I got a breast aug almost 2 months ago, I am 5'10 with a slender body type. I wanted to be a big B cup. I went with 240cc silicon implants thinking they were small and would get be to a big B cup. (if you look at my other posts you will see more details about my pre op size struggle) I think they look amazing, but they are soooo big! too big! (there are more pix on the other posts. now I am a 34D!! how did this happen? will they get smaller?
June 2, 2017
Answer: 240cc adds about one cup size to your pre-op breast size.
You didn't include pre-operative photos, but if your present appearance is a D-cup, your pre-operative breast size must have been a C-cup or possibly a big B-cup. Wait . . . that's what you wanted! Did you have deflated breasts? I suspect some degree of droop was present pre-op since you appear to have had a periareolar mastopexy (donut, Benelli, or circumareolar lift).
240cc implants are very conservative--any smaller, and your surgeon would have been using implants with a very narrow diameter that would not match your breast base dimensions and would look terrible when they slid around in your pocket. The implants chosen are the smallest that are reasonable for a 5'10" woman, even with a slender build. If you truly feel too big, then you didn't really want a breast augmentation in the first place. But a breast lift alone (without implants) would have yielded more scars, and perkier, but same-size (minus an ounce of skin) breasts. What your surgeon did was correct for your request for breast augmentation, even if you weren't quite right on your sizes (surgeon AND patient).
Your results are truly exceptional. Buy bras that fit your breasts and look pretty, and forget what letter is on the label.
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June 2, 2017
Answer: 240cc adds about one cup size to your pre-op breast size.
You didn't include pre-operative photos, but if your present appearance is a D-cup, your pre-operative breast size must have been a C-cup or possibly a big B-cup. Wait . . . that's what you wanted! Did you have deflated breasts? I suspect some degree of droop was present pre-op since you appear to have had a periareolar mastopexy (donut, Benelli, or circumareolar lift).
240cc implants are very conservative--any smaller, and your surgeon would have been using implants with a very narrow diameter that would not match your breast base dimensions and would look terrible when they slid around in your pocket. The implants chosen are the smallest that are reasonable for a 5'10" woman, even with a slender build. If you truly feel too big, then you didn't really want a breast augmentation in the first place. But a breast lift alone (without implants) would have yielded more scars, and perkier, but same-size (minus an ounce of skin) breasts. What your surgeon did was correct for your request for breast augmentation, even if you weren't quite right on your sizes (surgeon AND patient).
Your results are truly exceptional. Buy bras that fit your breasts and look pretty, and forget what letter is on the label.
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December 2, 2013
Answer: BBA 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!Sincerely,
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December 2, 2013
Answer: BBA 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!Sincerely,
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