Will 475cc get me to a full C cup or small D? I currently have a 325cc silicone implant (Photo)

It is very difficult to determine the best implant 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.

It is still early in your recovery.  I would wait until they fully drop and all of the swelling goes away until the breasts can fully define themselves.I would recommend an
in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with your board certified
Plastic Surgeon.
Best wishes!
Dr. Desai
Harvard Educated, Miami Beach and Beverly Hills
Trained Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Dear Melly,   Thanks for submitting your pictures.   From observing your pictures you appear to be full B cup size or small C cup size with wide cleavage. Since you got 325 cc implants and you reached that size, it means that you were 34 small A cup size before surgery. To become 34 full C cup size you will need implants with volume of 450 cc. For 34 small D - 500 cc.   In order to get a nice cleavage, I would recommend to use the sub areola approach, which will allow for the creation of nice cleavage under direct vision and feel..    As far as timing for the redo breasts augmentation, it is best to wait 3-6 months, so the implants can settle and the scars (capsule)  get more mature with less inflammation. That is because, in order to fit larger implants and get nice cleavage, you will have to have capsulotomy (scar release ).    Always, consult with experienced board certified plastic surgeons who do lots of redo breasts augmentation in accredited surgery center for your safety. Most importantly, Check the 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   

The problem is that implant volumes do not always correlate to bra cup sizes. You can do a baggy test with the volume you want to add and see if it roughly approximates your goal. If not , fill until you get there, then see if the implant volume you want will fit your body.

Thank you for the question and pictures. Ultimately, careful selection of your plastic surgeon and careful communication of your goals (in my practice I prefer the use of goal pictures, direct examination/communication in front of a full-length mirror, and computer imaging) will be critical.Generally speaking, the best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering revisionary breast augmentation surgery is:1. Concentrate on choosing your plastic surgeon carefully. Concentrate on appropriate training, certification, and the ability of the plastic surgeon to achieve the results you are looking for. Ask to see lots of examples of his/her work.
2. Have a full discussion and communication regarding your desired goals with your plastic surgeon. This communication will be critical in determining breast implant size/type/profile will most likely help achieve your goals.
In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or "up a cup size” or "small D cup" etc means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful.
Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate.
3. Once you feel you have communicated your goals clearly, allow your chosen plastic surgeon to work with you in determining the best plan to achieve your goals.I hope this, and the attached link (dedicated to revisionary breast augmentation surgery concerns), helps. Best wishes.