I’m 18. my height is 5’2. I weigh 125 pounds. my cup size 36F, is it possible to get reduced to a big B cup? (Photos)

Hi, Thank you for the question.
Schnur Sliding Scale is used as guideline for how much breast tissue should be removed in order to improve your physical symptoms, but it is just an estimate. It is difficult to predict the exact cup size, but I typically tell my patients that the goal should be for the breasts to be smaller but also proportionate with the rest of the body.
I suggest that you seek an in person consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon specializing in Breast Reduction surgeries to further discuss your options, specific techniques, concerns and expectations. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.
I hope this helps.Best regards, Dr. Karanetz
Dr. Irena KaranetzFellowship-TrainedBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Dear SkyPiink7830,
Thank you for your question and photos. It is difficult to say for sure without an in-person consultation, but from looking at your photos and from what you mention that your symptoms are, you may be a good candidate for a breast reduction surgery. This may help to reduce the size and weight of your breasts, while placing the nipple in a more youthful position on the breast mound. It is difficult to promise a potential cup size after surgery, since different stores/brands may measure you differently. I usually tell my patients that they may potentially lose at least half of their breast size and weight. This may potentially help with the neck, back, shoulder pain that mention you are experiencing. I suggest that at this current time, you schedule a virtual or in-person consultation with a board-certified Plastic Surgeon to discuss your specific goals and to develop a plan to best achieve them. Best of luck and stay safe!

The goal of breast surgery is two fold: one is to reduce the breasts to the size that is proportionate to your body. I do not recommend you have a preconceived notion that a large B is the correct size for you and two is to relieve neck, back and shoulder pain. This can be achieved with The Bellesoma Method. This will reduce and reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. The weight of the breast is transferred to the underlying pectoralis major muscle resulting in pain relief without excessive reduction. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

It is hard for a surgeon to commit to a certain size. It is more important to get a natural shape and appearance. Also bear in mind that the size will reduce considerably over the following months. The worst thing to do is over reduce the breasts which happens too often.

Dear SkyPiink7830,
breast reduction is best suited for women who wish to decrease the size of their breasts. While there are different techniques used to perform this surgery, I prefer the vertical incision (lollipop pattern) breast reduction technique instead of the anchor scar pattern, which reduces more noticeable scarring than usual. I also use a SAFE liposuction technique to reduce additional fat around the stubborn axilla area and bra line. This way, my patients are achieving beautiful results with minimal incisions which reduces downtime and delivers an overall better breast shape long term.If you are considering breast reduction surgery, you should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options and make sure your surgeon understands your goals. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

You are an optimal candidate for breast reduction surgery as your breast size is disproportionately large compared to the rest of your body frame. The surgery will also help to reshape and recontour your breasts. Very large breasts have the natural tendency to sag or hang low, so breast reduction surgery will lift them up and help them look perkier under tight clothing. The gram amount is dependent upon the density of the breast tissue and the volume removed. No direct correlation exists with cup sizes.
Tissue density will always play a big role in the number of grams removed. Going too small can sacrifice the shape of the breasts. The nipple has to have a blood supply to survive from the underlying tissue. A PS cannot guarantee that a breast will be a specific cup size after reduction. Very large breasts rarely are reduced by more than two or three "cup" sizes.

You appear to be a good candidate for breast reduction surgery. It is difficult to state the exact cup size a patient will be after reduction. The surgeon must keep in mind ample blood supply to the tissues as the reduction is performed. Regardless, you should experience improvement in your symptoms and a breast size that is more proportionate to your frame.

Thank you for the question and photos and though an examination is really needed, you should be aware that the smaller you go the greater the chance of compromise in blood supply to the remaining tissue and possibly the need for free nipple grafting

Dr Corbin