Table of Content
  • - Breast Reduction Size Chart
  • - Sizing Breast Reduction Size Chart During Consultation
  • - Factors Influencing Surgery Breast Reduction Size Chart
  • - Large Breast Reduction Size Chart
  • - Reduction Surgery at Turkey Luxury Clinics

A breast reduction size chart isn't a set standard, it actually estimates tissue removal (grams) for cup size changes, often using “Schnur Sliding Scale”, which links body surface area to grams removed for insurance approval (e.g., 200 - 1000+ grams/breast).

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Women usually go down 1-2 cup sizes after breast reduction, but results vary with small reductions around 200-400g and large ones over 800g per breast, balancing aesthetic goals with nipple blood supply. Read this article for more.


Breast Reduction Size Chart



A breast reduction size chart isn't a standard, this chart evaluates how much tissue removal in grams is performed during breast reduction, therefore changing cup size.

And this amount is measured by Schnur Sliding Scale, which links body surface area to grams removed during reduction for insurance approval like removing 200-1000+ grams/breast.



Almost every woman goes down 1-2 cup sizes after the surgery, but results vary with small reductions around 200-400g and large ones over 800g per breast, balancing aesthetic goals with nipple blood supply.

Remember, it’s all about your personal choice, proportions and your surgeon’s judgment that matters, because you are aiming for comfort after all, not just the number.


Breast Reduction Size Chart

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Current Bra Size

Estimated tissue removal

Post-surgery size (approximate)

23D

200 - 300 gm

32B

32E

300 - 400 gm

32C

34DD

400 - 500 gm

34C

34G

500 - 700 gm

34D

36F

600 - 800 gm

36C

36H

700 - 900 gm

36D

38DD

500 - 700 gm

38C

38G

700 - 900 gm

38D

40F

800 - 1,000 gm

40C

40H

900 - 1,200 gm

40D

42DD

800 - 1,100 gm

42C

42G

1,000 - 1,300 gm

42D

44F

1,100 - 1,400 gm

44C

44H

1,200 - 1,500 gm

44D

46G

1,300 - 1,600 gm

46C




The Schnur Sliding Scale


It’s the scale that insurance uses to evaluate if your breast reduction is therapeutic and is a medical necessity, not just a cosmetic procedure.

  1. The main purpose is to objectively measure if large breasts are causing medical issues like back pain and neck pain, and therefore qualify you for coverage.
  2. This scale works by calculating Body Surface Area or (BSA) and matches it to the minimum weight of tissue the doctor is supposed to remove in grams. Here’s a table that explains the general measures.

Body Surface Area

Average grams of tissue per breast to be removed/ gm

1.35

199

1.40

218

1.45

238

1.50

260

1.55

284

1.60

310

1.65

338

1.70

370

1.75

404

1.80

441

1.85

482

1.90

527

1.95

575

2.00

628

2.05

687

2.10

750

2.15

819

2.20

895

2.25

978

2.30

1068

2.35

1187

2.40

1275

2.45

1393

2.50

1522

2.55

1662

2.60

1806

2.65

1972

2.70

2154

2.75

2352

2.80

2568

2.85

2804

2.90

3061

2.95

3343

3.00

3650

3.05

3985

3.10

4351

3.15

4750

3.20

5186

3.25

5663

3.30

6182

3.35

6750

3.40

7369

3.45

8045

3.50

8783

3.55

9589

3.60

10468

3.65

11428

3.70

12476

3.75

13619

3.80

14867

3.85

16230

3.90

17717

3.95

19340

4.00

21112

4.05

23045

4.10

25156

4.15

27459

4.15

27459

4.20

29972

4.25

32716

4.30

35710

4.35

38977

4.40

42543

4.45

46435

4.50

50682

4.55

55316

4.60

60374

4.65

65893

4.70

71915

4.75

78487

4.80

85658



Example: A BSA of 1.825 - 1.849 might require removing about 461 gm (or about 1 pound) from each breast as it is considered a medical necessity.

Pay attention: if the removed weight is below the 22nd percentile, it is considered cosmetic in the medical breast reduction size chart.


What are the Approximate General Size & Weight Guidelines?




  1. For Small Reduction: 200 - 400 gm per breast.
  2. For Moderate Reduction: 400 - 800 gm per breast.
  3. For Large Reduction: 800 gm or more per breast.


