Breast Reduction, I am a 36 HH and will have 630 grams removed from each breast. What size can I expect to be post op?

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I am a 36 HH and my doctor said because of insurance requirements he would have to excise 630 grams from each breast. When asked what size I would be post op he was vague but said I would definitely be smaller than a D cup and possibly not even a C cup. Based on my stats what would your best guess be on my size after surgery? I am 5'5' 195 pound 36 HH cup I have another appointment with him next month and I am going to try and get things cleared up but until then I would appreciate your opinion!

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Breast Reduction is a complicated procedure that is best done by those with the most training and experience. It is very difficult to determine the resultant cup size and shape based solely on the number of grams that are removed from your breast to best match your ideal breast image without an examination by a board certified plastic surgeon. Not just any board certified plastic surgeon, but one with many years of frequently performing breast reduction and lift surgeries, including different approaches, techniques and even fat transfer and implant choices if you are lacking superior breast fullness.This is because several measurements—not to mention breast characteristics such as density—are needed to determine how much and where to remove breast tissue to meet your goals. Without knowing your existing breast shape, dimensions, and the density of your breast tissue, it would be difficult to make this determination. For example, the same volume of breast tissue will weigh different amounts (measured in ounces or grams) in different people depending on its density. The existing base width of your breast and what you will ultimately want to look like will determine, in many cases, the maximal volume and weight that will need to be removed for the best result.Please click on the link below for more information!

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

630 grams is the minimal amount that needs to be removed.  Your plastic surgeon can elect to remove more therefore it is not possible to give you a cup size.  Your plastic surgeon should make your breasts proportionate to your frame.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

From your description it sounds as though you have a sizable amount of breast tissue after a 630 g reduction from each side.

Jon E. Rast, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. It is extremely difficult to predict a final cup size. I don't ever tell anyone that I can get them to a specific cup size with surgery. There are too many variables involved to make an accurate prediction. Good luck with your surgery.

Breast Reduction, I am a 36 HH and will have 630 grams removed from each breast. What size can I expect to be post op?

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