I'm 5 foot 3 inches, 127lbs, and will be getting a breast reduction soon. Not only do I find smaller boobs comfortable, but I like the look of a tomboyish figure. What would be the smallest I can do with this surgery?
February 13, 2017
Answer: How much can breasts be reduced? That is an excellent question. I find that we can usually go pretty much as small as the patient wants unless you are starting out huge, or have a really broad chest, however this can require more extensive scars to get rid of enough skin so that they aren't droopy. It is difficult to say without at a least a photo! Also, we would have you bring in, or pick out, photos of what you mean when you say a B cup, as there are no standards in women's sizing. The photos and discussion are used to figure out exactly what you want in terms of shape, size, and proportion to your body. The amount of reduction is limited by the need to leave enough tissue and blood supply to keep the tissues alive. Good luck!
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February 13, 2017
Answer: How much can breasts be reduced? That is an excellent question. I find that we can usually go pretty much as small as the patient wants unless you are starting out huge, or have a really broad chest, however this can require more extensive scars to get rid of enough skin so that they aren't droopy. It is difficult to say without at a least a photo! Also, we would have you bring in, or pick out, photos of what you mean when you say a B cup, as there are no standards in women's sizing. The photos and discussion are used to figure out exactly what you want in terms of shape, size, and proportion to your body. The amount of reduction is limited by the need to leave enough tissue and blood supply to keep the tissues alive. Good luck!
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February 12, 2017
Answer: When you want the smallest results from reductions, you MUST let your surgeon know that you want the most aggressive reduction he/she does. In my hands, that would be a B cup and would require anchor scars and possibly a nipple graft (lose sensation and half the height of your nipple). Otherwise routine reduction usually end up C+ cup or more. So if a very small cup is your goal, you should anticipate needing revisions and you should find out what your surgeon's policy is on revisions.
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February 12, 2017
Answer: When you want the smallest results from reductions, you MUST let your surgeon know that you want the most aggressive reduction he/she does. In my hands, that would be a B cup and would require anchor scars and possibly a nipple graft (lose sensation and half the height of your nipple). Otherwise routine reduction usually end up C+ cup or more. So if a very small cup is your goal, you should anticipate needing revisions and you should find out what your surgeon's policy is on revisions.
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