Breast Reduction for 40 DDD

Question

I was a 38 DD in HS and collage. I was 5'5 and 145 lbs. After pregnancy and breast feeding I went to a 40 DDD. I am now 185 lbs. but I am on a complete lifesytle change to lose weight. I exercise 5 times a day and eat healthy. I have always had shoulder, neck, and back problems. My posture if terrible. What size of breast would be realistic to talk with my surgeon about? I was thinking maybe a medium to full C. My goal weight is to be 140, and I plan to be a lot closer to this weight @ surgery!

Scott C. Lindsay, DO · Answer

Thank you for your question,
For an optimal result, you will want to be at your goal/ideal weight prior to having surgery. Schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Best wishes!

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.

	Congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery and the decision to achieve a long-term stable weight prior to the procedure.

	Before undergoing the breast reduction procedure it is very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon.  In my practice, the use of photographs of &ldquo;goal&rdquo; pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as &ldquo;natural&rdquo; or &ldquo;C cup&rdquo; 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.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

Wait until completion of weight loss prior to discussing breast reduction goals. Clearly there are numerous issues which must be addressed including the amount of lift.

Benjamin Schlechter, MD, FACS · Answer

Breast size can fluctuate with weight gain and loss.  It is recommended not to proceed with breast reduction surgery until you are at the ideal weight you wish to maintain.  I recommend reducing the breast size so the size is in sync with a woman's body habitus.  A woman who is relatively full figured should not proceed with a small size after reduction and a woman who is thinner not to large.  The key is to keep the breast size in proportion with one's body.  The procedure should be discussed in detail with your plastic surgeon.

	Thank you for your inquiry.  Sincerely, Benjamin Schlechter, M.D., FACS

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I think a mid range C or a D is very possible.  Remember if you are planning to lose a lot of weight your breast will get smaller too.

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