Estimated Cup Size After Breast Implants?

Question

What cup will I be if i have 280 cc Silicone high profile implant? I'm a 34B at the moment? The 280 cc implant is 116mm wide.

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!

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

Unfortunately we have no other language to use when discussing breast size other than the cup system, which was introduced by the Warner Bros. Corset Company in the 1930's as a way of sizing bras without directly measuring the breast. The result is that it is highly inconsistent, varying from one bra style and manufacturer to another. The problem is that it isn't just a volume measurement and not just a dimensional measurement either; it depends on the size of the chest (rib cage) as much as the size of the breast.
So just try different implants tucked into a bra of the cup size you like, but forget about the cup and see if it looks right. (The actual implant needs to be alittle bigger than the one you tried because it will be integrated into the total breast volume after implantation.) The determination of high, moderate, or low profile will depend upon the base diamter of your breasts and the implant size (volume) that you choose.

Asif Pirani, MD, FRCS(C) · Answer

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!

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

A 280 cc implant may offer you an additional cup size, but this can vary from bra company to bra company.  They certianly look different for different patients.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

In general for every 175 to 200 cc of implant volume you will go up a cup size.  This can change depending upon the base diameter of your breast and the base diameter of the implant that is selected.  One easy way to determine size is to pick out a bra the size that you would like to be after surgery, then measure out 280 ml of dry rice, place this in a nylon stocking and then into the bra.  This will give you + or - 20% some idea of what this implant will do for you.

Estimated Cup Size After Breast Implants?

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