DD to B Cup Size Breast Reduction for a 16 Year Old?

I am 16 and have DD cup sized breasts. I am 128 lbs and 5'0" tall. I am getting a Breast reduction soon and want to know if going from a DD to a B will be possible.

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DD to B cup reduction

It is technically possible to do this as Dr. Placik has said. But over time you might wish to have saved a little volume, more like a C cup size. If you go for a dramatic reduction, you will probably have more numbness and possible loss of breast feeding ability.

Breast reduction

Unfortunately, no one can give you a precise answer to your question. It is however, very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon. In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or “C cup” or "fake looking" means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful. Also, as you... more

Breast reduction for young patients

Patients today have many great options in breast reduction surgery. Young patients should understand that their breasts will continue to grow and change at least until their early 20s. For this reason and to make sure that the patient understands the seriousness of the surgery, it is not recommended to perform a breast reduction surgery before the age of 18. Your best bet is to work with a board-certified plastic surgeon who has a great deal of experience in breast reduction and will be... more

DD to a B

Going from a DD to a B is probably not possible with a standard breast reduction. This is because the pedicle needs to have enough tissue on it to allow the nipple and areola to survive as well as the skin flaps to close. Think more like a C.

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Breast reduction can likely produce a B-cup

Breast reduction seems to work well in teenagers who are mature both physically and emotionally. The smaller breast size provides much greater comfort in general and for sporting activities in particular, and most patients feel much better about their shape and appearance.Probably a B-cup would be possible. Since most techniques leave the nipples attached, if you have children later in life, nursing would probably be possible, though most surgeons would caution you somewhat in this regard.... more

Breast reduction for teenagers

It is certainly possible to reduce the size of your breasts to one that is proportion to the rest of your body. At age 16 you may still have a hormonal influence on breast size and growth. In general we like for your breast growth to be stable for at least a year before planning a reduction.

DD breasts probably cannot be reduced to B cup

In general, the size a breast can be reduced to depends on the shape of the breast before the reduction and on the position of the nipple. The lower the nipple is from the crease under the breast, the more breast tissue needs to be left behind to provide blood supply to the nipple. It is not possible to tell you that you can be reduced to a C cup without seeing you. Your age brings up another issue too. At 16 you are young for a breast reduction. It is important that your breast size is... more

Breast reduction for a 16 year old

I have performed this many times for young women in their teens. It gets to the point where the excess breast size gets in the way of anything you might want to do as a young women and can be quite difficult emotionally to deal with. Going to a "B" cupo is also not a problem. When someone is your age we do advise tham that there may be contimnued breast growth and in the future you may need another reduction by about age 21. But in the meantime, I think it is unfair to leave you... more

Wait until your breasts have stopped growing before having a breast reduction.

Hi. 1) In Manhattan, we wait until the breasts have not grown for at least one year before doing a breast reduction. Otherwise, you may need it done again. 2) Getting you from a DD to a B is quite possible.

Breast reduction and bra cup decrease.

This is a potential result in a young individual. It is important that your weight and growth have stabilized prior to undergoing the procedure otherwise you may be subject to ongoing breast enlargement. Agressive breast reductions can be accomplished but there does exist a greater risk of loss of nipple sensation and viablitiy.