C to B or A is possible, but will that help you?

Sirish Maddali, MD answers: Breast Reduction from C cup to A cup

I am going for a consultation for breast reduction. I am 39 years old and have been wanting a reduction for some time. I have tried to lose weight as I was advised by my GP but this seemed to make little difference. I am a C cup at present but they are very heavy, causing me back pain and shoulder pain. Is it reasonable to request going down to a small B or A? I exercise a lot and at the moment this is very painful. I am going to a private clinic as the NHS will not assist as they say it is simply cosmetic.


Sirish Maddali, MD
5 months ago

If you truly are a C cup, then it would be very unusual to request a breast reduction operation. The back and/or shoulder pain you may be having could be due to breast size or several other conditions that may have nothing to do with your breast size. After a breast reduction, you will have a decrease in volume and a lift in the breast tissue. However, there are patients who have undergone a breast reduction for pain and still have pain after the procedure.

Let a plastic surgeon examine you and determine if you need a reduction. They will also talk to you about how your symptoms might or might not improve after the procedure. Good luck.

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