I've had several spinal surgeries since I was 15. I'm 22 now and since I was in 6th grade I've had large breasts.
I'm 5'0, 125lbs, and a 36D-DD (depending on the bra maker, but more of a DD). My spinal surgeon as well as my pain management doctors recommend a reduction for me but taking out 500gms concerns me. I'd like to be a full C but I'm not sure if that will be possible?
October 28, 2009
Answer: Breast reduction and volume of removal and cup size Not all D cup breasts are the same. In some this is due primarily to fat while in others it is due to gland. The latter is more dense and will weigh more for the same volume. Furthermore, the breasts can be shaped very differently. Frequently, women who have large breasts also have tissue that wraps around the chest to the back (bra strap roll) which can effect the overall appearance and volume of breast tissue removed. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon. He/she could easily modify and take out only 400. In any event this is just an estimate and is frequently adjusted intraoperatively. Of course, after surgery, you may fit into one brand's C cup while you fit into a different brand's D cup.
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October 28, 2009
Answer: Breast reduction and volume of removal and cup size Not all D cup breasts are the same. In some this is due primarily to fat while in others it is due to gland. The latter is more dense and will weigh more for the same volume. Furthermore, the breasts can be shaped very differently. Frequently, women who have large breasts also have tissue that wraps around the chest to the back (bra strap roll) which can effect the overall appearance and volume of breast tissue removed. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon. He/she could easily modify and take out only 400. In any event this is just an estimate and is frequently adjusted intraoperatively. Of course, after surgery, you may fit into one brand's C cup while you fit into a different brand's D cup.
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October 27, 2009
Answer: 500 gram reduction may make you smaller than a full C-cup Hi, It's hard to answer your question completely accurately. If you are truly a DD cup, a 500 gram reduction will likely place you somewhere in the C cup range; if you're closer to a D cup, you'll end up even smaller. That being said, you'll probably derive significant benefit from reduction mammaplasty. If you're only 22, and having such significant problems with pain, breast reduction will likely make a huge difference in the quality of your life. It's hard to know without seeing pictures or examining you, but it's highly probable that you'll get a nice shape and lift to your breasts with a reduction. Your best bet is consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Best of luck!
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October 27, 2009
Answer: 500 gram reduction may make you smaller than a full C-cup Hi, It's hard to answer your question completely accurately. If you are truly a DD cup, a 500 gram reduction will likely place you somewhere in the C cup range; if you're closer to a D cup, you'll end up even smaller. That being said, you'll probably derive significant benefit from reduction mammaplasty. If you're only 22, and having such significant problems with pain, breast reduction will likely make a huge difference in the quality of your life. It's hard to know without seeing pictures or examining you, but it's highly probable that you'll get a nice shape and lift to your breasts with a reduction. Your best bet is consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Best of luck!
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