Bra Size After Breast Reduction?

Thank you for the question.

Unfortunately, there is no direct correlation between the amount of tissue removed and the ultimate cup size that a patient will wear after breast reduction surgery.

Before undergoing the breast reduction procedure it is very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon.  Most patients, like you, wish to achieve a enough of a reduction to help with their symptoms while remaining proportionate with the remainder of their torso. 

With the goal of improving communication with my patients I find the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small)  very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or “C cup” or "fake looking" means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful.
Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup  size may also be inaccurate.

Best wishes.

There are many excellent options and techniques for breast reduction. In our practice, we work closely with patients to understand what their symptoms are, determine approximately how much tissue will need to be removed to help their symptoms and achieve their personal aesthetic goals. We let our patients know that we will remove enough tissue so that they will obtain a balanced look and we will do our best to reach their target cup size. However, patients should keep in mind that there is no uniformity among bra makers with cup sizes. As every woman knows, a woman's bra drawer has bras of multiple different sizes depending on the maker, the style, and the appearance she would like to achieve.