Breast Reduction: is an A Cup Possible? (photo)

Hi, I am very petite - 4ft 11, 100lbs and a U.S size 2. For my body my breasts are large at 34C / 32D. My dream would be to have a really slim, athletic A cup - or as small possible safely. I have wanted a reduction for 10 years now and have done all I can to reduce my weight/breasts and make this a last resort in terms of my body confidence and image. I would value any thoughts on this, I know I'm not the usual reduction candidate so have found it hard to research similar women. Thank you

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To an A!!

Breast Reductions can be done to almost any size. May I suggest it in terms of two options. First, do you want to proportional to your body size or smaller than your body size. If a patient is considered smaller than there body size the breast normally would stop at the edge of the chest wall. For you this probably is still going to be a B cup. A true A breast is very very small. Perhaps you should consider a consult and look at your surgeons actual pre & post operative... more

Mini Ultimate Breast Lift for small breast

Your photograhs show marked hanging breasts. You would benefit from a new technique called The Mini Ultimate Breast Lift. Using only a circumareola incision it is possible to lift your breast higher on the chest wall, change the shape to increase upper pole fullness and increase cleavage by medial displacement. This avoids the ugly vertical or boat anchor shaped scars of the traditional lift or reduction. At the same time, a small amount of tissue can be removed if... more

From C or D cup to an A cup in breast reduction

An A cup is frequently not the goal of many women undergoing breast reduction. A B cup may be more reasonable based upon your body habitus. Remember that the result can be tailored as necessary, but a frank discussion with your board certified plastic surgeon about goals and size is necessary.

Think carefully about what you want

While it is true that any size is possible following your reduction, remember that you will be living with your breasts for the rest of your life, and going from a large to a very small size can sound better than it looks over the long run. The other thing to consider is the width of your breast, which will not change as much as the drooping, and so the smaller breasts can sometimes appear boxy and flat rather than aesthetic. I recommend a consultation with a plastic surgeon for an... more

Any breast size can be achieved by a breast reduction but the amount to be removed may influence the technique.

Patients who want a reduction pretty much can choose from any size. Because of blood supply issues, the surgeon may favor one technique over the other as he would discuss with the patient.

Cup size after breast reduction not accurate

Unfortunately we are stuck with a very inadequate system to discuss breast size, because the cup size depends on the width of the chest and circumference more than the actual volume of the breasts. Over-reducing can leave an unattractive "fried egg" look if the base width is too much for the degree of reduction. Describe your goals to your surgeon but don't worry if the actual cup measurement is not an A.

Breast reduction and cup size

Personally, I do not think that an "A" cup will be reasonably obtained when doing a standard breast reduction for you. In order to preserve the nipple areola and carry it on a mound of tissue and insure adequate thickness of the skin flaps that close around it, will not give you an "A" cup. If you have a free nipple graft technique which I would not recommend then you can get to an "A"ish cup size, but you would not have nipple sensation. Sorry, but this is my... more

Steven Wallach, MD

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Breast Reduction: is an A Cup Possible?

Yes it is possible. But ONLY in person examinations and measurements will allow the PS to determine the true feasibility of your request.

Breasts Reduction to Small Size?

Congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction/lifting surgery; it is one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. Before undergoing the breast reduction procedure it will be very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon. Most patients wish to achieve a enough of a reduction to help with their symptoms while remaining proportionate with the remainder of their torso. With the goal of improving communication with my patients I... more