I like to say that I didn't hit puberty; it hit me. With boobs. Giant, heavy, obvious boobs. At age 19, I have shoulder, back, and neck pain from the weight of my breasts. However, the real motivation for my surgery is confidence and overall body image. I hate having giant breasts. I hate how they're the first thing people notice about me. I hate how people feel like they can comment on them because they are so much bigger than the norm. I hate how clothing never fits right.

I wanted to post some info on my experience with SmartXide DOT laser treatment on this forum as the info I read here was very helpful in making my decision to have the tx. Previous posts were also helpful in preparing me for the actual procedure and recovery. I had the laser tx on July 11, 2011. My primary goal was to even my skin tone, get rid of age spots and sun damage.I was also seeking improvement in fine lines and wrinkles. The tx was performed in the doctor's

I am currently a 36 B, my goal is to be a full C, and get rid of these thick padded bras. I've been thinking about this for a while. My surgery is in two weeks, I'm a little nervous and excited. My doc says he thinks that 300cc will probably put me at a full C. I hope thats correct, because I def don't want any smaller. Not looking forward to the pain. My doc also offered the unit called Sofpulse. Anyone heard of it or used it? Updated on 11 Feb 2013: I am 5 days post op