Breast reduction- how small can you go for dense breasts?

Hello, thank you for your question. #Candidates for #BreastReduction surgery are
women who wish to have smaller #breasts to achieve a more proportional
appearance or to alleviate physical discomfort. Breast reduction can correct
symptoms from excessively #largeheavybreasts that may cause the inability to do
certain exercises, or create back, shoulder and neck pain, poor posture,
bra-strap shoulder indentations and chafing or rashes under the breasts. Women
experiencing these discomforts may benefit from Breast Reduction, also called #ReductionMammoplasty.
Furthermore, large breasts may interfere with normal daily activities or
exercise and will be more comfortable when reduced. Women who feel that their
excessive breast size decreases a sense of attractiveness and self-confidence,
or results in unwanted attention are also candidates. In my opinion, you are a great candidate for a #breast #reduction surgery! I will attach a website that lists all of the Board Certified Plastic Surgeons in your area. Best wishes on your journey! Many women are quite pleased with their results and wish they would have done a breast reduction sooner!

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your description, you should qualify for an insurance-covered breast reduction.  Your goal of a C cup is very reasonable.  The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. With good surgical technique, you could have an outstanding result. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.Best wishes and good luck.Richard G. Reish, M.D.Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

A breast reduction is limited by the amount of tissue needed to be kept in place to supply the nipple/areola with adequate sensory innervation and blood supply.  Nonetheless, even with large breasts, reductions can typically reach the large C cup range.  You should be able to meet your goals even with a history of dense breasts.  You should undergo a mammogram/ultrasound or even MRI prior to the procedure.  

Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. First of all I recommend you to send your photos to give you better advices and recommendation of your interest. Kind regards, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol.-

Even with dense breasts, a breast reduction can be performed as the tissue is still removed.  You certainly would need an in-person examination to determine if you are a reasonable candidate for the surgery and to have a conversation regarding the risks/benefits of such a procedure.  That being said, cup size for bras are fairly relative on an individual basis as well as a bra manufacturer basis.  A C in a bra from Nordstrom or Macy's will likely be sized differently than a bra from Victoria Secret, etc.  Just keep that in mind.  The most important thing is to have a cup size that is proportionate to your body and with which you are happy.  Showing your surgeon photos of women with a similar body type as yours and with the approximate goal post-operative size/shape from plastic surgery websites will help your surgeon get into your head and have a better appreciation as to your goals.  Please make sure to consult with board-certified plastic surgeons for best recommendations!  Good luck!