I am 44 year old female with a 32-34k bra cup size. I am 5'6 174 pounds. For insurance to cover the operation they require 800 grams each side. I am sure I have the tissue since I have very dense breasts. Just wondering about how much smaller I will be? I don't want to end up as a B or large C cup.
Answer: Breast cup size question after breast reduction . Congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery. It is 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.
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Answer: Breast cup size question after breast reduction . Congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery. It is 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.
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August 13, 2016
Answer: Breast reduction procedures usually end up being D+ in the end... as it takes considerable effort to get down to a C cup and its unheard of that a B cup results from a standard reduction. Ask your surgeon for reassurances that you will maintain a certain size and you could also ask your surgeon to limit the resection to the insurance minimums to preserve as much of your native tissue as possible.
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August 13, 2016
Answer: Breast reduction procedures usually end up being D+ in the end... as it takes considerable effort to get down to a C cup and its unheard of that a B cup results from a standard reduction. Ask your surgeon for reassurances that you will maintain a certain size and you could also ask your surgeon to limit the resection to the insurance minimums to preserve as much of your native tissue as possible.
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August 12, 2016
Answer: Cup Size Question There is just no direct correlation between grams of breast tissue and cup size. Your plastic surgeon can make an estimate of the amount of breast tissue to be removed, but it is only an estimate. The actual volume of breast tissue removed is determined at the time of surgery, based upon the needs at that time. Breast reduction is taught to plastic surgeons as an 'aesthetic' procedure, not a weight-reduction operation. Your plastic surgeon is your best resource in answering questions about the procedure and your specific goals regarding shape and cup size.
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August 12, 2016
Answer: Cup Size Question There is just no direct correlation between grams of breast tissue and cup size. Your plastic surgeon can make an estimate of the amount of breast tissue to be removed, but it is only an estimate. The actual volume of breast tissue removed is determined at the time of surgery, based upon the needs at that time. Breast reduction is taught to plastic surgeons as an 'aesthetic' procedure, not a weight-reduction operation. Your plastic surgeon is your best resource in answering questions about the procedure and your specific goals regarding shape and cup size.
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Answer: Estimating cup size after a reduction. Here's what you need to do. When you go in for a consultation, have the plastic surgeon show you an 800 cc implant (that's a big implant!) and hold it up next to your breast. Do mental subtraction to get some idea of what sort of volume you will be looking at after surgery. One bit of unsolicited advice - do not let insurance coverage get in the way of a nice and balanced result. I have seen several women over the years who were way over reduced to meet some arbitrary insurance company requirement. Big mistake. They would have been much better off saving up and paying for a smaller reduction out of pocket instead of having further surgery to restore a reasonable and balanced chest.
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Answer: Estimating cup size after a reduction. Here's what you need to do. When you go in for a consultation, have the plastic surgeon show you an 800 cc implant (that's a big implant!) and hold it up next to your breast. Do mental subtraction to get some idea of what sort of volume you will be looking at after surgery. One bit of unsolicited advice - do not let insurance coverage get in the way of a nice and balanced result. I have seen several women over the years who were way over reduced to meet some arbitrary insurance company requirement. Big mistake. They would have been much better off saving up and paying for a smaller reduction out of pocket instead of having further surgery to restore a reasonable and balanced chest.
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August 12, 2016
Answer: Cup size queston. Weight and cup size do not exactly correlate. If you have 1600gm breasts, of course taking off 800gm would be a pretty reasonable reduction. If you have 1000gm breasts, taking off 800gm would ruin the breasts. We have no way of knowing how big you are (your clothing size is not helpful). Get an exam by an expert for answers.
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August 12, 2016
Answer: Cup size queston. Weight and cup size do not exactly correlate. If you have 1600gm breasts, of course taking off 800gm would be a pretty reasonable reduction. If you have 1000gm breasts, taking off 800gm would ruin the breasts. We have no way of knowing how big you are (your clothing size is not helpful). Get an exam by an expert for answers.
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