500 gram breast reduction is a full pound

Richard P. Rand, MD answers: Breast Reduction of 500 grams too much for dd cups?

I've had several spinal surgeries since I was 15. I'm 22 now and since I was in 6th grade I've had large breasts.

I'm 5'0, 125lbs, and a 36D-DD (depending on the bra maker, but more of a DD). My spinal surgeon as well as my pain management doctors recommend a reduction for me but taking out 500gms concerns me. I'd like to be a full C but I'm not sure if that will be possible?


Richard P. Rand, MD
28 days ago
By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

At your height, taking 500 grams (about one pound) per side will most likely not leave you with "full C cup" breasts.  You could have a "cosmetic" reduction and lift done and take enough weight off to improve symptoms but still have the breasts you want.   It just probably won't be covered by insurance. 

Web reference: http://www.randcosmeticsurgery.com
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