Can I Go from a DD to a B?

asked 1 year ago by Poopah in South louisiana
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 85 times
Tags: age 65-74, DD cup

I am 68 yrs old. Breasts are heavy, pendulous, uncomfortable, and skin irritations are ongoing. I would desire a smaller size, like a B cup. Is this done?

5 answers to Can I Go from a DD to a B?

Breast Reduction and Resulting Size?

Thank you for the question. Unfortunately, no plastic surgeon is able to predict exactly what cup size you will be after breast reduction surgery. As you know, cup sizes vary depending on who makes the bra; this makes discussing cup size an inaccurate way of communicating your goals. Also, every patient's chest width varies; if the patient has a wide chest wall it may not be possible to achieve a smaller width or cup size. In my practice I use goal... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

A DD breast can be reduced the a B cup

A large breast can be reduced to any size really although there are different techniques depending on where the patient starts and wants to end up. The issue is maintaining viability of the areola and nipple.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction- how small is appropriate?

The size limits for breast reduction generally involve three considerations. The first is what size the patient wants to be. The second is what size is feasible keeping in mind the need to preserve blood supply to the nipple areola complex. The third consideration is body habitus. Ideally, you want your breasts to be proportional to your frame. If your breasts are reduced to a size that is disproportionate to your frame, the result may be masculine, or it may... more

B. Aviva Preminger, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Breast Reduction - from DD to B in a 68 year old

Hi Poopah in South louisiana, Well, it is possible that it can be done, but I would most likely not advise such an extreme change. First of all, 68 (nothing personal, of course) is older than the average patient who undergoes this procedure. The issue is not necessarily your age (I'm assuming you're in generally good medical health...and not a smoker) but one of the blood flow to the central portions of your breasts. In cases where there is poor blood flow there... more

Alan Engler, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Breast Reduction

The size chosen to reduce your breasts to is a conversation best spoken with your surgeon. It is important to leave enough breast tissue to preserve the blood supply to the breast and nipple.

Michael A. Fiorillo, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

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