Had a breast reduction was a 44 G took out about 4 pounds in each breast. What is cup size now?

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Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

This question is not as straight forward as you may think. 4lbs of breast tissue resection on you would result in a very different cup size than say 4lb resection on another girl so a standardized response to this is not possible. Every manufacture also has slightly different bra sizes which further complications this question. The best thing to do is go bra shopping and see what size bras are closest to your new breast size. #BreastReduction #BraSize #Brashopping #PlasticSurgery

Ellen A. Janetzke, MD · Answer

It is very difficult to know what your resultant size will be until you have fully recovered from surgery. The only way to know then is to be measured. Most likely you will remain a 44 as this is your chest circumference and was most likely minimally affected (if at all) by your surgery. At this point it will be trial and error to find a comfortable yet supportive bra.

Erik Hoy, MD · Answer

Hi Bobbi,Unfortunately, online consultants can't easily answer this for you.  Bra sizes vary widely between manufacturers and bra styles.  Also, cup sizes are basically volume measurements, so a weight measurement such as the amount removed won't accurately correspond to a cup size.  Discuss this with your plastic surgeon, or wait until your swelling resolves and get an accurate fitting with a bra shop near you.  Best wishes!--Erik Hoy, M.D.

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