A week away from surgery and still torn. I am 5'3 1/2 115lbs, size 32A or 34A, not filling the bra up. My weight varies because I workout and do the bikini side of bodybuilding. So when I am not in training my weight drops to about 110lbs, in training 115lbs. My PS said that he could go up to 300cc's but right now I am torn between 275 and 300. I was able to take home 275cc's and wear for a few days. I really liked the looked. Would 300 or 275 big enough to get my full B?
Answer: In order to be a full 'B' cup, will 275cc's get the size I want? 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!
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Answer: In order to be a full 'B' cup, will 275cc's get the size I want? 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!
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July 13, 2012
Answer: Choosing the Right Breast Implant
Hello. The size of the implant depends on your height, weight, and the width of the thorax, as well as the thickness of your skin. It is difficult to give an accurate answer without an examination. Your plastic surgeon will be able to help you with this decision, as he/she will be choosing the size of your implants during surgery.
Jaime Perez, MD
Breast Implant Specialist
Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa
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July 13, 2012
Answer: Choosing the Right Breast Implant
Hello. The size of the implant depends on your height, weight, and the width of the thorax, as well as the thickness of your skin. It is difficult to give an accurate answer without an examination. Your plastic surgeon will be able to help you with this decision, as he/she will be choosing the size of your implants during surgery.
Jaime Perez, MD
Breast Implant Specialist
Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa
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July 12, 2012
Answer: Best Breast Implant Size for Me?
You will find that there is minimal difference between the 2 breast implant sizes that you are contemplating.
In my opinion, additional communication with your plastic surgeon is the best way to go. you may want to leave it up to him to choose the best breast implant size based on this communication and your specific measurements.
I prefer to have a full range of breast implant sizes/profiles available for use in the operating room. After clearing communication with patients ( with the use of goal pictures) and the use of intraoperative sizers as well as careful measurements/dimensional planning I select breast implant size/profile to meet patient's goals. Again, this selection is made during surgery.
Also, I would suggest that you do not base communication of your goals or your level of satisfaction with the results of surgery on a specific cup size ( which can vary from one bra manufacturer to another).
Best wishes with your upcoming surgery.
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July 12, 2012
Answer: Best Breast Implant Size for Me?
You will find that there is minimal difference between the 2 breast implant sizes that you are contemplating.
In my opinion, additional communication with your plastic surgeon is the best way to go. you may want to leave it up to him to choose the best breast implant size based on this communication and your specific measurements.
I prefer to have a full range of breast implant sizes/profiles available for use in the operating room. After clearing communication with patients ( with the use of goal pictures) and the use of intraoperative sizers as well as careful measurements/dimensional planning I select breast implant size/profile to meet patient's goals. Again, this selection is made during surgery.
Also, I would suggest that you do not base communication of your goals or your level of satisfaction with the results of surgery on a specific cup size ( which can vary from one bra manufacturer to another).
Best wishes with your upcoming surgery.
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Answer: Implant Size to achieve A to B cup Either 275 cc or 300 cc breast implants can be appropriate to address your goals/objectives, and part of the selection process is going to be the placement of the implants. If the placement is going to be submuscular, then you may want to go with the 300 cc implants. The size of the implants are based on a combination of a patient's goals and objectives and her anatomy. In order to provide a natural looking augmentation, the surgeon needs to evaluate many factors including soft tissue coverage, skin laxity, chest wall width, breast imprint width, the shape of the breasts and relative level of constriction to ensure that the breast implants are appropriate for your body. Consult in person with 3 experienced and expert board certified plastic surgeons to understand your options.
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Answer: Implant Size to achieve A to B cup Either 275 cc or 300 cc breast implants can be appropriate to address your goals/objectives, and part of the selection process is going to be the placement of the implants. If the placement is going to be submuscular, then you may want to go with the 300 cc implants. The size of the implants are based on a combination of a patient's goals and objectives and her anatomy. In order to provide a natural looking augmentation, the surgeon needs to evaluate many factors including soft tissue coverage, skin laxity, chest wall width, breast imprint width, the shape of the breasts and relative level of constriction to ensure that the breast implants are appropriate for your body. Consult in person with 3 experienced and expert board certified plastic surgeons to understand your options.
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November 1, 2018
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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November 1, 2018
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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