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

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I saw my surgeon recently for the first time and was surprised that he said he couldn't get me to a C cup (I'm an F/EE with one breast bigger than the other). He recommended about 550 removal from my larger breast and around 450 from my other breast (about 1kg). He also couldn't promise what cup size I would end up with. Just wondering if the pain, costs, and down time is worth it to go from F/EE to D cup? Has anyone felt better with this reduction?

Sophie Ricketts, MBBS (Hons), FRACS (Plast) · Answer

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.

Raymond Goh, MBBS (Hons), FRACS (Plast) · Answer

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

Jeremy Hunt, MBBS, FRACS · Answer

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

Damien Grinsell, MBBS, FRACS (Plast) · Answer

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

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

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.

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