How many cc"s = bra size?

A lot depends on height, weight, width, etc.

I was a 38D/DD prior to bilateral masts., but was also 25 lbs. heavier. I've since lost that weight and down to size 6 and 5'3, but I have a wide back, shoulders, and chest. I was expanded to 500 ccs and they looked pretty good in clothes. I had my exchange two weeks ago for 500's and they are smallish to me. I guess not small, maybe just not as up in your face as the expanders. They're much more natural looking. Probably could have gone a little bigger, but actually really like them today with what I'm wearing. Had I gone bigger I would probably look like a football player and definitely couldn't have worn some of the cuter tops out there right now. So I'm giving it some time to get used to. My PS was quite pleased with his work.

I haven't been bra shopping yet, not sure what my cup size will be. I'm thinking it might be 36B or C depending on the bra and cup. I've been kind of caught up on cup size and maybe need to focus more on comfort in bras and clothing and how they look, rather than being a "C" cup. My D's made me quite matronly looking and these new ones are quite fresh looking. LOL!!

Best to you,

lini

Donna, Your band size won't change because of your expanders/implants. Your band size is measured around your rib cage + 4 inches (if it's an even number) OR +5 inches (if it's an odd number). The CCs look different on everybody because of your height, weight, shape of your ribcage and style of implant. I was expanded to 370cc. I liked the projection and width of my expander so I told my PS I wanted my implant to be those dimensions (NOT CCs). I ended up with 421cc smooth, round, silicone, midrange implant and couldn't be happier. I am a small, perky D....probably look more like a C in clothes. My PS kept an eye on my expander to make sure I wasn't getting "arm-pit-boob". Talk to your PS and ask what he has in mind. Let him know what you like and what you don't so that you aren't disappointed after your exchange. Best wishes!
P.S. I am 5'4" and weigh 113.

Kathy, my experience was similar to yours. I am 5'5' and weigh 130 lbs. I was expanded to only 300cc's but my implants were 575cc's. I am probably a D cup which is what I asked for. I do remember however that the expander was way up on my chest and also under my arm. Everything seemed to fall into place with the implants though.

Donna, communication is most important with your ps. Tell him exactly what you are expecting and his experience should dictate your outcome!

huggs, Sherry

kathy,
love your tat!!
i have a butterfly incorporated w/ a pink ribbon on the inside of my left wrist. i got it 1 yr. from my diagnosis day on the side they found the cancer.
where is yours?
barbara

Nothing related to the topic except the reference to the tat. I am very proud of my Irish heritage. St. Patrick used the shamrock to represent the Holy Trinity while spreading the word of Christianity in the very early days of Ireland. In keeping with my strong connection to the Irish part of my heritage, I have decided to get a shamrock tatooed somewhere on the breast when I am all done which will symbolize the friends, family and strangers that helped me both directly and indirectly in my battle against cancer. One leaf representing each group contributing to my battle.

The expanders are just that to expand the tissue.  It isnt necessarily exactly what your finished breasts will look like.  Which in some cases is a really good thing  It is great the doctor had the expander with such a large cc capacity so that you can be the one to decide when it is filled enough.  I can say from my first time with expanders they were uncomfortable, hard looking and they just didnt hang right.  But when they were taken out and replaced with saline implants they looked much more "normal" looking as opposed to the tissue expanders.  I think the finished product was smaller than what the expanders looked like too.  I was a little surprised at that cause I thought they would be the same size.  When I went to talk to PS I was a 36DDD and told him I wanted to be a 36C.  He said ok but I will put in expanders and fill it till when you think you are the size you would like to be.  I am so thankful he did this!  36C on me looked like mesquito bites!  LOL.  I do not know what cup size I am since my only request with the PS was to make it so I do not need to wear a bra.  And that the dear man did!  One other thought.  When I had my implants placed I was much thinner.  But over the years I had gained some weight.  My implants did not.  

But DonnaAB it is awesome that you are asking questions, alot of questions and pressing the PS.  It is your body and you need to do what you want to feel comfortable.  How do you feel in your clothes?

what is your height, weight, and band size