I realize that cup sizes aren't going to be an accurate measurement, but I'm simply wondering if it would be possible for me to go down in size by such a large margin. I also realize I would probably need to do a free nipple graft in order to achieve these results. I'm including pictures of myself as I currently am, as well as a picture of what I would like to get close to in size. Any advice would be appreciated! Thank you very much!
Answer: Find the right surgeon for a breast reduction Far more important than the technique is the skill and experience of your plastic surgeon. Choose your surgeon rather than the technique and let them explain why one technique may be better than another. See the below link on some suggestions on finding the most qualified Plastic Surgeon for a BBL Always insist on a board certified plastic surgeon.
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Answer: Find the right surgeon for a breast reduction Far more important than the technique is the skill and experience of your plastic surgeon. Choose your surgeon rather than the technique and let them explain why one technique may be better than another. See the below link on some suggestions on finding the most qualified Plastic Surgeon for a BBL Always insist on a board certified plastic surgeon.
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February 8, 2017
Answer: From 32F to A cup? You can be drastically reduced but remember that there is no guarantee of post op cup size with a breast reduction. Also, FNG method has its own drawbacks but if you are willing to take the risks, it may be your best option. Best to choose a board certified plastic surgeon in your area who takes the time to evaluate and measure you and make the best treatment recommendations for you. Good luck!!
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February 8, 2017
Answer: From 32F to A cup? You can be drastically reduced but remember that there is no guarantee of post op cup size with a breast reduction. Also, FNG method has its own drawbacks but if you are willing to take the risks, it may be your best option. Best to choose a board certified plastic surgeon in your area who takes the time to evaluate and measure you and make the best treatment recommendations for you. Good luck!!
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February 8, 2017
Answer: 32F to an A cup? Thank you for your question. A reduction of the amount that you describe would likely require a FNG. As others have mentioned, there are significant downsides to FNG. Not every surgeon would be willing to offer you free nipple grafting. Consider several consultations to discuss your options. A more modest reduction would allow you maintain vascularity to your nipples, without use of a FNG.
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February 8, 2017
Answer: 32F to an A cup? Thank you for your question. A reduction of the amount that you describe would likely require a FNG. As others have mentioned, there are significant downsides to FNG. Not every surgeon would be willing to offer you free nipple grafting. Consider several consultations to discuss your options. A more modest reduction would allow you maintain vascularity to your nipples, without use of a FNG.
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February 7, 2017
Answer: Breast reduction to small size possible? Yes... 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 or free nipple 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. Generally speaking, for the benefit of patients undergoing breast reduction surgery: 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", "proportionate", "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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February 7, 2017
Answer: Breast reduction to small size possible? Yes... 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 or free nipple 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. Generally speaking, for the benefit of patients undergoing breast reduction surgery: 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", "proportionate", "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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February 7, 2017
Answer: 32F to an A cup? Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. Most reductions/lifts aim to leave a woman with breasts proportional to their body frame. Though you likely would require a nipple graft procedure you should understand the ramifications of this type of procedure. Be sure to have an in-depth discussion with an ASPS board certified plastic surgeon.
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February 7, 2017
Answer: 32F to an A cup? Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. Most reductions/lifts aim to leave a woman with breasts proportional to their body frame. Though you likely would require a nipple graft procedure you should understand the ramifications of this type of procedure. Be sure to have an in-depth discussion with an ASPS board certified plastic surgeon.
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