Palo Alto Breast Reduction Doctors and Reviews

“Smashed into a 36FF, down to a D. -...”

I'm one month from turning 39 and am currently cramming myself into 36FF bras. I've been as high as 36I and I've come to hate them. I try to look at them as sexy...as what "other women" pay thousands of dollars to try to get, or so I've been told by men who think "I'm out of my mind for REDUCING them." But, enough is enough. Other women are NOT paying thousands of dollars to have to buy bras... more

“Praying for a Reduction - Hayward, CA”

I'm 37 yrs I always had large breast been dealing with back neck and shoulder pain for years now I was bless 3 yrs ago with a beautiful daughter and I cant do half the things I would love to do and it hurt me so much it seem like since I had her they have got bigger so now I'm ready been ready just scard a lil because I'm also over weight and its been hard to lose weight.I had my breast... more

“Countdown to My Reduction From a 44J...”

So I have finally schedule my surgery. I have gone to consultation twice in the past and never made it this far. The first time I chickened out. The second time, I was laid off and lost my health insurance. So, here's hoping the third time is the charm as they say. I am currently wearing a 44j bra(will side spillage). So, I am not really sure what my true size is at this point. I am aiming... more

“July 20th Surgery Date! It's finally...”

Hi everyone! I am so glad to have stumbled upon this site. I look forward to interacting with you all and reading your stories. I would like to thank you for being open and honest. Baring your "before and after" breasts is like baring your soul. Thanks in advance for being a support system the way only another person with our experience can be. I appreciate you all already! Alright, here... more

“Farewell Tata's - San Ramon, CA”

So, my surgery is scheduled!!! Six weeks from yesterday! Ahhhhh! Ok, now that I got that out, lol.... I am 5'1" and currently wearing a 36F. I'm thinking I want to be a full C. My PS told me I should really consider what size I want to be and sorta implied that maybe I should be a D(???), but I still think thats too big. I've had these boobs for so long, I wouldn't even know what a C is... more

“Still Pinching Myself After March 6...”

Hi, ladies. I'm so happy I found this site a few weeks before my reduction surgery on March 6. I've always been self-concious about my chest size and wondered why the universe was so unfair to make some of us develop so disproportionately. I've heard a lot of theories about early puberty due to hormones in our food and dairy, etc, but hey, I was born in the late '70s, so WTH?... more

“Breast Reduction in SF - San...”

I'm 57 years old, 5'7" and weigh around 180. I wear a (tight) 42DDD bra. I've been wanting a breast reduction for about 15 years -- my breasts grew to excessive size in my 40s. Tho I've always been on the busty side, in my 40s my upper back and shoulders started to be pulled out of shape. lots of pain around my shoulder blades. I had enough money in savings to pay for... more

“The Best Gift I Ever Gave Myself -...”

My Sugery was 11/10/2011 & except for some swelling! I feel pretty good. I only took pain medication on & off for 2 weeks. Ice packs I used & still do but not as much....I'm 53 years old, my first bra was a size C & Then 38 DDD even at 120-150 lbs. I always had back, neck, shoulder pain & lots of pressure on my rib cage. Always tall, thin, busty, until I started having... more