I recently just got approved for a breast reduction with my insurance BCBS and they are requiring 500g to be taken from at least one breast since one is bigger than the other. Do you think that will make me too small? I am currently a 38G and I am striving for a full C or small D cup. Thank you so much
Answer: Breast Reduction: Will 500g make me too small? Thank you for the question and congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery; this operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. 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 will be very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon (who you should choose very carefully). Most patients wish to achieve enough of a reduction to help with their symptoms while remaining proportionate with the remainder of their torso. With the goal of improving communication with my patients I find the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or “full C, small D cup” means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful. Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate. Best wishes with your breast reduction procedure; hopefully you will be very pleased with the outcome of the procedure performed.
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Answer: Breast Reduction: Will 500g make me too small? Thank you for the question and congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery; this operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. 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 will be very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon (who you should choose very carefully). Most patients wish to achieve enough of a reduction to help with their symptoms while remaining proportionate with the remainder of their torso. With the goal of improving communication with my patients I find the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or “full C, small D cup” means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful. Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate. Best wishes with your breast reduction procedure; hopefully you will be very pleased with the outcome of the procedure performed.
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Answer: Will 500g make me too small? (photo) Cup size is so inexact for this. In general, at a G, you should be able to get at least 500 g from each breast and still be a D. This is greatly dependent on density, which changes with the amount of fat in the breast and the age of the patient. In general, large breast reductions are better left at D cups, because if the breasts are left too small there is not a great solution. It would be silly to perform a breast reduction and then turn around and perform a breast augmentation because the breasts are now too small. You have to realize that after breast reduction, your belly, legs, and arms will appear bigger as well. Finally, the skin envelope and fullness generated from a D is usually more aesthetically pleasing. Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of breast lifts and reductions each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results you are seeking.
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Answer: Will 500g make me too small? (photo) Cup size is so inexact for this. In general, at a G, you should be able to get at least 500 g from each breast and still be a D. This is greatly dependent on density, which changes with the amount of fat in the breast and the age of the patient. In general, large breast reductions are better left at D cups, because if the breasts are left too small there is not a great solution. It would be silly to perform a breast reduction and then turn around and perform a breast augmentation because the breasts are now too small. You have to realize that after breast reduction, your belly, legs, and arms will appear bigger as well. Finally, the skin envelope and fullness generated from a D is usually more aesthetically pleasing. Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of breast lifts and reductions each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results you are seeking.
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December 17, 2019
Answer: Breast Reduction of 500 grams Too Much? You appear to be a good candidate for a breast reduction. You need to discuss with your surgeon what size you will be after the reduction, you should still be approximately a D cup, but your surgeon is your best guide. Good luck.
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December 17, 2019
Answer: Breast Reduction of 500 grams Too Much? You appear to be a good candidate for a breast reduction. You need to discuss with your surgeon what size you will be after the reduction, you should still be approximately a D cup, but your surgeon is your best guide. Good luck.
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December 16, 2019
Answer: Reduce breast to a size proportionate to your body At size 38, each 200 gram removal corresponds to 1 cup size change. I do not recommend a C or D since it may be disproportionately small relative to your body. The technique I recommend for breast reduction is The Bellesoma Method. This will reduce and reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. The weight of the breast is transferred to the underlying pectoralis major muscle resulting in pain relief without excessive reduction. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained. Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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December 16, 2019
Answer: Reduce breast to a size proportionate to your body At size 38, each 200 gram removal corresponds to 1 cup size change. I do not recommend a C or D since it may be disproportionately small relative to your body. The technique I recommend for breast reduction is The Bellesoma Method. This will reduce and reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. The weight of the breast is transferred to the underlying pectoralis major muscle resulting in pain relief without excessive reduction. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained. Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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December 16, 2019
Answer: 500 gm reduction A breast reduction is often a balance between the patient goals and the limits of anatomy. Your surgeon will know what is necessary with regards to weight resection. Anatomic limits are non-negotiable as a certain amount of tissue must be preserved in order to maintain vascular supply to the nipple areolar complex. This amount tends to rise with the distance the nipple must travel from where it is to its planned destination. Technically speaking, the larger breast (and greater the ptosis) the more tissue that will need to be preserved in order to maintain vascular supply to the nipple areolar complex. Ultimately, you do play a role in the decision making process. The anatomic restrictions are, on the other hand, more rigid. With regards to your specific question, it is difficult to predict the size of safe reduction. However, as stated above, there will be limits based on anatomy. A 500 gm reduction is reasonable and used to represent the minimum standard. From a very large started cup size, a 500 gm reduction will likely leave you larger than a D cup. Thus, in answer to your question, 500 gms resected will not leave you too small (according to your stated goals). It is also important to remember that we deal in weight and volume (which are standardized) whereas "cup size" goals can be extremely variable (depending upon the manufacturer). There is no correlation between cup and grams resected. Much like in augmentation, focus not on the cup but on the look and resolution of symptoms. As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS). Donovan Rosas MD Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery Member: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons RealSelf Verified Member RealSelf Top 100 RealSelf Hall of Fame
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December 16, 2019
Answer: 500 gm reduction A breast reduction is often a balance between the patient goals and the limits of anatomy. Your surgeon will know what is necessary with regards to weight resection. Anatomic limits are non-negotiable as a certain amount of tissue must be preserved in order to maintain vascular supply to the nipple areolar complex. This amount tends to rise with the distance the nipple must travel from where it is to its planned destination. Technically speaking, the larger breast (and greater the ptosis) the more tissue that will need to be preserved in order to maintain vascular supply to the nipple areolar complex. Ultimately, you do play a role in the decision making process. The anatomic restrictions are, on the other hand, more rigid. With regards to your specific question, it is difficult to predict the size of safe reduction. However, as stated above, there will be limits based on anatomy. A 500 gm reduction is reasonable and used to represent the minimum standard. From a very large started cup size, a 500 gm reduction will likely leave you larger than a D cup. Thus, in answer to your question, 500 gms resected will not leave you too small (according to your stated goals). It is also important to remember that we deal in weight and volume (which are standardized) whereas "cup size" goals can be extremely variable (depending upon the manufacturer). There is no correlation between cup and grams resected. Much like in augmentation, focus not on the cup but on the look and resolution of symptoms. As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS). Donovan Rosas MD Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery Member: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons RealSelf Verified Member RealSelf Top 100 RealSelf Hall of Fame
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