Will 375cc Silicone Unders Give a C Cup from 32a? (photo)

In general about every 150cc puts you up on size.  However, this really depends on the patient's anatomy and existing breast tissues which can only be determined during your consultation.  So, the 375 might make you larger than a C cup if that is what you are looking for.  In addition to the volume or size, you also need to consider projection and also shape of the implant.  In my office, we use the VECTRA XT 3D imaging system to help patients choose their implant size, shape and projection.

 

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One of the most important decisions facing breast augmentation patients is the size of the breast implants that will be used. Most patients are striving for harmony, balance and proportion with the surrounding anatomic structures. Typically, they want a natural look with some fullness in the upper breast area.Most patients tend to speak in terms of cup size. Unfortunately, cup size isn't always helpful because manufacturers of bras label their products differently and women don't always wear their bras the same way. In other words, some women wear them snugly while others wear them loosely. This creates communication problems when talking cup size. It's virtually impossible to translate cup size into ccs for this reason.In an effort to determine cup size in a more objective manner, we utilize external silicone sizers and the 3D Vectra computer imaging system. External silicone sizers are designed to sit on top of the patient's breasts. They can be held against the patient's chest or placed inside the patient's bra. This technique helps the patient visualize what their breasts will look like with a specific sized implant. It also gives them a sense of the volume that will sit on their chest wall and how it feels.The 3D Vectra imaging system is a relatively new technology that we've found to be extremely helpful for determining breast implant size. This system allows a patient to visualize different sized implants on their actual body. Patients find this to be extremely helpful.The ability to visualize your projected result alleviates much of the anxiety associated with this procedure. The use of external sizers and the 3D Vectra system accomplish this goal. It's important to remember that final adjustments in the size of breast implants will ultimately be made in the operating room depending upon anatomic factors.

350-375 sounds fair for your body. Don't rely on cup size alone, though, since it varies by manufacturer. Try on some sizers to see what you think looks good instead of referring to cup size.

Hello! Thank you for your question. In general, implant size does not correlate with bra cup size. The cup size itself will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer as well as who is doing the actual measurements. Thus, cup size is never a reliable indicator for your breast size. I typically encourage my patients not to communicate her desires in cup size but more on the actual look and appearance. Good communication between you and your surgeon of your expectations is warranted - choosing your surgeon wisely is the first step. Discussion of your wishes and having an honest and open dialog of your procedure is mandatory (e.g, implant type, incision, placement, lift, etc). I have found that photographs brought by the patient is helpful to get a visualization of the appearance you wish for in terms of size, shape, fullness, etc. In addition, your surgeon's pre and postoperative photographs should demonstrate a realistic goal for you. Once this has been accomplished, allow your surgeon to utilize his/her best medical judgment during the procedure to finesse the best possible result for you after preoperative biodimensional planning and fitting the right implant for your breast width. Hope me that this helps! Best wishes for a wonderful result!

Breast cup size is somewhat subjective, in fact VERY subjective.  But given your goals,  I think that 375 is a good choice.

The best thing to do is schedule a consultation and try on different sizes of implants.  You will lose a little volume under the muscle but the person helping to size you will show you the difference.  There are other tests you can do at home such as the rice test.  But the best thing to do is to go into the office and try on different sizes. 

I assume your surgeon has sizers you can try on. Go back to his office and try different sizers in different shirts, and see which one makes you appear the way you want to appear. I tell my patients that if they like a certain sizer, then they should go 25cc larger, because they look a little larger in a bra then they do in you. From your photos, if you want a full C, then I think a minimum of 400cc may be needed, but you need to decide what you want.

My guess is that 375 might even take you into a D cup if you are just a 32" chest. You look rather narrow so a high profile implant might work best but I wouldn't go too large or it will make you look very round. It all depends on the "look" you are going for. Take photos with you on your consultation. No matter what anyone tells you on this site, a good exam and consultation by a good suregon is the best thing to do. Good luck.

Hello Lissa,
Give yourself a break!
As a woman and a board certified plastic surgeon, I always have the ladies try on the sizers at the time of their consultation with me so that they will know what they are choosing.
Rather than trying to guess what 350 , 375 or 400+ cc are going to look like AFTER the surgery, try on sizers BEFORE the surgery and DECIDE FOR YOURSELF WHAT LOOKS GOOD TO YOU!  Bring in a few t shirts, bathing suits, dresses, whatever YOU NEED to better help you to know what you are doing.  I would suggest that you focus less on the volume of cc's/cup size  and focus more on the look that you hope to achieve.  As I'm sure you know, you may be a C cup in one manufacturer's bra yet a B cup in a different manufacturer's bra.  
Clear expectations  = Happy lady
Remember, you are a part of the decision making TEAM.

Get involved, it's empowering.

Thanks for asking!  Dr Ellen

    375 ml is likely not enough to take you to a full C, perhaps small C.  You should consider though that a larger implant will likely be too large for your chest wall.  The implants will tend to stick out under your armpit, and you may hit the implant with your arm when walking.  Discuss these issues with the plastic surgeon.