Breast implants. What bra size will I be with 275cc silicone implants?

At size 32 or 34,
each 100 cc’s is one cup size change.  At
size 36 or 38, each 200 cc’s is one cup size change.  From this, you can determine the bra size you
will achieve with 275 cc implants.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D. 

This is hard to determine as everyone accepts implants differently.  The implant selection should be based on a combination of your desired size, soft tissue dynamics, breast base diameter and skin elasticity.  I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with.   Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach TrainedDouble Board-Certified, Double Fellowship-Trained Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Thanks for the question.This is a common question all plastic surgeons are asked at nearly every consultation. The final cup size depends on several variables. 1) What cup size you are starting with.2) The volume of the implant you put in.3) The way different bra manufacturers size their bras. This is not consistent across companies. Victoria Secrets is notorious for upsizing their bras.4) The cup depends on the width of the chest (30-38) and the actual volume of the breast (A-DDD). A 34 C might be the equivalent of a 32 D.So, you can see that some of the variables your surgeon can control and some of the variables are out of his control. In general, plastic surgeons try not to fixate so much on the cup size. The best surgeons try to demonstrate what you will look like after the surgery. This is done by either placing the implants in your shirt or using computer simulation, like Vectra 3D. If you concentrate more on what you will look like, instead of the cup size, you won't be disappointed with the results.Having said that, patients still would like a prediction. So a general rule is that a cup size might be 100-125cc's of volume. So at 275 cc's, you might be looking at an increase of about two to two and half cup sizes.Good Luck!

275 cc implants are considered on the low to medium size.  Most women it would make a small C cup.  Hope that’s of some help.

It's difficult to say what bra size you would be with a 275 cc implant.  It depends on your starting breast size and your frame.  Bra sizes can very from company to company so it's an inaccurate way to determine size.  For my patients, I like to look at photos to see what kind of look they are trying to achieve.  Good luck!

Thank you for this all too common question. Patients always want to think that a certain CC size correlates to a cup size but if you think logically, this just does not work. If you take a 275 cc implant and put it on someone who is 4' 11" and weighs 90 pounds, that volume can be rather large. However, if you take that same cc implant and put it on someone who is 5' 11" and weighs 250 pounds, you can image that it will be a very small volume in comparison. Not to mention that even two patients with the same height, weight, and implant volume can have completely different results and sizes after surgery depending on their anatomy, original breast size, and a variety of other factors. To be properly sized for implants, you need to have a consultation with a local plastic surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.Best of luck!

Thank you for your question
Remember that each bra manufacturers differs slightly and most plastic surgeons never really go by cup size.  
With that said......
I routinely perform a Vectra 3-d simulation for all of my breast augmentation patients in order to take the guessing game out of breast implant based surgery.  The Vectra 3-d simulation machine takes a picture of YOUR breasts and allows a thorough consultation to be performed showing YOU, the patient, exactly what different implant sizes, shapes, profiles and manufacturers look like on your body.  The simulation will point out any and all asymmetries and give you a chance to pick the size and profile of your implants after you see what they look like on YOUR body.

I highly recommend that ALL breast augmentation patients have this done prior to picking a size for their breast augmentation.

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. Unfortunately, as many women can attest their cup size in an industry leader such as VS is not necessarily transferable to another brand.
Another point which is often under appreciated is that of anatomy and starting point. Any implant will add volume to the volume which is already present. The implant is additive. A particular volume will not necessarily confer the same cup size to different patients (often times it will not even confer the same cup size to different breasts in the same individual...remember they are "sisters" not "twins"). 
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. However, I have found these numbers, at least anecdotally, to be of little help. Patients often present with notions/goals which do not correlate with these sorts of sterile volumetric assessments.
When sizing patients, there are a number of useful tools including:
-3D imaging (has the added benefit of offering a volumetric analysis of the pre-operative breast)
-Breast sizers (rice bags)
-Goal photos
I 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.The key to obtaining a natural result is to stay within the parameters defined by your BWD. This will ensure that you avoid the dreaded "fake" look. 
With regards to your specific question, cup size is impossible to predict. VS has greater than a 60% market share. However, they are notorious for upsizing relative to the competition. Thus 275 cc will represent a different cup size in different garments.
As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).

Hello,
Despite surgeons' desire to give you your answer, there is actually no way to accurately or reliable equate implant size to bra cups. Further, cup sizes are irrelevant; what you really want to know is 'how will I look' with a given implant size. So do yourself a favor and ignore any answers that give you a cup size. Instead, go to your surgeon and get sized. This will tell you in real time how you'll actually look in the mirror, with some of your favorite tops on. Finally, be sure your surgeon is a ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeon who respects and adhere to biodimensional planing and the 14 point plan to minimize capsular contracture. Best of luck!

Thank you for sharing your question.  Unfortunately there is no direct correlation between implant cc and bra size as it will depend on the amount of natural breast tissue that you start with as well as how wide your breasts are.  I would recommend trying on gel sizers in your surgeon’s office to better apppreciate what your final result will approximate.  Hope this helps.