Being Flat Chested, How Many Cc's Needed to Become a Small D? (photo)

 

 

 

 

It is one of the most commonly discussed subjects – how to pick the correct implant size to get a certain cup size. It is important to know that the same implant size (let’s say 500 cc) will create different cup size in different patients. It is much more important for the patient to communicate to the surgeon what she want to look like (there are different ways to do that). An experienced and talented surgeon then will decide what type of implant to choose ( correct size and correct style) to give you the look that you want.

 

 

 

In your particular case, based on the photos, one has to be careful not to create “double bubble” look when crating a D cup. Make sure your surgeon discusses with you how he will choose the correct implant and correct technique, to created the look that you want.

Breast cup size is quite subjective.  In your case, I would probably go with implants in the low 400's.  avoid going too large, because your skin looks thin and stretchy which will cause the implants to  sag, especially if they are too large.  Good,luck!

In order to make an accurate size recommendation, I would need to assess your chest wall and breast mound measurements and characteristics.  Unfortunately, there is not a general rule of thumb or objective criteria to implant selection.
Your plastic surgeon will perform several measurements of your chest wall and breast anatomy and determine a range of implants that both fit your chest wall and reach your desired goals.
The next step is to try on this range of implants in the office with your doctor.   The key to this success is showing your surgeon the body proportion you desire with a bra sizer and allowing your surgeon to guide you to the right implant.   It will be much easier to communicate in implant cc's than cup size when determining the appropriate implant for you.
I wish you a safe recovery and fantastic result.
Dr. Gill

 

Picking a breast implant size by looking at a picture is rather difficult.  The reason is not necessarily getting your size correct.  But making sure what you think is a “D” is a “D”.  The biggest issue I see from patients, is a miscommunication of what they truly want.  So in your case showing the doctor some pictures of what you want.  Also looking at the doctor’s work and picking pictures of your desired size and shape is well worth the effort.  Your board certified plastic surgeon should be able to get you to where you want to be with 425-575 cc implants.

 

 Good luck and thank you for your question.

 

Sincerely,

 

Anire Okpaku MD FACS

 

Without an exam it is very difficult to say what volume would be best for you. Even when the appropriate volume is selected, it may not correlate to the cup size exactly.