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Is It Possible to Go from an E Cup to an A or Small B?

asked 1 year ago by anongirl in UK
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 290 times
Tags: E cup

Is there a limit as to how small i can go? I would like an A cup, or a small B. My current breast size is an E cup.

7 answers to Is It Possible to Go from an E Cup to an A or Small B?

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A Large Breast CAN be Reduced to a Small Breast

Regarding: "Is It Possible to Go from an E Cup to an A or Small B?  Is there a limit as to how small i can go? I would like an A cup, or a small B. My current breast size is an E cup. " A very large Breast CAN be reduced and made very small at the cost of permanent scar. You need to be VERY certain that you really want to go from an E to a A or B cup because the decision is NOT reversible.
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Reduction to Very Small Size?

Thank you for the question. It is possible to reduce the breasts size very significantly. Sometimes when patients want “almost nothing left” the reduction should be done in 2 stages. The concern with the amount of tissue removed is related to blood flow to the remaining tissue; if too much tissue is removed in one operation the blood flow to the remaining tissue (including nipple/areola) may be compromised. Part of the... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Going too small with a breast reduction

I just answered the same basic question from a young lady in Tenessee.  Please go to her question for my response.  You will see that going too small can be very shortsighted in the long run.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Extreme breast reduction - E to an A cup

A certain amount of breast substance is needed to carry the blood and nerve supply to the nipple.  Removing so much of the breast tissue to get down to an A cup may not leave enough of this "pedicle" tissue and result in a dead and/or numb nipple.  Not a good trade off!  I have found that doing a vertical breast lift allows me to go smaller because the "pedicle" is not as long or as bulky.  I have taken a lady from an E to a B with great... more
Lisa L. Sowder, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Reducing breasts

To have the semblance of a reasonable looking breast, practically you can not go from an E to an A or a B.  There is a certain amount of tissue that need to remain attached to the skin and to the nipple areola complex so that things can heal properly. Usually with an E or larger, patients can be reduced to a C or D comfortable and have a great looking breast.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Aggressive breast reduction

Your are essentially talking about a subcutaneous mastectomy. Yes this is possible but I have encountered patients who have regretted requesting an aggressive breast reduction.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Possible to Go from an E Cup to an A or Small B

Yes it is possible but why? I would think at least a c cup would be better if you are coming from a E cup. Photos would have been helpful. From MIAMI DR. B
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

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