I'm a 50DDD and the surgeon wants to remove 1800gms which is equivalent to 9 cup sizes. What size will I be after surgery?

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What size will I be after taken 9 cup sizes down from 50DDD?

James D. Frost, MD · Answer

Your question is probably the most common one we receive in regards to all breast surgery.  "What cup size will I be?".  It is also the most impossible to answer.  There seems to be no standard for a cup size among bra manufacturers.  It is also very difficult to tell you the exact amount your surgeon will remove.  The only real reason to estimate that is for insurance companies who want an amount for them to plug into their formula for authorizations.Focus on how much better your back will feel and the better match you will have of your breasts being in proportion with your body rather than on cup size.  After you have healed, go bra shopping.  You will probably find that you are one cup size in one type of bra and a different cup size in another.Breast reduction has a high "worth it" rating for a reason.  Most patients are very glad they had the procedure and I hope you will be too.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your excellent question.  Though very tempting to do, it is best to focus on what the shape and appearance of your breasts will be after a breast reduction, rather than the cup size.  This is because each bra manufacturer uses different sizing to determine an A cup, B cup, C cup, etc. and as such, it would be impossible to tell you what cup size you will ultimately be.   I would recommend that after surgery you wear supportive sports bras or surgical bras until your swelling has resolved and your incisions are well-healed.  At this point go shopping to find the bra that best supports your results.  Hope that this helps.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. Unfortunately, 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 is very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon.  In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” 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.

Thomas Guillot, MD (retired) · Answer

Your main focus should be on the size and shape of your breast after surgery. Bra manufacturers are notoriously inconsistent with their sizing and you may have erroneous information if you go by a cup size.

I'm a 50DDD and the surgeon wants to remove 1800gms which is equivalent to 9 cup sizes. What size will I be after surgery?

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