Bra Size After Breast Reduction?

Thank you for the question. Unfortunately, there is no direct correlation between the amount of tissue removed and the ultimate cup size that a patient will wear after breast reduction surgery. Before undergoing the breast reduction procedure it is very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon. Most patients, like you, wish to achieve a enough of a reduction to help with their symptoms while remaining proportionate with the remainder of their torso... more

There are many excellent options and techniques for breast reduction. In our practice, we work closely with patients to understand what their symptoms are, determine approximately how much tissue will need to be removed to help their symptoms and achieve their personal aesthetic goals. We let our patients know that we will remove enough tissue so that they will obtain a balanced look and we will do our best to reach their target cup size. However, patients should keep in mind that there... more

38 DD bra size can look a bit different for patients of different builds. Removing at least 500 gms from each breast would probably put you in a large to mid size "C" cup.

Hi. It is sad how many women ask this question.  But according to one formula, a breast reduction of only 345 grams would leave you with a B cup.

No one can accurately predict your post-op cup size with an exam.  Bear in mind that a 38B is the same cup size as a 36C and also that cup sizes vary among manufacturers.  Having said that, my prediction is that you would be a C-cup following a 500 gram reduction.

We cannot promise or guarantee a breast size as a result of an augmentation, lift or reduction. If 500 grams is removed from one woman's breast, her final size will be different from another having had the same volume removed. This question will be best posed to your plastic surgeon in planning for surgery. Best of luck. Dr Edwards

EAch cup size tends to run 150-200cc. Therefore if you are reducing your breasts by 500 gms this would range from 2.5 - 3.3 cup sizes on average which would leave you with a 38B-C. Thi si only an estimate.