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39 Years Old, No Kids, 5'6" Size 8/10 UK, 30GG - Melbourne, AU

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For a small person I have very large breasts. I'm...

Lilyforever
WORTH IT$10,000
For a small person I have very large breasts. I'm a 30GG however wear 32GG, I have had problems with getting dresses in a size 10, problems getting shirts. My decision to have a breast reduction is based on frustration and the desire to have small breast. I have had my first consultation and my experience has a been great, next one in Dec, will move forward with op in February.

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Jane Paterson, MBBS, FRACS

Jane Paterson, MBBS, FRACS

Specialist Plastic Surgeon

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August 3, 2014
You will benefit so much from this surgery and are right to try to go as small as possible although it is rare for a surgeon to be able to get you to a B because of the width of the breast root and the need to maintain a blood supply. I had the surgery twice due to pregnancies etc read my review. It may also reassure you to see how small a D is compared with the G cup i started with.
August 12, 2014
Thanks for a info, going to read your review :)
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August 3, 2014
Definitely go with your PS. Sounds like she is wonderful... You are going to love it. Good luck to you!! [RS bleep]
August 12, 2014
Thanks for the encouragement, I had a doctor tell me I should go to someone else. But I'm going to guess they are mates because she always refers there. Glad I didn't take their advice.
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August 4, 2014
Congrats on making the decision. You will definitely be happy over here on the side of small boobies, cute bras and form fitting tops. Can't wait to read about your journey.
December 10, 2014
Dr Tomlinson consults at a private hospital and I decided to have a consultation with her because I work at the hospital, I heard she's well liked from management and her website was transparent, her consult fees, medicare rebuts if you have a referral and her costs. Meeting Jill, she was friendly, very professional and you could tell she's a perfectionist, she has a check list, she made sure she told me everything. Jill, as said, was transparent and truthful, she told me she had not done many breast reductions, she's a hand surgeon, she gave me a recommendation if I wanted to see someone who does breast reductions all day, every day. Jill has an eye for detail, she immediately saw i had one breast larger than the other and sat slightly higher. To be honest I had not even noticed, I had no idea that I had one breast larger than the other, to me they were just large. My reason for going forward with Jill are quite a few, I truly believe she cares and wants to do a fantastic job, she's a perfectionist, she's arty she draws she told me, this may not matter to people however in my mind someone who paints, draws, takes pictures thinks about composition, composition means the act of combining parts or elements to form a whole. Yes I'm saying my breasts will be a work of art for her. Jill likes to do vertical breast reduction instead of the anchor, less scaring however she did say if she needs to do the anchor, it will only be a short cut under the fold. Also she's a hand surgeon, her stitching must be fantastic. We went through some picture because I said I wanted to do go down to a 32C - this has now changed and I want to go down to a 32B. My reason, all my life I have been in a bra, I was a size 6/8 growing up and now I'm a size 10 although stopped now what about when I have kids? When I have my kids I do believe that my breast will grow and I don't think they will go back down to the nice C cup I paid for, history tells me that my body is meant for big boobs, but not nice perky big boobs, big fat saggy ones. I also forgot to say - because of my age they don't normally do an mammography however I felt that I really should have one before my consultation, which I did - I first had an ultrasound and the report came back that I might have three small fibroadenomas on the left breast, fibroadenoma is a benign tumour in the breast. I had a mammography and a biopsy to confirm they were fibroadenomas, which they are. It was just one less thing to deal with, it's not a problem moving forward with the surgery, she knows they are there and they will be taken out. So this is my first post on my journey - I have another consultation in Dec with my surgeon, she wants me to look at some pictures, I have a few pictures of breasts that I would like and we'll decide together. I just love her approach, I'm not sure if this is the same service as most surgeons but it works for me. I didn't take recommendation on the other breast surgeon because I don't just want to be another patient, who wants a breast reduction, a number through the door and not taking time to see me as a person. I won't be posting until December when my next consultation is but feel free to comment or ask questions and I will answer. Thanks for reading.
February 24, 2015
Good luck.that's the size i was.its worth it!.all the best
UPDATED FROM Lilyforever
2 months pre

New Surgeon

Lilyforever
I just wanted to give an update as February is drawing closer and I'm getting excited.

I decided to change my surgeon as I was getting slightly worried about not seeing any of my previous surgeon's work. I was directed to a webpage however as she's more experienced as a hand surgeon she had lots of great work on hands and the scarring looked great, but still a bit unsettled about not seeing any breast work.

I went to a Women's health luncheon with Epworth and heard Dr Jane Paterson speak, she showed lots of before and after pictures, women at all ages, so I booked in with Dr Paterson. Jane is based at Epworth Richmond and working into her rooms I felt like a rock star. Steph her practice manager was lovely, greeted me by name, little chit chat, Jane herself is very impressive and I knew I made the right decision for me. Jane's experience and knowledge made me feel comfortable, she's warm, friendly, went through the routine questions and answers. Dr Paterson does the vertical scar technique (lollipop incision) instead of inferior pedicle flap technique (anchor incision), she said she wouldn't do it on a family member so why do it on me, fair point.

I'm keen to go down to a 32C however she said the best she can do is a D - why do all surgeon's opt for D cups? I actually think we're not on the same page with breast sizes, I'm thinking UK perhaps she's thinking Australian. I've purchased a 32C and 32D cup from the UK and I'm going to purchase 10C and 10D cup Australian so we can work this out together.

Granted that Jane Paterson is more expensive at $8250 however that includes all follow ups, surgery bras, if something goes wrong and needs to fix it she's not charging extra. For me that was a big bonus and made me feel comfortable knowing if anything went wrong I was covered.

I'm still worried about my scarring, I heal well I think however I'm just concerned that it will be thick and dark like another scar I have, but it's only been 5 months and the scar is still healing. Are there any dark skin ladies out there reading this who can tell me their experience with scarring please?

Next apponitment is in February, until then have an excellent Christmas and New Year! :)

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June 23, 2015
Hi I seen Jane today for my first appt! I'm an f and wanted to go to a c cup also, she said she can go to a d, how big did she get yours? Are they cemetrical? Are u happy with them, thanks
UPDATED FROM Lilyforever
6 days pre

It's all about to happen

Lilyforever
My operation is next week Wednesday and i've read some reviews that are scaring me and I hope to God my operation and recovery will go really well and I have no issues.

I went to see my surgeon for the last time before my op and we ran through sizes and what will happen after surgery. Because I'm dark skinned she felt she would use silicon on my stitches after 4 weeks to prevent keloid scarring. Jane really was patient, could see i was nervous and put me at ease. I actually took my iPad and went on Realself website to look at size of breasts and what she feel was a great looking pair, I wanted to be on the same page, she didn't seem to mind me asking a lot of questions and pouring through this website, I'm so happy with my choice.

Next week Wednesday I'll be going into hospital, it's a private hospital in Melbourne Epworth Clivedon, the care is first class I hear so I'm looking forward to reviewing my experience.

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February 11, 2015
Looking forward to seeing your results! You'll be so happy when it's done!
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February 12, 2015
Looking forward to seeing your results. I too am a 30 GG. It's a terrible size. Excited for you! Be well.
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February 12, 2015
Excited for you! I'm a 34 GG on a 5'1" frame, so I'm looking forward to seeing your results.