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

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... more

AWade: 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

Hello An actual cup size is difficult to predict with a breast reduction.  A lot of it depends on how much can be removed while maintaining nipple viability and sensation.  If nipple sensation is not a concern, or if getting to the smallest size possible is your goal, then removing the nipple as a... more

There are a number of variations of reduction techniques that surgeons can use. A good surgeon will choose the most appropriate to fit your situation. However, in general, the greater the difference bewtween pre-op size and post-op goal, the more tissue has to be removed and the greater the risk of... more

While it is theoretically possible to reduce the size of the breasts dramatically, two sets of problems arise when you change their size to this extent.  The first has to do with risks of poor healing, including loss of the blood supply to the nipple, or loss of sensation to the nipple.  The second... 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