I'm around a 36H/I, is a reduction down to a 36B possible? I really don't want to end up in a full D cup or a DD cup. (photo)

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I have met with my plastic surgeon and he initially told me a B might be possible. What is the probability that I might be able to get down to a B or even a C cup based on others' experiences? Right now I wear a 36H.Would it be possible to get me down to a 36B while still keeping my nipples intact?

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photo,I strongly recommend you consider a larger cup size as going too small may jeopardize vascularity and wound healing. Women no longer need to undergo massive breast reduction in order to experience pain relief. Please consider The Horndeski Method/The Bellesoma Method to alleviate pain from large breasts by transfering the weight of breast to the underlying chest muscles. This maneuver relieves the skin envelope in being the only structure holding breasts in place. The muscle acts as an active structure that easily maintains and lifts breasts long term. Attached is an example of a woman who wanted a lift without implants and without the ugly vertical incision. You are welcome to visit my gallery to see more examples. Best wishes, Dr. Gary Horndeski

Jacqueline Anne Luong, MD · Answer

I think it would be possible to get down to a C cup after surgery but I would be concerned about trying to achieve a B cup. I would be concerned the smaller size would not be proportional to your body and you will not like the results.
Thanks for the question,
Dr. Luong

Jean Paul Giudicelli Saba, MD · Answer

Hi, thanks for sharing your concern and photos with us!
First I want to congratulate you for making this important decision. Deciding to get an aesthetic procedure to change your body and get a new life style is a big step!
  
Looking at your photos I might say that you´ll be a great candidate to get a breast lift without implants because you have enough tissue to reshape and lift it. Before all this, of course, you need to get a complete medical evaluation and laboratory exams to check everything is fine. For us your safety, always, is going to be first.
  
Have a great day! 
  
Dr. JPG

Jon Ver Halen, MD, FACS (license suspended) · Answer

Hello and thank you for your excellent question. It is certainly possible to reduce your breasts to a B cup size. However, I suggest that you go with something larger, just to suit your body frame. However, you are in charge of your surgery; if you want to be smaller, you can be smaller. This decision should be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you and your surgeon.    Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation in person with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon. Good luck! 
 
 Best,
Jon Ver Halen, MD FACS 
 Harvard educated plastic surgeon

I'm around a 36H/I, is a reduction down to a 36B possible? I really don't want to end up in a full D cup or a DD cup. (photo)

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Answer: B is possible, but I recommend bigger to suit your body frame

Answer: B is possible, but I recommend bigger to suit your body frame

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I'm around a 36H/I, is a reduction down to a 36B possible? I really don't want to end up in a full D cup or a DD cup. (photo)

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Answer: B is possible, but I recommend bigger to suit your body frame

Answer: B is possible, but I recommend bigger to suit your body frame

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