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Breast Reduction from G Cup: What Size is Appropriate

asked 1 year ago by Suzie in New York in New York
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 778 times
Tags: age 35-44, 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in, after pregnancy, after weight loss, G cup, options

I am 37 years old, 5'7", 158 lbs, 36G (increased from 32F prior to kids). My goal weight is 135 lbs and I am now losing weight. What type of breast reduction is most appropriate for me, what is the approx cost, and is it likely to be covered by insurance? Is liposuction an option? What size breast would you recommend I go down to?

12 answers to Breast Reduction from G Cup: What Size is Appropriate

Breast Reduction Size

Unfortunately, no one can give you a precise answer to your question. It is however, 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 as “natural” or “C cup” or "fake looking" means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful. Also, as you... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Goal breast reduction size- what should I aim for?

You are doing a good thing to really think about ideal breast size prior to surgery. 1. Lose the weight first. You want to lose weight. Weight affects proportion, can affect breast size, and if you lose weight after the surgery it will loosen the lift and tightening. 2. Technical factors (pedicle length) may affect how small you can go. The droopier you are, the more limitation in general you would have. 3. You may drop down from a 36 again. I liposuction the axilla when doing a... more

Lauren Greenberg, MD
Palo Alto Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction goal size is a personal decision

Your breast size following breast reduction surgery depends on multiple variables including: height, weight, pre-operative breast size, and ultimately the patient's aesthetic desires. Although breast reduction for symptomatic macromastia is very much a functional operation (i.e. it is performed to improve function and reduce symptoms like back pain and rashes below the breast), aesthetic preferences should also be considered. This operation is frequently covered by medical insurance... more

Kevin Brenner, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Determing size for breast reduction

Large breasts can restrict your lifestyle and cause a variety of medical problems. Even drastic weight loss won't result in more than negligible shrinkage. Breast reduction surgery removes excess breast tissue and reshapes the contour of the breasts so that they are smaller and perkier. I commonly use a minimal incision technique (Le Jour), eliminating the need for large scars while providing a pleasing breast contour and shape that is proportionate to the patients body... more

Michelle Copeland, MD, DMD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction insurance coverage.

Insurance Coverage for Breast Reduction Article by George J. Beraka, MD Manhattan Plastic Surgeon80% of breast reduction questions on RealSelf are about insurance coverage. Here are some helpful points. 1) Insurance companies try very hard not to pay for breast reduction, even though they should. Even small breast reductions relieve many symptoms such as back pain and shoulder pain, and even some types of headaches. 2) Very big reductions (like from an F cup to a C... more

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction

I would recommend that you reach your goal weight first. A breast reduction may be covered by your insurance. The size you can reach will depend on your anatomy.

David L. Abramson, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Questions on breast reduction surgery

Since your goal is to lose some additional weight which you have been successful at doing, you should get close to your target weight before undergoing a breast reduction. The long term results with this approach will be more precise and the desired shaped maintained better. Whether or not a breast reduction will be covered by your insurance company will depend on your specific plan as well as the criteria that they set forth for coverage. Some insurance plans make breast reduction an... more

Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.turkeltaub.com

Breast reduction, choosing the right size

Hi. Breast reduction surgery patients are some of my happiest patients. The procedure benefits patients both functionally and cosmetically. In deciding what size to reduce the breast to "C" or "D" is most common. I ask women to consider their pant size to keep things in proportion. We don't like buying a suit where the jacket or top is one size and the bottom has to be a different size. That goes for dresses too. So if you are a size 6 on the bottom, for... more

Sheila Bond, MD
Montclair Plastic Surgeon

bondplasticsurgery.com

Breast Reduction Appropriate Size

There is no "correct" size for a breast after a reduction. Determining a goal size is a team effort between the patient and the surgeon, and it takes into account the patient's dimensions and preferences along with the surgeon's understanding that the ultimate goal of the procedure is to reduce breast weight and shape to alleviate the symptoms of overly large breasts. A consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon should answer your questions of cost, technique, and insurance... more

Derek Lou, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Appropriate Size After Breast Reduction

You should decide which size is right for you with your reduction. At the time of consultation, your plastic surgeon can tell you if this is feasible. Most women with your height would probably seek a C/D cup. Insurance coverage is generally related to symptoms, weight of tissue removed in relation to body surface area, and exhaustion of "conservative therapy".

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Size goal after breast reduction from a G cup

You will definitely improve your chances for a good long term outcome if you reach your target weight prior to surgery. Liposuction is generally not a good idea if you desire greater than a one cup decrease in breast size, or if there is any ptosis (drooping) of the breast prior to surgery. A reasonable goal for your post-operative breast size is probably a "D" cup, but would depend not only on your pre-operative breast size, but also chest wall dimensions, nipple... more

Craig S. Rock, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.drcraigrock.com

Breast reduction

If you are currently losing weight, you should wait until you have reached your target weight. The surgical options will vary tremendously according to what kind of tissue is left after your weight loss. Liposuction only can be an option in very fatty breasts, but unlikely to be the best option if you have already lost a lot of weight. You are more likely to need an uplift/reduction procedure. The insurance may not cover all types of breast reduction. Lastly, it is entirely your choice... more