Can you go up only half a cup size with implants?

Hello and thank you for your question and sharing your photos. The short answer is 'yes'. You can choose a small implant to achieve your desired aesthetic outcome.  I would seek consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon for a full evaluation and advice on implant selection. Best,
Pejman Aflaki, M.D.

Johns Hopkins-trained double board-certified plastic surgeon

Thank you for your question! You can absolutely achieve half a cup size more with breast implants. Most plastic surgeons say that every 200cc is a cup size larger. This being said, bras are not created equal, you may be one size in one brand and another size in another brand. You should consult in person with a board-certified plastic surgeon so he/she can examine you in person and then provide you with implant sizers to try on to get an idea of how different cc's will look on your frame. Together you can decide the best type of implant to give you the more natural looking results you want.

You need a formal evaluation by a licensed plastic surgeon and expert in breast augmentations to determine what is best for you and your goals.Proper breast enlargement is not a "cookie-cutter" procedure where the same technique is applied to every patient. Every woman who comes to my practice has unique needs and different goals for her breast augmentation. As a board-certified plastic surgeon, I always listen carefully to each woman's concerns and thoroughly discuss the key points of the procedure. I also take into account their overall height and weight, the size and shape of the underlying chest and ribcage, the tightness and elasticity of the skin, and the amount of natural breast tissue. Prior to the procedure, we discuss and make decisions regarding location of the incision, whether to place the implant under or over the chest muscle, and what type of implant to use (I offer multiple types of silicone gel breast implants, as well as saline implants).
My experience performing thousands of aesthetic breast surgeries in a wide anatomical range of patients enables me to achieve consistently beautiful and natural results that are customized to each patient’s body type and goals. These results are the product of extensive communication, meticulous planning, and skillfully executed surgery.
I suggest consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon and expert in Breast Augmentation surgeries. - Dr. Cohen

There is no standardization within the bra manufacturing industry with respect to cup sizes. Some PSs state that 200 ccs equals one cup size; other disagree.  So half a cup size could be about 100 ccs.A board certified plastic surgeon will be able to guide you to the correct size implant for your measurements and desires.  Measurements of the chest wall and breast imprint width as well as knowledge of all breast implant sizes and profiles should make this process easy. Try on a profile bra with various saline and silicone cc sizers your PS recommends under a tailored blouse, tank top, bikini, workout clothes, and other garments you typically wear so that you have the best idea of whether the garments fit as desired with the implant selected. 
I would recommend that you go with the size that boosts your self-esteem, and fits your anatomy.  Choosing an implant based on an aesthetic goal that exceeds your anatomic capacity may lead to complications and possibly revision. 

Thank you for your question. Breast implants will give you a fuller shape. I would advise for you to schedule an in person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon for a complete examination to discuss various types implants. Hope this information helps!

Thanks for your question!  It is possible to choose a reasonably sized implant (probably a moderate profile) to get you a very natural result.  Typically, 100-150cc will take you up a cup size, so while I'm not sure if a half cup is possible, we can definitely get you something natural.  In my office, we try on implant sizers and then if you like what you see in the mirror, you'll like what you have after surgery. Be sure to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon for an optimal outcome.  Good luck!

Hello, technically it is possible to have small implants inserted to provide only a modest overall increase in size and more subtle impact on the shape.  The profile of the implants is important because a lower profile implant will import a different shape than a full profile implant with a narrow base.  Without doing an exam it is difficult to comment which profile suits your body type but this can be reviewed in person during a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon.

Thank you for your question. You can absolutely use an implant to only go up a little bit in size but most importantly give you better shape and fullness to your breast. I typically recommend for my patients a silicone gel smooth round implant placed under the muscle to help with fullness, firmness, better shape and most importantly natural looking breasts.  I would suggest seeing a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in person to evaluate you and discuss your options.  Best  of luck to you. 

Thank you for sharing your question.  It may be possible to only modestly increase your breast size with an implant, but if you are interested in improving shape without much volume, consider fat-grafting instead.  Hope this helps.

Chihuahua I appreciate your concerns however physical examination or photos would certainly be helpful to provide a more detailed answer for you. However a modest increase in size can certainly be achieved with implants and selection of the appropriate size is important. I ask my patients to bring in photos of breasts the size they desire, because there can otherwise be confusion because B or C cup can vary greatly by brassiere manufactures! I also utilize the implant in the bra technique, with several different implant sizes with a tighter fitting T-shirt to get an idea of what you will look like. Finally, I prefer to meet with my breast implant patients at least twice before surgery, so I am confident that I know exactly what her desires regarding shape and size are. I then have several sized implants in the patient's desired range available in the OR to allow me to tailor the operation to fit her needs. Be certain your surgeon understands your desires and you should do great as this operation carries a very high satisfaction rate. Be sure to consult with with me or another board certified plastic surgeon in our area. Good luck!