by Terrye Tebbetts
Question ~
I don’t get it, had BA 3/4 – 450/475 HP silicone breast implants – “unders”, had originally decided on 375 HP but changed my mind because I didn’t want to go “too small”. I wanted to be a full C small D cup and asked PS if I went with 425 what would that make me, he told me I would be a D cup. I’m tall 5’9″ with broad shoulders, but very skinny 120lbs was barely an A before. I just measured myself today and am a B cup? I dont understand, I thought this was a pretty large implant and everyone I’ve seen that has gone in the 400 range ends up a D or “at least” a C cup. Why do I look so small?
Answer ~
It is WAY too early to be trying to figure out what cup size you will be and please remember – there is no standard of measurement in fashion for cup size – they are all different and a b in one is a c in another. Please don’t judge your happiness with your result based on what cup size you end up wearing. I mean, it really shouldn’t be about cup size, right? It should be about a bigger, firmer, PRETTY breast that will cause you the least amount of trouble long-term – the least risk of having to have more surgeries. Your situation and disappointment or confusion is just one more reason – NOT to plan your operation based on a CUP SIZE.
In the book, we always prepare our patients for the following ~ 4-6 weeks where they are too high, tight and awkward 3 months before they should even try to figure out what cup size they can buy 6 months before they are really settled in.
Remember the WIDEST part of the implant is still sitting too high right now – when it settles, you will have a better idea of how to spend money on bras. If I read this right, you are barely 2 weeks post op – - patience is the key here. Give it time and enjoy the high pushed up look you have now – because gravity will assure it doesn’t last long!
Have you tried wearing cami’s with shelf bras? I think they really complement what you are dealing with now plus you can still wear them when it all settles a couple of months from now.
About the Author: Terrye Tebbetts is one of the most knowledgeable women in the world about breast implants, with 27 years of experience educating patients and 11 years as a patient herself. For more information about breast implants or breast augmentation Dallas surgeons, please visit www.thebestbreast.com.
Wow im feeling the same. I’m pre op 34A then had BA 10 days ago 475 cc high profile silicone unders but when i checked my cup size i was also hoping to get a D cup but it only gave me a B cup. I mean that’s the reason why I went to have them done to be a D cup right but it doesn’t look like what i hoped for cause I’m only a B cup now.
My PS advised me to not wear the surgical bra 4 days post op and just left the band, i was in pain that time and was slouching is that the reason why i had the bra removed? He also didnt advise me to massage them yet is that alright? Also im not doing any cold compress. I heard with silicone and unders that the size is going to be smaller. Now im a B cup after the surgery does that mean i would b less the size. I hope i get to be a D cup.
I completely understand how you feel. I was a b cup before my implants. I went with a high profile saline implant. 550 around and filled to 550 cc’s. However, I do not feel like I am filled to 550. I was very determined to be a FULL D cup or larger with my doctor and I am only a C cup now. I can barely tell the differance. My breats were very deflated from having children so I feel like my doctor filled them to his liking and not to 550 CC’s. How can I tell if my implants are really filled to 550 CC’s? If anyone can figure this out please let me know! I spent alot of money and I just want what I paid for. I am not saying I am not happy with my doctor who was a very nice guy, but I just don’t feel I got what I asked for. What to do???
I think your situation could have been avoided if someone had simply explained to you that there is no such thing as cup size and that you and your surgeon have to make improvements in the breast based on your clinical measurements and limitations – - in other words, they have to work with the body you give them to work with if in fact you want something that looks like it belongs on you and will have the least risk of reoperation long term.
Having realistic expectations going into surgery will help avoid dissappointment after surgery and can easily be found through more education and knowledge before you even start going to consults with your surgeons!