I am a black female..who is 5'8 210 lbs, my breast are about a 40 DDD-E-F(somewhere in that reange). I am scheduled to have a reduction of 1000 grams...how much of a decrease in cup sizes would you say this will be and do you think this is extreme...I am worried that my breast will be to small for my frame...my PS says it will be okay for my frame...in your honest opinion what do you think? P.S...I am looking to lose about 20 lbs before the surgery?
December 12, 2010
Answer: Breast cup size after 1000 gm reduction
Typically most insurance companies require a minimum of 500 gms per breast to be removed to trigger coverage. With the average cup ranging from 150-200 cc, it is probable that this will produce a 2-3 cup reduction in size. However, this is only an estimate
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December 12, 2010
Answer: Breast cup size after 1000 gm reduction
Typically most insurance companies require a minimum of 500 gms per breast to be removed to trigger coverage. With the average cup ranging from 150-200 cc, it is probable that this will produce a 2-3 cup reduction in size. However, this is only an estimate
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December 25, 2015
Answer: Breast Surgery is Artistic
Breast surgery continues to be forced into an "analytical" box. Breast surgery can not be reduced down to a formula. First and foremost, if your breast reduction is being covered by insurance then the insurance company dictates the amount of tissue removed. The breast can be reduced further if the plastic surgeon deems it safe and artistically believes the additional removal would be pleasing to compliment your body frame. In that answer there is no mention of cup size. You must trust your plastic surgeon's opinion and skill.
Dr. ES
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December 25, 2015
Answer: Breast Surgery is Artistic
Breast surgery continues to be forced into an "analytical" box. Breast surgery can not be reduced down to a formula. First and foremost, if your breast reduction is being covered by insurance then the insurance company dictates the amount of tissue removed. The breast can be reduced further if the plastic surgeon deems it safe and artistically believes the additional removal would be pleasing to compliment your body frame. In that answer there is no mention of cup size. You must trust your plastic surgeon's opinion and skill.
Dr. ES
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