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Bahram Ghaderi, MD answers: Breast reduction from 38D to A?

I'm 5'5", breasts size 38D. Would I look weird if I got a breast reduction to a size A?


Bahram Ghaderi, MD
8 months ago
By Bahram Ghaderi, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Cup size is inaccurate and therefore difficult to discuss. However, going from a D to an A cup is a bit drastic and would be a significant shape change that may take some time to adjust to. Having a breast reduction should be help relieve any symptoms you may have as related to a heavy, pendulous breast as well as getting a better shaped, smaller and more proportionate breast size. Right now you may feel disproportionately larger and you do not want to be disproportionately smaller after the surgery. Looking at before and after photos may help you see what a breast reduction surgery can provide.

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A: Agressive breast reduction

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
8 months ago
By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

All physicians have made excellent points for you to consider and I just wanted to add one additional thought.

The more agressive you are with reduction, the more potential you have for compromising the nerve and blood supply to the nipple and areola. There are many techniques to do a breast reduction, but all depend on leaving an intact blood and nerve supply to the nipple. There is only one technique where you completely sever the attachment and re-apply the nipple as a graft in which case you are guaranteed to lose nerve supply and are depending on chance for survival of the entire nipple and areola.

So if this is your request, which can be accomplished, be prepared to risk a higher chance of losing sensation and possible survival of the nipple and areola.

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