I am 38 years old, weight 148 lbs, height 5 ft. 4 inches and wear bra size 34DDD. My measurements are 33 inches under the breast and 41.5 inches over the breasts. How many grams would be removed from each breast for me to be a small C cup size?
September 26, 2015
Answer: Grams to Cup Size In my opinion it is extremely difficult if not impossible to equate grams to cup size. The breast are reduced to fit the patient's frame. It is an artistic interpretation.
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September 26, 2015
Answer: Grams to Cup Size In my opinion it is extremely difficult if not impossible to equate grams to cup size. The breast are reduced to fit the patient's frame. It is an artistic interpretation.
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September 26, 2015
Answer: Cc's, grams and cup sizes Thank you for the question. It's a common one around here. It comes up when breasts are being reduced or enlarged. Unfortunately, no matter how the question is phrased, the answer is it depends.It depends on the the starting size. It depends on who is stating the size. It depends on the bra maker. It depends on glandular vs fatty tissue. It depends on the width of your chest. It depends on the location of your nipple. It depends on how long the pedicle is. It depends on so many things that only a broad range of volumes can be guessed, especially without seeing you. The most important factors in a getting good result are a good surgeon and good communication. If you can give your surgeon an accurate idea of what you want, a realistic goal can be set. If you have a good surgeon, your chances of getting there are improved. Telling the how many cc's you want removed may not get you what you are after. This problem is seen with breast implants too. If I have a patient locked into a size, I will have them sign a consent for for that size implant, because they are removing some of the professional decision making that usually gives better results. Not to my eyes, but to my patients'.A strict expectation of cup size can be a trap, because there are varying sizes within cups sizes and overlap between bra makers. I picture may help with volume, but the shape may not be the same. Upper poles tend to remain flat and lower poles tend to fill with time due to gravity. Unfortunately, some insurance companies have "minimum" volumes for removal, depending on starting cup size and BMI. These can be at odds with results that will provide relief from neck and back pain, but still leave a more appropriately balanced chest. The decision on size is the hardest detail of the process to nail down. It is important to spend time thinking about it. What do you want? How do you want close to fit? Are you having neck or back pain? Do you develop a rash under your breasts in the summer? And all this is tempered by what is possible, and that fact that surgery is an art not an exact science. Good luck.
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September 26, 2015
Answer: Cc's, grams and cup sizes Thank you for the question. It's a common one around here. It comes up when breasts are being reduced or enlarged. Unfortunately, no matter how the question is phrased, the answer is it depends.It depends on the the starting size. It depends on who is stating the size. It depends on the bra maker. It depends on glandular vs fatty tissue. It depends on the width of your chest. It depends on the location of your nipple. It depends on how long the pedicle is. It depends on so many things that only a broad range of volumes can be guessed, especially without seeing you. The most important factors in a getting good result are a good surgeon and good communication. If you can give your surgeon an accurate idea of what you want, a realistic goal can be set. If you have a good surgeon, your chances of getting there are improved. Telling the how many cc's you want removed may not get you what you are after. This problem is seen with breast implants too. If I have a patient locked into a size, I will have them sign a consent for for that size implant, because they are removing some of the professional decision making that usually gives better results. Not to my eyes, but to my patients'.A strict expectation of cup size can be a trap, because there are varying sizes within cups sizes and overlap between bra makers. I picture may help with volume, but the shape may not be the same. Upper poles tend to remain flat and lower poles tend to fill with time due to gravity. Unfortunately, some insurance companies have "minimum" volumes for removal, depending on starting cup size and BMI. These can be at odds with results that will provide relief from neck and back pain, but still leave a more appropriately balanced chest. The decision on size is the hardest detail of the process to nail down. It is important to spend time thinking about it. What do you want? How do you want close to fit? Are you having neck or back pain? Do you develop a rash under your breasts in the summer? And all this is tempered by what is possible, and that fact that surgery is an art not an exact science. Good luck.
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