Doctors, specifically surgeons in the context of the provided information, measure breast size primarily to determine cup size. The measurement method described is quite specific.
The Measurement Process
According to the reference, surgeons measure cup size by measuring the width of the breast at the level of the nipple with the patient laying flat.
This approach focuses on the horizontal dimension of the breast when the body is in a specific position. Measuring while the patient is laying flat helps to distribute the breast tissue differently than when standing, which can influence how width is perceived and measured.
Width and Cup Size Correlation
The width measurement is then correlated to a specific cup size. The reference provides a direct correlation based on inches:
- 7 inches: Roughly an A cup
- 8 inches: Roughly a B cup
- 9 inches: Roughly a C cup
- 10 inches: Roughly a D cup
- And so on for larger sizes.
This indicates that for every increase of approximately one inch in breast width (measured as described), the cup size increases by one letter (e.g., from A to B, B to C).
Width-to-Cup Guide
Here is a simple guide based on the inches provided:
| Breast Width (inches) | Approximate Cup Size |
|---|---|
| 7 | A |
| 8 | B |
| 9 | C |
| 10 | D |
| 11+ | D+ (and subsequent sizes) |
This method provides a standardized way for surgeons to estimate cup size based on a physical measurement of the breast's width in a specific posture.
