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Size 36ddd with a Pound from Each Side Removed What Size Would That Be After Surge

asked 11 months ago by cole350 in Athens, GA
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 202 times
Tags: breast size, weight

6 answers to Size 36ddd with a Pound from Each Side Removed What Size Would That Be After Surge

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Breast reduction

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
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What size reduction after surgery to reduce breasts? Dr George Commons

This is impossible to answer without knowing your weight and height. Thanks, Dr George Commons
George Commons, MD

Palo Alto Plastic Surgeon
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Breast size after removing tissue

It is hard to predict what cup size you would be after surgery. In general a very large breasted patient ideally can get down to a "D" or "C" range. Anything smaller would probaly look funny.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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How big after breast reduction?

You can achieve any size you want during breast reduction. The goal should be proportionality of the figure. Remember: you will gain relief from neck and back pain, bra-strapping, etc. not just from a decrease in size but also because the breasts wil be higher on your chest (perkier) and held closer to your body.
Daniel Greenwald, MD

Tampa Plastic Surgeon
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Breast reduction

The real question is what size do you want to be. I have found that most women that state "DDD" usually are actually much larger than the bra size. Custom fit bras are expensive and most women just find one that works in the store. I would discuss what size you want to be with your surgeon and decide if that is OK with or not.
William Alan Dulin, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Cup Size After Reduction

No one can answer your question with certainty. For one thing, there is no uniform cup size which varies significantly among different bra manufacturers. My best guess is that you would probably go from a DDD to a D cup with the removal of 450 grams of tissue.
John Whitt, MD

Louisville Plastic Surgeon

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