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DD Breast Looking for Reduction Whats the Smallest I Can Go with out the Surgery Being a Risk?

asked 8 months ago by Jenny4786 in New York, NY
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 117 times
Tags: DD cup, risk

7 answers to DD Breast Looking for Reduction Whats the Smallest I Can Go with out the Surgery Being a Risk?

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Breast Reduction Smallest Size Possible

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 tissue that... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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DD Breast Looking for Reduction Whats the Smallest I Can Go with out the Surgery Being a Risk?

So many factors involved. Best to see in person a boarded PS in your area to discuss these options in detail.
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Breast reduction

Hi Jenny, I'm afraid I don't understand your question. Could you please be more specific and include pictures to best help you. Will you be using insurance to cover procedure? Are you financing surgery yourself? The answer to these questions greatly affect the outcome of breast reductions. Please re-submit question. Dr. H
Gary M. Horndeski, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.horndeski.com

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Vertical breast reduction is safe and very versatile.

Hi. Most women like you want to have C cups breasts. B cup breasts can certainly be achieved safely, if that is what fits your anatomy and your expectations. The point is that breast reduction is very safe and is not dependent on final size. see video
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Small is possible

You need to be seen and examined. There are different techniques that depend on your chest configuration. Talk to the surgeon.
William B. Rosenblatt, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Breast reduction

The smallest that you can go with a reduction will depend on your anatomy and nipple position as well as the technique chosen. Some techniques can make you smaller but have potential for less sensation and more scarring. This is something you need to discuss with your surgeon.
David L. Abramson, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Size decrease with breast reduction

Our facility specializes in "Scarless" otherwise know as liposuction only,breast reduction. it offers and interesting option 4 women who want to go very small the boise very significant scars. it is limited by skin tone and the amount of fat in the breast.. I have done as much as a 5 cup size reduction in women with truly hugebreast. our average reduction is between 2 and 3 cup sizes
Sherwood Baxt, MD

New Jersey Plastic Surgeon

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