Breast Reduction Remove As Much Tissue As Possible? 18 Years Old, 5'3" ~130 Lbs 30G Bra.

I have always felt my breasts are a burden. They attract unwanted attention and get in the way of arm movement and exercise as I am athletic and do yoga. I am miserable and have low self esteem, everyday I am reminded of why I hate my breasts. I find my self hunching to try to hide them, my small frame has trouble supporting them. My breasts feel tender and I have painful dents in my shoulders. In perfect world I would be an A cup and never need wear a bra. Whats the smallest size I can achieve?

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Breast Reduction

You can achieve any size you desire with a breast reduction. I would recommend, based on your height and weight, that you request a B cup.

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Sorry to hear what you’re going through. If you’re a G cup right now it would not be recommended to go as small as an A cup that would be to dramatic for you. You can get a nice small C cup to be proportioned with your body. Without an exam it’s hard to be more accurate. You need to have a consultation with a PS to help give your options.

Breast Reduction at age of 18?

I'm sorry to hear about the physical and psychosocial problems your disproportionately large breasts are causing you. It is probable that you are dealing with juvenile breast hypertrophy along with the physical and psychosocial consequences of this diagnosis. In other words, the breasts are too large for your frame causing both physical and psychological distress. Based on your description you may be an excellent candidate for breast reduction surgery. It is one of the most... more

Breast reduction from G cup to B cup

Thank you for the question. Breast reduction surgery will help you with all your symptoms both physical and will improve your self esteem. The question of what cup size you can get is usually addressed during a consultation. During the consultation your breast measurements and type of surgery will be determined and your plastic surgeon will determine how much breast tissue can be removed. Best wishes.

Breast reduction

An exam is always key but an "A" cup from a "G" would require a mastectomy. Ideally with such large breasts, a large "C" or small "D" probably would be more likely.

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Breast size after reduction

You certainly sound like someone who could greatly benefit from breast reduction surgery. As a surgeon, it is difficult to promise a cup size as most people end up falling into a range of bras that work. Bra manufacturers are not all equivalent. We can typically promise a significant change that improves on your symptoms significantly. We want to perform a safe surgery that preserves a functional and aesthetic breast. Most large breasts are wide and it is... more

Breast reduction size?

Sorry to hear about discomfort that you are experiencing. Based on your description, it appears that you do have some of the symptoms that many women with large breasts experience. I would suggest that you discuss these symptoms with a board certified plastic surgeon so that he or she can discuss options with you including breast reduction surgery. It is difficult to predict what cup size you will be after a breast reduction. The goals of a breast reduction... more