I'm a DDD. How Many Grams Will I Lose to Go Down to a C?

Based on your description of body type and breast size, it is very likely that you are an excellent candidate for breast reduction surgery. However, it is not possible to predict whether a specific insurance company will authorize the procedure.  Furthermore, there is no direct correlation between the weight of breast tissue removed and the resulting cup size.  In my practice, I asked patients to communicate their preferred breast size/shape with the help of goal pictures.  I do not recommend that you base your communication and/or satisfaction with the outcome of surgery on achieving a specific cup size.

 Your best bet is to seek consultation with board-certified plastic surgeons. Ask to see lots of examples of their work. The plastic surgeon you select will be able to submit your information to the insurance company on your behalf.

 Best wishes.

 

Breast Reduction is a complicated procedure that is best done by those with the most training and experience. It is very difficult to determine the resultant cup size and shape based solely on the number of grams that are removed from your breast to best match your ideal breast image without an examination by a board certified plastic surgeon. Not just any board certified plastic surgeon, but one with many years of frequently performing breast reduction and lift surgeries, including different approaches, techniques and even fat transfer and implant choices if you are lacking superior breast fullness.This is because several measurements—not to mention breast characteristics such as density—are needed to determine how much and where to remove breast tissue to meet your goals. Without knowing your existing breast shape, dimensions, and the density of your breast tissue, it would be difficult to make this determination. For example, the same volume of breast tissue will weigh different amounts (measured in ounces or grams) in different people depending on its density. The existing base width of your breast and what you will ultimately want to look like will determine, in many cases, the maximal volume and weight that will need to be removed for the best result.Please click on the link below for more information!

Without examining you in person it is difficult to say. You should definitely schedule a consultation to speak with a surgeon so he/she can properly examine you and determine if you will qualify to have your breast reduction covered by insurance.