Proportions more important then cup size

Michelle Copeland, MD, DMD answers: Is it possible to get a B cup from 40DD after breast reduction?

Is it possible to get a B cup from 40DD after breast reduction?


Michelle Copeland, MD, DMD
7 months ago

Breast reduction surgery removes excess breast tissue and reshapes the contour of the breasts so that they are smaller and perkier. I commonly use a minimal incision technique (Le Jour), eliminating the need for large scars while providing a pleasing breast contour and shape that is proportionate to the patients body.

Your surgeon knows exactly how much tissue he or she is taking out, because it is weighed after removal. And breast reduction comes with an added bonus: the extracted breast tissue is always sent to the lab and examined by a pathologist for signs of cysts or cancer.

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A: There are several factors to consider in breast reduction

A. Peter Salas, MD
7 months ago

When undergoing a breast reduction, there are several factors to consider.

Generally speaking large breasts also have a wide base diameter. In order to reduce a large breast, the surgeon must preserve the nipple and the attached tissue that supplies it with blood flow. In addition, the skin that will be preserved must be sufficiently thick to survive.

As a result, if you want to have an attractive and shapely breast, then you will unlikely achieve a B cup.

However, if you want a B cup regardless of the cosmetic appearance of the breast, it can easily be achieved.

Keep in mind that the reduced breast will then appear very flat. Almost like a male breast.

In summary, if shape and appearance is important to you, then achieving a B cup is unlikely. But if you don't care about the cosmetic appearance of the breast, any size is possible.

Think about it carefully before you decide to undergo a reduction.

Good luck with your surgery.

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