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Breast Augmentation
5'9" and Lean & Atheletic. Desiring B cup. 255 cc or 285 cc?
Thirty cc — the difference between 255 and 285 — is about two tablespoons of volume, and on a 5'9" lean, athletic frame that is rarely a difference anyone can see once the implant is in the body. So the good news is you are unlikely to make a mistake between these two. What matters more is that the implant's base width fits your chest and that the profile gives you the projection and upper fullness you want. In our San Francisco Bay Area practice we start with goal photos, then use sizers in the office along with measurements of your breast width and tissue to narrow the range; some practices add 3D imaging. If you remain torn between two close sizes, many patients later say they wish they had gone slightly fuller rather than slightly smaller — but that is a conversation to have with your board-certified plastic surgeon, who has examined you and knows what your tissues will accommodate.
Clinical Context
Implant choice starts with two measurements: your breast base width, since the implant's diameter should match it closely, and the thickness of your own tissue, which affects how visible the implant's edges or shape will be. Once width is set, profile determines projection, and volume follows from that combination rather than being chosen first. Cup size is a rough guide at best because bra sizing varies widely between brands, so it's discussed as a goal, not a target measurement.
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