Breast Reduction: Q&A
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I weigh 153 lbs and am 5'5. I wear a 34ddd. My insurance approved me for a reduction of 500 g per breast. My PS says that my breast tissue isn't very dense. What does that mean and what might my new size be post-op?
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Breast Size After Breast Reduction?
Thank you for the question.
Unfortunately, there is no direct correlation between the amount of tissue removed and the ultimate cup size that a patient will wear after breast reduction surgery.
Before undergoing the breast reduction procedure it is 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...
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Determining final breast size after reduction
Typically most insurance companies require a minimum of 500 gms per breast to be removed to trigger coverage. With the average cup ranging from 150-200 cc, it is probable that this will produce a 2-3 cup reduction in size. However, this is only an estimate.
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Impossible to estimate bra size
Hi there-
It would not be reasonable, responsible, or indeed possible to estimate what bra size you prefer after surgery.
Please realize (if you do not already) that a woman's choice of bra is indeed a preference- therefore, the only way to know what bra size you will prefer after your surgery is to wait until you are recovered from surgery and go shopping.
The better question is what you want to look like after surgery- you should discuss this carefully with your surgeon....
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Breast Reduction Surgery
The breast tissue not being very dense just means that you have more fat in your breast versus actual breast tissue. This is typical for the majority of women undergoing breast reduction. This plus removal of 500 g per removal really means nothing to your your final size. 500 grams is the minimal amount of breast tissue that has to be removed to have your insurance company cover the cost. Your PS may elect to remove more to match your body frame.
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Breast reduction and final size
Tough question to answer without seeing you in person. A ddd is different in each individual. I try to get my patients down to a C or a D if possible.
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Predicting Cup Size after Breast Reduction
Regarding: "What Will My New Breast Size Be After Reduction?
I weigh 153 lbs and am 5'5. I wear a 34ddd. My insurance approved me for a reduction of 500 g per breast. My PS says that my breast tissue isn't very dense. What does that mean and what might my new size be post-op?"
The Bra industry is the only industry I am aware of where each company's measurement differ s from its competitors'. Unlike the petroleum industry, where a BP gallon can be compared...
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New breast size after breast reduction
Just as the amount of breast tissue removed is an estimate before breast reduction, so is cup size. The hint of eventual cup size comes from the base diameter of the breast. If the breast is broad or wide a D-cup may fit after a 500 gram reduction. The 500 gram reduction is in the average range, and is only an estimate as well. The shape and aesthetics or circulation to the nipple may dictate a lessor reduction. Very firm or dense breast tissue may weigh more. We have found with...
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Breast reduction breast sizes after surgery
Its difficult to say what your cup size will be with any accuracy- there are a couple of well-known papers that have looked at post-op cup size compared to the amount of tissue removed. Based on this table- you'll end up around a C cup after a 500 cc reduction starting from 34 DDD (34E)
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New Breast Size Be After Reduction
You can ask for a large C cup if that is what you desire. 500 gms per side would leave you at a small D cup. The term less dense means more fatty tissue than breast tissue. Best of luck
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Breast reduction and insurance
A few comments;
You should prioritize what your goals are. Is it to reduce the weight of the breast to reduce symptoms such as neck and back strain or is to produce a more attractive breast? Giving more or less weight to each issue may produce a different surgical procedure.
A breast that is not dense suggests that more tissue needs to be removed per weight. This might mean that in order to reach the 500 gm. threshold, more tissue might need to be removed making the breast...
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These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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