Is Going from a B Cup to DD Cup too Large for Implants?

Question

I am 18 and not confident with my breasts after breastfeeding for 3 months. I am on my path to becoming a fitness model. I have already gotten photo shoot offers, but I turned them down because of my breasts. I am 5'2, and 105 pounds. Before I was a C, now a small B. I want to be a 32DD. I am planning on having more kids with my husband in the future, but will not breastfeed due to complications the 1st time. Is 32DD to large, and will my Dr. look at me like I'm crazy when I tell him my goal.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Size really depends on a variety of measurements before surgery, such as breast width and height. However, judging from your height and weight alone, 32DD may be too large for your frame. While some women like this look, it may not be advised if you want to become a fitness model. I have had many fitness model patients and their goal is to look proportionate rather than too heavy on top. Please see an experienced board certified plastic surgeon for a physical examination to determine the best size for you.

Lewis Albert Andres, MD · Answer

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. 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!

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

In planning your breast augmentation procedure it will be very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon.  in my practice I find the use of goal pictures to be very helpful.     I have found that the use of words such as &ldquo;natural&rdquo; or &ldquo;D cup&rdquo; or "fake looking" etc. means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful.

	Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup  size may also be inaccurate.

	I use  intraoperative sizers and place the patient in the upright position to evaluate breast size. Use of these sizers also allow me to select the breast implant profile (low, moderate, moderate plus, high-profile) that would most likely achieve the patient's goals. The patient's goal pictures are hanging on the wall, and allow for direct comparison. I have found that this system is very helpful in improving the chances of achieving the patient's goals as consistently as possible.   

	By the way, the most common regret after this operation is &ldquo;I wish I was bigger&rdquo;.

	I hope this helps.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

if you want to be a fitness model , this is a very large breast size. you must also consider the impact on your breast tissue over time.. stretch marks,  sagging,  visibility of the implant.

	i would think about this.

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS · Answer

Based on your measurements, DD cup may not be appropriate for you to remain in proportion as the breast implant size may be too big. The size of the implants are based on a combination of a patient's goals
and objectives and her anatomy. In order to provide a natural looking
augmentation, the surgeon needs to evaluate many factors including soft
tissue coverage, skin laxity, chest wall width, breast imprint width,
the shape of the breasts and relative level of constriction to ensure
that the breast implants are appropriate for your body. Consult in
person with 3 experienced and expert board certified plastic surgeons to
understand your options.

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