I’m 5’5” and 110lbs. My breasts are C cup and I’d really like them to be reduced to an A or AA, would that be possible?

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My breasts feel painful and disproportionate to my body especially with my small frame, also aesthetically I’d prefer my chest be as small as possible, they cause me discomfort and shame, prevent me from going out and make me very unhappy. It’s also important to me that my areola’s are reduced significantly.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear moy92,
breast reduction is best suited for women who wish to decrease the size of their breasts. While there are different techniques used to perform this surgery, I prefer the vertical incision (lollipop pattern) breast reduction technique instead of the anchor scar pattern, which reduces more noticeable scarring than usual. I also use a SAFE liposuction technique to reduce additional fat around the stubborn axilla area and bra line. This way, my patients are achieving beautiful results with minimal incisions which reduces downtime and delivers an overall better breast shape long term.If you are considering breast reduction surgery, you should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options and make sure your surgeon understands your goals. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Leland Deane, MD, FACS · Answer

Certainly it's possible but be careful that you don't become too small, which would make your hips looks very large and wide. Remember that the 'aesthetic unit' is the entire torso.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

The best way to determine what your breast size should be with respect to your anatomy and give true advice would be a discussion with a board certified plastic surgeon. Not only does proportion depend upon the aesthetic balance of your breasts with your shoulders, waist, hips, and buttocks, but also upon your objectives, lifestyle, soft tissue quality, muscular anatomy, and long-term concerns. A breast reduction also includes a breast lift.
There is also a limit to how small you can go due to tissue that needs to be retained for the nipple/areola to maintain a good blood and sensory nerve supply. A PS cannot guarantee that a breast will be a specific cup size after reduction. Very large breasts rarely are reduced by more than two or three "cup" sizes. I never promise a cup size because bras manufacturers do not follow a standard size.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Unfortunately, you have not provided photographs or told us your bra size. However, if you have painful breasts you may have mastitis and need to be evaluated medically and possibly surgically. If that is not the situation, an alternative is a lift using The Bellesoma Method. This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Of course photos would help a lot. You might just need a lift but I would not consider going too small. If you do your breasts will not have a nice shape to them.

Scott C. Lindsay, DO · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.
Schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Also, if you are planning on going through your insurance carrier contact them to find out the requirements to have this surgery covered. Best wishes!

Dann Leonard, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and honesty. How you feel about your breasts and body image is very personal and individual to each woman. With the information you have given, most likely the only way to achieve your goal to an A cup size would be with a breast reduction using a free nipple graft.

Cem Payasli, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question. Yes of course you can get a breast reduction to size A.

Please feel free to contact me for a consultation. 
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Best regards, 
DR. CEM PAYASLI 
MEMBER OF INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGEONS

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