How many cup sizes can I lose after Breast Reduction?

Every patient wants to know whar cup size they will be after a breast reduction. This is impossible to tell. We usually tell patients that they will be significantly smaller, more comfortable and  their breasts will fit their body. Some studies have shown that upto 25% of women still fit their old bra!... more

Just as in breast augmentation cup size is not accurate and it depends on which designer and/or which store you buy your bras from. The more important factor is proportionality of your breasts compared to the rest of your body. Patients who undergo breast reduction surgery feel that their breasts are too large... more

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... more

Dman123, Your surgeon should be able to perform a procedure that will establish better proportions, relieve back, neck & shoulder discomfort, and make your life more comfortable. Your surgeon may not be able to assure you a specific post-operative cup size. Your surgeon will not be able to give you the... more

My goal in breast reduction surgery is not to match a preconceived cup size.  Rather, I attempt to create a result that is both aesthetically pleasing and in beautiful proportion to the patient's body.

I think it is very difficult to guarantee a cup size after a breast reduction. The real goal is smaller breasts that have a nice shape and are in keeping with the rest of your body. In other words, if you are a very short, thin individual, we may want to aim toward a slightly smaller size;  if you are... more

It is very difficult to predict the number of cup sizes lost after a Breast reduction, and in fact, most surgeons will refuse to offer any sort of prediction. With that in mind, most women seek breast reduction for relief from the associated symptoms of neck and back pain, shoulder grooving and difficulty with... more

While it is difficult to predict with absolutely certainty what your eventual cup size will be after the swelling has resolved, a C cup in your case is reasonable. Factors that contribute to eventual cut size include, amount of tissue removed, distance the nipple and areola have to be moved, pre-operative... more

As you well know, cup size is not an exact measurement. Each bra manufacture's "C" cup is different from another's. In general, I tell my patients that a cup size is about 150-200cc depending on your height and chest wall circumference. In a breast reduction surgery you want to achieve smaller,... more

The most important question you need to ask is what is the smallest size that you can safely make my breasts with a breast reduction procedure. Think of the breast as a Christmas tree cone. During a breast reduction procedure a series of incisions will be made that basically peel the skin off of the central... more