What's a Reasonable Breast Size for a Petite Woman?

asked 1 year ago by Saratoga Springs in Saratoga Springs, NY
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 747 times
Tags: age 35-44, 090-109 lbs, 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in, DD cup

I'm 40 years old, 5'1" & 105 lbs with bra size 34D or 32DD, depending on the bra (I'm not even positive about sizing as I've tried tons of bras in many sizes & nothing seems to fit right, although I've done the measurements according to the guides.) I've got very narrow shoulders & my breasts cause me a great deal of discomfort. My primary care doctor and I have determined that I am a good candidate for reduction. I'd like to be a B cup -- is this a reasonable reduction given my size?

9 answers to What's a Reasonable Breast Size for a Petite Woman?

Breast size after reduction

Predicting a cup size after a reduction is quite difficult... and if you can find a surgeon that will guarantee a size, I would suggest you get that in writing so that you won't be responsible for any revisions in the future. The bottom line, if your breasts are the source of your symptoms, you will be delighted with your results. If your happiness is dependent on achieving a certain cup size, that could be more difficult to achieve and you should expect the possibility o more

Curtis Wong, MD
Redding Plastic Surgeon

Proper breast size after reduction

A true breast reduction procedure can scale down to whatever is desired although exact sizes cannot be measured or determined as you've already found. Here are the principles to consider: Bra cup size is relative to the chest diameter. There is no single "B" cup size. The female body is built to handle A, B, and C cup size breasts. This is the normal range. Breasts in the D cup range or larger are by definition out of proportion and can cause... more

Scott L. Replogle, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon

B cup will fit

Dear Saratoga, For your size frame a B cup breast will be very natural. It sounds as if you have given it very careful consideration and your primary care MD is in agreement. I would recommend consultation with a few plastic surgeons in your area for opinions and expectations. Good luck!

Kenneth R. Francis, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Reasonable Size After Breast Reduction

Based on your description of your height and weight a B cup does not sound unreasonable to me. Pictures would be helpful giving you a better answer to your question. Dr. ES

Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Reasonable size for Breast Reduction

At 5'1" and 105 lbs, you are quite petite. It would be reasonable for you to be a B or a C cup. During breast reduction surgery, the circulation to the breast skin and nipple must be kept intact when the breast tissue is removed. This means that there is a limit to how small your surgeon can make your breasts with a reduction. You should discuss what size you'd like to be with your surgeon beforehand.

Caroline Min, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Breast Reduction and Resulting Cup Size?

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... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction size

Generally speaking, women with your complaints are quite please with the results of surgery and relief of their complaints. However, it is always easier to remove more than to augment. So I would urge that you be conservative in your goals.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Reasonable Breast Size for a Petite Woman

Also a photo helps determine if the B cup would look good on you. My guess is too small, I would stay in the C cup range, BUT you failed to post photos. So it is only a guess.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction size

Without an exam it is hard to say what would be ideal for you. Remember that if you have very large breasts, they can not be made to small without sacrificing shape. The pedicle of tissue keeping the nipple alive has to be of a reasonable thickness and so do the skin flaps that drape over the pedicle.