What Cup Size Will 500 Cc Removal Leave Me At? (photo)

Cup sizes are all over the map - your cup size depends on the make of the bra and the person who fits you. In the case of breast reduction it is not possible to simulate the final size as we can do with sizers for breast augmentation. For breast reduction I try to get an idea of the patient's size goal: does she want to go as small as possible, somewhat smaller but not too small, or just a bit smaller. She then has to take a leap of faith and leave things in the hands of her surgeon. In general after surgery augmentation patients would have liked to go larger, reduction patients smaller. All the best!

Unfortunately your final cup size after reduction mammoplasty is not 100% predictable. Depending on the measurement system used your current and postop cup size can vary significantly.  As an examply you called yourself a DD/EE.  Your cup size probably varies depending on what bra company's bra you wear and their measuring system.  Surgeons measure cup size as the diameter of the breast at the nipple while lying flat.  This should be measured before, during and after surgery to all be on the same page with regard to how small you want to go.  You should schedule another appointment to discuss size with your surgeon. All the best.

A 500cc breast reduction is likely to leave you in the full C to D range.  It is difficult to predict because many factors come into play including the brand of bras you would like to wear (e.g., everyone gets upsized at Victoria's Secret) and the quality of your breast tissue.  Although patients understandably focus on cup size, plastic surgeons do their best to listen to their patient requests, and create attractive, symmetric breasts that are proportionate to the rest of the body.