Dr. Mueller exceeded all my expectations. I had a lot of fat and never expected the end results I received. I couldn’t have asked for a more pleasant experience from beginning to end. Dr. Mueller is very good at answering questions and taking the time to explain. He made me feel comfortable and the staff was wonderful as well.
A life altering event! It is amazing how much I CAN DO NOW! The doc had soooo much material to work with yet he manged to sculpt 2 perfectly matched, beautiful breasts! He took me from a k cup down to a c cup, just what I wanted.Thank you!
I head into my surgery on Thursday morning (about 29 hours away!!) and I’m feeling pretty great about it, but also increasingly nervous. I’ve always hated my large breasts and the way they’ve made me feel both mentally and physically, and I’m incredibly excited to get them done. I’m also extremely nervous about the outcome. I know they won’t be perfect, but I’m starting to get a little worried about whether they’ll be even, whether my nipple will be in the right place... I’m crossing my fingers that all will be fine and doing my best to not focus on the possible negative outcomes. My doctor’s office and experience with everyone involved has been great so far. The nurses and those I’ve spoken to on the phone did wonders getting my in as quickly as possible and worked around my schedule (I was approved on July 20th, had a work trip at the end of August and am in a wedding the first week of November) so that was greatly appreciated. I’ve only met the PS once during the consultation, but he was understanding and informative. My insurance is covering the cost of the insurance after my deductible, so I’ll only pay $250 out of pocket for a surgery that, if I remember right, was said to be about $10-12k (I can’t remember the exact figure), so, again, super super grateful. I’ll be taking 2.5 weeks off of work for recovery after surgery, then will potentially work from home for another week depending on how difficult traveling into my office might be, which is good. That seems to be about the amount of time everyone says they need before they’re back to doing some of the easier regular stuff. I’ll keep this updated as things come! Crossing my fingers and keeping my thoughts positive!! Updated on 5 Oct 2017: Well, surgery was this morning and I couldn’t be happier! I was so concerned about what the shape and nipple placement was gonna be like, but a few hours later and already everything looks great. For a summary of the day, we got to CHH (the clinic) at about 5:45am for a 6am check in and 7:30am surgery. They brought be back at about five to 6 and the nurse took my vitals and had me change into my socks and gown right away. The nurse Rosa was super sweet. Honestly, everyone’s bedside manner was so kind and relaxing and reassuring, I couldn’t have asked for better. Once I was changed and ready to go, my mom and i sat on the room for another few minutes while we waited for a second nurse. The second nurse was a bit more thorough with questions and put in my IV. She number my hand first and got the the IV in on the first time. Weirdly enough, the IV was what I was most anxious about beforehand (lol!) but she was so quick and friendly all was good! She then went over the option of me getting what’s a called a Scopepatch for being my ear to help prevent nausea (HIGHLY RECOMMEND), sat me up, and was on her way! The next person to come in was my surgeon. He seemed to remember my case pretty well (or maybe just read my chart right beforehand but still, it felt good and I really appreciated it!), and asked if my goal of a full C, small D was still the same. I said, “yep!” and he said that’s almost always the perfect size. I expressed my concern about the overall shape by the time they were healed and he said since I’m relatively small, healthy and pretty young, there should be no problems with them healing beautifully and reminded me that he and I both had the same goal. He also mentioned that he’d started the previous day with a breast reduction said he does them alllll the time, which just further reassured me. He spent about 10 minutes marking me up, while I was sitting and lying down, and then he was all done! The next pair that came in were a hoot! Talk about easing any tension. It was my anesthesiologist and his supervisor and they were great. They asked me about my medical history a bit and my allergy to nickel —turns out, getting you ears pierced as a baby in the 90s without using silver studs is the main culprit of nickel allergies! Never put two and two together. They were both funny and sweet, and my anesthesiologist walked me through all the drugs he was gonna put in my system and when, how I’d feel at each point. He also explained the breathing tube, which they inserted after I was put under and took out right as I was waking up (but I have no recollection of that), and answered some questions. Before he left, he put about 3 syringes full of some medication that immediately made me feel drunk, and that was it! Next was my OR nurse, who was also super. She checked the paperwork, and then I was off to the OR! Once in the OR, they put an oxygen mask on and I was out within 30 second, max, and the next thing I knew I was waking up in recovery. Updated on 6 Oct 2017: When I first woke up from surgery in the recovery room before being wheeled back to my normal room, I have to be honest, I felt AWFUL. It was like a combination of the most drunk I’ve ever been and the worst hangover I’ve ever had. I