then you would go up 1 3/4 cup sizes. If you are a 40 or 42 then you would go up a little more than 1 cup size. Where you begin will determine where you end. The other thing to remember is that a 350 cc implant weighs about 3/4 of a pound. The added weight to your breasts will cause more drooping in the future. I recommend implants being placed underneath the muscle for additional support.
Best of Luck,
Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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September 25, 2014
Answer: Implant size and Cup size
Breast size change depends on your circumference. If you are a 32 or 34 then you would go up 3 1/2 cup sizes. If you are a 36 or 38 then you would go up 1 3/4 cup sizes. If you are a 40 or 42 then you would go up a little more than 1 cup size. Where you begin will determine where you end. The other thing to remember is that a 350 cc implant weighs about 3/4 of a pound. The added weight to your breasts will cause more drooping in the future. I recommend implants being placed underneath the muscle for additional support.
Best of Luck,
Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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November 7, 2015
Answer: How do I know if an implant is too big for me?
The change of breast cup size is dependent on many factors and simply listing a 350 cc implant and asking about the size change is uncertain. That is it is dependent on your existing breast measurements. As we are discussing volume it mostly is dependent on the base width of your breast (footprint). For example a woman with a narrow base diameter this would result in a significant change skipping a few breast sizes or more, versus someone with a large frame and diameter in which it would not make as much difference. Height, weight, amount of sag or available "skin envelope", chest circumference and your concept of size all are factors to consider and discuss with your surgeon. Bring in a clinical photo of what you believe is the ideal size and shape to your surgeon.
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November 7, 2015
Answer: How do I know if an implant is too big for me?
The change of breast cup size is dependent on many factors and simply listing a 350 cc implant and asking about the size change is uncertain. That is it is dependent on your existing breast measurements. As we are discussing volume it mostly is dependent on the base width of your breast (footprint). For example a woman with a narrow base diameter this would result in a significant change skipping a few breast sizes or more, versus someone with a large frame and diameter in which it would not make as much difference. Height, weight, amount of sag or available "skin envelope", chest circumference and your concept of size all are factors to consider and discuss with your surgeon. Bring in a clinical photo of what you believe is the ideal size and shape to your surgeon.
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