I Am a Full 36dd and my Doctor Will Remove 600 Grams from One and 700 from the Other What Estimated Cup Size Will This Put Me?

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Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery; this operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. Unfortunately, your plastic surgeon ( and online consultants) will not be able to predict, with any degree of certainty, what cup size you will end up wearing after the breast reduction procedure. There is no specific correlation between amount of tissue removed and resulting cup sizes.

	 Most patients  undergoing breast reduction surgery wish to achieve a 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 (determining their goals in regards to breast size after breast reduction surgery) 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 “natural” or “C cup” etc. 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.
	 

	I hope this, and attach link, helps.

David Finkle, MD · Answer

Bra sizes vary greatly from bra manufacturer to manufacturer, so we as plastic surgeons cannot guarantee any bra size after surgery for large breasts.  Your plastic surgeon should be able to give you a range of where he/she believes you will be size wise after your procedure.  Such as "C-ish" or C/D or B/C, but remember these are just educated guesses.  What we really want is a breast size that is in proportion to your body and a size that you are most comfortable with.

	Good Luck!

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