36D, 120lbs, 5'1, will going from 170cc Natrelle silicone to 220cc low plus make a difference in cup size?

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How much is 50cc? Will going from 170cc natrelle silicone to 220 low plus make a difference in cup size? I am currently a 36 d 120lbs, 5’1”.

Harry T. Haramis, MD, FACS · Answer

A lot of factors determine cup size- which also varies depending on bra company, your frame, existing breast tissue, measurements, etc.

170cc to 220cc is not likely to be a big change of a full cup size, and is likely not worth risking another surgery.

If your measurements allow, a larger increase such as 100cc (270cc implant) may give the results you are seeking and should be discussed further with your plastic surgeon.

John L. Burns Jr., MD · Answer

Increasing volume will result in larger breasts but the amount or percentage of enhancement depends on a number of factors such as height, weight, amount of native breast tissue, base diameter.  50cc increase might be 1/2 cup size for an 'average' patient.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

At size 36, each 200 cc of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change.  50 cc increase will be 1/4th of a cup size and will probably not even notice the difference.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

The 50 cc increase is about a third of a cup, so you will probably stay in the same size bra unless it fits tightly now.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

The new implants will give you 29% more augmentation (220/1701.294) than your current implants. Depending on how much breast tissue you have this may represent about 10-20% increase of your current breast with the the 170cc implants. Cup size seems to be quite subjective. 
I suggest discussing this with your provider.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD

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36D, 120lbs, 5'1, will going from 170cc Natrelle silicone to 220cc low plus make a difference in cup size?

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