The Proper Measuring Techniques for Women With Implants

You and your doctor may have agreed on the size you want to be, but factors can affect what bra size will actually fit you properly. Implants tend to run wider than a natural breast. Therefore, even if you feel like you are a C cup, you may need to go up to a D cup to get the right size underwire. Also, doctors will claim you as a "full" cup, which means that you now have an additional 1/2 cup size increase. This can also push you to a larger cup size. Breast implants are measured in cubic centimeters (ccs). 175 to 200 ccs is the equivalent to one-cup size increase. Knowing the size of your implants will also help you determine your new cup size.


Calculating your band size with implants is performed exactly the same way described previously with a tape measure horizontal around your torso directly under your breasts. If the result is an odd number, add 5". If the result is an even number, add 4".


Measuring for your cup size is not the same. With your tape measure parallel to the floor, you will measure your breast from where your breast begins in your cleavage, across the nipple point, then over to where your breast ends near the armpit. With this measurement, and your band measurement, use the table below to determine your cup size.


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Breast Measurement (See measurement instructions above)	32" band (27-28" ribcage):	34" band (29-30" ribcage):	36" band (31-32" ribcage):	38" band (33-34" ribcage):
6"	A
6.5"	FULL A
7"	B	A
7.5"	FULL B	FULL A
8"	C	B	A
8.5"	FULL C	FULL B	FULL A
9"	D	C	B	A
9.5"	FULL D	FULL C	FULL B	FULL A
10"	DD	D	C	B
10.5"	FULL DD	FULL D	FULL C	FULL B
11"	DDD	DD	D	C
11.5"	FULL DDD	FULL DD	FULL D	FULL C
12"		DDD	DD	D
12.5"		FULL DDD	FULL DD	FULL D
13"			DDD	DD
13.5"			FULL DDD	FULL DD

Keep reading. Next section: Measure For Full Figure Sizing