Will 265 get me to a full C small D from an A cup? I'm confused

Hello,To avoid disappointment and confusion, cup sizes should NOT ever be discussed. There is no defined relationship between implant size and cup sizes, and there is no way to predict or guarantee a result. Instead, in-office sizing with a snug, unpadded bra and sizers should be performed to determine your aesthetic goal. However, it is more important to determine your anatomic capacity. Choosing an implant based on your aesthetic goal that exceeds your anatomic capacity will just lead you to complications and possibly re-operation. Go visit a few ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeons that specializes in breast surgery. Best of luck! Instagram: drgeraldminniti

In my experience, even in the smallest patient 150 cc or so is needed to increase a patient by one cup.  So 300 cc for 2 cups.

I appreciate your question.





It depends on your chest wall measurements and existing breast tissue as implant size does not accurately correlate to a bra size.  It also depends on the brand and style of bra you wear as size varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.

In order to help women choose a nice size I offer 3D imaging as well as sizers from the implant company. This along with precise measurements allows to make a great decision.





The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.





Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.







Best of luck!







Dr. Schwartz

Thank you for your question. We are lucky enough to have state of the art technology to simulate surgical results, so why not use it??  All of the breast surgery patients in my practice undergo a thorough evaluation using the vectra 3-d imaging system.  With this technology you are able to see exactly  what different size implants look on your exact frame. I believe that using this will let you figure out exactly what size you will be happy with. I encourage you to come into the office or seek out a board-certified plastic surgeon that has this type of technology for you to use prior to having surgery. Best of luck. 

Thank you for your question. "Tissue based planning" relies on your chest and breast measurements and is the safest way to ensure good long term results. Your surgeon should determine what size and projection are necessary to give you your desired result based on your body's measurements. The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam. Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic breast surgery. Hope this helps and good luck with your surgery.

Your best course of action would be to focus on what volume of sizer will give you the look you desire, and then to determine whether that size will fit your anatomy. See several plastic surgeons for their opinion.

Cup sizes vary widely between bra manufacturers and are causing you confusion. Forget cup size! Focus on the volume of the sizer.

I understand your confusion.  Implant recommendation should be made based on direct examination (height, weight, body shape, chest dimension, existing breast tissue) and understanding the patient's goal.  I cannot give you an accurate, meaningful recommendation without examining you in-person. In addition, implant size does not correlate with bra size.  Depending on the brand and style of the bra, the bra size will vary greatly. I do not like to talk about cup size with the patients.  Rather, I ask my patients to bring photos of their desired look and discuss whether that can be achieved.Please talk with your plastic surgeon and share your goal.Best regards.

Implant sizes cannot be determined by height, weight, or starting size. During your in-office evaluation, careful measurements are taken to determine the best size implant for your chest diameter, several upper body measurements, and current breast tissue. Once you have the measurements, they are all put together to determine the right implant from the right manufacturer. In your case, your breast width sounds to be naturally smaller and that will affect the size of implants that can be safely placed. Other factors such as a higher profile can help make a smaller implant appear larger due to increased projection even on people with smaller chest space.  Hope this helps!

Johnson C. Lee, MD Plastic Surgery

The best cosmetic result in any particular breast augmentation patient depends on a variety of factors, including: Your individual anatomy, 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-D and a 38 C-D 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 you find a plastic surgeon 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

Choosing the right size for you breast implants is a very personal and personalized thing.  No two people have the same body type, and so what you see here online about people choosing different sized implants should not give you any concern.  What matters most comes out of your in-person consultation and exam, so if your doctors both recommended the same size for you I think you are likely doing the right thing with their recommendations.