was irritable and just really really wanted to go home and sleep! Luckily, I was only there for maybe 30 minutes to change and then one of my nurses went over all of the post-op paperwork, and they also immediately gave me a pill to cut down the nausea and my fist dose of OxyContin for the pain. By the time we got to the care and headed home, I felt much better but still pretty groggy. When I got home, I immediately took off my surgical bra (my PS said I could!) and noticed that my bottom suture on my left breast where the incisions T was a little open and bleeding. It wasn’t terrible, so I put some sterile gauze and surgery tape over it and it was fine. My PS said to just be gentle, keep it clean, dry, and wrapped, and they’ll check on it at my post-op apt on October 10th. Besides that, my boobs looked great! I really like the shape and nipple placement. I was genuinely surprised when I looked because I honestly was expecting the worst. Fingers cross they continue to heal well! Today is the first full day after the surgery and it all still feels and looks great! A little bit worse bruising but not too much pain as long as I take my medicine. OH—one thing to note, my throat hurt SIGNIFICANTLY worse than the incisions. They had put the breathing tube in during surgery and warned me it’d potentially be pretty painful, but it was bad. Luckily now it’s already starting to feel better, but I’ve been drinking tea with honey and popping lozenges like it’s my job. That’s it for now. Will keep posting as more happens! Updated on 11 Oct 2017: Hi ladies! Checking in now that six days in and I’ve had my post-op appointment at my PS as of yesterday. So far so good! Almost too good, honestly. The fort 3ish days were rough—but the struggle definitely came from the side effects of my pain meds (chills, throbbing headaches, nausea, dizziness. I was at a point that I was taking Tylenol with my pain meds to treat the side effects—not good) and the horrible sore throat I had from getting intubated. With that being said, I completely stopped taking the prescription pain meds on day 3 and just took 1000mg of Tylenol every 6 hours and I felt like a new women. As of today, I’ve topped taking meds completely! The bruising on my breasts is yellowing, which means it’s healing. As of now, I’ve had a small amount of bleeding from under each breast (my own fault, my lack of pain caused me to think I could help my mom deep clean my house when I probably should have been relaxing) but nothing major by any means. I just put a small patch of antibacterial gauze secured by medical tape over it when it started and it stopped almost immediately. The shape is starting to settle a TINY bit as the swelling goes down. I’m most tender on the inner suture under my left breast, and there’s a tiny bit of tenderness on the tops of my breasts. I took my first normal shower yesterday, was able to wash my hair without any issues. I gently cleaned the sutures with Dial’s Gold liquid body wash and then pat dry when I was out. No trouble at all! My surgeon was super lax with post-op behavior and I spent the first 5 days mostly bra-less, but I’m starting to wear my post-open front closures bras more throughout the day now that the sutures aren’t as sensitive I think that’s about it for now! Hopefully things continue to go well! Will update again soon! Updated on 15 Oct 2017: For a quick update—it looks/feels/sounds like I’ve developed a seroma in my right breast. I first noticed the kind of “Sloshing water” sound when I moved my arm while relaxing on the couch the other day. It’s since seem to have gotten larger. It doesn’t hurt and my breast still look symmetrical, but I’ll be contacting my PS tomorrow (Monday) to see if I need to go in and have it drained. It sounds like this is pretty typical for surgeries like BR, so I’m not too worried. My biggest concern is that, once drained, my right breast will sag more or be smaller. Will update soon! Updated on 18 Oct 2017: So to update: the seroma on my right breast seems to have resolved itself overnight.. I don’t hear the sloshing any more at all, so thumbs up there! On another note, it looks like at some point today I developed a small hematoma on the inner bottom part of the same breast. It’s not too major, but that area is a little more sensitive and I can feel a hard lump. Also, the bottom left of my breast is greenish/bruised now. I’m right handed so my write arm/boob are definitely getting more action which I assume is the reason behind why I’m having issues there. I already spoke to my NP about the seroma and it seems like hematomas end up solving themselves on their own too. If it grows or gets worse, I’ll see if anything else needs to be done. Besides that, everything’s been great! The surgical glue is finally starting to come off and it feels like everything’s healing well, just a little bit of itching. I’m still loving the shape and overall appearance (I DO wish the nipples were a little higher, but that’s just me being picky), and I think the little issues I’m having are a small price to pay. KNOCK ON WOOD! Updated on 18 Oct 2017: So I posted last night that I’d developed a hematoma... after reading all the wonderful advice on RS and the web about how to make them absorb and go away, I massaged it for a bit before going to sleep. Oddly enough it was almost completely gone when I woke up this morning! Updated on 20 Oct 2017: Turns out it was wishful thinking that my hematoma had gone away.. I think it was just bad lighting the morning after