How Many Cc's to Achieve C Cup from A Cup?

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I am a petite woman currently an A cup and I want to be a full C cup. I am going to get saline implants under the muscle. How many cc's would it take to be a full C cup? I am 5'1' and 90 pounds. My rib cage measures 27 inches. Would high profile implants be an option for me?

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Perhaps this may be helpful. Generally, if a woman wears a size 36 AB bra and would like to be a C cup, which is the average size that women wear and the average size bra that is sold, she needs a #volume of approximately 350 to 390 cc to make that change. This becomes less if she's wearing a 34 bra, because it has a smaller strap size and the cups have a smaller diameter. A smaller diameter implant would then be a volume of approximately 300 to 350 cc. In the same way if she was more petite, maybe a double zero or size one and wore a 32 AB bra, then to become a 32C cup she would only require about 250 to 300 cc. The #profile is determined by the amount of #projection versus roundness that the you desire, as well as the #size of the implant and size of your chest. Also, the placement or incision location will also have an effect on profile.  Your Plastic Surgeon will measure you to determine the best shape, size and placement of the #implants to be used.

Richard J. Bruneteau, MD · Answer

Unfortunately,
the definition of a C cup varies from patient to patient and, for this reason,
cup size represents a tremendous source of confusion during breast augmentation
procedures.For this reason, it’s
virtually impossible to answer this question without a consultation and a
physical examination.When choosing
breast implants for breast augmentation, we aren’t interested in implant size,
but instead we’re interested in the appropriate implant fit.We want to achieve harmony, balance, and
proportion with the surrounding anatomic structures.The best approach to resolve this
issue is consultation with a Board-certified plastic surgeon.In an effort to minimize confusion, we
utilize both external implant sizers and the 3D Vectra computer imaging
system.These two systems help surgeons
understand the patient’s aesthetic goals.They also significantly alleviate the anxiety that many patients
experience regarding breast implant size.

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

It would be great if we had a more consistent way to measure breasts other than the cup size system, which was developed by the Warner Bros. Corset Company in the 1930's as a way to infer breast size without being too immodest. So the cup size is determined by the dimensions of your whole chest, not just the volume of the breast. Use implant sizers in a bra and just see if it looks right, then work with your surgeon to decide how to get that same look.

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS · Answer

Cup size is not an accurate measurement and will vary from bra company to bra company. The same bra company may change its sizing frequently. To provide you the best recommendation for sizing, you will need an in person consultation and exam with an experienced and expert board certified plastic surgeon. Consult with 3 - 4 experienced and expert board certified plastic surgeons to review your objectives and to explore your options.

Kenneth R. Francis, MD, FACS · Answer

Carjul,
High profile implants are availabe for you.  They provide more breast projection out from your chest wall, if that is your goal.  To get to a C cup you will likely need around a 275cc implant.  Make sure that you are on the same page as your surgeon before going into the operating room, as far as your goals are concerned.  I personally have a narrow range of implants available for each of my patients and make the final determination of size in the operating room using a breast sizer with the patient in the sitting position to ensure a good proportional result.  Good luck!

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