Is It Safe to Get DD Cup Breasts Down to B Cups?

The key to determining if breast reduction surgery is right for you is to understand clearly the advantages and disadvantages of having the procedure at a young age. The advantages include the possibility of reducing your upper back and neck pain, more comfort and symmetry in clothing, and a better, more balanced overall shape and size to the breasts. The disadvantages include scars that are permanent (although with time they tend to become less noticeable), a risk of loss of sensation... more

Thank you for the question. It sounds like you are dealing with juvenile breast hypertrophy along with the physical and psychosocial consequences of this diagnosis. In other words, the breasts are too large for the frame causing both physical and psychological distress. As you think about breast reduction surgery make sure you do your homework and understand the potential risks and complications associated with the procedure. Unsatisfactory... more

A breast reduction should wait in your case until you are of adult size. That may be today or in a few years. Be that as it may, going from a DD to a B is probably not realistic, because in order for the breast to heal properly you need to have a certain amount of tissue attached to the breast skin and the nipple areola. Probably a "C" cup is more realistic.

Hi. You are wise to wait until your breasts have stopped growing.  Then go ahead and have a breast reduction. Most patients are very happy they chose to do it.

Yes. It IS safe to do so. Depending on the surgeon, the surgery is usually done with little blood losses. The OTHER question you touch upon is SHOULD it be reduced to a B cup? And HOW will it impact on your future? In MY opinion IF large breasts severely limit your life, you should consider having them reduced. The amount removed would depend on your breasts, your size and the requirements of your insurance company. Large breasts should be reduced to an acceptable appearance NOT to a... more

Your questions relating to age and cup size reduction are good ones and have been addressed several times on this forum. If  you go to my site you can get my ideas on the subject  from my experience  of over 30 years.

Dear MissJoy A commonly asked question by teens is when can I have the surgery for breast reduction. A lot of that depends on the individual. If a patient has symtoms of back pain neck pain and bra strap grooving, and they are of a reasonable weight, they MAY be a candidate. I also ask if their breast size has been stable for at least six months. Teenage women are often embarrassed by overly large breast and request the surgery. It does not sound as if you are overweight so losing... more