Possible to Reduce my 38DD breasts to a B cup? I'm 5'6 and Weigh 160 Lbs.

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I am 35 years old. I am 5'6 and wiegh 160lbs. I am a 38DD and am want to find out if I have a breast reduction I could be reduced to a B cup.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Yes it may be possible to achieve a significantly smaller breast  cup size.  On the other hand, it may be necessary to do 2 operations  (staged) to get results you're looking for safely. Removing too much tissue during one operation may compromise the blood flow to the breast tissue and/or the nipple&ndash;areola tissue.

	It is very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon.  In my practice, the use of photographs of &ldquo;goal&rdquo; pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as &ldquo;natural&rdquo; or &ldquo;C cup&rdquo; or "fake looking" means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful. The patient's goal pictures are hanging on the wall, and allow for direct comparison.
	Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup  size may also be inaccurate.I have found that this system is very helpful in improving the chances of achieving the patient's goals as consistently as possible.
	
	I hope this helps.

John P. Di Saia, MD · Answer

Hello,

	 

	There are reduction size limits to assure good preservation of sensation and optimal wound healing. Your prospective reduction sounds a bit extreme.

	 

	Best Regards,

	 

	John Di Saia MD

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Yes with a breast reduction mammoloplasty operation. Best to see a boarded PS in your area to in person discuss your options.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

If you are truly a DD cup size, it is possible to reduce the breasts but to a "B"?  Usually it is not easy to get it that small because the skin flaps as well as the pedicle of tissue that supports the nipple areola require a fair amount of tissue with good blood supply  for things to heal nicely.

Steven Turkeltaub, MD · Answer

It is definitely possible in a breast reduction to go from a 38DD to a B cup size. However, to accomplish that there may be tradeoffs and risks that you may find unacceptable. Furthermore, do you really want to be a "B" or is it really a "C"? That is, your interpretation of what constitutes a "B" may in actuality be a "C".

	Reviewing photos and discussing with your plastic surgeon in great detail exactly what it is you want, may better help you obtain the desirable postoperatively. It is more the look rather than the cup size since these are proprietary and not an exact size.

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