I’m going for a second breast reduction. My doctor said he’ll remove 500 grams this time. Will that make me a B cup? (Photo)

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Height 5”4 weight 154

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @Intelligent460647, thank you for your question. When performing a breast reduction, the amount of breast tissue that the patient has must be taken into account. This is in order to achieve the final objective, which is to give harmony and uniformity to the breasts. For more information and recommendations, it is prudent to consult with one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP)

Ajaya Kashyap, MD · Answer

Thank you for your query and your photograph. It is possible to estimate your cup size following your second breast reduction only after examining you. The other option will be an estimate using  3 D  imaging like Crisalix. With a breast reduction of 500 grams you can usually get a decrease of upto 2 cup sizes depending on your height and weight. Please discuss all your concerns with your plastic surgeon who can help you. All the best!

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Removing 500 grams of tissue should drop you down 2 cups and perhaps a little more. Each cup is roughly 150-200 cc's of tissue, depending upon your chest size.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It is difficult to determine exactly what cup size you'll be after surgery as cup sizing varies by manufacturer.  During this procedure your surgeon has to balance the amount of tissue removed while maintaining appropriate blood supply to the remaining tissue.  The focus is more about getting you results that you love rather than achieving a given cup size.

Scott C. Lindsay, DO · Answer

Thanks for your question! It is really hard to give you an accurate answer without seeing you in person. I wouldn't focus too much on the cup size though. If you like the B&A photos your doctor has shown you and you like his work, I'm sure you will be happy. Good luck!

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

I would tell you that you could never be a B cup because your chest diameter is too wide and that doesn't change with breast reduction. You can be much smaller but no cup size can be quoted.

I’m going for a second breast reduction. My doctor said he’ll remove 500 grams this time. Will that make me a B cup? (Photo)

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