What Size Will I Be if my Ps Remove 550 Grams of Breast Tissue and Will my Breast Be to Small for my Frame?

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I posted this question a couple of days ago but the pics did not show up. so i hope it will this time, Hi I'm going october 10 for my BR surgery I'm not really sure what true size I am. I just stuff them in a size 42c or 40d but I'm sure that they are much bigger than that. My ps doc say I will be a small b or a small c.....

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!

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

At size 40 each 300 grams of tissue corresponds to 1 cup size change.  If you remove 550 grams you should go down approximately 2 cup sizes.  If you are a 40 D now you would be a 40 B.  However, there is certainly more to breast reduction surgery than just cup size.  It is important to reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage.  There is a new technique called The Ultimate Breast Reduction that does all of this and avoids the ugly vertical scars of the traditional anchor shaped incisions.  This technique also maintains nipple sensation and the ability to breast feed.  

	 

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	Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

Your plastic surgeon is in the best position to understand your anatomy and expectations.  He is your resource for determining your breast size after surgery and proportions.

Naveen Somia, MBBS, PhD, FRACS · Answer

The best person to answer this question is your Plastic Surgeon as he/she has examined you and assessed your breasts and body frame. If you PS response is not convincing, seek a second opinion by consulting with a plastic surgeon..

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