Breast Reduction: Q&A
Ask a QuestionBreast Reduction. Presently a 36DDD, 150LBS, 5'7. What Size Will I Be?
My PS has suggested a 400 cc removal for insurance purposes.
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patinky
in Kentucky
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Breast Reduction Cup Size
The breast reduction patients are highly satisfied with their new bra size. Patients that qualify for breast reduction have a DD cup or greater and significant musculoskeletal pain that has not resolved with nonoperative treatment. Each insurance company has different guidelines for the resection weight. Typically, patients under 130 pounds: 400 grams per breast, patients under 200 pounds: 500 grams, and patients over 200 pounds: 600 grams. Some insurance...
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New Alternative for Breast Reduction
At size 36 each 200 grams will correspond to 1 cup size change. If you remove 400 grams you will go down to a size D. However, you have not provided any photographs. A D may look disproportionate to you and you may not be satisfied. Insurance companies do require a certain amount removed or you have to pay for it yourself. The reason most people want a breast reduction is because of neck, back and shoulder pain or rashes. It is possible to relieve the...
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Breast reduction
A 400 cc removal of breast tissue will certainly be a reasonable size to remove for many patients. An exam in person would give a better appreciation for the final size and wether or not this volume removal is possible.
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This is a common question whether you are having a breast reduction or an implant surgery. Cup size, however, are not very consistent. The same person can wear different cup sizes based on the store and/or brand they purchase. That is why it is difficult to determine exactly what cup size you will be after surgery. The weight of the tissue removed is measured in grams typically and has no relationship to cup size. Being proportionate after having a breast reduction is key. Breast...
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Breast Cup Size after Breast Reduction?
Congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction 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.
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400 cc Breast Reduction
Without a proper exam it's impossible to tell you exactly what size you will be with a 400cc reduction. However, in general, a 200cc reduction in breast tissue will approximately give someone who wears a 36 bra, a 1 cup drop in size. So, with a 400cc reduction, you may get a 2 cup drop in size.
Thanks for your question. Best of luck with your surgery!
Gregory C. Park, M.D.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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