I'm 18 am 5'9, 34DDD bra. How many milligrams of breast tissue would I need removed in order to be in a C cup?

Thank you for the question and congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery; this operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.There is no direct/reliable 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 will be very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon. Most patients wish to achieve 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 “proportionate” or “C cup” 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; hopefully you will be very pleased with the outcome of the procedure performed.

It is difficult to estimate cup sizes since bra manufacturers all have different cup sizes.  There is no standard for cup sizes.  It just depends upon where you buy your bras as to what your ultimate cup size might be.  It would also be difficult to tell you exactly how many grams (not milligrams) of tissue might be removed without seeing you in person.  Even then, it is just an estimate.  If you are looking for insurance to cover this procedure, they look at two things when determining coverage:  1. the amount of tissue to be removed (as determined by their charts based on height, weight, and body surface area) and 2. functional problems related to the size of the breasts.  Your best bet would be to schedule an appointment with a board-certified plastic surgeon who can examine you in person and review your options with you.

Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us. After having analyzed all the information provided to us, i can realize that you have very large breasts for your height and weight, and can be responsible for head, back, neck and shoulder pain.In the future may cause permanent osteo-articular damage in the back and shoulders and skin problems (mainly under the breasts). For for this reasons, certainly you need a breast reduction surgery.In this regard, i agree with you, the minimim of breast tissue that have to be remove is 500mg. Finally, you should send your photos to give you more recommendations and advices ! Respectfully, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-