What size will 240cc take me to? (Photo)

Thanks for the question. Based on your photos and information i think that 280-300cc will be an excellent choice for you keeping a natural appearance of your breast but with adequate volume.Its very important for you to know that the best way to select the implant is after a complete personal evaluation.  Kind regards 

Hi hakunamatata111,

Breast implant type and sizing selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion. But the decision will always start and end with the patient. 

When it comes to sizing, we have all of our patients find 3 photos of their desired breast size. We ask for naked breast photos because clothing can obscure the true size (push up bras). Next, we consult with patients and go over the photos and take detailed breast measurements during a physical exam. Next, we using a sizing algorithm to determine a range of implants that will work based on the exam and the measurements.

Lastly, during the operation, we use silicone sizers in the operating room to see how the size actually looks in the breast. We sit the patient up in the operating room, while asleep of course, and compare the sizer result with their desired look photos. If it is too small, we start the process over with a slightly larger implant. We don't stop until we get the perfect match.

Of all of my breast augmentation patients, every one of them has been happy with their size due to this detailed and meticulous process. You don't want to invest time and money into a result that is either too big or too small.

You should discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon and make sure that your surgeon understands your goals.

Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery 

Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

That 240cc implant will approximately make you 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cup size bigger. But more important is whether that size will give you the "look" on your body that you desire. After I discuss my patient's goals and measure them, we then look at pictures of patients of mine with similar measurements with different size breast implants. My patients tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what can be achieved. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author

You can go as big as you want. I rarely put implants in that are less than 325cc. You just have to decide how big you want to be, and tell your surgeon.
Good luck

Volume in cc's does not correlate to cup size.  In fact, even bra manufacturers do not have standard cup sizes.  With that in mind, questions regarding size and volume are best answered in consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon who can examine you in person and review your options with you.  If you have questions, I would suggest getting two or three consultations in order to get differing perspectives.  I would also mention that there are pros and cons to placing implants above or below the chest muscle.  Different doctors have different opinions about this as well.

Hello and thank you for your question.   You are a great candidate for a breast augmentation.  It would be helpful to also know your individual breast measurements in order to determine if 240cc is the right size for you.   There are several
advantages and disadvantages to over vs under the muscle.  Under the
muscle has the advantage of lower capsular contracture rates, less risk
of rippling, and better visualization with future mammograms.  Most
patients say that under the muscle also has a more natural look and feel.  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.  This entire surgery
can be performed with a small incision technique.  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. FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

You would have to be seen in person to determine what type of implant would be right for you. A review of your goals is key as well. Good luck.

Hi, thanks for your questions and the photo.As you can see in your chest, you are a candidate to have an implant between 250 to 300 cc, depending on your thorax, I think that this measure, your implants would look much more tumescent and more natural in your body. It is good that you choose a PS, that is certified by your country of origin and that you have previously made the corresponding measures to confirm the type and size of implant that you will perform together with your examinations and evaluations.I hope that my answer will be of great help to you. Thanks and Merry Christmas.Member of the International Society of Aesthetic for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ISAPS)

I would suggest going back to your surgeon and ask to try on a 240 sizer just to get an idea about what size you may be. Bras are not made to standardized sizes and do vary from brand to brand.

Appreciate your question. Unfortunately, a size based on cc of the implant is difficult to equate with bra size. The companies are not standardized on their sizing. A rule of thumb is that 130 grams equals one cup size. That means you will be a big C with a 240 cc implant. However, skin envelope tightness as well as implant projection are important modifiers which you would need to discuss with your plastic surgeon. There might be a reason he suggested a smaller implant. It might be with regard to your lifestyle perhaps. Hope this helps.