What cup size approximately will I be if I add 500cc to my already 36C breasts? (Photo)

Great question!  Without seeing you in person its hard to give an accurate recommendation but 500cc's seems quite big for someone who's already a C.  As a general estimate, which can vary from person to person, 200cc's is about 1 cup size - so 500cc's is 2.5 cups bigger than you are now, which will definitely put you past the D cup size.  Your surgeon should be able to provide you sample implants  or imaging for you to try on and see how they would look with the size they chose.  If your surgeon cannot do this, then I would highly seek a secondary consultation with someone who can give you a better idea of what the sizing looks like.  I spend a long time with all my consults about sizing, and we have a sizing system where patients try on different implants in a bra and t-shirt so they can see what the final result will look like - you need to do this as well.Best of luck and hope this information helps!
- Dr. Roger Tsai  @DrRogerTsai
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Your breasts are already quite large. You look like you are a C cup or even a D cup. 500 cc implants are likely too large for you. That size would make you a DD or DDD. Probably a 300 cc size would be more appropriate. But it also depends on how much breast tissue the surgeon removes when performing the lift. Incidentally, are you sure you need a lift? If you have a lift be sure it is a vertical method, which produces a much better lift effect, nipple position, and more limited scars than the old inverted-T "anchor" scar method.

Hello, thank you for your question. I recommend you to discuss this with your board certified plastic surgeon, measurements of the chest wall and breast imprint width as well as knowledge of all breast implant sizes and profiles should make this process easy. Try on a profile bra with various silicone moderate and HP sizers starting at the number of ccs your PS recommends under a tailored blouse, tight sweater, swimsuit, workout clothes, and other garments you typically wear so that you have the best idea of whether the garments fit as desired with the implant selected. Work your way up or down from that size to determine the size that boosts your self-esteem, and fits your anatomy.  Choosing an implant based on an aesthetic goal that exceeds your anatomic capacity may lead to complications and possibly revision.

At size 36, each 200 cc of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change.  500 cc implants would take you up 2 1/2 cup sizes to a size F. Also, 500 cc implants weigh over 1 lb each and will descend inferiorly and laterally.  You appear to have enough volume and I would not recommend implants but a lift.  The technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method.  This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage.  Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation and the ability to breast feed are maintained.  At the same time or later, fat transfers can be performed if additional volume is desired.  Implants are not lifetime devices.  Fat transfers are permanent and incorporated into the body.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Hello and thank you for your question. You are a great candidate for a breast augmentation.  500cc may be a large size for you.  The size, profile, and shape 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.   Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Dear lorim1984, Thank you for your question. It is almost impossible to tell what cup size you would be when adding implants. This is because you are adding to the original tissue you have already and everyone has slightly different anatomy. Another issue is that all bra sizes are no unfortunately the same today. I suggest following up with you Board Certified Operating Surgeon to address your concerns. Best of luck to you!

It's more about the cup size "look" than the actual cup size. That depends, ultimately, on where you shop and how tight you wear the bra. I recommend an in person evaluation by a plastic surgeon to be measured and discuss your goals. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women with similar measurements with different size breast implants. My patients tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what size breast implant is right for them. 
Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author             
RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee

Dear lorim1984,
It is hard to predict the exact bra size after augmentation. Breast implant type and sizing selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion. But the decision will always start and end with the patient. 
When it comes to sizing, we have all of our patients find 3 photos of their desired breast size. We ask for naked breast photos because clothing can obscure the true size (push up bras). Next, we consult with patients and go over the photos and take detailed breast measurements during a physical exam. Next, we using a sizing algorithm to determine a range of implants that will work based on the exam and the measurements.Lastly, during the operation, we use silicone sizers in the operating room to see how the size actually looks in the breast. We sit the patient up in the operating room, while asleep of course, and compare the sizer result with their desired look photos. If it is too small, we start the process over with a slightly larger implant. We don't stop until we get the perfect match.Of all of my breast augmentation patients, every one of them has been happy with their size due to this detailed and meticulous process. You don't want to invest time and money into a result that is either too big or too small.You should discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon and make sure that your surgeon understands your goals.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

My best advice: more communication.
It is definitely worth spending more time (prior to the date of surgery) with your plastic surgeon to discuss further.  As you know, it will be important for many reasons, that you feel comfortable that you and your plastic surgeon are on the "same page" prior to proceeding.There is no accurate/reliable/predictable correlation between size/profile breast implant utilized and cup size achieved. For example, I do not think that the generalizations of "200 cc equates to 1 cup" hold any validity or are helpful in any specific or practical way.  In my practice, I ask patients not to communicate their goals, or evaluate the outcome of the procedure performed, based on cup size references.
One question that might be helpful for you to consider: would you be more disappointed if you are slightly too big or slightly too small after the breast augmentation procedure?
Ultimately, careful communication of your goals (in my practice I prefer the use of goal pictures, direct examination/communication in front of a full-length mirror, in bra sizers, and computer imaging) as well as careful measurements (dimensional planning) will be critical.
Generally speaking, the best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering breast augmentation surgery ( regarding breast implant size/profile selection) 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. For example, I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or "large 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. Again, the use of computer imaging has been very helpful during the communication process, in our practice.
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, after the use of temporary intraoperative sizers.
I hope this helps. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with. 
 

With the 500 cc implant, you will be bigger than a d cup. I would suggest going back to your surgeon and trying on sizes again. You may find you prefer something smaller like around 300 cc's.