1 pound removed from each breast-estimated cup size.

I appreciate your question.





It depends on your chest wall measurements and existing breast tissue.  It also depends on the brand and style of bra you wear as size varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.





The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.



Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.





Best of luck!





Dr. Schwartz

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon



#RealSelf100Surgeon

Hello,There are no formulas equating breast tissue removal and bra cup size. That's why your surgeon didn't tell you; he really doesn't know. This should not be a concern of yours though, as it is a medically covered procedure and not a cosmetic one, right?  Truth be told, if you have these symptoms, and they are due to your large breasts, then you want the greatest reduction possible. From a cosmetic prospective, smaller breasts have a sliming effect, and will make you look like you lost much more weight than the breast tissue removed. Best of luck!

There is a considerable amount of subjectivity in cup size as well as the anticipated results given a gram reduction. This particular question should be cleared up prior to going to the operating room.

in my hands usually result in at least a C cup or larger (yes, more than a handful end up with D cups)... unless my patient wanted a very aggressive reduction.

This is a guess as it is not an exact science.  A lot will depend on your current measurements as 500 grams will make a great difference in someone with a narrow chest and less so with a broader chest.  Most surgeons will not predict an exact size as they know that it is not possible to do this.  It is important to concentrate on getting a good shape that is in proportion to the rest of your body.