Wanting to go from a 36DD to 36C - can I do a reduction with a lift together?

A breast lift is performed as part of the breast reduction procedure. The goals you have for surgery sound very realistic. The next step is to visit with a board certified plastic surgeon near you for a consultation. I've included a video I hope you find helpful.

Hello @Kind6103 thank you for your question. Both procedures can be done in one surgery, both breast reduction and breast lift, and should be done that way to achieve the proper aesthetic result, which is to raise the nipple and rearrange the breast tissue. As for the volume, by removing weight in the breast this part of the body will look thinner and slimmer, so visually the upper part of the body will look narrower. It all depends on what your goal is. Best wishes!

At size 36, each 200 grams removed corresponds to 1 cup size change. You would need 400 grams removed to become a size C. 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.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.