Estimated Bra Size After Removing 236 Grams During Breast Reduction?

Thank you for the question. Congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery.This is one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.

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.  In other words, it will be very hard for your surgeon to predict the exact cup size you'll be after the breast reduction 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 “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is 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.

Thank you very much for your enquiry, the average amount I tend to remove in a breast reduction it’s to 400-800 grams of tissue each side. A 236 grams per side would be relatively small amount of tissue to remove and it might be worth checking with your plastic surgeon that exactly the same amount of tissue which removed from both sides as it is unusual for the figure to be exactly the same.

I think it's sensible to let all swelling settle and not be too be alarmed under this stage because your breast will be significantly larger then when the swelling settles.

Six-eight weeks when the swelling is settled it will be worthwhile seeing your plastic surgeon again to discuss your feelings about your bust and maybe possible to perform a further procedure if appropriate.

Best wishes yours sincerely,

Adrian Richards
Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon
Surgical Director of Aurora Clinics