I have currently have 38GG (Freya brand sizing) breasts. I am 31, 5'-5" and 215 lbs. When I've weighed less, for example 180 lbs about 3.5 years ago, my bra size was perhaps only a cup or two smaller. I am interested getting a breast reduction. However, I've heard vaguely there are limits to how much reduction can be achieved. Ideally, I would love to have essentially no or fairly small breasts I don't know if anything like that is possible.
Answer: Breast reduction limitations The most straightforward technique to perform a large breast reduction and still maintain good aesthetics is to remove approximately half the breast. In doing so, this will also accomplish a significant lift. In most women with large breasts, the combination of removing half the volume of the breast, as well as lifting the breasts in the process, will give them a completely different feel and appearance that they're very happy with. Although some effort can be made to make the breasts even smaller, aesthetics can be compromised in the process, and may ultimately leave the patient unhappy with the result.A visit to a plastic surgeon's office will help you to understand if you're a candidate for the procedure, and what aesthetic outcomes are realistic in your particular case. In order to get a qualified, ethical, and expert opinion on your surgical options and expectations, schedule an in-person office consultation with a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Best of luck, Keith M. Blechman, MD New York, NY
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Answer: Breast reduction limitations The most straightforward technique to perform a large breast reduction and still maintain good aesthetics is to remove approximately half the breast. In doing so, this will also accomplish a significant lift. In most women with large breasts, the combination of removing half the volume of the breast, as well as lifting the breasts in the process, will give them a completely different feel and appearance that they're very happy with. Although some effort can be made to make the breasts even smaller, aesthetics can be compromised in the process, and may ultimately leave the patient unhappy with the result.A visit to a plastic surgeon's office will help you to understand if you're a candidate for the procedure, and what aesthetic outcomes are realistic in your particular case. In order to get a qualified, ethical, and expert opinion on your surgical options and expectations, schedule an in-person office consultation with a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Best of luck, Keith M. Blechman, MD New York, NY
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Answer: Breast reduction cup size Bra size is variable by each brand and style. Breast reduction patients frequently request "B to D cup" size. The nipple stays attach to a pedical to keep it alive, preserve sensation and try to preserve breastfeeding. The pedical may limit finally Breast size. Breasts are frequently left proportionate to the patient's body and trying to achieve the desired patient size. There are no cup size guarantees, but most patients are highly satisfied with Breast reductions.
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Answer: Breast reduction cup size Bra size is variable by each brand and style. Breast reduction patients frequently request "B to D cup" size. The nipple stays attach to a pedical to keep it alive, preserve sensation and try to preserve breastfeeding. The pedical may limit finally Breast size. Breasts are frequently left proportionate to the patient's body and trying to achieve the desired patient size. There are no cup size guarantees, but most patients are highly satisfied with Breast reductions.
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April 17, 2017
Answer: Limits to Breast Reduction Thank you for your question. Firstly, it is difficult to converse in terms of bra sizes, because that is such an inaccurate parameter and varies from maker to maker. That being said, there is no real limit to how small a breast reduction can make a patient, but as more and more breast tissue is removed, some of the good qualities of the breasts are lost, such as shape and sensation to the nipple complexes.Best wishes.
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April 17, 2017
Answer: Limits to Breast Reduction Thank you for your question. Firstly, it is difficult to converse in terms of bra sizes, because that is such an inaccurate parameter and varies from maker to maker. That being said, there is no real limit to how small a breast reduction can make a patient, but as more and more breast tissue is removed, some of the good qualities of the breasts are lost, such as shape and sensation to the nipple complexes.Best wishes.
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April 16, 2017
Answer: Cup size after breast reduction Breast reduction eligibility and coverage by insurance varies from one insurance carrier to the next, and cannot be determined based on cup size, but only based on an in-person examination to figure out how much tissue the surgeon needs to remove. You also often have to qualify for multiple other criteria from your insurance carrier, so be sure to request their breast reduction coverage policy ahead of time before your plastic surgery visit to ensure you meet all the other non-size related demands that they have. Be sure to discuss your goals and concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon and consider the pros and the cons. Be certain your surgeon is properly certified. I've attached a link where you can start your search.
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April 16, 2017
Answer: Cup size after breast reduction Breast reduction eligibility and coverage by insurance varies from one insurance carrier to the next, and cannot be determined based on cup size, but only based on an in-person examination to figure out how much tissue the surgeon needs to remove. You also often have to qualify for multiple other criteria from your insurance carrier, so be sure to request their breast reduction coverage policy ahead of time before your plastic surgery visit to ensure you meet all the other non-size related demands that they have. Be sure to discuss your goals and concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon and consider the pros and the cons. Be certain your surgeon is properly certified. I've attached a link where you can start your search.
