Ideal implants, is an A to D cup realistic? (photos)

Yes, I think that you can get close to your wish boobs. You have a breast shape that lends them to this. The Ideal Implant has a profile similar to HP implants. They feel very close, if not the same, as gel implants and definitely better than traditional saline. In my opinion at least. Good luck.

Hi, for your guidance, here is the breast implant sizing (generalization for most patients):
32A to 32C needs about 250-275cc
34A to 34C needs about 300-350cc
36A to 36C needs about 350-400cc 
It is best to have an in-person examination so the size will be customized according to your needs. Find a board-certified plastic surgeon that has extensive experience with this kind of implant and discuss realistic goals and expectations. Best of luck! #RealSelf100

It is very difficult to determine the exact size and shape implant you will require to best match your ideal breast image without an examination by a board certified plastic surgeon. Not just any board certified plastic surgeon, but one with many years of frequently performing breast augmentation surgery including different approaches, techniques and implant choices. This is because several measurements not to mention your breast characteristics are needed to determine the optimal implant size to obtain your goals. Without knowing these dimensions it would be difficult to make this determination. For example, the existing base width of your breast will determine, in many cases, the maximal volume per implant profile that you can accommodate. To illustrate; a 100 cc difference may make a significant difference with a narrow base width breast, but much less of a difference if you have a wide chest wall and wide breast “foot print”. Therefore, just because your friend may have a great result with let’s say a 350 cc implant to make her go from a “A” cup to a “C” cup size does not mean that you will have the same result with the same size implant. . Further simply placing implants in a bra to determine the size best for you is not always accurate as the bra often distorts the size, is dependent on the pressure the bra places plus the implant is outside your breast and not under it among other variables. Computer software morphing programs that automatically determine the best implant size can be helpful in some but not all cases (e.g. doesn’t work well in my experience with existing implants, sagging or asymmetric breasts). Using “want to be” photos however are useful if simply provided to the surgeon as I will further explain in the below link.
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Implants come in differing profiles: Moderate, Moderate Plus, and High-profile.  An implant of, say, 12 cm diameter in a Moderate profile will have less volume (fewer cc’s of filler, i.e. saline) and stick out from your chest less than a Moderate Plus or High profile implant. 
In order to obtain the largest breast size possible with minimal chance for implant associated complications, you would measure the diameter of your breast and use a High-profile breast implant that is the same width as your breast. 

Whether or not you will be a D cup size will depend on many factors, such as your height and weight, chest diameter, and most importantly of all, what brand of bra you obtain.  Since bra sizes are not standardized, you may be a C cup in one brand and a D cup in another brand.

However, beware, there’s an old saying, “be careful what you wish for”, and this a perfect example of that.  Using an excessively large implant with too high a volume will significantly increase your chances of complications such as visible rippling, malpositioning, implant extrusion, etc. 

Fortunately for you, Ideal Implants come in a high profile, and would be a good fit for your lean body frame.  Because the Ideal Implant is a “structured implant,” it will have a lower possibility of palpable or visible rippling than a saline implant, and a consistency similar to silicone gel without the risk of silent rupture.  Also, the Ideal Implant has a relatively low rate of encapsulation or rupture than other implants on the market today.
I hope that I have answered your question satisfactorily.  Good Luck!

Dear JonnieJ,



It is realistic to get to a D cup with your size; however, you need to be aware of a couple of things. First, you are 5’5” and 114 pounds, and being petite framed such as you are, you are at higher risk with a very large implant of having a complication called bottoming out where the implant may actually release through the ligaments making up your fold right now and allow the implant to move south regardless of what type of implant you use. In addition, note that your left nipple and left breast fold are higher than the right side, and that will likely persist after surgery.







Having said that, the Ideal Implant is an excellent choice for any woman. It is the “latest and greatest”. Some people fear that it may be available for use only over the last year; however, the implant has been in existence for over eight years as remember, they had to go through the five-year FDA protocols before submitting for approval. The implants carry virtually all of the softness of a silicone gel implant yet are filled with saline. They have multiple chambers within the implant so it controls how the saline moves within it, thereby simulating the softness of silicone gel. They are far superior to the old single lumen saline implants which we rarely use anymore. In addition, you will always know your implants are intact simply by looking in the mirror. If there is a leak you will see over 48 hours a gradual decrease in size of the breasts and the saline is simply IV fluid that you would receive through your vein and is absorbed by the body. On the other hand, it is possible to have a silent rupture of silicone gel implants and only an expensive MRI will ascertain that.







They also carry a lower contracture rate (hardening) and rupture rate. They ethics of the company is such that they will only sell to selected board-certified plastic surgeons on the Ideal Implant network who meet their quality standards. 





I hope this has been helpful to you.







Robert D. Wilcox, MD

You have a nice starting breast shape, and you should be able to achieve a result very similar to your wish photos: round, full, projecting, and depending on the final volume that you choose, a D cup is certainly possible.



With the Ideal Implant, you would have the peace of mind of saline but still enjoy a softer, more natural feel than traditional saline implants.  The Ideal Implant currently is only available with a smooth surface, and its profile is very similar to the full or high profile of traditional saline or silicone gel-filled implants.  Under the muscle is always a safe, conservative choice for any woman interested in reducing their risk of sensation changes, infection, capsular contracture, and even rippling/palpability.



Hope this helps, and best of luck,

Dr. Lim

When choosing an implant size for a breast augmentation there are a number of factors to consider. This is something that should be discussed at an appointment with your board certified plastic surgeon upon examination and consultation. Best wishes!