My breast were very large and hung very low, I had deep increases in my shoulders. I had a neck surgery a few years before my reduction due to heaviness of my breast. I had major back problems. I always had to buy a size 2X top and a med bottom. I was shaped like a pear. After my reduction there was some pain but could be managed with meds. It was more of a discomfort then anything. Ice was the secrete. It kept the swelling down and the pain level down. I had to quit smoking 3