How many CC in one cup? 250CC or 100CC?

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Hi, I often read that in order to increase a cup size you would need 250CC, but I also read that for one cup size it is 100CC - 150CC. So which one is it? I am 5'2, 115lbs, petite frame, had a full A/small b. 5 days ago I got moderate plus profil, 240CC does this mean I would get about one cup and a half more? Or less than a cup? Thank you for your answers xo

Mathew A. Plant, MD, FRCSC · Answer

In baking 250cc is a cup, but unfortunately it is not as straightforward with breast implants. Cup size is determined by subtracting the measurement around your ribcage (the band size of a bra) from the measurement around your chest at the point where your breasts project the most. Because it's all relative to your band size a person with a small band will require less volume added (smaller implant) to go up in cup size than someone with a larger band. It will also differ wildly between bra manufacturers as there is really no consistency anymore between what a specific cup size really is from one brand to another. One woman may be a double D in one brand and a C in another. A better way to choose your implants is to try on sizers and simply see what you like best, ignoring the specific cup size. Hope that helps!

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Congratulations on having undergone the breast augmentation procedure. I do not think that the generalizations of "200 cc equates to 1 cup" hold any validity or are helpful in any specific way.   In other words, there is no accurate/reliable/predictable correlation between size/profile breast implant utilized and cup size achieved.  You will need to exercise patience and be fitted for bras in a few months; do not be surprised if you end up wearing different bra cup sizes depending on the bra manufacturer.
Generally speaking, the best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering  breast augmentation surgery in the future ( regarding breast implant size/profile selection) 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 "C or D 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.  Again, the use of computer imaging has been very helpful during the communication process, in our practice.
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,  after the use of temporary intraoperative sizers.
I hope this (and the attached link, dedicated to breast  augmentation surgery concerns) helps. Best wishes.

William Andrade, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. There is no exact correlation between cup size and implant size.  Your final result will also depend on the amount of your own breast tissue and the type of bra you purchase.  Implants are selected based on looking at before and after photos of patients with a similar body type, trying on sizers, 3D imaging, and input from your surgeon based on your breast anatomy.

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

One cup size is different whether you are a 32, 34, 36, etc.  The larger the band, the greater the volume to increase a cup.  A 100 to 150 cc difference will not increase you a cup size no matter how small the band.  The best way to see what you like is to try on sizers.

Adrian Richards, MBBS, MSc · Answer

Thank you for your interesting enquiry. It is very difficult to estimate exactly how
many ccs is needed to go up in one cup as each person varies considerably.For instance the same ccs in a person of a
larger frame will not increase the cup size as much as the same ccs in a
smaller frame. The important thing is that implants suit
your physique and have had an opportunity to try them in clothing prior to
surgery.A 200cc implant means that it contains
200ml of fluid which is just under a quarter of a litre.A moderate profile means that the implant has
a relatively normal height to width ratio.Higher profile implants for instance will be slightly higher for the
same implant width.It might be useful having a look at our which has lots of information about breast surgery
and you will be able to see the way we use and select different types of
implants and videos of the procedure itself.I hope your surgery goes well for you and
would encourage you, if you have any queries, to discuss these with your
surgeon fully prior to surgery.AR

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