Thanks for your question. Sounds like you are an excellent candidate for a breast reduction. The amount of breast tissue you are left with is often a function of how much is necessary to safely supply the nipple areolar complex with blood flow. For that reason it can be difficult to achieve a B cup. Communicating with your surgeon that you would like to be "as small as possible" is important or vice versa. Use the Smart Beauty Guide to find a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in your area to help you with your options. Best of Luck!
Thank you for the question and congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery; this operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.There is no direct correlation between the amount of tissue removed and the ultimate cup size that a patient will wear after breast reduction surgery.Before undergoing the breast reduction procedure it will be very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon. Most patients wish to achieve enough of a reduction to help with their symptoms while remaining proportionate with the remainder of their torso. With the goal of improving communication with my patients I find the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or “B or C cup” means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful. Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate. Best wishes with your breast reduction procedure; hopefully you will be very pleased with the outcome of the procedure performed.
