What cup size will I be if I get 330cc?

It's a great question, but it's really hard to predict your final cup size. A rough estimate would be that every 150-200cc of implant volume would increase your bra size by about 1 cup. During your consultation you'll be able to try on implants in a bra. It's important to remember that cup sizes vary significantly between different bra manufacturers, so focus on reaching your goal look and then you'll find out your cup size during a bra fitting. When considering breast augmentation make sure you find a board certified plastic surgeon who will take the time to answer all of your questions and explain all of your options, so that you can decide if breast augmentation is right for you.

Hello,Thank you for your question. You are describing a small frame so 330 will give you a significant breast size increase relative to your body. There is no standard for bra cup sizing between manufacturers so it would be difficult to predict a cup size for you but my patients find it helpful to try on the implant sizers in the office with a form fitting T-Shirt in order to get an idea of the look they can achieve. Your Plastic Surgeon would have made recommendations based on your breast measurements, existing tissue and your stated goals. I recommend that you ask them your questions as they have examined you and know your situation the best.Take care

Dear Julie,   Front and side view pictures would have been very helpful. In any event, if indeed you are 32 small A cup size, 330 cc implants will bring you  to 32 C + cup size, which is a very nice size. However, if you are from Vietnamies culture, based on the large Vietnamies patient population in my practice, that size might be too big for you. More common size will be 32 full B cup size or 32 small C cup size, which means 250 cc implants or 275 cc implants.. Nothing is wrong with 32 C + cup size, it is just that the Vietnamies like to have a natural look...   As far as pain and recovery, with 330 cc implants or smaller, the pain should be manageable with regular narcotics like Dilaudid or Percocet . I administer to my patients inter costal nerve block with long acting anesthetic which helps a lot with the pain right  after surgery. You may inquire your surgeon about that option.     For best outcome, I hope that your surgeon is an experienced board certified plastic surgeon who operate in accredited surgery center for your safety. Also, hopefully, you did your due diligence and checked his or her's before and after pictures in the photo gallery, to make sure that they are numerous, consistent and attractive with nice cleavage, perky, symmetrical and natural looking.                            Best of luck,                                            Dr Widder

Breast cup sizes are dependent on many factors. The volume of the implant alone does not determine the cup size.   The amount of existing breast tissue as well as the implant shape can affect the cup size.  Also keep in mind that many women have bras from different manufacturers in their drawer that have different cup sizes but fit the same. Sometimes one breast is a different cup size than the opposite breast. Many women think they are a certain cup size, however if they were to be measured properly they would in fact be a different cup size.  Discuss this with your surgeon. More important than the specific cup size, is acheiving the appearance that you desire.  Best wishes to you!

It is very difficult to determine the best lift you will need (recommended based on your photos) or 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 300 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. The same process goes for just filling in the upper part of your breast without becoming much larger. 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 link below including silicone vs saline implants

I appreciate your question.

It depends on your chest wall measurements and existing breast tissue as implant size does not accurately correlate to a bra size.  It also depends on the brand and style of bra you wear as size varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.

The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

#RealSelf100Surgeon

#RealSelfCORESurgeon

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.   The size,
profile, and shape of the implant is based on your desired breast
size/shape, your chest wall measurements, and soft tissue quality. 
This decision should be based on a detailed discussion with
equal input from both you and your surgeon.   Make sure you
specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have
had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their
results.   The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are
comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified
board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Without photos it would be impossible to predict but I would suggest that you do 3D photographic imaging to see what this implant would look like on your body.

Thank you for sharing your question.  Unfortunately there is no direct correlation between implant cc size and cup size and I would recommend focusing more on the overall look you are trying to obtain, as bra sizes vary significantly between manufacturers.  Remember that you will fit your bras to your new breasts, not the other way around. Hope this helps.

Thanks for your question.  With 330cc implants you will probably increase 2-3 cup sizes, but this is only a ballpark figure.  Keep in mind that specific cup sizes vary between bra manufacturers, so cup size is not a standardized measurement and should not be used as a specific goal.  Trying on different sized implants under a bra or using computer imaging to predict your outcome could help you to get a better idea about your appearance after the augmentation.  Ask if your surgeon offers either of these, as it might help to answer your question.