Breast Cup Size To Grams (Rough Guide)


Breast weight varies widely, but in general, a single cup size adds roughly 200 - 400 gm of tissue. For example; a D-cup might be around 400 - 650gm per breast, while a G-cup can be 950 - 1100gm or even more.

And for a better understanding, you can check out this table:


Cup Size

Approximate Weight (gm)

Cup A

200 - 250gm

Cup B

250 - 300gm

Cup C

300 - 400gm

Cup D

400 - 650gm

Cup DD/E

600 - 800gm

Cup G

950 - 1100+g



Sizing Breast Reduction Size Chart During Consultation



To be honest, there isn’t a single “size Chart” for cup breast reduction size chart, and the Schnur Sliding Scale is only used by insurance companies to determine medical necessity.

So what actually matters during the consultation is to focus on creating the size that really fits your body, improve your posture and match your activity level.

It’s also about symptom relief, the doctor aims to alleviate discomfort from heavy breasts and make your life easier. And most importantly, the surgery reduces 1 - 2 cup sizes and you should know that before the operation.

So schnur Sliding Scale is used by insurance to evaluate medical necessity, but it’s also used by the doctor to achieve a comfortable and proportionate results.


Factors Influencing Surgery Breast Reduction Size Chart

So how much exactly should your doctor remove? In fact, it’s not just about Schnur Scale, but there are always other factors your doctor take into consideration and these factors involve:

  1. The amount that should be removed. Generally, doctors remove 1 - 2 cup sizes down for smaller reductions, and up to 3 - 6 for larger ones. Anyways, this amount depends on your original breast size, tissue density, and your body’s anatomy.
  2. Grams per cup as about 200 grams of tissue removal equals roughly one cup size reduction, but overall this is an average estimate and varies based on whether your breast tissue is more fatty or glandular in nature.

What’s fatty or glandular breast tissue? Read this table:


Factor

Fatty Breasts

Glandular Breasts

Tissue Composition

Mostly fatty or adipose tissue

Mostly glandular or fibrous tissue

Weight and density

Lighter- less dense

Heavier - denser

Cup size Predictability

More predictable 

Less predictable

Response to Weight Changes

Size changes after weight gain or loss

Less changes

Firmness and feel

Softer - more compressible

Firmer - more compact



  1. Surgeon’s goal which is to achieve balanced, natural-looking proportions, not just a specific number. Surgeons prioritize harmony between breasts’ shape - chest width -shoulders and overall silhouette rather than focusing only on your cup size.
  2. Body proportions as your overall frame defines what looks balanced on you, and we mean your height - weight - shoulder width and waist-to-hip ratio. These measurements all influence what breast size will appear proportional and comfortable.

Important Considerations: keep this in mind!

  1. Up to this day, there’s no exact science to predict the right cup size, it’s about the aesthetic outcome. Swelling, healing, and how the tissue settles over time can affect the final appearance for several months after surgery.
  2. Consult a surgeon and don’t worry, he will use these charts for planning and tailor the surgery to your body and goals. A detailed consultation helps discuss expectations - comfort - symmetry and long-term results.


Large Breast Reduction Size Chart



The C cup breast reduction size chart or more involves removing 800 gm or more of breast tissue per breast, which results in 3 - 6 cup size reduction in general. But keep in mind that there’s no universal C cup chart for breast reduction as bra sizes change by brands.

After all, Schnur Sliding Scale is the perfect scale that is used by doctors to determine almost exactly how many grams the surgeon should remove to achieve aesthetic and comfortable results.


General Guidelines Of Breast Size Chart for Reduction


  1. From an F to a C involves removing almost 600 - 800 gm or more of tissue from each breast.
  2. From an E\F to a D involves a moderate breast reduction for proportional balance.
  3. From a DDD to a C involves a significant reduction mainly for pain relief and other symptoms.


Reduction Surgery at Turkey Luxury Clinics


The reduction surgery from the reduction surgery size chart POV is about insurance, but from our POV it’s about keeping you comfortable and happy with your results!

Breast reduction at Turkey Luxury Clinics is the surgery that enhances your overall health, your posture and figure and everything you desire! Get the ideal medical help you dream of and let’s connect now!

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