I'm 5'6, 145-150 lbs, and want a reduction from DD to C cup. Would I have enough for the 250 gram minimum?

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. Based on your description, you may be a good candidate for breast reduction to alleviate the back pain. The specific amount of tissue removed can be better ascertained during an in person evaluation by a board certified plastic surgeon. I hope this helps. Best of luck!

Hello and thank you for your question!
The best thing to do is schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to be evaluated and to discuss your options. Best wishes!

Hello, thank you for your question. 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.

At size 32 or 34, each 100 grams removed corresponds to 1 cup size change.  At size 36 or 38, each 200 grams removed corresponds to 1 cup size change.  From this, you can compute your size after removing 250 grams.  An alternative technique to consider 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.  I recommend you have a bra size proportionate to your body not a preconceived notion.  Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Hi.  Good question, but the answer is not that simple.  The cup size itself does not correlate directly with the amount of grams expected to be removed.  That is really best determined by an in person consultation with an experienced plastic surgeon to estimate how many grams he or she thinks would be removed during a breast reduction.  I would recommend consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon with good experience with breast reductions to help go over all of this with you.  Good luck and take care, Dr. Howell

Dear Powerful942793,
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

Bra sizing is a good guideline but isn't exact. Even in your description you mention that you vary in the size you wear. Without examining you it's difficult to say if 250g would put you at a C cup. From your description alone it does seem you'd be a candidate as the reduction in breast volume could help with your back pain. It's important to discuss your goals for surgery with a board certified plastic surgeon and to learn more about what you can expect in terms of results.

Thank you for your question!  I can understand your concern about wanting to make sure you have enough breast so that, after a breast reduction, you don't feel like your breasts are too small for your body.  It would be much easier for me to give you a concrete answer with photos.  A plastic surgeon who saw you in person would be able to give you an even better answer because he or she can also examine your breasts and have a better understanding of how dense they are.  Bra sizes also vary a lot between one company and another, so it is hard to use that as a standard size.  However, I would say (in general) that transitioning from a DD/F to a C would fit the criteria of a reduction at least 250 gm in size.
I hope this helps!  Take care and stay well, Dr. Schneider