Are 275 Ml Breast Implants Too Small for C or D Cup?

This question has many variables in it.  My favorite word when it comes to breast augmentation surgery is proportion.  How tall are you?  What do your hips/shoulders look like? How much breast tissue do you have to start with?   My most important measurement is the base width of the breast. 

That being said, women can be three different bra sizes at the same lingerie shop.  We also try and have patients bring in photos of what they like, as different people will have different aesthetic perspectives.

Most important is to have a good talk and exam with your plastic surgeon.  It is OK to ask questions.  Together you can come up with a plan to meet the goal.

That sound right, but know that cup sizes vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Also, you may want to bring in pictures of breasts that you find attractive to your plastic surgeon. This way, you'll both be on the same page as to your specific goals. I actually have my patients place implants in their bra and look in the mirror to grossly determine the size that they want. Good luck!

This is not possible to predict without more information. We would need to know your height, weight, bra size now, and also measurements that are done at the doctors office.
You chose this plastis surgeon for a reason and you have to trust him. If you have no trust in him then you should find another board certified plastic surgeon to do your surgery. It is very difficult to predict the size after surgery. So I always ask my patients to focus on a look. They usually relay this to me by doing the rice test which is described on my journal section of my website.
Hope that helps you out.

This is very difficult to answer without seeing or knowing your current cup size. Statistics show that the majority of breast augmentation patients wish they had gone larger with their implant selection. However, you can only go as large as your tissues will accommodate.
If you are unsure of the size, you need to return to your plastic surgeon, try on some other size implants (place them in a bra), until you and the surgeon are comfortable with the implant choice. It is very rare for a patient to end up being "too big"; more often than not, the patient feels they could have gone with a slightly larger implant.

This is difficult to say. Cups sometimes vary by manufaturer and designer, therefore it can vary. I would highly recommend that you try a 250cc sizer over your current breast followed by wearing a desireable final bra size with a soft elastic cup.

The larger the implant, the higher the risk of complications.  In order to make an accurate size recommendation, I would need to assess your chest wall and breast mound measurements and characteristics.  Unfortunately, there is not a general rule of thumb or objective criteria to implant selection.

Your plastic surgeon will perform several measurements of your chest wall and breast anatomy and determine a range of implants that both fit your chest wall and reach your desired goals.
The next step is to try on this range of implants in the office with your doctor.   The key to this success is showing your surgeon the body proportion you desire with a bra sizer and allowing your surgeon to guide you to the right implant.   It will be much easier to communicate in implant cc's than cup size when determining the appropriate implant for you.
I wish you a safe recovery and fantastic result.
Dr. Gill

Funny that I just posted my blog on this very topic then saw this question. CUP SIZE IS IRRELEVANT. See the post below but what it comes down to is what do you want your body to look like? If you tried on sizers and 275cc gives you the look you want than it doesn't matter what the bra size is.
All bra manufacturers use different sizing systems so bras from two different companies will fit differently. There are so many other issues that have to be considered such as your height, weight, shoulder width, hip width, buttock size etc. that stating just the implant cc size isn't much help.
Again use sizers and find the size that works for you.

Cup size is difficult to predict. Measurements of the chest and what you are starting with help guide the final result. Starting out with about a "b" cup now may get you into a "C" cup with the 275 cc's you suggested. But without examining you it would be difficult to tell you for sure.

After a consultation in which we discuss your needs and desired size and a thorough examination, I discuss my recommendations. My approach to the question of size is to show my patients a series of before and after photos and focus on patients with similar pre-op anatomy. Then I show what the breasts will look like with different sized implants. Another way to approach the question of size is to use silicone gel sizers in a "Z-Bra'( a special bra that can be used to demonstrate the effect of different sized implants).
My experience has been that if the patient is concerned that the implants might be too small, I usually suggest that implants should be 10-20% larger than we have measured.There are physical limitations to implant size such as chest width. Also it is important to point out that if the implant is too large then it will not look aesthetic. a beautiful shapely breast looks better than a large poorly shaped breast.
Bottom line: after all is said and done, after you have expressed your needs, and after going through the trying on of sizers and looking at picture, you still have to put your trust in your plastic surgeon to make the best aesthetic decisions.

As mentioned, cup size is variable and it is difficult to predict exact cup size with a given implant. Your appearance should be the maingauge of your goal with the cup size being a double check but not a fixed goal. This will prevent you from being disappointed either way if you come out slightly larger or smaller than the cup size you have in your mind. Your natural breast will determine what is required to achieve the look you want. However, keep in mind that all breasts cannot achieve all looks. If you have a look in mind that does not match what is possible, the implant you choose might produce certain undesirable effects like rippling, or excessive roundness, or mismatch with nipple position. Often you will have to compromise on your goals or expect complications. Volume is relative to your body size such that 275 cc. might be large on you but small on a larger framed person and most doctors will use a dimensional approach to choosing implants such that volume is a by-product, not the absolute goal.