Currently, a 32G, if I had 420 grams of tissue removed from each breast what size would that make me? (Photo)

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Since it's around the holidays I've put on 5 or 6 lbs but I'm still a 32G, although if I got a 34G bra for Christmas, it would still probably fit. I've read on here that when you're a smaller framed woman such as myself, around 150 grams removed is a cup size. So, I'd only go down to a DDD cup then right? Because I'm a G cup now, and the next smallest size is a double F, then a single F, then triple D/E cup. I want to be at the very biggest a D cup though, so how much should I have removed to get there?Anyway, I think my plastic surgeon is planning on taking out 420 grams per breast for surgery (not sure what she told the insurance company since they're covering it), I still have the pre op appt with her so I'll ask her all this then. But in the meantime, what cup size would removing 420 g per breast make me? I'm thinking like a C cup, hopefully.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

A full C cup sounds about right. Please remember that immediately post op you may be slightly larger than desired because of the swelling associated with the surgery. It usually takes about a month or so for the initial swelling to resolve. Wishing you well on your recovery. Kind regards,

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question and congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery; this operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.

There is no direct correlation between the amount of tissue removed and the ultimate cup size that a patient will wear after breast reduction surgery.

Before undergoing the breast reduction procedure it will be very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon (who you should choose very carefully). Most patients wish to achieve enough of a reduction to help with their symptoms while remaining proportionate with the remainder of their torso.

With the goal of improving communication with my patients I find the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) very helpful.  For example, I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or “B or C cup” means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful. Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate.

Once you have communicated your goals carefully, your plastic surgeon will be able to provide you with an estimation of how much tissue will need to be removed, in order to achieve your desired outcome.

Best wishes with your breast reduction procedure; hopefully you will be very pleased with the outcome of the procedure performed.

David R. Alfonso, MD, FACS · Answer

I always tell my patients that it is difficult to predict exactly what cup size you will be after a reduction. You have some mild asymmetry of the breasts but 420 g seems appropriate based on insurance requirements. As the swelling improves a few months after surgery your cup size will be more accurate

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is difficult to say what size you would be after removal of the tissue.  Volumes removed or added do not match up to bra cup size exactly.

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