Breast Size After a Reduction of 500cc?

Thanks for the question -
As you've heard (read) by many of the other plastic surgeons. It is difficult to predict final breast size after any breast procedure, especially when talking in terms of cup sizes. Part of this is because "cup size" is an inaccurate measurement.
Bra manufacturers are all over the map. You may have noticed this yourself. A "C" cup in one manufacturer may be a "D" cup in others.
Breast reductions are designed to reduce the weight of your breasts to relieve symptoms (the point of insurance covering the procedure).
Discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon.
Good luck!

I would go about your breast reduction surgery a different route. I would first figure out how much needs to be reduced to get you to the size you want to be not vice versa. Second, it is not true that you need 500 grams per side. The insurance companies do not go about it by grams only. It entirely depends on how tall you are and how much you weigh. It is the BSA (body surface area) the determines the minimum of breast tissue required. I have had patients get approved for 300 gram reduction per side and I have had patients not get approved for 650 gram reduction per side. It just depends on your BSA and a chart that is used.
So the question is not how big will you be after 500 gram reduction, because it is almost impossible to tell you that without seeing you, but to ask what bra size would make you comfortable in your daily life.