From a B to a G Cup with 300cc Implants, How is That Possible?

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I took the advice of my PS about the size, shape, and placement, but he was so far off that I was embarrassed by the size even after several years. He told me that I was a B cup and that 300cc saline, over the muscle would make me a perfect C cup. During my FU appointment I expressed my dislike for the size (G) and he told me that he has never had anyone complain about being bigger. it common to be so far off from the size? I am 5'4, 125lbs, athletic, with what he called a wide breast plate.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

In the average woman, 200 cc to 250 cc is needed for a cup size change.  The average implant size placed in the US is 350 ml.

Michael Horn, MD · Answer

It is important that you are happy with your size after surgery. If you feel that it is too large, consider a smaller implant. Bra size can be a confusing way to evaluate breast size because there is so many differences in bra company sizes and the way women wear the sizes. I like to have my patients try implants on in bras in the office before surgery to get a better idea what bra size they will be after surgery.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Thanks for sharing. I must say that I have not seen this large a change in cup from 300 cc. A more typical increase in size is 1 or 2 cups for 300. You might be wearing the wrong bra. Best of luck, Dr. Aldo.

Jonathan Saunders, MD · Answer

it does not matter what size bra you wear, though your story is odd. if you feel you are too big get them made smaller. however in my pracice, a 300 cc implant for someone of your height and weight is not unusual

Thomas Fiala, MD, FACS, FRCSC · Answer

Usually a 300 cc implant will make about a 1.5 to 2 cup size increase over what you had before.  So, for most people starting with a B cup, they would end up in the C to D range, once everything settles in.  I'm surprised that you are wearing a bra that is 5 cup sizes larger, unless the bra is from a country that doesn't use the bra sizing system used in North America.

	Regardless, if you feel too large, you need to speak with your surgeon about an implant exchange to a smaller size.  Sorry to hear about your frustrating experience.

From a B to a G Cup with 300cc Implants, How is That Possible?

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