Breast reduction from 38D to A?

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8 answers to “Breast reduction from 38D to A?”

A: Yes, likely

By Christopher L. Hess, MD - Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

Although I don't know your weight most patients need to be proportionate. Unfortunately, bra size is not standardized. Regardless of this I have found that most patients need to be a "c" cup. This allows for the shoulders to be proportionate to the breasts, waist and hips. Most of us have had large breasted... more

A: You could, but maybe you should not

By Hisham Seify, MD, PhD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

From a technical stand point you could get that small with a breast reduction. The question that you have to answer is whether this is what you really want. Having a large breast for a long time could make you want to go to the opposite, but it would be wise to go for a smaller cup.

A: It all depends on what you want.

By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

It all depends on what you want. If you go from a D to an A, then you are certainly going to look different. If you body shape looks like you should have an A, then you will look great. If your body shape looks more like you should have a D, then you might look disproportionate. Good luck.

A: Agressive breast reduction

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

All physicians have made excellent points for you to consider and I just wanted to add one additional thought. The more agressive you are with reduction, the more potential you have for compromising the nerve and blood supply to the nipple and areola. There are many techniques to do a breast reduction, but all... more

A: Proportionality matter

By Bahram Ghaderi, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Cup size is inaccurate and therefore difficult to discuss. However, going from a D to an A cup is a bit drastic and would be a significant shape change that may take some time to adjust to. Having a breast reduction should be help relieve any symptoms you may have as related to a heavy, pendulous breast as... more

A: It is possible to make you an A cup, but I would not recommend it.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi! An occasional woman says "I never want to wear a bra again. Make me an A cup." But this is very rare. Depending on your frame, I usually recommend a B cup or a C cup after breast reduction. You want to look in proportion. The main thing is to shape the breasts internally with buried stitches during the... more

A: reductions aren't done to "cup size"

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

It would be virtually impossible to go down to an A cup without losing all breast shape and form. Usually when a patient needs a reduction, their breasts are wide enough that they never get down to B or A cup sizes. Breast width doesn't change from a reduction. Also, no breast surgery can be done to suit a... more

A: Different breast reduction approaches for different people

By Robert M. Freund, MD - New York City Plastic Surgeon

I have had many patients come to me complaining that after years of having large breasts that they want them completely removed--almost like they are diseased! Now of course, the down side to large breasts can be quite daunting, but the downside to no breasts can also be daunting. When patients such as... more