Breast Reduction from DDD to C, Would This Keep Me Proportionate?

asked 3 months ago by Maddie V
Latest answer by Armando Soto, MD
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Tags: back pain, DDD to C cup, opinion, proportion

I am 5' 1/2'' (dead in the middle can't round it) and my back is constantly pressured and hurting. I weigh about 148-153. Varies on what I eat. And my breasts are size 38DDD. I feel un-proportional for myself. When judging with my friends, my waist size was actually average. And it looks weird to have my breasts so large. In addition to my back hurting, it strains my neck to help keep them up. MY shoulders are a bit broad, but not extremely. Just wondering if it would look right with a size C.

6 answers to Breast Reduction from DDD to C, Would This Keep Me Proportionate?

Breast Reduction is Excellent Option- but bra size not a good criterion

Hi there- It sounds like you may be a great candidate for a breast reduction, and I do believe that the average patient with your complaints and goals would be very pleased with the experience and outcome as long as she mad her choices and decisions appropriately. On the other hand, it is very difficult to use bra size as a means of communicating your goals, or judging the outcome. A better way would be for you to develop and communicate to your surgeon a goal for your appearance... more

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

Choose what YOU want NOT what the insurance company demands

Changing from a 38 DDD to a 38 C would require removal of approximately 600 cc's of breast tissue. However, your goa is to relieve your pain not necessarily remove volume. There is a new technique which transfers the breast weight from the skin envelope to the underlying muscle. This technique does not depend on volume removal but weight transfer. If you think a C would be too small for you and you would prefer a D, this technique may be heplful since only 400... more

Gary M. Horndeski, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.horndeski.com

Breast reduction

It is very possible that you are a good candidate for a breast reduction. Without an exam it is difficult to say. Going to a "D" or "C" ois quite possible anything smaller is difficult to attain and provide a good shape.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

You should be happy with C cup after breast reduction.

Hi. You sound like an ideal candidate for a breast reduction. The vertical (lollipop scar) technique works best for most women. Decide on size together with plastic surgeon, but C cup probably good. see video

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction or lift for symmetry proportion and form

Breast reduction is a topic that patients and doctors often have difficulty communicating effectively about. The degree of ptosis or droopiness is often confused with 'too big' Breast reductions often leave patients with flat unaesthetic and heavily scarred breasts. For patients with very large breasts that have descended, I prefer to use a technique that allows restructuring the breast tissues into an aesthetic form up high with superior pole fullness instead of... more

Rian Maercks, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

www.rianmaercksmd.com

Breast Reduction and Cup Size?

Thank you for the question. Congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery; it is one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. I would caution you about using cup size as your way of communicating your size goals with your plastic surgeon. As you know, different cup sizes may mean different things to different people and may depend on the specific bra manufacturer. likewise, “keeping the proportionate” It is a phrase... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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