What is the difference between a full c and small d in ccs? Thank you.

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Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.  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 cc 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.

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 “full C or small 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.

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.

Urmen Desai, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

This is a difficult question to answer since every patient is different.  I would say 100-200cc will bring you from one cup to the next.  I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with and who is a board-certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Best wishes!

Dr. DesaiHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach Trained, Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Michele A. Shermak, MD · Answer

Hello! It is not possible to create a breast according to an exact final cup size. It is best to provide your surgeon the "look" you are going for, and understand the final breast size may not exactly fit a particular cup. There is no correlation between breast cup size and "cc" volume. A given volume will create a different breast size in different width/height chest dimension.Best of luck!

Leland Deane, MD, FACS · Answer

Bra sizes are not standardized and vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Likewise, the change in breast size per cc will vary from patient to patient. Recommend you see someone with at least 10-15 years of experience with this. Also a VECTRA imaging machine may help especially in communication.Hope this helps. Best of luck.Leland Deane MD FACSManhattan, Garden City, Babylon NY

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. It is difficult to quantify exactly.  It depends on your individual breastanatomy.  The size 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.  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.   The most important aspect is to find a
surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a
qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

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