In breast augmentation, in general terms, does 100cc or 200cc equal 1 cup size? (Photo)

It can be a bit confusing. But, speaking in general, if your torso measures 32-34cm then every 100cc is approximately 1 cup size. If your torso measures 36-38cm then every 200cc equals to approximately 1 cup size and so on. So you see, approximate volume increases with increase in size of torso. This is how bra manufacturers came up with bra sizes. I hope this helps. Best wishes,

100-150cc is a very small volume, likely not a full cup size increase.In addition to sizing in a bra, Vectra 3D computer imaging can be helpful.An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon is recommended to discuss your options and expectations.

It is very difficult to determine the best size 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 implant
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Hello! Thank you for your question. In general, implant size does not correlate with bra cup size. The cup size itself will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer as well as who is doing the actual measurements. Thus, cup size is never a reliable indicator for your breast size. I typically encourage my patients not to communicate her desires in cup size but more on the actual look and appearance. Good communication between you and your surgeon of your expectations is warranted - choosing your surgeon wisely is the first step. Discussion of your wishes and having an honest and open dialog of your procedure is mandatory (e.g, implant type, incision, placement, lift, etc). I have found that photographs brought by the patient is helpful to get a visualization of the appearance you wish for in terms of size, shape, fullness, etc. In addition, your surgeon's pre and postoperative photographs should demonstrate a realistic goal for you. Once this has been accomplished, allow your surgeon to utilize his/her best medical judgment during the procedure to finesse the best possible result for you after preoperative biodimensional planning and fitting the right implant for your breast width.  The various implant types and profiles will also make a difference for your overall projection and cup size, as opposed to size of the implant alone.  On average, ~150-200cc should increase each additional cup size.  Hope me that this helps!   Best wishes for a wonderful result! 

Very few patients will be happy with implants that small.  The first cup size probably requires more volume than additional cup sizes. 

Hello and thank you for your question. You are a great candidate
for a breast augmentation.  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.  
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

The goal of breast augmentation is to create an aesthetic breast with the size, shape, and projection that is desired by the patient. During a breast augmentation consultation, measurements of the breasts are used as a starting point to recommend a breast implant. 





The decision on size, shape, and position of these implants is based on the patient’s anatomy and the type and size of the implant and patients preferences. As you consider a cup size, it is important to remember that cups do not represent a specific volume. Cup sizes represent a ratio of chest wall or band circumference to breast circumference (projection). So, all other things being the same, a "C" cup on a larger woman would be a "D" cup (or bigger) on a smaller woman.Likewise, to change from a "A" cup to a "B" cup may take a 200ml augmentation in a larger woman but may be achieved with 125ml (or less) in a very petite woman. During a consultation, therefore, surgeons will often ballpark the cup size as between 150 and 200 per cup to help establish a starting point for in-office sizing or or 3-D simulations.See the link below for more info.

A detailed examination will help delineate the best surgical treatment. In office sizing and digital three-dimensional computer simulations can help guide your implant choices. Consultation with a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery would be the next best step.

Thank you for your question and photographs.  Breast implant selection is an exciting, but stressful part of the breast augmentation process as there are so many choices. Unfortunately there is no correlation between an implant's cc size and resultant bra size as too many factors play a role in each - width of a patient's chest, implant shape/profile/base width, etc.  The best way to achieve your desired size is to have an in-person examination that allows for the measurement of key breast parameters, as well as permits an in-depth discussion as to your desired goals and outcome. It may be wise for you to "try on" a variety of implant sizers so that you can have a better visual representation as to what they would look like.  Best wishes!

Patients often think in terms of cup size when considering augmentation. Unfortunately, devices are sized in terms of milliliters (cc) of volume. This can lead to some confusion when sizing. Additionally, it is important to remember that cup size itself is not standardized with variations from one manufacturer to another.A general rule of thumb is that 125cc can represent somewhere between 1/2 to a full cup size increase. Smaller volume differentials (25-50cc) are typically less consequential representing a volume change of less than a shot glass. When sizing patients, there are a number of useful tools including:-3D imaging-Breast sizers (rice bags)-Goal photosI also recommend that patients commit to a particular look rather than a cup size. Once a patient settles on a look that pleases them the overall cup size increase becomes less relevant.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon.

There is no exact scientific formula but I generally tell my patients that around 250 cc increases the breast one cup size. The size implants you mention seen quite small, even for someone looking for a moderate improvement.  I recommend trying on some implant sizers again to get a better sense of the volume you are looking for your