I wear a 38H bra size. My underbust measurement is 37 inches and my bust measurement, at the fullest part, is 45 inches. There is an 8 inch difference between my underbust and bust measurement. Do I need a breast reduction?
Answer: Breast Reduction Surgery -- Superomedial Pedicle, Excess Breast Tissue Removal, Breast Asymmetry Improvement You need a formal evaluation by a licensed plastic surgeon and expert in breast reductions to determine what is best for you and your goals.Breast reduction is one of my favorite surgeries as it allows me to dramatically improve a woman’s breast appearance as well as alleviate many physical symptoms of large breasts, such as back, neck and shoulder pain, bra strap grooving, and rashes under the breasts. When I perform breast reduction surgery, I generally use a superomedial pedicle to provide blood supply to the nipple while maintaining fullness in the upper and inner breast. Excess lower and outer breast tissue are removed. Breasts are often asymmetrical, so I remove more tissue from the larger breast. The final scar pattern is a circle around the areola, down the breast, and possibly under the breast, depending on the degree of skin excess.
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Answer: Breast Reduction Surgery -- Superomedial Pedicle, Excess Breast Tissue Removal, Breast Asymmetry Improvement You need a formal evaluation by a licensed plastic surgeon and expert in breast reductions to determine what is best for you and your goals.Breast reduction is one of my favorite surgeries as it allows me to dramatically improve a woman’s breast appearance as well as alleviate many physical symptoms of large breasts, such as back, neck and shoulder pain, bra strap grooving, and rashes under the breasts. When I perform breast reduction surgery, I generally use a superomedial pedicle to provide blood supply to the nipple while maintaining fullness in the upper and inner breast. Excess lower and outer breast tissue are removed. Breasts are often asymmetrical, so I remove more tissue from the larger breast. The final scar pattern is a circle around the areola, down the breast, and possibly under the breast, depending on the degree of skin excess.
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August 14, 2019
Answer: Is a 38H too large? Hello and thanks for your question. Do you feel like your breasts are too large? Are they causing you discomfort? Do you have any back or neck issues related to the size of your breast? Each bra company vary in sizes. What is a 34 D at one manufacturer may be completely different than another. If you are wanting to reduce the size of your breasts I would talk with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss all of the available options, risks, and requirements for that particular surgery.
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August 14, 2019
Answer: Is a 38H too large? Hello and thanks for your question. Do you feel like your breasts are too large? Are they causing you discomfort? Do you have any back or neck issues related to the size of your breast? Each bra company vary in sizes. What is a 34 D at one manufacturer may be completely different than another. If you are wanting to reduce the size of your breasts I would talk with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss all of the available options, risks, and requirements for that particular surgery.
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July 26, 2019
Answer: Q:Is a 38H bra size too large for a woman that weighs 220lbs? Do I need a breast reduction? Bra sizes vary by manufacturer so no conversion table exists where one can interpolate the appropriate bra size with the data you have provided. A BMI of 35 is probably the upper limit that a plastic surgeon would consider for a BR. It is best to be within 10 pounds of your goal weight for six months prior to your surgery. This reduces the risks of complications during and after surgery and enhances results. A PS cannot guarantee that a breast will be a specific cup size after reduction. Very large breasts rarely are reduced by more than two or three "cup" sizes. Going too small can sacrifice the shape of the breasts. The nipple has to have a blood supply to survive from the underlying tissue. Schedule a Skype consult with photos or an in-office exam with a board certified PS who has before and after photos on his/her website and patient reviews. This is the most efficient way to have all your concerns addressed.
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July 26, 2019
Answer: Q:Is a 38H bra size too large for a woman that weighs 220lbs? Do I need a breast reduction? Bra sizes vary by manufacturer so no conversion table exists where one can interpolate the appropriate bra size with the data you have provided. A BMI of 35 is probably the upper limit that a plastic surgeon would consider for a BR. It is best to be within 10 pounds of your goal weight for six months prior to your surgery. This reduces the risks of complications during and after surgery and enhances results. A PS cannot guarantee that a breast will be a specific cup size after reduction. Very large breasts rarely are reduced by more than two or three "cup" sizes. Going too small can sacrifice the shape of the breasts. The nipple has to have a blood supply to survive from the underlying tissue. Schedule a Skype consult with photos or an in-office exam with a board certified PS who has before and after photos on his/her website and patient reviews. This is the most efficient way to have all your concerns addressed.
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July 24, 2019
Answer: Breast reduction Dear B4376,
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July 24, 2019
Answer: Breast reduction Dear B4376,
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July 23, 2019
Answer: Do I need a reduction? This is a question for the individual as this is an elective procedure. There is no standardized cup size to body size correlation.Candidates for reduction will typically have documented evidence of neck/back and shoulder pain as well as rashes and bra strap grooving attributable to the increased breast weight. They will often demonstrate that these symptoms have been resistant to more conservative measures like therapy, weight loss and pharmacologic intervention.
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July 23, 2019
Answer: Do I need a reduction? This is a question for the individual as this is an elective procedure. There is no standardized cup size to body size correlation.Candidates for reduction will typically have documented evidence of neck/back and shoulder pain as well as rashes and bra strap grooving attributable to the increased breast weight. They will often demonstrate that these symptoms have been resistant to more conservative measures like therapy, weight loss and pharmacologic intervention.
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