Washington DC Breast Reduction Doctors and Reviews

“Should I Do It?”

Hi Ladies! So I have been lurking for awhile, and finally decided to post something myself! I think my story begins in much the same way as most of the women here. I started developing very young and got my first bra when I was in third grade. By high school I was probably around a D cup. I had done gymnastics basically my entire life so being surrounded by a bunch of flat chested gymnasts... more

“Thursday's the Big Day ......less...”

Hi everyone- just to share I am 41 years old and probably like many of you this is something I have been thinking about for a LONG time but it has gotten to the point that pain and feeling self conscious ALL the time in pictures- even my wedding day. The most wonderful day of my life- I had more than one friend tell me how large my chest looked in my dress. So last year, I made a consult,... more

“New Boobs! - Gaithersburg, MD”

I just had my surgery on April 9th. I have wanted a breast reduction since high school, but insurance wouldn't cover it. Finally when I went to a new insurance provider I got accepted. I had to endure the Back aches, muscle spasms, deep shoulder grooves, and the physical therapy that never helped the situation. My pre surgery size was a 38HH. Post surgery size is supposed to be around High D... more

“Amazing...absolutely Amazing...”

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“OMG! Excited but Very Nervous -...”

Hey everyone I have been reading up on the breast reductions on this site for a while and your stories are really making me feel at ease about this surgery. I've wanted this surgery since I was 19 years old I am now 23 and a 34J (I think lol) and I am only 4'10. I am beyond huge my shoulders and back have taken a real toll I am ready to get the fun bags off my chest. My whole family and my BF... more

“Chose the Wrong Surgeon - Woodbridge, VA”

I had a breast reduction and lift just over 6 mos ago and I have been completely miserable since. My breasts are half under my arms and fall to the side when I sit. I'm constantly in pain and have had a second opinion by a surgeon who has said my surgeon has taken too much tissue from the front and not enough from the side. I have an indent in my left breast and my nipple looks like it's... more

“Awaiting Surgery -Kensington, MD”

I was wait listed back in Sept. 2012 through my provider and I was due to have surgery in 9 months. Well they called 03/11/2013 and asked that I come in for surgery 03/15/2013 and has since been pushed back to 03/19, I'm having anxiety if I'm making the right decision I"m 25 with 44 G and have no children. more

“What a Difference! - Columbia, MD”

After having suffered for years with the pain of pendulous breasts - the back pain, the strap grooves worn in my shoulders, the skin problems - I decided to undergo a breast reduction. The surgery was a lot less painful than I had imagined, and recovery was pretty easy. I was back at work in a couple of weeks. This was a very difficult decision for me, as I wanted to have insurance... more

“I Cant Beleive I Finally Did It!!...”

I am 24 years, old and I weigh 155lb, yesterday before my surgery I was wearing a 34 H /G and hoping I went down to a 34 C ( not sure yet haven’t taken off the bandages). I have always been known as the girl with the “big boobs” ever since high school. And became sick of it, you hear all the time “those things are a blessing, you should be grateful!” “People pay to have those”.... more

“Ready for a New Start... - Greenbelt, MD”

I've been lurking on this site for a min and I have been reading everyone's encouraging posts and I have finally decided to encourage someone else. Where to start...? I am 21 years old, 5'1, 200 pounds, and tired of dragging around laundry bags. I am tired of too small bras, stupid looking button ups, and having to dress like my grandma when going out with my friends... lol! I've had... more

“On My Way to a New Beginning! -...”

I am one of many women that have suffered as a result of large breast. The pain and impact they have on my life is overwhelming. I will be having a 4 hour meeting with Dr. Banks on the 13th and she will give me a second chance and living a productive life. I am very blessed! Let the journey begin...It is the 20th and it has been 8 days since surgery and I am still sore, but no longer on strong... more

“Breast Reduction Changed My...”

I had always had a large chest, but my breasts grew even larger after I gained a lot of weight. After losing over 80 pounds, I decided to get the breast reduction as a reward and it's the second best thing (after losing weight) that I could have done for myself. No more shoulder pain, gigantic, ugly bras, back pain, stares from strangers and having to wear a much larger top than bottom. In a... more

“The Start of a New Life Journey -...”

