Is it normal to go from a EE/F cup to D cup?

A breast can be made as small as you want it to be. The main limitation however is the ability to safely keep the relocated nipple alive. In extreme cases it is possible to remove the nipple as a graft and the breast can be made any size and the nipple is sutured back on. This is generally reserved for very large droopy breast reductions however. The main drawback of this is that the nipple has no feeling and breast feeding is not possible. It is more common to reduce the breast to a size that alleviates your symptoms related to their heaviness, gives a nice proportional size and shape and is safe for nipple survival. It is likely that a reduction of around 450-500g per side for you may do this.

Hi. It is certainly possible to get any large breast to any smaller size. 
It is important to discuss with your surgeon your goals, and also to consider what would be proportional to your body. When I consult a patient for breast reduction and they ask me to kindly "take it all off" because their large breasts have been so troublesome for them, I will tell them no, but I will tend to aim more toward a smaller size. On the other hand, if the patient asks me to aim for a DD/E as a final cup size, I will likewise say no as that would not achieve the symptomatic improvement for the, but I would err toward a slightly larger final result. 
No one can guarantee the final cup size result, as many variables come into play to determine cup size. It is more important that the final result be balance between great shape and symptomatic relief.
All the very best.
Dr Ray Goh

Hi,It is possible to reduce form a F cup to a cup, and it will depend at times on the technique used. it is also important to remember that if you " top heavy" then the reduction performed  needs to be in proportion to the rest of your frame in the sense that a " fuller" frame would need a " fuller " bust to look in proportion.To offer a full opinion as the best option though a surgeon would need a full examination, and seeking a second opinion may be of benefit in yuor case.All the bestJeremy Hunt

Hi PicolaEvery surgeon will tell you that every bra size is different so it is not a good gauge of the final size.  Unfortunately it is the thing that patients focus on the most.  I tell my patients that the smallest they can go safely is about 40% of the size which seems about reasonable for you.  To go smaller compromises the final outcome with respect to shape and complications.CheersDamien

Hello! Thank you for your question.
It is definitely worth for life comfort. Our clinic can performs a breast reduction surgery according your preferences, but firstly I need to see your photos for medical examination and discussion of options for your surgery.
Best regards,
Dr.Sibel Atalay.

You have raised some very common concerns and questions raised by patients considering breast reduction surgery.  My goal with breast reduction surgery is reduce your breast size to create a natural breast shape in proportion to your body while maintaining a healthy blood supply to your breast tissue and nipples.    It is important when reducing the breast size to let the breast indicate what how much volume should come off and not remove too much tissue. If too much is taken it will be at the expense of breast shape.  The large the breast is, the more will be taken off.  In your situation ending up in the D-cup range is realistic and trying for a C-cup will likely give you an inferior result. I prefer to do this surgery using the “lollipop” minimal scarring vertical technique.  It will be worthwhile for you to explore this method as avoiding an anchor scar technique.  The lollipop method that I offer will result in 50% less scarring and give a superior shape.  This will be a much better outcome for you. 

Thank you for sharing your question. 
I tell patients that my goal with breast reductions is to provide a safe, aesthetically-pleasing result that keeps blood supply to the breast skin and nipple-areolar complex intact. I don’t guarantee a final cup size. There is a common misconception that all cups are created equal, which they are not. Cup sizes very depending on manufacturers, the brand, and the band size, so don’t use a cup as your final goal.
I recommend you meet with more than one Plastic Surgeon and discuss which options and results he or she feels will be best and safest for you. 
Good luck with your process!
Peter A. Felice

Hi there and this is a great question.A 1 kg total reduction is a substantial reduction and your breasts will be 1 kg lighter. Concentrating on cup size can be misleading and I think your surgeon is correct. The reason is that cup size varies on chest size, bra brand, and is most concerned with the base size of your breasts ie the "footprint" your breasts have on your chest wall.  It is hard to make that a lot smaller, as opposed to reducing breast volume and weight, so in the end you need a bra that fits your new lighter, lifted breasts.It sounds to me that your surgeon is wise and experienced. If you are happy with the consultation otherwise and have seen examples of the surgeon's work, I think you are on the right track. By all means get a second opinion, but if you are looking for someone to promise you a specific cup size you may not find it.Cup size is such a very important subject and thanks for bringing it to this forum.I hope this helps. All the best PP

Thank you for your question. I expect that you may well have misunderstood some of the discussion with your plastic surgeon. A reduction in the 500 g range is a relatively small reduction, and, in my opinion, there is no reason he could not go to whatever bra size you wish. Going from an E. to a C is virtually never a problem. I have personally removed nearly 2000 g per side without having to do nipple grafting. This is somewhat technique-dependent. I would suggest that you return here plastic surgeon and discuss this in more detail.

Congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast reduction surgery; it is one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.
 Generally speaking, it is possible to reduce the breasts size very significantly. 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. 
My best suggestion: seek additional consultations with board-certified plastic surgeons who can demonstrate significant experience achieving the types of outcomes you will be pleased with. This careful selection of plastic surgeon will be the most important decision you make.
Before undergoing the breast reduction procedure 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. I suggest that you do not communicate your goals in terms of achieving a specific cup size. For example, a “C or D 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 goal photographs.
I hope this  helps. Best wishes.