I’m about to have my breast augmentation surgery in October. I’m a petite Asian woman, 5”5, 105lbs. My doctor recommended Netrella SSF 220CC udue to my narrow chest wall. I really want to have a small C cup after surgery but also natural look, do you think 220CC under muscle will be able to give me that look? And I want to have some cleavage as well, do you think it’s possible?
Answer: Hybrid breast augmentation I think my recommended respect is a bit low for the C-cup you want. Especially if you want a nice look in the cleavage area, it would be appropriate to have it bigger and even if possible, a very little fat injection that will make the cleavage area more prominent, which we call hybrid breast augmentation, would be appropriate. With the combination of these two, you can both achieve a nice breast transition. You can also achieve a breast volume that will not look too big on your body.
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Answer: Hybrid breast augmentation I think my recommended respect is a bit low for the C-cup you want. Especially if you want a nice look in the cleavage area, it would be appropriate to have it bigger and even if possible, a very little fat injection that will make the cleavage area more prominent, which we call hybrid breast augmentation, would be appropriate. With the combination of these two, you can both achieve a nice breast transition. You can also achieve a breast volume that will not look too big on your body.
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June 21, 2025
Answer: 220cc Thanks for your question! Everyone is different in what implants will achieve; however, generally 100-125cc will take you up a cup size. Therefore, 220cc should be a small C if you are currently an A cup. I would suggest asking your surgeon and doing another careful fitting. Good luck!
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June 21, 2025
Answer: 220cc Thanks for your question! Everyone is different in what implants will achieve; however, generally 100-125cc will take you up a cup size. Therefore, 220cc should be a small C if you are currently an A cup. I would suggest asking your surgeon and doing another careful fitting. Good luck!
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June 17, 2025
Answer: CC and Cup Size 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. Another point which is often under appreciated is that of anatomy and starting point. Any implant will add volume to the volume which is already present. The implant is additive. A particular volume will not necessarily confer the same cup size to different patients (often times it will not even confer the same cup size to different breasts in the same individual...remember they are "sisters" not "twins"). A general rule of thumb is that 125cc can represent somewhere between 1/2 to a full cup size increase. Smaller volume differentials (25-50cc) are typically less consequential representing a volume change of less than a shot glass. However, I have found these numbers, at least anecdotally, to be of little help. Patients often present with notions/goals which do not correlate with these sorts of sterile volumetric assessments. When sizing patients, there are a number of useful tools including: -3D imaging (has the added benefit of offering a volumetric analysis of the pre-operative breast) -Breast sizers (rice bags) -Goal photos I also recommend that patients commit to a particular look rather than a cup size. Once a patient settles on a look that pleases them the overall cup size increase becomes less relevant. With regards to your specific question, 220SF seems like a reasonable choice. It is difficult to predict cup size with any certainty. Cleavage is not defined by implant choice but rather anatomy. Wide set breasts will still be wide set post augmentation. As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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June 17, 2025
Answer: CC and Cup Size 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. Another point which is often under appreciated is that of anatomy and starting point. Any implant will add volume to the volume which is already present. The implant is additive. A particular volume will not necessarily confer the same cup size to different patients (often times it will not even confer the same cup size to different breasts in the same individual...remember they are "sisters" not "twins"). A general rule of thumb is that 125cc can represent somewhere between 1/2 to a full cup size increase. Smaller volume differentials (25-50cc) are typically less consequential representing a volume change of less than a shot glass. However, I have found these numbers, at least anecdotally, to be of little help. Patients often present with notions/goals which do not correlate with these sorts of sterile volumetric assessments. When sizing patients, there are a number of useful tools including: -3D imaging (has the added benefit of offering a volumetric analysis of the pre-operative breast) -Breast sizers (rice bags) -Goal photos I also recommend that patients commit to a particular look rather than a cup size. Once a patient settles on a look that pleases them the overall cup size increase becomes less relevant. With regards to your specific question, 220SF seems like a reasonable choice. It is difficult to predict cup size with any certainty. Cleavage is not defined by implant choice but rather anatomy. Wide set breasts will still be wide set post augmentation. As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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June 16, 2025
Answer: Implant size Dear Sevenforever, 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
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June 16, 2025
Answer: Implant size Dear Sevenforever, 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
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June 15, 2025
Answer: Sizers Sizers are a great way to see how your predicted results may look. They’re implants that you can fit into your bra. Please ask your surgeon if they have some in your size so that you can determine whether 220cc would achieve a small C cup. Cleavage can be improved to a certain extent, however because the implants need to be centred behind your nipples, you would need to ask your surgeon if the improvement would be to the extent you’d like.
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June 15, 2025
Answer: Sizers Sizers are a great way to see how your predicted results may look. They’re implants that you can fit into your bra. Please ask your surgeon if they have some in your size so that you can determine whether 220cc would achieve a small C cup. Cleavage can be improved to a certain extent, however because the implants need to be centred behind your nipples, you would need to ask your surgeon if the improvement would be to the extent you’d like.
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