DD to B Cup? Is That Possible? Safe? Horribly Scarring?

I'm 22 and about 115 lbs. That being said, I wear a 32DD. I am horribly uncomfortable with the size of my bust and would like to feel as though my chest doesn't define my appearance. I understand this is a radical choice for self-image, but this is what I want to do. Could I get surgery to about a B cup? What risks are involved? Is the scarring worse? What options for surgery do I have? Any idea on cost?

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Not ultimate

A note regarding the"ultimate breast lift". I think it is presumptuous and arrogant on any surgeon's part to name or describe a procedure they perform as ultimate. Ultimate implies there is no better. I was unaware that G-D answers questions on real self. I would like to point out what I see as serious shortcomings of the ultimate breast lift. Firstly, I think the shape is less than ideal. If you look at all the ultimate breast lift results on side view,... more

Limits to size decrease with breast reduction

There are no limits to what size you can decrease to - DD to B or C is a pretty standard request, especially for skinny girls with naturally big breasts. The scar is more dependent on your skin quality and quantity - for example, huge hanging breasts down to your waist, are just plain going to need a big scar (wise or anchor) to get down to a cute and adorable size. Extremely full round breasts with minimal droop often can get away with a "lollipop" scar (around the areolae and then down to... more

Lisa B. Cassileth, MD

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Breast Reduction Surgery To a Small Size?

Thank you for the question. Based on your description you may be an excellent candidate for breast reduction surgery; it is one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. Yes, breasts can be reduced to a very small cup size. 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... more

What to know about breast reduction

Breast reduction has one of the highest patient satisfaction rates despite the need for scars on the breast. There are different ways to do it, but for the amount of reduction you describe you would probably need what is called a standard or "Wise" pattern. Keep in mind that the cup system for measuring breast size isn't really a volume measurement, as it depends as much on the dimensions of the chest as the actual size of the breast. The important thing is to reduce enough to... more

Beautiful breasts are achievable with minimal scars

Dear Nancy, Ofcourse you can reduce the size of your bust without all the horrible scars. The Ultimate Breast Lift was developed using engineering principles combined with reconstructive techniques to design the ideal breast with minimal scars. The vertical scar is completely eliminated (despite degree of ptosis or breast size) because it inherently weakened the lift. Think about it. Why would anyone place an incision at the point of maximum tension? It doesn't make sense.... more

Breast reduction options

You may be an ideal candidate for breast reduction. Some of the best results are found in patients near their ideal body weight with disproportionately large breasts. If you have an acceptable breast shape, you may consider liposuction breast reduction (scarless breast reduction) as an option.