Breast reduction size decision. Should I go with a B or C cup for a proportional look? (Photo)

Thanks for your question! When we are doing a breast reduction, the goal is to get the breast more in proportion with your body, but also we want to keep a pretty shape. Sometimes, the size is dictated by the base width of the breast. I wouldn't focus on a cup size. Just articulate your goals to your surgeon, and I'm sure he/she can get you a beautiful result for your frame! Good luck!

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.

Breast reductions often end up a lot smaller than you think. After surgery swelling goes down and a fair amount of fat is resorted over the next several  months and your breasts end up even smaller. Because if this I tend to leave breasts on the fuller side knowing that fullness will go down by about a third.

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.  You should approach breast reduction with an open mind and not a preconceived notion that B or C would be the correct size for your body.  The correct size is proportionate to your body.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.

I tell all my patients that I can not guarantee a cup size.  As a woman who actually shops for bras you and I both know that it depends on the store and the bra, fit is variable. Ask your surgeon to see pre and post op photos and then you may be able to get an idea of how your breasts will look postop.  Good luck, Jane. 

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. 
You are a great candidate for breast reduction. The exact cup size you will be is difficult to predict pre-op, but your surgeon will make you proportional to your frame based on how much can be safely removed from your breast. 
Consult with your board certified plastic surgeon to review your options. I hope this helps. Best of luck!

Dear kileyh98,
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

Dont get too hung up on a cup size.  As others have said it depends greatly on the bra manufacturer.  You should articulate your ideal shape and size to your surgeon and that conversation will guide him or her during surgery.  Good luck. 

No surgeon can create a final cup size per request so try to let that go. I would advise not going too small because those patients sometimes in the end need implants.