What Size Should I Be with 250cc Implants?

Thank you for your question. A 250cc breast implant will likely put you in the range of a B cup. It depends on how much natural breast tissue you have to start and on the size of your frame. Bra sizes are not at all standardized. I will tell you that the most common reason for breast augmentation reoperation is that patients desire a larger implant than they chose during their first breast augmentation.

The question of breast implant size is always difficult for
prospective breast augmentation patients.
In this case, it’s virtually impossible to answer the question of breast
size without more information. Without
pictures or a physical examination, it would only be guesswork.

For
this reason, multiple approaches are utilized to make this determination
pre-operatively. These include reviewing
magazines, photographs, external sizers and recently, the 3D Vectra computer
imager, to name a few.

Even
when tremendous care is taken pre-operatively to determine breast size, the
final decision needs to be made in the operating room by the surgeon. At this point, an assessment can be made
regarding how the patient’s breast tissue interacts with the breast
implant. Occasionally, obtaining a
specific size doesn’t allow the surgeon to meet the patient’s other aesthetic
goals. For this reason, locking in to a
specific size isn’t always a good idea.
Results are better when a surgeon has the ability to make adjustments in
the operating room.

It’s
also important to realize that for many patients, a 25 cc difference in breast
size would be difficult to notice. In reality, a 25 cc difference is less than
2 tablespoons which is spread in 3 dimensions over the implant.

In
your case, I think it’s important to thoroughly discuss your aesthetic goals
with your surgeon. Make sure he has the
latitude to do what’s best for you in the operating room so he can meet your
aesthetic goals. It’s important that you
have an approximate idea of the breast implant size that you are considering
but don’t become married to an absolute number.

More information is needed to give you an idea of what your size will be, including current breast measurements such as width and breast height. You should bring a bra in the size you want with you to your next consultation and try on sizers, which can help.

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. Given
your desires, a breast augmentation, with an implant or fat grafting,
would be an ideal procedure that would meet your expectations. Breast
augmentation is now the most popular procedure performed in plastic
surgery today. One tolerated very well by women with minimal downtime
and high patient satisfaction. 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, etc). Your height,
weight, breast width, and body habitus will make a difference for which
implant style/projection to choose. Implant
profile will also make a difference on the projection, which will
influence overall breast/cup size. 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 of results.
Sizers are helpful during an in-office consultation. 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. This is the most important determinant
for the sizing of implants, which will provide the optimal result and
most aesthetically-pleasing result for you.Consult with a
board-certified plastic surgeon well-versed in breast procedures who
will examine and discuss with you the various options and factors to
consider and help you decide which one will be the right one for you.
Hope me that this helps! Best wishes for a wonderful result!

There is no way to guarantee a particular bra size. Bra sizing varies greatly between bra manufacturers and a C in one bra will be a D in another. What matters more than the assigned bra size is the way the implant looks on you. The best option for your body and aesthetic goals can be determined in a thorough implant sizing session.Implant sizing depends on several factors. One of the most important factors is your breast width. Generally, your surgeon will measure your breast width, and then provide you with a range of implant sizes appropriate for your native breast size. There are more nuances to it than just what I've described, but this approach works for most women.I usually have my patients bring in a large bra and a tight t-shirt to do sizing. I'll then choose 3-4 implants that I feel are appropriate, and have my patients place them in the bra under the tight t-shirt. My patients can then look in the mirror and get a good sense of what they will look like with the provided implant sizes. My patients like this approach and get a great idea of how they will look.By using this technique, your surgeon can outline a range of appropriate implant sizes that will be aesthetically pleasing, and you make the final decision.I hope this helps. Good luck!Sincerely,

In general this is a relatively modest implant and in the average individual would take an A cup to a B cup. Howvever, there are no guarantees and you best bet is to try sizers once again with your surgeon. The final cup size is not as important as the final appearance. Don' t focus on numbers or letters 

Without seeing, examining and measuring your chest to truly determine your cup size, it is hard to give you accurate advice. A tablespoon is 15ccs, so from 275ccs to 300ccs is 2 tablespoons...not a significant difference!

I tell patients that a cup is about 200ccs, give or take and depending on your body shape. 

I would hope that your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon has measured you appropriately and helped with your sizing. I am sure he/she will help settle your anxiety!

Good luck!

Dr. C

johnconnorsmd.com

Thanks for your questions. First off, you should feel comfortable with 250-275 cc implants. Based on your measurements, these will likely provide a breasts in the B cup range. I urge patients with these questions or concerns to meet with their surgeon again pre operatively. Sizing and implant selection are an important part of the surgical process. Your surgeon WANTS to help you with this. Implants look different on different body. You and your surgeon know your body best. All the best!

I wouldn't be able to tell you based on the info you've provided. You can try the rice test at home to see what size you'd be: just fill plastic baggies with 250ml of uncooked rice, and put them into a B cup bra. If they fit, then 250 may be right for you. Talk to your surgeon as well. They can help you.

Implant Size and Cup size do not correlate well as cup size is an inexact measurement as cup sizes vary significantly among bra companies and even within the same bra company. You may be a B cup with 250 cc implant but that is not said with certainty. The size of the implants are based on a combination of a patient's goals
and objectives and her anatomy. In order to provide a natural looking
augmentation, the surgeon needs to evaluate many factors including soft
tissue coverage, skin laxity, chest wall width, breast imprint width,
the shape of the breasts and relative level of constriction to ensure
that the breast implants are appropriate for your body. Consult in
person with 3 experienced and expert board certified plastic surgeons to
understand your objectives.