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Marcus L. Peterson, MD answers: Disproportionately small breasts during reduction?

If I want a disproportionately small breasts, will a doctor be willing to do this type of Breast reduction procedure? Why or why not? I don't want just a form to suit what society thinks my body should look like; I want something around an A or small B cup. I am currently somewhere around a 44 F. I want to be as flat as possible without nipple grafting, but still be able to breastfeed.


Marcus L. Peterson, MD
7 months ago
By Marcus L. Peterson, MD - St. George Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction can accommodate a desire for different sizes, however, there is a limit as to how much tissue you can remove and still maintain a nipple that is supplied with adequate blood and enough breast tissue to breast feed.  The greater the amount of breast tissue that is removed the smaller you will be, but you risk losing the nipple due to loss of blood supply.  There is no guarantee that you will be able to breast feed after a breast reduction but if there is sufficient breast tissue still connected to the nipple it is reasonable to expect some milk production.

Discuss this issue with several plastic surgeons and choose the one that you think will get you the results you desire.

Best Wishes

Dr. Peterson

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