So had my first consult yesterday with a lovely surgeon. He has advised 345cc high profile teardrop with fat transfer for my narrow tuberous breast and skin type. I thought the size might be good enough but now that I have a number to research on, I am not quite sure I am happy with this size when I go over other before and afters with other women of similar chest. Is there any room to go bigger in your opinion and also is fat grafting a must in my case?
Answer: Is 345 cc enough to be a D cup It would be interesting to know the height and weight of the questioner to get an idea of their frame size. In general, a D cup would not be achieved with a 345 mL implant although honestly, there is no standard as to what a D cup is. Probably of more concern is the very short distance from the nipples to the inframammary fold and a larger implant, for example 400 mL, has a larger diameter and would require manipulation of the fold under the breast. It is difficult with a photograph alone and not a physical exam to determine how tight the skin at the fold is in may be one of the reasons why the surgeon suggested a bit smaller implant which may be more realistic in getting a good result. Remember also that fat transfers can be performed after primary augmentation if one feels that primary augmentation would benefit from that. In my practice it is very rare to do a fat overlay although there is a percentage of plastic surgeons that are embracing this.
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Answer: Is 345 cc enough to be a D cup It would be interesting to know the height and weight of the questioner to get an idea of their frame size. In general, a D cup would not be achieved with a 345 mL implant although honestly, there is no standard as to what a D cup is. Probably of more concern is the very short distance from the nipples to the inframammary fold and a larger implant, for example 400 mL, has a larger diameter and would require manipulation of the fold under the breast. It is difficult with a photograph alone and not a physical exam to determine how tight the skin at the fold is in may be one of the reasons why the surgeon suggested a bit smaller implant which may be more realistic in getting a good result. Remember also that fat transfers can be performed after primary augmentation if one feels that primary augmentation would benefit from that. In my practice it is very rare to do a fat overlay although there is a percentage of plastic surgeons that are embracing this.
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Answer: Tuberous Patients often think in terms of cup size when considering augmentation. Unfortunately, devices are sized in terms of milliliters (cc) of volume. This can lead to some confusion when sizing. Additionally, it is important to remember that cup size itself is not standardized with variations from one manufacturer to another. Unfortunately, as many women can attest their cup size in an industry leader such as VS is not necessarily transferable to another brand.
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Answer: Tuberous Patients often think in terms of cup size when considering augmentation. Unfortunately, devices are sized in terms of milliliters (cc) of volume. This can lead to some confusion when sizing. Additionally, it is important to remember that cup size itself is not standardized with variations from one manufacturer to another. Unfortunately, as many women can attest their cup size in an industry leader such as VS is not necessarily transferable to another brand.
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April 17, 2025
Answer: D cup Thank you for your inquiry!! Come in for a consult and try on some implants. See what size your prefer.
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April 17, 2025
Answer: D cup Thank you for your inquiry!! Come in for a consult and try on some implants. See what size your prefer.
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June 25, 2025
Answer: Hard to say- you need a consult | Breast Implants | Augmentation | Tuberous | Asymmetry | Plastic Surgery Expert Beverly Hills Hello and thank you for your question. Honestly, a formal in-person evaluation would be needed to determine the best treatment. There are several reasons for this:
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June 25, 2025
Answer: Hard to say- you need a consult | Breast Implants | Augmentation | Tuberous | Asymmetry | Plastic Surgery Expert Beverly Hills Hello and thank you for your question. Honestly, a formal in-person evaluation would be needed to determine the best treatment. There are several reasons for this:
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February 14, 2025
Answer: Limitations Thanks for your question! When women have tuberous breasts, there are absolutely size limitations. The key is getting a good result in the first surgery. Then, down the road, you can go larger if you choose to. I would not do fat grafting out of the box, but that is just my preference. Good luck!
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February 14, 2025
Answer: Limitations Thanks for your question! When women have tuberous breasts, there are absolutely size limitations. The key is getting a good result in the first surgery. Then, down the road, you can go larger if you choose to. I would not do fat grafting out of the box, but that is just my preference. Good luck!
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