Is 345cc enough for D cup? (Photos)

Thank you for your inquiry and photos. Without a physical examination it is difficult to respond with accuracy, but from your photos and dimensions you will almost certainly be a "C" cup with most bras, and possible "D" with certain bras such as Victoria's Secret, which tends to upsize their cup size. However, even though cup size is a common mode of communication, you really want to focus on the "look" that you want your breasts to have. The best way to determine which breast implant size is best for you is by first finding out your specific wishes not only with words or letters as in cup size or “not too big” or “natural”, but also with a visual understanding of what you hope to look like. This can be accomplished either with photographs of patients whose breasts and body type look like you, or ideally with photos of patients not only whose breasts and body type visually are similar to yours, but are also a similar height, weight, and pre-operative breast size. In our own practice we have provided that unique functionality on our website to accomplish exactly that. 





Unfortunately the most common reason for a woman to be unhappy after her augmentation is feeling as though she is either too big or not big enough. Thankfully, in our practice this is rarely a problem because implant size selection is what we spend most of our time discussing and determining. I do not place the onus of selecting the breast implant size on my patients since they are coming to me for my advice and expertise, but I do ask my patients to be as specific as possible about their aesthetic goals and I then advise them accordingly. 







If you are confident with your plastic surgeon, make sure that your own sense of aesthetics aligns with that of your plastic surgeon, and that you have communicated to him or her your wishes with photos, not just with words. Your idea of “natural” or “pretty” or “proportionate” might be different from your plastic surgeon’s and it is very important for you to feel confident that you are both of like minds as far as the goals. Best of luck to you and I hope you are successful in achieving the enhancement you are seeking.

Hello and thank you for your question and photo. Bra cup sizes tend to vary significantly between brands. Implant size is not only based on your chest wall dimensions, it is also decided upon by a collaborative discussion between you and your surgeon about the desired size and shape of your breasts. That being said, you will probably be a C or D cup in most bras I hope this helps you and best of luck. 

Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. in my practice for cases like yours i recommend Cohesive Gel - Silicone Breast Implants with textured cover ("gummy bear implants"). a volume between 400-450cc will be excellent on you. They are quite safe and aesthetically best as they give a firmer consistency, better projection and most natural appearance than Saline implants.Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

The answer to your questions is yes. You will likely be a "D". To be sure ( or at least the best way to find out) would be to find a surgeon using the Vectra three dimensional photographic system. My guess is that you will need high profile (or higher) implants to fit your narrow anatomy. I would strongly suggest an endoscopic transaxillary sub-pectoral placement. You look like an excellent candidate.

Hello and thank you for your question. You are a great candidate
for a breast augmentation.  The size, profile, and shape of the
implant is based on your desired breast size/shape, your chest wall
measurements, and soft tissue quality.  This decision should
be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you
and your surgeon.  This entire surgery
can be performed with a small incision technique.  Make sure you
specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have
had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   The most important aspect is to find a
surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a
qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  You are starting from an excellent position and should obtain a very nice augmentation result.  Breast implant sizing is an inexact science, relative to a woman's bra measurement, as there is no direct correlation between cc size and cups.  As your chest is very narrow, each cc will impact your cup size greater than a woman with a wider chest.  The exact size will be unknown, but remember that it is better to fit your bras to your breasts rather than the other way around.  Focus more on the appearance that an implant affords your chest in and out of clothing, and try on various sizes to have different views.  In most instances in patients with your frame 345 will result in a bra size larger than D.  Hope this helps.

There are a number of ways to determine cup size but there is no standard in the bra industry so what really matters is the end point appearance and the stability and longevity of the procedure IMHO. I think that size will be fine as long as it is an implant that does not overwhelm your base diameter of your current breasts. Your doctor should have taken this measurement which will be about 11cm for you. An implant with a more narrow base and more projection is what I would use for sure. The silicone implant is an SRM or SRF in Natrelle or Moderate plus or high profile in Mentor, Good Luck and please update us!

I appreciate your question.





It depends on your chest wall measurements and existing breast tissue as implant size does not accurately correlate to a bra size.  It also depends on the brand and style of bra you wear as size varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.





The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.



Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.





Best of luck!





Dr. Schwartz

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon



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These breast implants will make you look quite a bit bigger. The cup size will likely depend on where you buy your bras and what style. Some places make smaller bras and give them bigger labels. I don't use bras to determine if we're achieving the goal. Instead, I base my recommendation on what we see together in the mirror while trying on sizers. Best wishes, Dr. Aldo

Thank you for your question. "Tissue based planning" relies on your chest and breast measurements and is the safest way to ensure good long term results. Your surgeon should determine what size and projection are necessary to give you your desired result based on your body's measurements. The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam. Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic breast surgery. Hope this helps and good luck with your surgery.