Breast Implant Size Too Small, Thought 475cc Would Bring me From A - D Cup, only a C Cup Now?

Based on your pre-operative measurements, a 475cc implant would probably take you to a Full C.  It is likely that the 475cc implant was the largest your body would accommodate. It is unusual to be able to bring someone from an A cup to a D cup in one single operation. Like the others said, don't focus on the cup size and focus more on how your breasts look to you.

Hello, Thank you for your question.It may take up to 3 months for your breast to settle and see the final results. It may be best to speak to your plastic surgeon about any other issues. You can learn more on our social media (Instagram and Snapchat): @realdrsix.
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Most patients tend to speak in terms of cup size.Unfortunately, cup size is not always helpful
because manufacturers of bras label their products differently and women don’t
always wear their bras the same way.In
other words, some women wear their bras snugly, while others wear them
loosely.This creates communication problems
when talking cup size.It’s therefore,
important that breast augmentation patients not become married to an absolute
cup size.Instead,
the best results are obtained when surgeons fit breast implants to the
patient’s body.In this way, surgeons
strive for harmony, balance and proportion with the surrounding anatomic structures.Typically, they want a natural look with some
fullness in the upper breast area. It’s
also important to realize that surgeons not only deal with your aesthetic
goals, but limitations that are placed upon the procedure by your unique
anatomy.In other words, it might not
have been possible to place a larger implant without distorting your breasts.If you
have concerns about breast size following breast augmentation surgery, you
should communicate with your plastic surgeon.He has dealt with this situation in other patients and can address many
of your concerns.With time, many of
these concerns may resolve without intervention.Ultimately, you may still be very happy with
your breast augmentation.

It can feel frustrating when your expectations are not being met after surgery. That's why it's very important to have realistic expectations. For a woman of your size, that volume of implant could be considered on the larger end of the scale. Your body might not have been able to accommodate a larger implant, and it could be difficult to achieve a natural looking result with that size. Instead of focusing on your final cup size (especially given the fact that bra sizes are not always consistent between manufacturers), you might consider how your breasts look and feel to you now. Allow your body to fully heal and get comfortable with your new breasts before making any quick decisions.

Hello! Thank you for your question. In general, implant size does not correlate with bra cup size. The cup size itself will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer as well as who is doing the actual measurements. Thus, cup size is never a reliable indicator for your breast size. I typically encourage my patients not to communicate her desires in cup size but more on the actual look and appearance.  Await a few more weeks for the implants to settle and you can judge your final result - 3 weeks postoperative is still early. Good communication between you and your surgeon of your expectations is warranted - choosing your surgeon wisely is the first step. Discussion of your wishes and having an honest and open dialog of your procedure is mandatory (e.g, implant type, incision, placement, lift, etc). I have found that photographs brought by the patient is helpful to get a visualization of the appearance you wish for in terms of size, shape, fullness, etc. In addition, your surgeon's pre and postoperative photographs should demonstrate a realistic goal for you. Once this has been accomplished, allow your surgeon to utilize his/her best medical judgment during the procedure to finesse the best possible result for you after preoperative biodimensional planning and fitting the right implant for your breast width. Hope me that this helps! Best wishes for a wonderful result!

There is no way to guarantee a particular bra size. Bra sizing varies greatly between bra manufacturers and a C in one bra will be a D in another. What matters more than the assigned bra size is the way the implant looks on you. The best option for your body and aesthetic goals can be determined in a thorough implant sizing session.Implant sizing depends on several factors. One of the most important factors is your breast width. Generally, your surgeon will measure your breast width, and then provide you with a range of implant sizes appropriate for your native breast size. There are more nuances to it than just what I've described, but this approach works for most women.I usually have my patients bring in a large bra and a tight t-shirt to do sizing. I'll then choose 3-4 implants that I feel are appropriate, and have my patients place them in the bra under the tight t-shirt. My patients can then look in the mirror and get a good sense of what they will look like with the provided implant sizes. My patients like this approach and get a great idea of how they will look.By using this technique, your surgeon can outline a range of appropriate implant sizes that will be aesthetically pleasing, and you make the final decision.I hope this helps. Good luck!Sincerely,

Cup size is a very inconsistent and unscientific way of measuring breast size but we are stuck with it. A 475 cc implant is already on the large side, so please be patient and see how you feel after a few months. Going larger has long-term consequences such as higher risk of sagging.

Dear Austin1343,

Cup size is very subjective and one bra may be a C and another brand may be a D. The most important thing in my opinion is how do they look with the rest of your body/figure. I also think that 3 weeks is too early to see how they will settle and soften. Give yourself 6-8 weeks for that to occur. Another important factor is to see how your clothes fit with the increased size. You may find that if you were to go bigger that it may be difficult for clothes to fit you. If you find that you like how your implants look and how your clothes fit then do not worry about the letter in the bra. If that bothers you, tear out the tag! If you find that the size is still too small, then ask your surgeon for larger implants. Be patient!

Allow yourself to heal for generally 6 months. At that point, you and your surgeon can assess whether the implants met your objectives/goals.

Usually with that size implants., the cup size is in the range of a D or sometimes larger.  Remember bra companies are all different and they volume of implants do not always correspond to a cup size.