Down 120 cc and measuring the same? (Photo)

Question

18 months ago I had 355 cc silicone implants for my small breasts. (1st pic). Six months later, Victoria's Secret measured me 32 DD. (2nd pic). Decided this was too big for me so I chose 235 cc replacement implants. I am now 7 1/2 weeks post surgery. Yesterday VS had me at 32 DD again! (3rd pic). How can I be down 120 cc and still measure the same? Is it too early to measure? Does this look like a DD breast to the professionals? Im disappointed & expected a C cup.

Wayne I. Yamahata, MD · Answer

While it is too early to confirm the final volume of your breasts, your photos suggest that you have reduced appropriately for your goals. This suggests that Victoria's Secret may have mismeasured you either before or after your second surgery. However, it would be appropriate to wait until 6 months post op before questioning your size.

Gianfranco Frojo, MD · Answer

I do not recommend measuring anything until at least 6 months because the tissues need to relax around the implant.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear ccmmii,
I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a breast augmentation surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process.You will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues around the implants are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides and the implants drop to their final position, you will be able to see the final result of your breast augmentation surgery.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

If your only criteria is bra cups, then we are all doomed. Especially with Victoria Secrets, a company that invented upsizing their bra sizing system. Even with too-close-to-the-lens self photography, which create a host of visual illusions, your breast appears appropriately smaller for a reduction of implant size of 33%.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

At size 32, each 100 cc of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change.  If you went from 355 cc implants to 235 cc implants then you should go down 1 cup size.  Victoria Secrets measurements are not exact.  Also, you are only 7 1/2 weeks post op so it there may still be some swelling.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

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