What implant size is right for you?
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Medical Disclaimer: This tool provides general educational estimates. Always consult your prescribing physician or healthcare provider before making medication changes or interpreting results from population-based models.
Frequently Asked Questions
Start with the cup size difference you want. Each cup size increase equals roughly 150-200cc of implant volume. Your breast width determines the maximum implant diameter, and profile (moderate vs high) is selected to fit that width. A board-certified surgeon will refine this with in-person measurements.
Total breast augmentation cost ranges from $5,600 to $12,000 in the U.S., including surgeon fees, anesthesia, facility costs, and implants. Silicone costs $1,000-$2,000 per implant, saline $600-$1,500, and gummy bear $1,200-$2,500. Prices are lower in Europe and Asia.
Silicone gel implants feel most natural and are the most popular choice. Saline implants cost less but may feel firmer. Gummy bear (highly cohesive gel) implants hold their shape even if the shell breaks, offering the most natural look at the highest price point.
Most manufacturers suggest replacement every 10-20 years, though many women have implants longer without complications. Replacement is typically based on changes like rupture or capsular contracture, not a strict timeline. Regular monitoring through imaging is recommended.
Yes. Implants can obscure breast tissue on mammograms, requiring specialized Eklund displacement views and additional images. The risk of implant rupture during a mammogram is very low (less than 1%). Always inform your facility about implants beforehand.
Sources
- Tebbetts JB, Adams WP. Five critical decisions in breast augmentation using five measurements in 5 minutes: the high five decision support process. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2005;116(7):2005-2016. PubMed Link
- ASPS. 2024 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. ASPS Link
- Pfeiffer M, et al. What is the standard volume to increase a cup size for breast augmentation surgery? Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017;139(5):1084e-1089e. PubMed Link
Methodology
This calculator estimates breast implant volume using a cup-size-difference model where each cup size increase corresponds to approximately 150-200cc of implant volume. Profile recommendations derive from the Tebbetts-Adams "High Five" decision process: breast base width minus 1 cm defines the maximum implant diameter. Cost estimates incorporate implant material pricing, surgeon fees ($4,000-$8,000), and regional location multipliers based on ASPS market data.
Cup size is not standardized across manufacturers, so cc-to-cup conversions are approximate. Actual implant selection requires in-person tissue assessment and trial sizers with a board-certified plastic surgeon.
Breast implant sizing is measured in cubic centimeters (cc), with each cup size increase requiring approximately 150-200cc of volume. The Tebbetts-Adams "High Five" method uses five body measurements to determine optimal implant dimensions. Total breast augmentation cost in the U.S. ranges from $5,600 to $12,000, including surgeon fees, anesthesia, and implants. Silicone gel implants are most popular, followed by saline and gummy bear (highly cohesive gel). Implants typically last 10-20 years and are not considered lifetime devices.
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