Breast size is typically classified by “cup” size, which in the most general terms follows a linear alphabet scale: A, B, C, D, DD…..This refers to the bra size that a woman wears with an extra measurement around the rib cage at the base of the breast. An example would be 34C. This scale tends to be rather arbitrary and largely depends on what bra manufacturer a woman uses.
When it comes to breasts, size and shape are interrelated. Breast reduction surgery is a classic example in that the procedure includes a breast lift AND reduction in the size (volume) of breast tissue. However, women will often ask if they need breast reduction surgery or breast lifting surgery. Here's how to tell-