Breast Implant Size Calculator
Estimate your ideal implant volume, profile, and regional price range. Input your current size, goal cup size, breast width, and implant type.
Medical Disclaimer: This tool provides educational estimates only. Final sizing should always be discussed with a board-certified plastic surgeon.
Your Breast Implant Results
Current Measurements
Current Breast Volume (approximate):
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Recommended Implant Size
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- Ideal Profile: N/A
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After Surgery Projection
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- Total Breast Volume: 0
- Estimated Cost Range: $0
How to Use the Breast Implant Size Calculator
Getting accurate results from this calculator requires proper measurements and understanding of the inputs:
Taking Accurate Measurements
- Chest Measurement: Measure directly under your breasts, where a bra band would sit. The measuring tape should be snug but not tight.
- Bust Measurement: Measure around the fullest part of your breasts while wearing a non-padded bra.
- Height and Weight: Use current measurements for the most accurate results.
Understanding Frame Size
Your frame size affects what implant dimensions will look proportional:
- Small Frame: Narrow shoulders, small ribcage, wrists less than 6 inches around
- Medium Frame: Average shoulder width and ribcage
- Large Frame: Broad shoulders, larger ribcage, wrists more than 7 inches around
Interpreting Results
The calculator provides several key pieces of information:
- Recommended Implant Size Range: Shows volume in cubic centimeters (cc) that may achieve your desired increase
- Ideal Profile: Suggests whether low, moderate, high, or ultra-high profile implants might suit your frame
- Projected Cup Size: Estimates your potential bra size after surgery
- Cost Range: Provides a regional estimate for implant surgery (excluding anesthesia and facility fees)
Important: While this calculator offers valuable guidance, it cannot replace a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Many factors affect implant selection that cannot be measured online.
Frequently Asked Questions About Breast Implant Sizing
What factors determine breast implant size?
Several factors influence appropriate implant sizing:
- Breast base width (the width of your natural breast)
- Chest wall dimensions
- Amount of existing breast tissue
- Skin elasticity
- Body frame type
- Your aesthetic goals
Plastic surgeons measure these factors during consultation to recommend an appropriately sized implant range.
How is breast implant size measured?
Breast implants are measured in cubic centimeters (cc), not cup sizes. The volume determines how much the implant will add to your breast size.
As a general guideline:
- 150-200cc typically equals approximately one cup size increase
- A 300cc implant will look different on varying body types
- Cup sizes are not standardized, so two different brands of C-cup bras may fit differently
What is the average breast implant size?
In the United States, the most common implant sizes range from 300cc to 400cc. However, "average" doesn't mean "ideal" for your body.
According to plastic surgery statistics:
- Small-framed women typically select 250-300cc implants
- Medium-framed women often choose 300-400cc implants
- Larger-framed women may select 400-500cc implants
The ideal size varies based on individual body proportions and desired outcome.
How do I choose between implant profiles?
Implant profile refers to how far the implant projects from the chest wall relative to its base width. Profiles include:
- Low Profile: Widest base width, minimal projection
- Moderate Profile: Balanced width-to-projection ratio
- High Profile: Narrower base width, more forward projection
- Ultra-High Profile: Narrowest base width, maximum projection
Your natural chest width, desired projection, and lifestyle should guide this decision in consultation with your surgeon.
Will bigger implants look more natural?
Not necessarily. Larger implants that exceed your natural breast dimensions may appear less natural and potentially cause complications over time.
The most natural results typically come from implants that:
- Match your breast base width
- Are proportionate to your body frame
- Consider your tissue characteristics
- Allow for adequate tissue coverage
Many surgeons recommend staying within your natural breast dimensions for the most balanced, natural-looking results.