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November 14, 2020
Answer: What is the smallest possible cup size for a breast reduction, given my size and type of breasts? Thank you for the question and congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery. You may be surprised to know that your goals/requests are not that unusual. I see several patients every year who wish to achieve as small of a breast appearance outcome, for a variety of personal reasons. Generally speaking, it is possible to reduce the breasts size very significantly. Based on the sophistication of your question, I think you may already understand that the concern with the amount of tissue removed is related to blood flow to the remaining tissue; if too much tissue is removed in one operation the blood flow to the remaining tissue (including nipple/areola) may be compromised. Part of the tissue that is left in place is called the “pedicle"; this segment of tissue is responsible for delivering the blood supply to the nipple/areola tissue. If the pedicle is made too small (in the effort to reduce the breasts as much as possible) then patient will likely have problems with tissue survival. Occasionally, a staged procedure is helpful; in others, nipple/areola grafting is helpful. I think that you are wise in understanding the importance of preoperative communication when it comes to achieving an outcome that you will be pleased with. In my opinion, successful outcomes with etc. surgery depend on: 1. Careful selection of plastic surgeon (and from the surgeon's standpoint, careful selection of patient). I would suggest starting with the American Society of Plastic Surgery and/or the Aesthetic Society of Plastic Surgery to obtain a list of well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons. Then, I would suggest you visit a few surgeons whose practices concentrate on aesthetic surgery. ***Ask to see lots of examples of their work and preferably speak/see patients who have had similar procedures done. 2. Careful communication of goals ( which I will discuss further below). 3. Skillful execution of procedure ( preoperative, intraopererative, and postoperative patient management). In my practice, I would ask that you NOT communicate your goals, or evaluate the outcome of the procedure performed, based on cup sizes. There is simply too much variability when it comes to bra sizes between bra manufacturers and even store employees doing the bra fitting measurements. It will be very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon. Most patients wish to achieve a enough of a reduction to help with their symptoms while remaining proportionate with the remainder of their torso. Again, I suggest that you do not communicate your goals in terms of achieving a specific cup size. For example, a “A or B cup” may mean different things to different people and therefore may be a source of miscommunication. In my practice, I ask patients to communicate their goals with the help of computer imaging and/or goal photographs, as you have done here. Obviously, the outcome associated with the breast surgery will not necessarily match that of goal photographs perfectly, but they do serve as a better communication tool that subjective terms such as "natural", "essentially no", "flat"… Evaluating goal photographs also allows for a plastic surgeon to determine the consistency of the patient's goals and allows for a discussion of realistic expectations as well. ***Needless to say, when it comes to achieving patient satisfaction with the outcome of surgery, it is very important that a patient has consistent goals (fully decided on what she would like to achieve) and a good understanding of realistic expectations (what outcomes can and cannot be achieved). Best wishes with your decision making and for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.
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November 14, 2020
Answer: What is the smallest possible cup size for a breast reduction, given my size and type of breasts? Thank you for the question and congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery. You may be surprised to know that your goals/requests are not that unusual. I see several patients every year who wish to achieve as small of a breast appearance outcome, for a variety of personal reasons. Generally speaking, it is possible to reduce the breasts size very significantly. Based on the sophistication of your question, I think you may already understand that the concern with the amount of tissue removed is related to blood flow to the remaining tissue; if too much tissue is removed in one operation the blood flow to the remaining tissue (including nipple/areola) may be compromised. Part of the tissue that is left in place is called the “pedicle"; this segment of tissue is responsible for delivering the blood supply to the nipple/areola tissue. If the pedicle is made too small (in the effort to reduce the breasts as much as possible) then patient will likely have problems with tissue survival. Occasionally, a staged procedure is helpful; in others, nipple/areola grafting is helpful. I think that you are wise in understanding the importance of preoperative communication when it comes to achieving an outcome that you will be pleased with. In my opinion, successful outcomes with etc. surgery depend on: 1. Careful selection of plastic surgeon (and from the surgeon's standpoint, careful selection of patient). I would suggest starting with the American Society of Plastic Surgery and/or the Aesthetic Society of Plastic Surgery to obtain a list of well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons. Then, I would suggest you visit a few surgeons whose practices concentrate on aesthetic surgery. ***Ask to see lots of examples of their work and preferably speak/see patients who have had similar procedures done. 2. Careful communication of goals ( which I will discuss further below). 3. Skillful execution of procedure ( preoperative, intraopererative, and postoperative patient management). In my practice, I would ask that you NOT communicate your goals, or evaluate the outcome of the procedure performed, based on cup sizes. There is simply too much variability when it comes to bra sizes between bra manufacturers and even store employees doing the bra fitting measurements. It will be very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon. Most patients wish to achieve a enough of a reduction to help with their symptoms while remaining proportionate with the remainder of their torso. Again, I suggest that you do not communicate your goals in terms of achieving a specific cup size. For example, a “A or B cup” may mean different things to different people and therefore may be a source of miscommunication. In my practice, I ask patients to communicate their goals with the help of computer imaging and/or goal photographs, as you have done here. Obviously, the outcome associated with the breast surgery will not necessarily match that of goal photographs perfectly, but they do serve as a better communication tool that subjective terms such as "natural", "essentially no", "flat"… Evaluating goal photographs also allows for a plastic surgeon to determine the consistency of the patient's goals and allows for a discussion of realistic expectations as well. ***Needless to say, when it comes to achieving patient satisfaction with the outcome of surgery, it is very important that a patient has consistent goals (fully decided on what she would like to achieve) and a good understanding of realistic expectations (what outcomes can and cannot be achieved). Best wishes with your decision making and for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.
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