32a to 32c Breast Augmentation

Breast Augmentation (Saline) Surgery is a popular cosmetic procedure that involves increasing the size and fullness of the breasts from a small cup size to a medium cup size. This procedure is often sought by women who want to improve their overall appearance and are dissatisfied with their breast size. The transformation from a 32a to a 32c can significantly boost self-confidence and body image, allowing women to feel more comfortable and confident in their own skin. Advancements in technology and surgical techniques have made breast augmentation procedures safer and more effective. Breast implants are measured by their volume in cubic centimetres (cc), with the most popular implant sizes being in the 300cc to 500cc range. To move from a 32A to a 32C bra size with breast augmentation, implants in the 300-350cc range are typically needed. The projected “C cup” volume typically ranges from 300 to 350cc, with actual cc volume being more important for determining implant dimensions.

Table of breast forms sizes in cc

Patient wanted more symmetry of her breast and an increase in cup size from a 32A to a 32C. She wanted more fullness in the upper part of the breast but with a natural slope. She is very pleased with her reults!

Implants: Mentor Smooth Round Moderate Profile Saline – Left / 290cc – Right / 300cc

What Size Breast Implants Do I Need to Go Up One Cup?

We recently took a look at the current shift in aesthetic preferences towards smaller breasts and smaller breast augmentations on our blog. Since then, we’ve had several questions about what it takes to achieve a more modest breast size increase. More specifically, many patients ask, “what size implants do I need to go one size bigger?”

The answer is different for everyone, depending on what breast size and shape you’re starting out with, what bra you use as a yardstick, the size of your torso, and more. Given all this, you many need larger or smaller implants than another patient to achieve a single cup size increase. Let’s delve into the topic right now.

How Breast Implant Sizing Works

Breast implants are sized by volume, with a wide range of sizes available from 100cc to 800cc or more. This allows for specific breast augmentation size goals, but it can be challenging to determine the appropriate size for a specific increase. Some surgeons suggest a 150-200cc per bra cup size increase, but this may not be accurate for all patients.

There is no definitive rule for a one cup size increase, and it is important to consider factors beyond size. These include implant profile, base width, shape, amount of natural breast tissue, rib cage width and contour, and natural breast shape and dimensions. For instance, a 200cc high profile/narrow base width implant on a petite patient will typically result in a more dramatic breast size increase than a 200cc low profile/wide base width implant on a patient with a larger stature.

As implant size increases, it takes more cc’s of volume to achieve a full cup size increase, meaning that a larger implant is needed to go from a B to C cup than from an A to B cup. Additionally, there is almost zero consistency in bra sizing, with cups of a 34C bra in one brand or style fitting differently than a 34C in a different brand or style.

Is it worth it to only go up one cup size with breast augmentation?

As often as we’re asked what it takes to achieve a certain breast size increase, we’re asked whether it’s worth it to have breast augmentation to bump up just one cup size. It can be totally worth it if any of the following is true for you:

• You’d like to improve the shape of your breasts or correct tubular (“Snoopy”) breasts
• You want larger breasts but don’t want others to notice you’ve had an augmentation
• You hope to correct breast asymmetry (i.e. one of your breasts is smaller than the other)
• You want more fullness in the upper part of your breasts but don’t really want your breasts to be much bigger
• You’re an athlete and going too big might hamper performance
• You simply want a very subtle size increase

As many patients who chose to have smaller breast augmentations will tell you, a skilled plastic surgeon can achieve what no padded bra ever will: improved breast symmetry, a beautiful shape, and breasts that look and feel natural in any type of clothing (or no clothing at all)! Peer-reviewed studies have show that cosmetic surgery leads to higher self-esteem and a better mood, so even a small change can have a big impact.

How to Choose the Right Breast Implant Size

Doctors measure implant sizing by cubic centimeters (CCs) instead of cup sizes. In the United States, you can choose implants between 100cc – 800cc. Using an implant that is too large for your body can cause the skin to stretch and the implant to bottom out. Oversized implants can also be painful or uncomfortable. Our surgeons will explain your options and help you select an appropriately sized implant so you can avoid these potential complications.