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41y/o Spinster Finally Did It! - Huntersville, NC

UPDATED FROM TarheelGirl72
1 year post

13 months post-op

WORTH IT$4,200
I am so happy with my reduction! My breasts 'dropped' more than I'd hoped/expected, but my PS said that because I had lost a lot of weight, the elasticity of my chest is gone, resulting in the drop. Even so, I love how they turned out!

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Erik Miles, MD, FACS

Erik Miles, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

5.0 | 89 Reviews
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Look much better reduced good descision
You had a nice result! Congratulations! I can't believe how good your incisions looked 2 and 4 weeks post op. You must have crazy healing genetics and/or a really talented plastic surgeon. Thanks for updating a year later. P.S. I'm a spinster too, and I think its important that we do this sort of thing for ourselves:)
Thanks! I have been so impressed with the incisions! He did a wonderful job! I'm hoping that I do, in fact, have crazy healing genetics...I am hoping to have a brachioplasty soon!
hi you look great a year later did you find much of a difference in size from say 6 months to a year, did you loose much weight and did any come off the size of your new breasts
Thanks! No, I haven't lost any more weight...I seem to lose and gain back the same 8-10lbs over and over. They've stayed the same, just dropped some.
They look great
Thanks!
UPDATED FROM TarheelGirl72
28 days post

One Month Post-op

My surgery was 4 weeks ago today. I am absolutely thrilled with the results!! Everyone says their breast are still very swollen, but I don't feel like I am and I hope they don't go down in size too much. Either way, I am happy! :)

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well done on your weight loss and congratulations on the surgery. spinster? in the UK not a nice word, surely Young, Free and Happily Single!!!!!
Thanks! I'm rockin' it...Spinsta Style! ;)
Still looking awesome. Saw your "spinsta style" comment and cracked up ; ) Yup, I'm still feeling a bit swollen, but definitely starting to jiggle some. Glad you're happy!
ORIGINAL POST

I've had large breasts always and was very...

I used to work with my surgeon and I love him.  I've had large breasts always and was very overweight most of my life. I finally changed my lifestyle 4 years ago and lost 80lbs over 2 years. My bra size went from 40DD to 36DDD (the additional 'D' is purely from Lane Bryant changing their sizing). My breasts weren't as heavy as some, but they were very long. I hoped insurance would cover a reduction after the significant weight loss, but was unsure. So many people very obviously need a reduction more than me. However, due to a family history of breast cancer, my insurance covered the surgery. Yay! I am 2 weeks out and could not be happier! My new breasts are like foreign objects to me! The recovery has been a lot easier than I expected. I felt so good and pain-free during the first week that I overdid and was a little sore towards the end of the first week. But, nothing a few ibuprofen couldn't handle. Healing very well so far. I would recommend this procedure that anyone that is interested and able to do it.

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Thanks for your review. Its interesting that the family history of breast cancer was taken into account - I have read several studies saying that reduction does significantly reduce your risk - but I hadnt seen it mentioned before as an accepted criterion by insurance companies. Its great that you did this, and you look great. very encouraging for those about to take the plunge!
Congratulations on making the decision! Looks like you are healing wonderfully too. My surgery is tomorrow, April 21, and I'm so ready to get this done. Good luck with the rest of your recovery and keep us updated.
Good luck tomorrow, Tennessee Rose! You're gonna love it!
Thank you, Tarheel Girl! I just laid out 2 of my post-op bras--will take both with me since I'm not sure which will work better. Also tried on a button up shirt I just bought Fri; it's too small, at least for now! It should fit fine in a couple of months after healing/settling.
I was sent home wrapped up in a large ace bandage and am in sports/compression bras for 6 weeks. I recommend a big button up shirt to come home in; it won't feel good to lift your arms high for a couple days.
Your breast are beautiful!
Thank you, makingchanges2014!
Thank you, Nice Pear!
Your results are great! I had my surgery on April 1st, so just a little ahead of you. Glad everything is going smoothly ; )
Thank you, wan2Bfit! I hope you're doing well, too. :)
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