Is it possible to get a breast reduction from a size 34DD to whatever size as low as a surgeon can get them?

Hi, Thank you for your question. It is possible to reduce your breasts to a smaller cup that will be proportional to your body frame. Most importantly, the ability to breastfeed, maintain nipple sensitivity and long term results should be considered in someone as young as you. The Horndeski Method has been developed to provide young women like yourself a better alternative to the old Wise patterned technique that relies on the skin to hold the shape and position of the breasts. Skin is simply not strong enough to hold things in place regardless of weight. THM reshapes and anchors the breast tissue to the chest muscles to secure it for long term results and to relieve pain associated with pendulous breasts. Vertical incisions are no longer required with this technique. Women enjoy long term results with nipple sensitivity and the ability to breast feed in the future. I hope this is helpful.  Best wishes,

A breast reduction will change your life.  You are not overweight and it sounds like you are very symptomatic.  Please see a board certified plastic surgeon, they will discuss what size is possible.  Bonus -- a lift is part of a breast reduction, so say goodbye to uncomfortable support bras.  Good luck, Jane

Thanks for your question. It sounds like you would be an ideal candidate for breast reduction. You are in good health and are not overweight. Your breasts are disproportionately large for your frame and are affecting your quality of life. The breast reduction will be able to resuspend the breasts with a lift and reduce the excess breast tissue. The amount that is available for removal is something that will have to be determined by an exam. Find a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in your area that is an ASAPS member. Best of Luck!

Your surgeon can theoretically remove as much or as little breast tissue as you would desire. With your height and weight, bringing you down from a DD to say a C might be a reasonable size to aim for. This type of a size reduction would help reduce the pain you have during exercise and your back/shoulder/neck pain associated with your large breasts.

Certainly the breasts can be made smaller, but there are limitations in that one has to have enough tissue attached to allow the nipple areola complex and the skin flaps to survive while also trying to achieve a nice shape.  Best of luck.