I am 5'4" and weigh around 185 lbs. According to the Schnurr formula, I would have to have 500g from each breast removed for insurance consideration. My cup size varies from DD to G, depending on the bra manufacturer. I lift weights and have a fair amount of pec muscle. What can I expect after 500g removal? I am aiming for what I think is a full B or small C cup (see "Goal Size" pic).
Answer: 500g breast reduction Dear wolpertinger2012,it is really hard to tell the expected size based only on your photos. Generally speaking, removal of 500g would probably decrease your breasts by 2 to 3 bra sizes. An examination would be required for a more accurate prediction so I would recommend you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
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Answer: 500g breast reduction Dear wolpertinger2012,it is really hard to tell the expected size based only on your photos. Generally speaking, removal of 500g would probably decrease your breasts by 2 to 3 bra sizes. An examination would be required for a more accurate prediction so I would recommend you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
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Answer: Breast reduction I think removing 500 cc's from each breast will leave you entirely too small and with an undesirable shape. It looks to me that a lift with a small reduction of breast tissue is a better choice, but then insurance wouldn't cover it. Tough position to be in and one that plastic surgeons have to wrestle with from time to time. One of the worst things to do on a breast reduction is to reduce it too much.
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Answer: Breast reduction I think removing 500 cc's from each breast will leave you entirely too small and with an undesirable shape. It looks to me that a lift with a small reduction of breast tissue is a better choice, but then insurance wouldn't cover it. Tough position to be in and one that plastic surgeons have to wrestle with from time to time. One of the worst things to do on a breast reduction is to reduce it too much.
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June 9, 2017
Answer: Reduction Likely a small C or big B cup. I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with. Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).
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June 9, 2017
Answer: Reduction Likely a small C or big B cup. I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with. Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).
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May 22, 2017
Answer: Breast Size to Expect After 500g removal Cup size is so inexact for this. In general, at a G, you should be able to get at least 500 g from each breast and still be a D. This is greatly dependent on density, which changes with the amount of fat in the breast and the age of the patient. In general, large breast reductions are better left at D cups, because if the breasts are left too small there is not a great solution. It would be silly to perform a breast reduction and then turn around and perform a breast augmentation because the breasts are now too small. You have to realize that after breast reduction, your belly, legs, and arms will appear bigger as well. Finally, the skin envelope and fullness generated from a D is usually more aesthetically pleasing. Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of breast lifts and reductions each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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May 22, 2017
Answer: Breast Size to Expect After 500g removal Cup size is so inexact for this. In general, at a G, you should be able to get at least 500 g from each breast and still be a D. This is greatly dependent on density, which changes with the amount of fat in the breast and the age of the patient. In general, large breast reductions are better left at D cups, because if the breasts are left too small there is not a great solution. It would be silly to perform a breast reduction and then turn around and perform a breast augmentation because the breasts are now too small. You have to realize that after breast reduction, your belly, legs, and arms will appear bigger as well. Finally, the skin envelope and fullness generated from a D is usually more aesthetically pleasing. Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of breast lifts and reductions each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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May 23, 2017
Answer: Breast size You probably will be a full B, but cup sizes can vary from place to place. Victoria's Secret runs very smalls sizes than other stores like Target.
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May 23, 2017
Answer: Breast size You probably will be a full B, but cup sizes can vary from place to place. Victoria's Secret runs very smalls sizes than other stores like Target.
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May 22, 2017
Answer: What breast size to expect after breast reduction? Thank you for the question.
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May 22, 2017
Answer: What breast size to expect after breast reduction? Thank you for the question.
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