Breast Reduction from DD Cup to B Achievable?

         The results of
breast reduction surgery are better when patients are near their ideal body
weight. When patients are overweight they’re encouraged to lose weight prior to
surgery, unfortunately the majority of patients with weight issues are not
successful dieting. Despite this, patients who are overweight derive
significant benefits from breast reduction. Many have increased exercise
tolerance following reduction and are able to lose weight as an absolute contra
indication to breast reduction surgery.

 

         Although it’s
possible to perform a breast reduction of this magnitude, it may not be
advisable for several reasons. In some cases, removal of large amounts of
breast tissue might damage the blood supply to the nipple areola and the
surrounding skin and increase the potential for complications.

 

         It’s also important
to consider the aesthetic implications of creating B cup breasts in someone who
is overweight. Aesthetically attractive breasts have harmony, balance and
proportion with the surrounding structures. For this to happen, larger, fuller
breasts will be needed, possibly in the C cup range.

 

         To obtain the best
possible result from your breast reduction, it’s important to discuss these
issues with your plastic surgeon. before proceeding. This procedure has high
satisfaction rates and is associated with long term health benefits. 

Achieving your size goals is possible but sometimes needs to be done in more than one stage  (more than one operation) for safety reasons. In other words, removing too much tissue in one operation  may lead to compromise of the blood supply to the nipple/areola  and breast tissue.


Be careful when communicating with your plastic surgeon because talking specific  cup goals may not be the most precise way to communicate your goals.  As  you know, breast  cup sizes vary depending  on who makes the bra.




Make sure also that you do not overdo the reduction and end up with a breast size that is out of proportions with the rest of your torso.




Best wishes.




 

The general concern with being overly agressive with a breast reduction is the risk for compromising the blood or nerve supply to the nipple with the potential for tissue loss or numbness, respectively.