I am currently a 32 C. I am 5’4" and 125 lbs. Is there any way I could reduce my breast size to a smaller B?

Thanks for your question! You would need to be evaluated in person to determine that answer. My guess would be yes since you are only trying to go down one cup, but sometimes, we wear bras based on the width of our breasts and not the volume. Be sure to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Good luck!

A breast reduction performed by liposuction can reduce the size of the breast a moderate amount depending upon the amount of fat, but the procedure will not lift the breasts. If you want a substantial reduction or desire a lift as well, then the excisional procedures should be performed.

At size 32, each 100 grams removed corresponds to 1 cup size change. This can be done possibly with liposuction. However, you have not provided photographs and this may not be desirable to achieve a smaller size. The goal of breast surgery is to achieve beautiful breasts. Beautiful breasts have to be proportionate to the body and a small B may not be proportionate.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

It would be very simple to reduce your breast for one cup size; very likely this can be done using lollipop incision (vertical mammoplasty). We do most of our reductions with liposuction since mature breast tissue has 70-90% of fat content. That technique better preserves innervation and blood supply, what in the case of small breast like yours may not be so important. Skin excision (removal) is done based on skin redundancy after gland reduction (lollipop or inverted T).

With what you are describing, if you do not have much ptosis or droopying of your breasts you might be a good candidate to reduce your breast size with liposuction. You could remove about a cup size of volume without invasive surgery or associated scars.

Dear lmtitus,
breast reduction is best suited for women who wish to decrease the size of their breasts. While there are different techniques used to perform this surgery, I prefer the vertical incision (lollipop pattern) breast reduction technique instead of the anchor scar pattern, which reduces more noticeable scarring than usual. I also use a SAFE liposuction technique to reduce additional fat around the stubborn axilla area and bra line. This way, my patients are achieving beautiful results with minimal incisions which reduces downtime and delivers an overall better breast shape long term.If you are considering breast reduction surgery, you should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options and make sure your surgeon understands your goals. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Hello and thank you for your question . Yes, you can have a small reduction , meet with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and discuss what you are looking for .

Smaller amounts of breast tissue can be removed to reduce your current breast size. It is unlikely that it will be covered by insurance unless you have associated symptoms. I encourage you to visit with a few board certified plastic surgeons in your area for consultations.