5'4", 215lb. Possible to Go From 42H to C or D Cup?

Question

I am a 42 H  I am 5"4 and currently 215 lbs  I am dieting and excersing. I would like to go to a c cup or possible small d cup is that a possibility?

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. 

	Congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery;  it is one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.  Also, congratulations on your dieting and exercising program;  it is certainly in your best interest to reach a long-term stable weight ( if possible)  prior to proceeding with the breast reduction procedure.

	Unfortunately, no plastic surgeon is able to predict exactly what cup size you will be after breast reduction surgery. As you know, cup sizes vary depending on who makes the bra; this makes discussing cup size an inaccurate way of communicating your goals.  Also, every patient's chest width varies;  if the patient has a wide chest wall it may not be possible to achieve a smaller width  or cup size.

	Nevertheless, before undergoing the breast reduction procedure it will be 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;D cup&rdquo; or "fake looking" means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful.  

	Best wishes.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Yes it is possible to be safely reduced from H cup to a C cup.  Loosing weight first rather than after surgery will give you better cosmetic results.

Sincerely,

Martin Jugenburg, MD

Sugene Kim, MD, FACS · Answer

Congratulations on your weight loss. Its impossible to give you any meaningful advice here.  Please see a board certified PS.

Steven Turkeltaub, MD · Answer

It is definitely possible for you to achieve a "C"  or "D" cup even with your body configuration. I would strongly recommend, however, that before you pursue a breast reduction, try to lose as much weight as you can and are striving to before surgery as you will have the opportunity to be able to obtain a more desirable result.

David L. Abramson, MD · Answer

Breast reduction can significantly reduce breast size. The exact amounts can depend on your body and breast shape. You should loose your weight first

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