Lost 9lbs but went up a cup size before reduction in April, now what? Is it possible to keep a 36C small being a 36DDD?

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Female 44, 36DDD, height: 5'4", weight: 170lbs, using Military Tricare Select East/Humana. Based on that information, is it possible to end up with a small 36C after a breast reduction using the Schnur Scale?

Joel Patrick Maier, MD · Answer

Generally speaking, I counsel patients that they they will end up with a “C” cup. Having said that, cup sizes change depending on where you get measured. The important thing to remember is that they turn out to be proportionate and fit your body better. Thank you.

Scott C. Lindsay, DO · Answer

Thanks for your question! I think a C cup could be a realistic expectation for you. I would be sure to talk to your plastic surgeon about your hopes and goals.

Good luck!

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Each insurance company will have its own criteria and minimums that must be removed in order to qualify for the procedure. Cup sizes are used as guides to help describe the goals for surgery but there is no way to specifically determine a "small C cup" versus a "large C cup".  This is why it is important that you select a surgeon with whom you feel comfortable and confident.  Ask questions and describe what you are wanting in terms of results as well as what you do not want.

Cengizhan Ekizceli, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question, yes possible, we can do breast reduction surgery.
If you want to check the doctor's Instagram page, I added the link, you can take a look and have an idea about the surgery.
We can offer you a virtual consultation for a better evaluation, please send us your full name and phone number on our email: hi@estherianclinic.com. We will contact you as soon as possible.
Hope it helped!

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

I don’t like to use cup size as a tool for assessing patients breast size in regards to pre-or postoperative measurements.
I find working with before, and after pictures to be far more accurate.
I think of breast reduction more in terms of percentage size reduction rather than actual cup size.
Cup size seems to be highly subjective And inaccurate based on my experience.
If you expect to be a certain cup size, you may be left disappointed.
Ask each provider to show you typical before, and after pictures of previous patients who had similar body characteristics to your own to get a good understanding of what your results are likely to look like.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD

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