Hello! First and foremost I want to thank all of you brave courageous women for sharing your experiences. You have encouraged me to share mine and be a blessing to someone else like you are to me. I'm 26 y/o and have had boobs since 1st grade. I've always wished for smaller boobs and 2012 just happens to be the year that I get to move forward into a new season in my life. I don't know my... more

“4 Days Post-op - Washington DC, DC”

Hello. I just had my breast reduction surgery on Oct. 5th, and I am very happy! I stayed in the hospital overnight for observation for blood pressure issues, but I am doing just fine. Today my drains were removed and it wasn't painful at all. My next appt. will be the removal of my stitches around my nipples. This surgery was the best thing for me as far as the pain in my neck, shoulders, and... more

“Weight Off My Shoulders! - Reston, VA”

My sisters and I were all "gifted" with overly large breasts for our proportions from my mother, so it seemed we were all destined to take the path of breast reduction eventually. Earlier this year I was leaving an appointment and passed Dr. Roberta Gartside's office and stopped in for informational on breast reduction. Within two months, I had a consultation and the surgery scheduled June 20;... more

“Getting Nervous Before the Big Day...”

Hello everyone! I've been considering a reduction for easily 15 years, and now the stars have aligned and it's going to happen in about 10 days, if all goes as planned. This site has been of great help to me leading up to the decision, so I'd like to thank everyone who has taken the time and effort to post. I will try to put up some pix as well. I'm a 38DDD+ and would like to reduce to a... more

“My "Ah-ha" Moment - Reston, VA”

Was it worth it? Hell yes!! I waited for years to do this. I am 5 months post my breast reduction and lipo for upper arms procedure and I love my new perky breasts and arms, the way clothes fit me now and the way I feel about my physical appearance. I love the way I look in a bathing suit now and I'm having a fantastic summer because of it! The best thing so far was this: My husband of 13... more

“After 25 Years, Taking the Plunge -...”

Hi all, I can't tell you what a relief it is to find this site! I'm scheduled for surgery on June 1 and I'm so nervous about it. It's so reassuring to read all your stories and see that my feelings are shared by so many of you. I'm 46, 5'1", 120 lbs and I've been a 30G for the last 15 years. I get by with a 32DDD bra, but my right breast is always... more

“ALL I CAN SAY IS WHAT A POSTIVE WAY...”

I have always had large breast since I was 13 I was in a D cup and I had stayed there until I had me daughter in which I got up to now a 42 ddd-e. My job requires a lot of heavy lifting that now that my breast has gotten this large it is making them unbearable. I can’t sleep at night I think I may get about 4 hours sleep. I thought at first that it was my weight and I started going to... more

“Breast Reduction and Lift - Fairfax, VA”

After 3 children and gravity took its course on my body, I decided to look into a breast lift and reduction. After researching online, I went to see Dr Hess, and I am so very pleased I did. Dr Hess has quite literally changed my life. At my initial consultation, he was open and honest about what he could do, and made me feel totally at ease. He knew exactly the look I was trying to achieve,... more

“BOOBIES LOOKING GOOD !!! - Maryland”

Hey everybody I'm getting breast reduction surgery next Monday (10/24/11) . Words cannot describe how I'm feeling. I'm 18 years old, and I started growing boobs when I was 9. Now I'm a fully 38DD and I'm only 5'3 and my weight is 120. I've always hated my self for having large breast. I feel so insecure and have very low self esteem . My dad felt my pains but... more

“Nov. 9... One More Week!!! - Maryland”

I have always been known for my chest. In elementary school I remember wearing an under wire bra for my size C breasts. As I got older, my chest made me stand out from my peers, and garnered the wrong type of attention. Many young men tried to date me or assumed I was overly sexual because of my breasts. I have always been on the curvy side. In middle school my boobs popped out to a size... more

“BR....Its So Worth It! - Columbia, MD”

I had my BR on May 25th and I have absolutely no regrets. I had about 6lbs removed (I forgot to get the exact grams) and I definitely feel much lighter...immediately after the surgery. I was a 40J and now a 40D. At first I thought they were on the small side....but after trying on shirts I realized that my new breast fit perfect. My recovery was uneventful. I woke up from the surgury is... more