Is it possible for me to go from a 36G to 36C? (Photo)

Dear Mstoll,
Congratulations on taking this step! Bra sizes are not scientific, so it's always hard to tell a patient what bra size they will be. As you may experience now, you can go to a store that will put you in a F cup and then another store will size you as a DDD!? There is no standard unit of measure. I say that because I don't want patients to get too caught up in bra sizes. When you meet with your surgeon, explain what your goals are and how you want to look and feel. He/she should be able to help you reach your goals irrespective of what the size on the bra tag ultimately says.
I wish you the best of luck!
- Dr. Nik

Great Question SwallowStardust!

You should have no difficulty going from a G to C cup. The only thing to know is.......different women have different concepts of what a C cup looks like. And, of course, different manufacturers and styles accommodate different size breasts.

Most useful is to bring your surgeon a "wish photo" of breast size you like on a similar frame woman. Attached below, a C cup result!

Best of Luck
Dr. Jim Romanelli

This is a great question. A breast reduction can dramatically reduce the size of your breasts. Depending on your height and weight, a certain amount of breast tissue by weight must be taken out to satisfy the insurance requirements for reimbursement. This is known as the Schnur scale.

I recommend an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and be measured. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

communicating in cup size is not very useful in either reduction surgery or augmentation. Measurements are not consistent throughout the garment industry. Maybe if you look at some before and after photos, and choose an after photo that fits your expectations, the plastic surgeon would have a better idea of the general look you'll are trying to achieve

Thanks for your question! Every insurance is different in what they require, so I'm unsure exactly what your insurance will need. Regardless, if you share your goals/expectations with your surgeons, they will get you as close to that as they can. Best of luck!

In breast reduction, the final result is not planned in terms of cup size but results are planned to get what is suitable for your frame. Looking at the pictures, your results of around cup size C should be good for your frame. discuss with your surgeon regarding your expectations and he/she will go through the details of the procedures which can removal of skin , removal of breast tissue or liposuction to get the desired result.

Hello mstoll1923.
With a breast reduction we can calculate how much breast tissue we want to take out.
In your case we could remove enough to have a C cup at the end with a nice result.

Let me know if you would like more information.

Thanks

Dear mstoll1923,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

The technique I recommend is 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. Unfortunately, this technique is not covered by insurance.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.