H cup hoping to achieve C cup - can this be done with a reduction alone? (photo)

Thank you for your inquiry! We would love to meet with you to discuss your concerns. Schedule a consultation with Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to help you reach your goal.

During your consultation, the surgeon will assess your breast anatomy, evaluate the amount of tissue to be removed, and discuss your goals. During a breast lift, minimal or no tissue is removed, and during a breast reduction, the breast size is reduced.
While your surgeon can estimate the volume reduction, they cannot guarantee a specific cup size. This is because cup size is an unreliable measure, as it varies between bra manufacturers and styles, and factors like band size and breast shape play a role in fit. Instead of focusing on cup size, the consultation should prioritize discussing your desired aesthetic outcome, including breast volume, symmetry, shape, and nipple position.
Predicting cup size after a breast reduction is challenging due to factors like weight changes, hormonal shifts, and pregnancy, which can affect breast size over time. A common conversational approach for breast reduction is to reduce the breasts by “about half”, which allows a helpful conversation to help the patient and surgeon understand if this is “too big, too small, or just right” for the patient’s goals and that creates a harmonious result with the body. During a breast reduction, the breast and nipple-areola are repositioned higher on the chest wall, thereby giving a “lift.” However, each patient is unique, and expectations should be set realistically. Since you recently stopped breastfeeding, it is recommended to wait at least six months before considering surgery, as your breast volume may change further.
Krishna Vyas, MD, PhD, MHSHarvard, Hopkins, & Mayo Clinic Trained Aesthetic Plastic SurgeonNew York, New York

Yes, it is reasonable to reduce to a "C" cup with a reduction mammoplasty. A reduction will significantly help with breast proportion compared to the rest of your body as well as lifting, reshaping and improved symmetry, I would not hesitate to proceed as the satisfaction with this procedure is universally high. See attached reference for review. Thank you.