I Wear Size 32H, Hoping to be Size 32DD After Reduction, How Many CCs Would that Require? (photo)

I am 5'4", 150 lbs. I am beginning to schedule consultations for a reduction and/or lift. Approximately how many CCs will be removed for this kind of reduction? What is the minimum most insurance companies would approve for someone my size? From a professional perspective, does my desired size seem suitable? I would like to be able to exercise more comfortably, reduce back/neck pain, and be able to fit into standard sized bras... but I have an hourglass shape and athletic build and still want that full, curvy look.

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Breast reduction - how much to remove?

When patients see me for a reduction, they have 3 choices. We work towards removed just enough to satisfy insurance company requirements, I do the procedure as I normally do and you end up usually being a generous C or small D cup, or we are aggressive and maximize the excision/reduction and accept whatever cup size that results in. You cannot get a guarantee on what cup size you will have. There is no reliable way to do this. if you are doing this cosmetically, you... more

Curtis Wong, MD

7 reviews

Redding Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction issues

Removing breast tissue is measured in grams rather than cc's and unfortunately there is no way to measure or know the amount before the procedure and it does not correlate well with cup size of the breast. The way to think of it is that the surgeon needs to remove breast tissue from the appropriate areas until the desired size and shape is left. The tissue removed is then weighed and checked by pathology exam. If you use an insurance company including government plans, you are... more

Choose what YOU want, NOT what your insurance company wants

If you currently wear a size 32 H and desire a 32 DD, that is 3 cup size reduction. For a size of 32, that corresponds to approximately 300 cc volume. From your height and weight, your calculated body surface area is 1.75 meters squared and according to Aetna insurance table, that would require about 600 grams be removed. A 600 gram removal will make you much smaller than you desired, a DD. My advice to you is to choose the size you want rather than make a decision... more

Grams removed during breast reduction.

Only a physical exam would allow a plastic surgeon to know how approximately how many grams would be removed to reduce your breasts to your desired size. Younger women tend to have more dense / heavier breast tissue as opposed to older women where the tissue is less dense and lighter for a given breast size. Most of my patients are looking for their breast size to be proportional to their body size after the surgery. How many grams it takes to accomplish that varies patient... more

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD

18 reviews

Boston Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction

Your breasts do seem out of proportion to the rest of your body. How much needs to be removed is not easy to determine preop. Since your right breast is larger more tissue will need to be removed from that side. As far as how much insurance requires varies according to the insurance company. Some have a standard 500 gram minimum. Occasionally that number can be smaller based on your body mass index (BMI), or Body Surface Area (BSA). This is called the... more

Randy Proffitt, MD

3 reviews

Mobile Plastic Surgeon

Reduction Measured I Grams Rather Than CCs

The amount of tissue removed in a breast reduction is measured in grams (454 grams=1 pound). You have a fair amount of asymmetry of your breasts (which breast fits best in the H cup bra?). I agree with Dr. DeMars that a consultation with a BC plastic surgeon can result in the answers to your questions.

Breast Reduction

Unfortunately ccs don't correlate with cup size, there are too many other factors involved. But based on your photos I think you will be thrilled with the results of a reduction. See a surgeon for consultation and he will contact the insurance company to see if your carrier will cover it. Your goal size is realistic.

Breast reductions

Every insurance company is a bit different. Many go by body mass index and determine a weight of the specimens removed. Often around 500 gms per side( about 1 pound). Pre authorization is often needed.

Steven Wallach, MD

12 reviews

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

H to DD , how many grams need be removed?

Your photos indicate that you are a good candidate for breast reduction surgery. It is one of my favorite procedures and has one of the highest patient satisfaction. The amount of grams removed to obtain your goal is difficult to quantify, especially without examining you. Some breast are more dense (weighingmore) and some are fattier (weighing less) . The insurance preauthorization may be based on several factors and different insurance companies have different criteria. Some require over... more

Breast Reduction Candidate?

Thank you for the question on picture. Based on your picture and your description of goals I think you may be an excellent candidate for breast reduction surgery. This is one of the most patient pleasing operations would perform. 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. Also, unfortunately no plastic surgeon can promise a specific cup size that you... more