Implant Size /CCs and Look Upper Pole

e32

Struggling to get feedback on approximately what cup size 350 cc, 400 cc, or 420 cc implants would be. I know cup size is really not a "thing" with reconstructed breasts/implants, but I just want an idea of approximates. Will implants fill the upper pole/create more slope than expanders??

Any help is appreciated!! Petite lady here.

prepmom

From all of the posts I've read on the forum, it is very difficult to predict cup size, as there are so many factors that go into determining what that will be. However, I am also rather petite (5'1" and 112 lbs) and have 440cc Mentor moderate plus xtra implants. Immediately after my surgery, I felt that I looked 'huge', however, 8 months later I think that I am very close to my previous 34B. I now understand when my PS said that I needed the extra volume to get the necessary projection. As far as filling the upper pole - I think that the implants look so much better than the expanders did and I do have a natural looking slope. I think that part of this depends on the skill of your PS and where they are placed. Mine are pre-pectoral. I do have a bit of rippling especially on my right side which sits just a bit lower than the left. PS says that he can fix this, but it's not noticeable except for when I am completely undressed. I think I'm happy (enough) for now. I hope this is helpful.

Take good care!

e32

This is great feedback and helpful!! I am 5'0, weigh around 119 currently, but weight fluctuates so pre surgery I was around 110.

I feel like pre surgery I was naturally full across my chest, but not as much in projection. My size also fluctuated with nursing, weight gain/loss. So have been many cup sizes, up to very full D's and down to small B's.

I would like to be in C range but not sure what that will require, or what it means exactly. I am sure ribcage size, structure, all makes a difference. My expanders look good so far, slowly getting fills. But they definitely kind of stick straight out. I just want to have an idea of how different the implants will look. I know they will have more "give" but yet I heard they kind of stay in place?

Thanks for your help!!

MinusTwo

e32 - do go back to Whippetmom's thread and post your statistics as requested in the header, including the model & size of your expanders. She is very good at estimating what will work..

e32

Thank you, she did already reply to me with what she thought would work. It was very helpful!! I just wondered about approximate cup size. Thanks!!

DiveCat

I don't think you can really tell, it's just so dependent on your body (width of rib cage, how they sit) and the implant dimensions and style (width, projection, height, cohesiveness). Also most importantly, cup size is related to ribcage. A D cup for someone with a 28-30 inch rib cage is not the same as a D for someone with a 36-38 inch rib cage. Add in many women wear wrong band size and don't understand own cup size related to band size...not saying you, but just to say many have skewed perceptions.

I am 5'4", and reliably between 116-120 lbs even over last 10 years through my surgeries. I was a proper 30E/32DD before surgery and remained so even with three different type and size implants. First surgery - direct to implant -I got something like 435g smooth rounds - don't have card so that is from memory, second was 450g Allergan anatomical gummies, and now I have Inspira SSM 485g. While I could not always use same bras depending on width of underwire or height of gore, or shape/stretchines of cup, etc, I have consistently remained properly sized as a 30E (for brand with more true to size orstretchier bands) or 32DD (for brands typically with tighter bands).

MinusTwo

As I just replied on your other thread - TE's have a hard back. Implants do not so they "sink" into your chest. Nothing you can do will give you the same projection as natural breasts.

Since you still seem conflicted - I would press your PS to have a discussion about cups. He or she probably has pictures of former patients. My PS also let me handle & play with the implants. Last but not least, most plastic surgeons err larger rather than smaller. You really need to sit down with your surgeon and thrash this out, but be prepared to for a show & tell of pictures, NOT cup sizes.