What Will Be the Bra Size After Surgery?

Bras are specialized undergarments used to support, conceal, and sometimes enhance the visibility of breasts. They are chosen not only for everyday use but also occasionally to enhance a sexual image. With the continuous development of the fashion industry, various bra options have been introduced to cater to users’ preferences, becoming an indispensable part of modern life alongside their ancient roots.

Bra sizing involves a binary measurement, such as 80B. The first measurement, expressed numerically, represents the circumference of your chest in centimeters. This value, measured just below the crease of the breasts, determines your chest circumference. The other measurement indicated by letters represents the volume created by your breasts, often referred to as cup size. Starting from the smallest unit A, it increases in size as B, C, D, E, and so on.

One common source of confusion after breast surgeries is the misconception that the chest circumference remains unchanged. Whether it’s breast augmentation, reduction, or lift with silicone implants, the chest circumference does not alter. Therefore, the chest circumference you had before the surgery will remain the same afterward. The changing factor is the cup size. After breast augmentation, the cup size increases, while it decreases after breast reduction. In breast lift surgeries, where no tissue reduction occurs, the volume remains constant; only the repositioning of tissues takes place. Consequently, your cup size will not change. In breast augmentation and lift surgeries with silicone implants, there is an additional increase in volume, leading to an increase in cup size.

Another important consideration is that bra size units may vary by country. Some countries use binary measurements (like 80B), while others use size classifications such as S, M, L, XL. Even within binary measurements, differences may exist from country to country.