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I Am 5' 10'', 175 Lbs, and a 32 DDD. Is It Resonable to Get a Reduction Down to a B Cup?

asked 1 year ago by champbear in Salt Lake City, UT
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 546 times
Tags: 170-189 lbs, 5 ft 8 in to 6 ft 0 in, DDD cup

8 answers to I Am 5' 10'', 175 Lbs, and a 32 DDD. Is It Resonable to Get a Reduction Down to a B Cup?

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Breast Reduction to Much Smaller Size?

Congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery. It is one of the most patient pleasing operations we performed. It will likely be in your best interest to reach a long-term stable weight prior to proceeding with the surgery. Unfortunately, there is no direct correlation between the amount of tissue removed and the ultimate cup size that a patient will wear after breast reduction surgery. Before undergoing the breast reduction procedure it is very important... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Reduction final size

When a woman with very larger breasts wants a reduction, I find it very difficult to get her down to a "b" type cup for several reasons. 1) the tissue carried on the pedicle to keep the nipple alive must be of a certain size and thickness, and the skin flaps as well have to be relatively thick to survive.  2) for the breast to have a reasonable shape and attaractiveness to match the patient's body habitus it should be size appropriate usually "C" or even a... more
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Possibility of reducing breasts from DDD to B

This is a fairly aggressive reduction and the decision to proceed depends on the risks you are willing to take. As more and more breast tissue is resected, there is a greater risk to compromising the blood and nerve supply to the nipple. It is truly difficult to quantify this risk in your instance. see video
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Breast reduction has high rate of satisfaction

Breast reduction is to help relieve symptoms of heavy breasts, period.  Certainly it has the added benefit of improving shape and form also.  If you have the typical stigmata of back, neck, shoulder pain, shoulder grooving, and or chaffing under the breasts, certainly a reduction is for you.  To be covered by insurance, different insurance companies have various qualifying requirements.  The vast majority of my patients after surgery wish they had done it sooner. more
Randy Proffitt, MD

Mobile Plastic Surgeon
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Breast size following breast reduction

The goal of breast reduction is to give you a more balanced shape. This procedure may relieve physical symptoms of back, neck, shoulder and breast pain. Based on your height, weight and band size, a B cup may be too small. A C cup may be a better option for you. I would recommend a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. Best regards, Andrew Lyos MD, FACS
Andrew Lyos, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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I Am 5' 10'', 175 Lbs, and a 32 DDD. Is It Resonable to Get a Reduction Down to a B Cup?

Without posting a photo we can give a generalized answer of the B cup would be TOOO small. Think in the total body appearance, which from your description should be a full C cup or a very small D. Best of luck from MIAMI Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, 305 598 0091
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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B cup is not in your future

At 5'10 175lbs, your chest wall is proibably too wide to vere be a B cup.  Most patients wind up as D's or full C's.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Breast reduction from a DDD to a B--possible?

It may be possible to get you down to a B cup with a breast reduction, but be very clear with your surgeon about your goals.  She should be able to evaluate your breasts and tell you whether it's possible for YOU.  A B cup is quite small, though not unreasonable for many women. 
Carmen Kavali, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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