I’m 5’5”, 160lbs with a 15.5 breast width. What cup size would an 800cc implant give me?

If you are size 32 or 34, each 100 cc of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change. If you are size 36 or 38, each 200 cc of implant corresponds to 1 cup size change. From this, you can determine the size required to achieve your desired goal. However, 800 cc implants weigh almost 2 lbs each and will not be stable long term. I recommend you consider a smaller size.

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Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. This implant size will add 5 cup sizes to your current breast size.

I recommend an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and be measured. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size and style breast implants, and they choose what looks right for them. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what size and style breast implant is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

I would never use implants that large. They will give you a very too heavy appearance. 500 cc’s should be plenty but it’s your decision

Dear russlbb,
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

The 800 cc implant is not proportional to your frame at all and will be way too large and heavy. This size rarely looks good on anyone. You would have large balls on your chest. Please do not choose implants that are too large and heavy for they will stretch and thin your own tissue and sag with time.

The implant size you are considering will give you a multiple cup size increase. Many surgeon's have sample implants you can "try on' to give you an idea of how you may look after surgery. I encourage you to discuss your concerns with your surgeon. It is important that you feel comfortable and confident in your surgical plan.

Hi, you don’t give your existing cup size which affects the answer but 800cc implants give a roughly 4 cup size increase. They are large and heavy and will tend to stretch the skin and existing breast tissue meaning that they may deteriorate faster than smaller implants.