Breast Implants - 400cc Too Big for Small D?

Dear Miami4877,It appears that you are very early in the post op period.  Please, keep in mind that there is swelling that needs to subside and the implants will drop over the next 3-4 months to give you a smaller more natural breasts and look. 400cc implants look different in different people. Considering that you started off a 32C, it is likely very difficult to impossible to keep you a C cup or even a small D. Based on your examination there is a certain volume which best fits your body. Given that you are 5'2" and 105, 400ccs seems a bit large, but I can not tell you for sure as pre-op measurements, photos and exam are all essential in determining the range of implants that would have best fit you. Cup size is a ratio of breast volume to chest circumference it is tough to estimate exact post-operative bra sizes. Another confounding factor is that there is no standardization of this ratio by bra manufacturers.However, a loose rule of thumb is that it takes about 150-200cc to make a change in cup size in a 34 circumference chest. Therefore if you are already a 34C, adding 400 will likely increase you a bit more than 2 cup sizes, likely (but not for sure) making you a DD or even more depending of how full of an C you were to begin with. If you buy 36 size bras you will find that the cup size would be smaller, so you may be 36C or D. Keep in mind, this is a very rough estimate and the goal should be the look and not a bra size. My best advise is that you discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon candidly. Best wishes. 

Thank you for your question, and your photo.  It looks like you have a good result so far.  Cup size can be a funny thing.  It's mostly based on projection.  It can also depend on how much breast tissue you had to begin with.  Figuring out the cc's is often based on your base width, (how wide your breast is).  Some Plastic Surgeons will uses sizers at time of surgery, but we are all different.  There used to be standardization, but that went away.  It can depend on what style of bra you wear.  You are early in your post operative course.  They usually will get to their final position in 6 to 12 months.  One will usually drop faster than the other, and the shape may go through various changes.  Please follow your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon's post op instructions. For example; we like message, but some surgeons will have you wait, or do it in a specific manner. Please let them know your thoughts and concerns.  
Jeffrey J. Roth, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLas Vegas Plastic Surgery

Thank you for your question. You are still very early in the recovery process and final cup size will not be able to be determined until approximately 2 months out. It is very difficult to determine cup size at this time as this will differ from patient to patient and between bra manufacturers. 400cc could look very different on a taller or wider patient than it does on you. If your current breast size was truly a C, it would be very difficult to keep you at a full C after breast augmentation. Allow yourself time to heal and for the swelling to subside. Keep in contact with your surgeon and express your concerns. Best of luck!