Will 286 cc give me roughly a heavy C cup? (Photo)

Thank you for the question and pictures. Although potentially useful to some degree, online “consultations” cannot be as precise as necessary. There is no reliable correlation between the number of cc utilized and increase in breast cup size achieved. The commonly utilized formula of 200 to 250 mL equates to one breast cup size is not accurate in many cases, in my opinion. Ultimately, careful communication of your goals, careful measurements (dimensional planning),  careful selection of appropriate breast implants and skillful execution of the procedure will be important steps in achieving your goals.  In your case, based on your photographs, I would at least consider the option of some breast lifting (given the position,  and some asymmetry? of your breasts on your chest wall).Generally speaking, the best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering 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 “heavy C cup” etc means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful.
 Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on him 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 plastic surgeon to use his/her years of experience/judgment to choose the breast implant size/profile that will best meet your goals.  Again, in my practice, this decision is usually made during surgery.



I hope this (and the attached link) help. Best wishes.

If you are to undertake the risks, down time and expense of cosmetic breast surgery, then you should perform your due diligence and have the correct procedure. Do NOT choose an excessively large implant to fill out the skin! Choose the implant that gives you the desired final volume - not more or less. A lift is the only way to deal with sagging skin and breast tissue.To determine the proper cup size, start with;Review many magazines to determine the look you want. Be reasonable and understand that if you are not 5 ft 11 in and 110 lbs before implants, thent implants are not going to make you look that way.Perform a rice test to establish a general volume for the implant. Take a pair of panty hose, fill each leg with rice to approximate the desired volume improvement, cut off the extra material and tie off the panty hose. Place the rice bags in your brassiere and compare to the photos you liked in part one. If the rice is too much or little, change the rice amount accordingly. Once you havve the ideal volume for your wants, pour the rice into a measuring cup and record the volume. For patients with asymmetrical breasts, the rice volume may vary for each breast.Find a board certified plastic surgeons who has great photos of breast lifts with implants (and minimal scarring) and present your photos and volume findings. He/she should measure the dimensions of your chest to determine the proper width and projection of implant to achieve your goals. If you would like more information on breast lifts and implants, please read my book " Cosmetic Breast Surgery - a complete guide from A to double D".