Ideal Breast Cup Size my Frame?

         Patients often speak
in terms of cup size. Unfortunately, cup size is not always helpful because
manufacturers of bras label their products differently and women don’t wear
their bras the same way. For many women their bra size becomes their breast
size even though they may not be directly related.

 

         One of the most
important decisions facing breast reduction patients is the final size of their
breast. Most patients are striving for harmony, balance and proportion with the
surrounding anatomic structures. In other words, it’s important that their
breasts fit their bodies regardless of cup size.

 

         In addition,
patients often have different ideas about what constitutes an attractive
breast. Some patients want a natural breast with less upper breast fullness,
while others want an artificial breast with more upper breast fullness. These
decisions will affect the optimal cup size as well.

 

         For these reasons,
there’s probably no ideal cup size for any particular patients. The cup size
chosen is the one that fits their body and meets their aesthetic goals. 

Great question. This is really a personal question and a personal choice. Your height and weight are helpful, but they don't tell us exactly about your body shape. clearly 38DDD is very large and probably too big and too uncomfortable for most patients. That being said, some patients come to my practice and want a size B, some want to be a D. It depends on how much smaller you want to be and your overall goals, and there is no right answer. The patients improve symptomatically no matter what size they end up, as long as they are smaller. Your individual patient anatomy will also limit how much smaller we can make the breasts, as sometimes it's hard to get a 38DDD breast come all the way down to a B cup breast. Lastly, cup size varies by manufacturer. In some brands a C is much bigger than in other brands and vice versa. Pick whatever you think is right for you and discuss with your surgeon.
-Dr. David Mattos, New York Plastic Surgical Group

Many women who come in to discuss breast reduction surgery with me, are unsure what cup size would be suitable for them. Conversely, some women feel like they know that want to be a “C cup”. During the consultation, you will be shown photos of other women who have had breast reduction surgery. This can help to guide us to the size that may best fit you. A good approach also, is to provide your surgeon with a photo of your ideal breasts on someone who has a body similar to your own. She can then focus on shape, not size, and discuss a realistic outcome with you for what you are looking to achieve.