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500g Breast Reduction - What is a Good Estimate of Cup Size After? (photo)

I'm 35yrs 5'3" 215 lbs.I had a bra fitting before my consultation, and they told me I wear 40 DDD... I still have a little spillage out of the cups.Dr said he will be taking out 500g. No metion of lipo he hasn't metioned cup size after. I'm just happy to get some of this weight off, But I'm still curious as to what size I may end up.So my question is what is the best estimate size should I be after all is done

6 Doctor Answers | Asked by d.taylor in ohio
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500g Breast Reduction - What is a Good Estimate of Cup Size After?

Better to re discuss ALL your concerns and question with your chosen surgeon than over the internet. My guess is small D cup.
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500 gm reduction and size

Bra cup size does not always match up to volume removed. Usually a cup size is about 200-250cc's of tissue.
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Estimated Cup Size After Breast Reduction

The reality is that it is very hard to estimate a breast cup size after breast reduction. Based on the pictures, you have one breast that is larger than the other so most likely more than 500g will be removed from the larger one. Your best bet is to discuss the size you would like to have after surgery and ask your surgeon if it is possible.

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Cup size after breast reduction

Thank you for the question and the photos. Generally speaking, it is difficult to determine the exact cup size after breast reduction surgery. Your surgeon should be able to give you an idea based on how much breast tissue removed. It is also important to address with your surgeon your concerns before surgery.
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Cup Size after Breast Reduction?

Congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery. It is one of the most patient pleasing operations we performed. 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”... more
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500 g removed from DDD cup in Breast Reduction

Removal of 500 g from each breast with a DDD cup may reduce the individual to a D or so. This is greatly dependent on density, which changes with the amount of fat in the breast and the age of the patient.
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