Breast Reduction Reviews
95%
WORTH IT RATING
"Worth It Rating" shows the % of consumer reviewers that stated the procedure was "Worth It" or not. See more RealSelf Worth It Ratings or Add Your Review
457 Reviews
Breast Reductionbefore & after photos
View Before and Afters

Average Breast Reduction Cost: $4,650

Learn about Breast Reduction

1,817 people and 561 doctors are talking about Breast Reduction

Get Free Email Updates

“Scheduled Breast Reduction for Feb 7 - New Jersey”

Worth It
Spent: $0 in new jersey

Comments (22)

Updated 29 Feb 2012

Posted 17 Jan 2012

Hi my name is yennifer im 22 years old and I'm waiting for my breast reduction scheduled on feb 8, 2012. I'm beyond scared. I'm a 38DDD and my insurance just approved me. I have a 4yr old and it's just the 2 of us. Also I'm used to sleeping facing down on my breast, i don't know how i can prevent myself from doing it after surgery. I need tips an anyone please help me? :)



Updated on 5 Feb 2012:
I quit smoking and i slipped and smoked a few cigs. As the day approches i get even more nervous. My ps told me he will not do the surgery if i did. I just want to get it done and over with. I dont know if i should tell him or just let it be. My.surgery is this weds is already monday. I dont know what to do can anyone help. Has anyone smoked before BRS?

Updated on 6 Feb 2012:
The hospital called me today to give me instructions on how to get there and where to go. It turns out that my surgery is tomorrow feb 7 at 7:15am. The ps office gave me the wrong date. I told my ps that i smoked he said he would still do it but not to smoke after. :) i am super nervous. I will post pics of before and after. Also details about my recovery. Wish me luck ;)

Updated on 18 Feb 2012:
my recovery has been great. i do feel a little discomfort because my nipples are very sensitive. i will post pictures after the tape comes off and my stiches are gone.

Updated on 18 Feb 2012:
List Pros & Cons, Advice you can offer others

Updated on 22 Feb 2012:
on sunday a scab came off and i have wound separation now. Has this happened to you? Do you have any tips. My ps says is normal to apply antibiotic cream, that it'll heal on its own.

Updated on 29 Feb 2012:
So last saturday i re-stiched my doctor. It's like i started over. my right breast is doing great, it feels good that they're both going to look that good. They dont look small they're a great size. My back gets better and better.

This review is the subjective opinion of a RealSelf member and not of RealSelf, Inc.

Helpful review?

My Doctor:

My rating:

Love him! He made me feel very comfortable. He is very attentive. Answered all of my questions making me feel calm and relax about my operation. He did an awesome job, and he's a complete sweetheart. He made sure my needs were met, i got the exact breast size i wanted .His staff is also great. In particular Maria she is very nice and helped with absolutely everything. Dr Rhee has made me one happy girl, definitely recommend him.

Doctor's Bedside Manner
Answered My Questions
After Care Follow-Up
Time Spent With Me
Phone or Email Responsiveness
Staff Professionalism & Courtesy
Payment Process
Wait Times

Comments (22)

Post a Comment Sort:
darkandlovely 19 Jan 2012
Hello Yennifer and welcome to Realself, Just wondering if your approval process with Insurance was easy, what documents did you have to submit to prove your case to them?
yen723 19 Jan 2012
My ps and his staff are amazing! They put the request in with a letter and pictures of my breast. The first time i got denied but they tried again and i got approved.
darkandlovely 22 Jan 2012
Did you do any type of Physical Therapy? What was done differently the 2nd time around? I am in Physical Therapy for a month and then I will need to make the next move to have this covered by my insurance UHC :-)
yen723 22 Jan 2012
Nothing was different to my knowledge. I did see a chiropractors for 2 weeks because of back pain. But that was the first time i applied. I'm happy for you. I hope it all works out and you get approved.
Iowa71 (RealFriend) 22 Jan 2012
Hi Yen. Welcome to RealSelf! Congratulations on your approval. This time will go quickly. Please do not be too nervous. While there is some discomfort, it is certainly not an intese pain. Recovery was not nearly as difficult as I had thought it might be. As for your child, just have some meals made up ahead of time so that it is easy for you to get dinner ready and speak with him/her ahead of time about the fact that you will need your rest and won't be able to pick them up for awhile. I think you will do great. Do you have someone to help at home for the first day or two while you are taking the pain medicine?
I slept in the recliner the first night home and then on the couch. It wasn't as easy to turn over on the couch as it is in my big bed. But a couple of days later I went to my bed and just cacooned myself with pillows on the sides of me and I didn't turn. Even after I started feeling better I would wake up when I tried to roll over. I think your body takes care of itself that way. I eventually got to the point where I could sleep on my side comfortably and then that naturally progressed to going back to my tummy.
Good luck!
Princessp 24 Jan 2012
My surgery is coming upend I am nervous. I went to the doctor yesterday did all the preop stuff. Once again nervous but excited to see small boobs. Keep us posted.
yen723 25 Jan 2012
Im excited too: ) when is yours?
yen723 25 Jan 2012
Iowa71 thank you soooo much for the tips you made me feel so much better :)
yen723 25 Jan 2012
Iowa71 thank you soooo much for the tips you made me feel so much better :)
Princessp 26 Jan 2012
February 13.
Iowa71 (RealFriend) 18 Feb 2012
Wow, Yen! You look great!
yen723 18 Feb 2012
Thanks and i feel great!
Iowa71 (RealFriend) 18 Feb 2012
I'm so happy for you! How are you getting along with your 4 year old?
yen723 18 Feb 2012
Well its been difficult but my mother and family members havr helped. She understands that i cannot pick her up, but doesn't understand why i can't hug her. I'm hoping to heal soon so i can give her a big hug :)
Princessp 18 Feb 2012
You look great. So jealous :)
yen723 18 Feb 2012
Thanks, you're next :)
Princessp 19 Feb 2012
How long did your surgery take?
yen723 20 Feb 2012
I have no clue lol i know he started at about almost 1 and woke up at 6ish
i do know he took 800+ from each boobie. Did you schedule a new date yet?
Princessp 20 Feb 2012
I have to call tomorrow. Wish me luck. Surgery scares me.
yen723 22 Feb 2012
Good luck! And how did it go?
antilop 22 Feb 2012
you look very relaxed..how are you now?
yen723 22 Feb 2012
I feel fine im very happy that i did this for myself. I have a wound separation but is looking better now. Thanks for asking:)

Post a Comment

used for verification

Read more Breast Reduction reviews

“Excellent Surgeon, Would Highly Recommend. - Latham, NY” 2 comments
“Best Thing I Ever Done - Huntington, WV” 7 comments
“Tomorrow is the big day! - Oregon” 22 comments
“It's a Matter of Survival - Manchester, UK” 1 comment