How Small Can I Get my FF Breasts Reduced To?

asked 4 months ago by me1973 in Ireland
Latest answer by Gary M. Horndeski, MD
Question viewed 119 times
Tags: FF cup, options, size

I am beginning the first step and I am going to see the surgeon next week. I was wondering how small can my size ff breasts be reduced

5 answers to How Small Can I Get my FF Breasts Reduced To?

FF Breasts and reduction

It is very hard to say what can be accomplished without an exam. But in general, remember that in order to maintain viability of the tissues ( skin and breast pedicle with nipple on it) you have to leave tissue attached to it so that it will heal. In most very large breasted patients to maintain a nice shape this will probably require you to be at least a "C" or a "D" minimum.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast Reduction and Resulting Breast Size?

Thank you for the question. Congratulations on your decision to look into breast reduction surgery; it is one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. It is possible to reduce the breasts size very significantly. The concern with the amount of tissue removed is related to blood flow to the remaining tissue; if too much tissue is removed in one operation the blood flow to the remaining tissue (including nipple/areola) may be compromised... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Limitations of reducing FF Breasts

There are no limitations on how small breasts can be made as long as the blood supply to the nipple complex is maintained OR the nipple complex is transferred as a graft. I am not familiar with the Irish health care system and if my Irish colleagues are required to remove a minimum amount of breast tissue if the operation is paid for by your health insurance, they way we are in the US. In the US, each insurance has different criteria for how much breast weight has to be removed, but... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Breast size after surgery

This is a question for your consultation. You should ask your surgeon what is reasonable to expect given your current size. Without examining you it is very difficult to give you any advice. Good luck with your consultation and surgery.

Margaret Skiles, MD
Sacramento Plastic Surgeon

Reduce as small as you want

A breast reduction can be done down to any size the patient wants. The goal of breast reduction surgery is twofold, one - to eliminate the large breasts for aesthetic improvement and two - to eliminate the pain associated with large breasts. There is a new technique called "The Ultimate Reduction" that does both with minimal scars. The vertical scars are eliminated and no boat anchor scar is required. The only incisions are the circumareola and inframammary... more

Gary M. Horndeski, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

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