Breast Reduction from DDD to C cup?

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. 
You seem to exhibit symptoms that would qualify you for a breast reduction covered under insurance. Every insurance company is different in their coverage criteria, therefore you may need to have documentation by various providers about your unresolved symptoms. Specific cup sizes are not guaranteed as this will depend on your skin qualities, measurements and circulation to your nipple. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to review all your options. I hope this helps. Best of luck!

Hello and thank you for your question.
It appears that you would be a good candidate for this surgery. The best thing to do is to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Best wishes!

Hello. According to the information you wrote, you could be a candidate for a breast reduction. Reducing from DDD to C cup is not an unrealistic expectation. But of course you should discuss the surgical process with a board certified surgeon. Your clinical condition, any disease you have, smoking habits, concerns about future breastfeeding and potential complications should be discussed with your doctor before planning a surgery. Good luck. 

Hello! Based on your concerns you are a good candidate for a breast reduction surgery. Without photos it is difficult to day what cup size you can achieve but it is best to discuss this with your chosen surgeon. Breast reduction surgery, or reduction mammoplasty, not only reduces the size of the breasts, but makes them firmer, lighter and more proportioned to the rest of the body as well. Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your goals of surgery. I also suggest showing your surgeon "wish photos" of your desired breast size. 

In your case, a lift or reduction can significantly move the breast upward to give them more upper pole fullness with your own tissue. Sometimes, if there's not much firmness or density to the breast and it is mostly just skin, an implant is a good option. It really depends on your examination.
I strongly feel that it's very important to have an honest conversation with your surgeon about your particular situation, lifestyle, work environment and specifically which procedures you're having done so that you both have the most honest answer about your recovery and are realistic with expectations and results.
I would recommend that you see a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area that is a member of both ASPS & ASAPS and performs a lot of short scar breast reductions/lifts as well as breast implant surgery. Good luck with your future surgery!
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Keep in mind that breast reduction surgery is also a cosmetic surgery, so if you feel your breasts are too large and you wear a DDD bra, it is likely you are a good candidate anatomically for a breast reduction and could therefore have the procedure. If you are asking if insurance would cover it, then it is much less clear. I can tell you that the pendulum has swung back to most insurance companies being much less permissive or willing to cover the procedure, with strict guidelines about body weight (you seem to be good there) and estimated breast tissue weight to be removed (usually more than a pound per breast, a lot of tissue). Many surgeons like myself don't even take insurance anymore. 

I avoid the anchor or lollipop incision because of the vertical scars, loss of nipple sensation and the inability to breast feed.  Another alternative 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.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Thank you for your question.The timing for your breast reduction is good and appropriate.  The size all depends on your preference and what will look good on your frame.  The reduction needs to be significant enough to relieve the pain and pressure on your neck and back.  I recommend an in person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to get an idea of what exactly your options are.  

Dear Gorgeous430066,
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

No direct correlation exists with cup sizes. A PS cannot guarantee that a breast will be a specific cup size after reduction.  Very large breasts rarely are reduced by more than two or three "cup" sizes.
BRs which are medically necessary (i.e. you suffer back, shoulder, and neck "pain" with DOCUMENTED medical attention over a period of a YEAR) are typically covered by medical insurance.  If not, your medical insurance provider may try to deny you based upon a lot of things such as weight, lack of symptoms, lack of previous medical management, and lack of enough tissue that should be removed. 
Read your medical insurance certificate of coverage. Determine what medical information is required for your medical insurance provider to issue a pre-authorization or predetermination of benefits for BR surgery.  Then seek consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate your medical condition, discuss the pros and cons of this surgery as it applies to you, determine the amount of tissue to be removed, and help you in completing the paperwork required by your medical insurance provider.