Full C Cup Breast Implants Too Large for Petite Frame?

See this video of mine on choosing a breast implant:
http://www.youtube.com/user/doctorteitelbaum#play/uploads/7/AK7K8TQfhAI
Basically, this is the answer: don't think about cup size. It doesn't mean anything. If you want to look pretty and natural and not fake, then you need to simply pick the implant that fits you. You buy the shoes that fit your feet, right? So why wouldn't you get the breast implant that fits your breasts?

Patients should try on sizers before surgery to see what they like.  It is impossible to determine what your personal perception of the right size is without you trying the sizers on for yourself.

It’s always difficult making
decisions about breast size without performing a physical exam or seeing
pre-operative pictures. In addition, the patients underlying anatomy and
personal preference for size and shape must be considered.

 

It’s important to choose
breast implants that fit your body. These implants should have harmony, balance
and proportion with the surrounding structures.

 

Unfortunately, cup size is
not helpful because it means different things to different people. For these
reasons, it’s important to find implants that fit your body.

If you were a full B, I do not see any reason, from your description, why you couldn't go with a C cup.

When choosing cup size for breast augmentation, you need to keep in mind that a 32C is far different than a 40C, in other words, if you are petite, a C cup will be proportional to your petite frame because your circumference of your upper torso will be small to match your frame. A C cup volume will vary with the person's frame. To determine what a C cup would look like on your frame, you should meet with the prospective surgeons that you are considering and he/she should be able to help you understand what results you would achieve.

I try to stay away from cup sizes and will ask you to go for a look you want. This is because cup sizing is not universal and you will be sized differently at different stores. So, what it will depend on is how wide your breast are, as in base diameter and how the characteristics of the overlying skin and breast tissue.
What I do have my patients do is called the rice test. I have described it on the journal section and have included a link down below. Once my patient has performed the rice test, we meet again before the scheduled surgery date and go over the sizing at that time. If I feel that it is too large for the patients body, I will let them know.
Hope that helps.

The size that you want depends on your ultimate aesthetic goals. I would recommend bringing in pictures of breasts that you like to your surgeon to give him/her a good idea of what size you're looking for Also, you can take samples of implants and place them inside your bra for a rough estimate of the size that you're looking for. Good luck!

Cup size is not exact science as you well know. Someone who is 6' tall and has a "C" cup that might be a double D for you. Implants are chosen by your board certified plastic surgeon based on your chest wall, breast width, tissue and skin quantity and quality measurements and assessments. Women who went through pregnancy normally have looser skin envelopes and often require a moderate or high profile implant. We always the patients try on sizers during the consultation to give them an idea about wolume and how they might look in their clothes. For further info., visit my web site: www.bellevueplasticsurgeons.com.

Breast augmentation, and any cosmetic surgical procedure for that matter, is a HUGE decision. As such, you must be well informed to make the best decision; I suggest you seek out an expert Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, who specializes in Augmentation in particular and Breast surgery in general.
Sizing an implant to fit your chest, in my opinion, is both an objective as well as a subjective excercise. When I examine my patients, I document 9 different measurements for each individual patient. With this range as a guide, my nurses then use sizers to help fine tune the subjective component of the sizing.
I cannot over emphasize the importance of finding an experienced surgeon that you trust. Look at before and after photos that resemble your anatomy and project your goals.
Good luck!
Dr. C

How big can someone with a petite frame go while still looking natural? The answer is different for everyone, depending on their body. Your doctor has to measure two things to answer this question.
Imagine lying on your back and drawing a circle around your breast. If you draw a line across that circle, it will be a given length. (The length of a circle is called a “diameter”.) This is a measurement that your plastic surgeon will take. The length of this area of your chest is called the “base width diameter” (BWD).
For women, the base width diameter ranges from 9.5 cm to 16.5 cm (3.75 inches to 6.5 inches). As you can see, there is a very wide range.
A smooth breast implant is circular, and has the same measurement as your BWD. So if your BWD is 12 cm, that tells us that your implant cannot be more than 12 cm. It won’t fit. So the BWD determines the max size of the implant, length-wise.
Then the question becomes, how much volume will this implant have? We’ve measured its length, now let’s measure how far out it will project. That projection is the Profile, which comes in low, moderate, full (high), extra full (extra high).
A moderate profile will fit into most women. For the implants with more volume, high and extra high, whether they will fit depends on how much your skin can stretch. The stretchiness of the skin is based on genetic factors, weight, age, and whether you have had children. A woman who has breastfed will have looser skin. That means it can be stretched further and have room for a high profile, if that is what she wants.
For the most part, the implant size and volume is limited by these two measurements: your base width diameter and how loose your skin is. It tells you how much you can max out on. As long as the breast implant is kept within these measurements, you will have a beautiful, natural look, even if you max out.
The “fake,” “top heavy” or “stripper” look happens when the patient wants an implant that is bigger than her measurements. If it does not fit her body, it will look unnatural. So as long as you stay within your measurements, you do not have to worry about looking fake.
I hope that answers your question on implant size. It’s great that you’re doing this research. I always say that the best patients are informed patients.
You might also want to research your options for breast implants. Choosing the right implant is the number one concern among women considering breast augmentation. Did you know, there’s actually a way to select a implant shape, size, and profile that is perfect for you?
A term that I use with my patients for the perfect implant is the “Pony Implant”.
So what do I mean by “perfect”? Well, a Pony Implant has three qualities to it. First, the implant meets your beauty goals. For example, you want to your breasts to look fuller while still appearing natural.
Second, when you chose your Pony Implant, you walk out of your consultation 100% confident that you’ve chosen the right shape and size for you. In other words, you won’t be second guessing your decision, and you won’t be afraid of having gone too big or too small.
And third, after your procedure, you are thrilled with your results, and say, "I’m so happy. This is exactly what I wanted!"
That’s the Pony Implant. And the great news is that there is a simple process to go about finding yours.
This issue of selecting the right implant is so important when it comes to patient satisfaction or dissatisfaction that, again, I really encourage you to learn more about it.
Thank you for reading and best of luck on your journey!