Interested in Breast Augmentation. What Will 370-380cc Put Me At If I'm A 34B Right Now? (photo)

Lauraif a woman wears a size 36 AB bra and would like
to be a C cup, which is the average size that women wear and the average size
bra that is sold, she needs a volume of approximately 350 to 390 cc to make
that change. This becomes less if she's wearing a 34 bra, because it has a
smaller strap size and the cups have a smaller diameter. A smaller diameter
implant would then be a volume of approximately 300 to 350 cc. In the same way
if she was more petite, maybe a double zero or size one and wore a 32 AB bra,
then to become a 32C cup she would only require about 250 to 300 cc.

Thank you for your question.  Cup size can be a funny thing.  It's mostly based on projection.  It can also depend on how much breast tissue you had to begin with. Figuring out the cc's is often based on your base width, (how wide your breast is).  There used to be standardization, but that went away.  It can depend on what style of bra you wear.  They usually will get to their final position in 6 to 12 months.  One will usually drop faster than the other, and the shape may go through various changes.  Please follow your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon's post op instructions. For example; we like message, but some surgeons will have you wait, or do it in a specific manner. Please let them know your thoughts and concerns.  
Jeffrey J. Roth, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Las Vegas Plastic Surgery

Thank you for your question and the photos.

Getting sized for breast implants is much more involved than it seems at first thought. It requires a full consultation with detailed questions to see exactly what your goals are, short and long term. It also requires precise measurements of your current breast dimensions, the dimensions of your chest wall, as well as preoperative photography, standard or 3D imaging.

To see what the best options are for you, see two or more board-certified plastic surgeons in your area for a full and complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have surgery.  I hope this helps.

From the look of things you should probably go 280-370 in the subfascial plane for a natural look.  I perform the cold-subfascial augmentation to create beautiful tear drop shaped breast. Only in a in person exam can a surgeon advise you exactly on implant selection but be sure that you choose low profile in the range above and select a cohesive silicone gel.  I hope this helps!

 

All the best,

 

Rian A. Maercks M.D.

 

 

There are two things I always tell my patients when it comes to implant volumes and cup sizes.  First, bra manufacturers are all different.  They don't have standard cup sizes.  While you might be a B cup in one bra, you might be a C cup in another.  With that in mind, no one can guarantee you a cup size.  We can only put you in the ballpark of what cup size you might want.

Second, different doctors have different ways of determining which volume implant to use.  There isn't a standard formula we all use.  You might look online and find ten patients who are your height, weight, and body frame.  They may all have different sized implants and they may all look great.  It isn't like putting bumpers on Chevrolets.  Every patient is different and must be evaluated individually.  Which implant will work best for you is something you will have to work out in consultation with the doctor you choose to do your surgery.

Cup Size is an inexact measurement. 370 cc - 380 cc implants, should increase you to a C or D cup. 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 with 3
experienced and expert board certified plastic surgeons to understand
your objectives.

In order to make an accurate size recommendation, I would need to assess your chest wall and breast mound measurements and characteristics.  Unfortunately, there is not a general rule of thumb or objective criteria to implant selection.

Your plastic surgeon will perform several measurements of your chest wall and breast anatomy and determine a range of implants that both fit your chest wall and reach your desired goals.
The next step is to try on this range of implants in the office with your doctor.   The key to this success is showing your surgeon the body proportion you desire with a bra sizer and allowing your surgeon to guide you to the right implant.   It will be much easier to communicate in implant cc's than cup size when determining the appropriate implant for you.
I wish you a safe recovery and fantastic result.
Dr. Gill

Great question, Laura!  And believe it or not, it's a very complicated question. The bottom line is that it is virtually impossible to predict what your cup size will be after surgery. You need to meet in person with at least one board certified plastic surgeon who will take multiple measurements of your breasts and chest and have a detailed discussion with you about your body, your goals, and your desires. When it comes to choosing an implant size, you need to make the decision based on your body, your measurements, and your goals, rather than what size implants your friend or sister has!  I hope that helps and wish you all the best! 

It's an educated guess when it comes to predicting post-operative cup size. However, with the size you are contemplating you would possibly be a D cup. A subglandular approach would be reasonable, as would a dual plane sub-pectoral approach as concerns implant placement. I am personally not a great fan of 'anatomical' implants and would probably use a moderate profile implant. Your breasts already demonstrate a good deal of volume and it would be easy to reduce the volume of the implants you are considering and still give you a suitable amount of fullness. Best of Luck   Dr Harrell

Thanks for the posted photos. As you can read the expert posters all have differing opinions. Thus you need in person research. But at least I recommend HP round NOT anatomics.