Can I choose my new breast size if I’m getting a breast reduction?

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I am a 32 G and I’m 26, I don’t want too small breasts but I wouldn’t want anything bigger than a size D. Is it possible to predict what size I’ll be ?

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question,              
The Bellesoma Method is a current technique to lift and/or reduce breasts without using implants or the ugly vertical scars.  The incisions are hidden around the areola and in the inframammary crease. The vertical incision has been completely eliminated. The areola incision heals almost invisibly due to the fact that there is hardly any tension on the closure. With this particular technique, ducts are preserved along with nerve supply maintaining nipple sensation and the ability to breast feed. Because the breast is reshaped internally and is secured to your chest muscles, upper pole fullness is possible without an implant. Attached is a patient who underwent The Bellesoma Method. Please note that her tissue was used to create upper pole fullness and cleavage without any foreign materials (mesh, implants, etc).  It is a proprietary technique that only surgeons that have been trained by me can perform. I hope this helps. 
Best wishes and kind regards, 
Dr. Gary Horndeski

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. This is a very common question before a breast reduction. The short answer is.....kinda. With a breast reduction surgery, you want to remove enough tissue to relieve the patient's symptoms, but you also want to leave enough tissue behind so that the patient is left with something that fits their frame and looks good. In addition, you have to leave enough tissue behind to provide blood supply to the remaining skin and breast. So there is often a range within these parameters that is possible. In other words, if you are a G and wanted to be an F or an A cup, this would not be possible. But if you were shooting for something in the B-D range, then this would likely be reasonable. Make sure you discuss your size expectations with your board certified plastic surgeon before the procedure. Good luck!

David S. Motoki, MD · Answer

In general, it is not possible to absolutely predict bra cup size after breast reduction surgery. There are many factors that influence the final result such as your current breast size, the amount of breast tissue that your insurance company requires to be removed if you are using insurance, and the limitations of breast reduction surgical techniques. My recommendation would be that you schedule a consultation with a board certified and experienced plastic surgeon to learn about your options.

Stacey Folk, MD · Answer

You can to some degree, but not completely. Your size and anatomy will create some limitation about what is possible. My advice is not to talk in terms of cup size and much as percentage removed. I think that is a more accurate form of communication. I also recommend purchase a "goal bra" in the bandwidth that fits them comfortably now, with a cup that looks like what they would want post operatively. While hitting the "goal bra" size may not be possible, it is best to have this discussion before surgery so your expectations and your surgeon's goals are clear.

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

but you can let your surgeon know to be aggressive in the resection versus the usual procedure if you want a smaller cup size.  No one can guarantee achieving a specific cup size with a reduction procedure.

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