I am 190 lbs with 38HH breasts. I want reduction and a lift. What is the lowest cup size I can safely expect? (photo)

Hello and thank you for your question.
The best thing is for you is to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Best wishes!

Hello, thank you for your question. The surgery will also help to reshape and recontour your breasts. Very large breasts have the natural tendency to sag or hang low, so breast reduction surgery will lift them up and help them look perkier under tight clothing. The gram amount is dependent upon the density of the breast tissue and the volume removed. No direct correlation exists with cup sizes.

Dear BrendaBlondeBombshell,
breast reduction is best suited for women who wish to decrease the size of their breasts. While there are different techniques used to perform this surgery, I prefer the vertical incision (lollipop pattern) breast reduction technique instead of the anchor scar pattern, which reduces more noticeable scarring than usual. I also use a SAFE liposuction technique to reduce additional fat around the stubborn axilla area and bra line. This way, my patients are achieving beautiful results with minimal incisions which reduces downtime and delivers an overall better breast shape long term.If you are considering breast reduction surgery, you should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options and make sure your surgeon understands your goals. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

I always recommend patients reduce their breasts to the size proportionate to their body and this may correspond to a C, D or DD depending on their final outcome.  It is impossible to predict the exact result.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.