Insurance approved my breast reduction but is requiring 750 grams removed from each breast. I'm 5'10 and wear a 38H cup. I haven't had children so not much saggy skin, but I have a lot of tissue. I'm concerned 750 grams will leave me with a b cup. I want to be at least a full c or small d. My surgeon says it should be fine, but I don't think. I've looked at a lot of pictures and I haven't seen any my size reduced that much.
July 12, 2015
Answer: Will Removing 750 grams per breast be too much? I want to be left with full C/small D Congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery; this operation is one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. Based on your question, I think that you will be best off spending more time communicating directly with your plastic surgeon. Keep in mind that there is no accurate correlation between the weight of tissue removed and specific cup sizes achieved.Before undergoing the breast reduction procedure it will be very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon. Most patients wish to achieve enough of a reduction to help with their symptoms while remaining proportionate with the remainder of their torso. In other words, there is no “ideal”; much will depend on your preferences/goals. With the goal of improving communication with my patients I find the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or “full C, small D cup” means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful. Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate. Bottom line: spend more time with your carefully chosen plastic surgeon. Communicate your goals carefully. Make sure that you have carefully considered the pros/cons (and learn about potential risks/complications) associated with breast reduction surgery. You may find the attached link, dedicated to breast reduction surgery concerns, hopeful to you as well. Best wishes.
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July 12, 2015
Answer: Will Removing 750 grams per breast be too much? I want to be left with full C/small D Congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery; this operation is one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. Based on your question, I think that you will be best off spending more time communicating directly with your plastic surgeon. Keep in mind that there is no accurate correlation between the weight of tissue removed and specific cup sizes achieved.Before undergoing the breast reduction procedure it will be very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon. Most patients wish to achieve enough of a reduction to help with their symptoms while remaining proportionate with the remainder of their torso. In other words, there is no “ideal”; much will depend on your preferences/goals. With the goal of improving communication with my patients I find the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or “full C, small D cup” means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful. Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate. Bottom line: spend more time with your carefully chosen plastic surgeon. Communicate your goals carefully. Make sure that you have carefully considered the pros/cons (and learn about potential risks/complications) associated with breast reduction surgery. You may find the attached link, dedicated to breast reduction surgery concerns, hopeful to you as well. Best wishes.
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January 22, 2019
Answer: Breast reduction...will removing 750 grams per breast be too much? Its impossible to offer much advice based on your photographs alone, especially wearing a bra. At the end of the day, cup size is not the ultimate goal of surgery, rather proportion to the rest of your body. It is unconscionable how insurance companies are placing such strict and unreasonable restrictions on these type of surgeries. Efforts to comply with the insurance companies requirements may end up giving patients such as yourself a compromised aesthetic result by taking too much tissue. Best to seek the advice of a fully qualified plastic surgeon to assist you in achieving your goals.
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January 22, 2019
Answer: Breast reduction...will removing 750 grams per breast be too much? Its impossible to offer much advice based on your photographs alone, especially wearing a bra. At the end of the day, cup size is not the ultimate goal of surgery, rather proportion to the rest of your body. It is unconscionable how insurance companies are placing such strict and unreasonable restrictions on these type of surgeries. Efforts to comply with the insurance companies requirements may end up giving patients such as yourself a compromised aesthetic result by taking too much tissue. Best to seek the advice of a fully qualified plastic surgeon to assist you in achieving your goals.
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