If I wear a size 40N bra and had a reduction to a D or DD cup size. How much tissue would be removed?

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I am a 5ft 5in, 215 lbs . I know I need to lose weight to be approved for reduction. Just wanted to know approximately what I would be having removed like how they show it on insurance charts. Because I wouldn't want to go smaller than that for my frame

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

At
size 40 each 300 grams removed corresponds to 1 cup size change.If your measurement is accurate, you would
require 2,700 grams removed from each breast to achieve a DD.The largest breast I have ever performed was
a 44 M and I did remove approximately that amount to achieve her goal of a 42
DD.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery. You are correct in that you will be best off achieving a long-term stable weight prior to proceeding. They will be well worth your effort; breast reduction surgery tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.  Well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons will be able to give you a much better “estimate” in person than with online consultation.  You will find that there is no accurate/reliable correlation between amount of tissue removed and specific cup sizes achieved. Remember, as you communicate your goals with your plastic surgeon, that a discussion of cup size can be confusing and/or a source of miscommunication. In my practice, I prefer the use of goal pictures to help with this communication process. Generally speaking, I suggest patients undergoing breast reduction surgery have enough tissue removed to help alleviate/decrease  symptoms they are experiencing,  while preserving enough tissue to feel comfortable about the upper and lower body  proportionality.
Best wishes.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

There's no way to tell you how much weight needs to be removed to be a certain cup size. The surgery is not dictated by cup size. It Is dictated by shaped volume and proportion to the rest of your body.

Thomas Trevisani, MD · Answer

Without exam or photos-- impossible to evaluate. Best to schedule an appointment with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is impossible to tell you how much tissue can be removed without an exam in person. I agree, lose the weight first and then undergo the procedure.

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If I wear a size 40N bra and had a reduction to a D or DD cup size. How much tissue would be removed?

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