Will 470 g removed from G cup pendulous breasts leave me with a disproportionate result? (photo)

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I am 5'6 and 160 lbs. My BSA is 1.84, which means BCBS requires that about 470 g of breast tissue be removed in order to cover the procedure. One surgeon I saw stated that removing that much would be akin to a mastectomy. I wear a 32G bra now, but my breasts are quite pendulous, meaning that a lot of skin fills the cups as well as breast tissue. That said, most of my breasts are comprised of breast tissue, rather than excess fat. Will removing 470 grams be disproportionate to my frame?

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Thank you for your pictures. Based on your pictures removal of 470 g of breast tissue breast in my opinion would not  disproportionate. If you're concerned about your final breast size please discuss this with your plastic surgeon

Elias G. Gikas, MD · Answer

Based on your photos and height and weight it appears that removing 470 grams from your breasts would not achieve the results you posted on your photos and you are not going to be happy. What you need is a breast lift with minimal tissue removal. You should get a very good result in good hands. Seek an experienced board certified plastic surgeon to do so.Best Regards,

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

If total from 2 breast 470gms than NO. Bt from each might be to much removal in my over the internet opinion...

J. Garrett Harper, MD · Answer

I find that a lot of women come in with misguided bra sizing.  From the looks of your picture, if you got properly fitted, I think you would be in the small D-cup range.  Every 160-180 grams is roughly one cup, so 470 grams would reduce you close to 3 cup sizes.  I think you would end up less than a B-cup which is way smaller than the "goal pictures" you provided.  The great thing is that you have beautiful breasts and should get an amazing result with just a lift or small reduction only (like in the neighborhood of 100-150 grams).  Unfortunately, insurance companies won't pay for this, but there are payment plans for cosmetic surgery that you can apply for.  Good luck and look at things on the bright side- your goals are absolutely attainable in the right hands.

Will 470 g removed from G cup pendulous breasts leave me with a disproportionate result? (photo)

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