I noticed. It doesn’t seem to be growing and the discomfort is minimal, I actually started my time of the month today so I’m wondering if the pain that does exist has anything to do with that. Right now no draining is necessary but I did buy a heating pad to put on it to get the blood flowing a bit and be a catalyst for absorption. Besides this little nuisance all is still goimg well. I’ll update again as things develop! Updated on 7 Nov 2017: I realized today I hadn't checked in in a couple of weeks and wanted to give a quick rundown of the things I've been experiencing since my last update. About a week and a half ago, all of the surgical glue came off of my right breast after showering, which left about a dime-sized wound opening at the T-junction. Also, on that same side, I semi-spit two sutures. I say "semi-spit" because, while I felt the lump surface and a hole appears in two spots that grew, I think by the time the holes opened up, the majority of the sutures had finally dissolved. I didn't have any stitch come out of any of the holes, but a decent amount of the white blood cell build up that resembled puss did start draining from one of the spots. I had something kinda similar happen on the left side, but on a much smaller scale. None of it was a huge issue--no pain, warmth, or pus. I've been treating all of the spots by washing them twice a day with water and Dial's Gold antibacterial soap, and then putting Neosporin and antibacterial bandages on them. All of the spots have been healing nicely and I assume they'll be closed up within the next week or two. I might have some scarring that'll be worse than it would have been otherwise, but to be honest, that's the least of my worries. Besides that, everything feels and looks great in my opinion! I've basically resumed all of my normal activities, I can sleep on my side and almost totally on my stomach again without too much discomfort. One thing I will say, though, is that my nipple sensation has increased significantly, especially on the right side. Wearing a seatbelt is pretty uncomfortable because of how much it rubs on my right nipple. But I figure that's not really anything I can complain about, really. I was also a bridesmaid in a wedding this past weekend and was able to wear my dress with just some fashion tape--NO BRA!! That was definitely the most exciting thing so far. As they've settled a little I have noticed that they're a little more lopsided than I initially thought, but honestly I feel like I'm the only one who will notice. I have my 6-week post-op appointment with my PS in a week and a half and I'm excited to hear I can start scar treatment! Will post soon as things progress . :) Updated on 18 Jan 2018: I realized I hadn’t posted here in forever. I didn’t want to be someone who dropped off and didn’t update after the most important part—the healing! My body struggled quite a bit with the dissolvable stitches. My PS said that’s normal in about 10% of cases. He said it usually means you’re very healthy (so yay there!) so your body sees the sutures as foreign and pushes them out. I spit them for about 5 weeks, starting roughly a month after the surgery. It was a pain in the butt and meant cleaning, applying ointment, and bandaging 2x a day until the wounds all healed, and occasionally I had to use tweezers to pull out strands of stray sutures. It wasn’t awesome but I guess it wasn’t the worst thing! The bigger bummer that came with that is how much worse my scars are in the areas where I spit the sutures. But I’ve started scar treatment with the Keto-Cote gel, and it’s helping a ton already. I’ve been doing it for about two weeks. Overall I’m super happy with the results of my surgery. The size is great, the boobs are perky, and I almost never wear bras anymore! The back, neck, and shoulder pain is gone. And I finally got a gym membership! I do still have some strange twinges of pain here and there, and a tiny bit of itching, but overall it’s all a-okay! Ill try to remember to post updates over the next few months as the scar treatment progresses.
I am 31 yrs old. I am 5' tall, and weighed 127 lbs on day of my surgery! I had four kids in the last 8.5 years and am ready to get back into pre-baby shape. I have been eating real foods (no sugar, no processed foods) and have lost quite a bit of weight over the last year. Now, 4 weeks after the surgery I am down to 121 pounds. I haven't weighed this little since my wedding day. Yipee! The surgery wasn't fun, but it was definitely worth it.
I typed my “story” and then decided who wants to read a novel... you want a snapshot, so here it is... Age 13 – Size 34DD, 6 Jeans; started getting headaches, hated running, embarrassed to wear swim suits, nicknames like double bubble… ugh! Age 19 – Size 34F/G, 6 Jeans; migraines, neck/back/shoulder pain (tried yoga, personal trainer, supportive ugly bras, eye doctor for headaches, NSAIDS) Age 31 – Size 36H, 10/12 Jeans; migraines (on 2 preventatives, pain relievers, treated for 2+ yrs), neck/back/shoulder pain, MRI, neck xray, physical therapy (3 months), buying $100+ bras from Nordstrom. Large breasts run in my family. My sister had a reduction a couple years ago and it was the best thing she ever did. Between her and my husband I worked up the strength to go for a consultation, enough is enough… here is my timeline so far: 1/31 – Consultation (measurements, pictures, medical records) 3/2 – Insurance Approval (Aetna) 3/12 – Appointments Scheduled 4/1 – Pre-op 4/28 – SURGERY DAY (Outpatient) 5/6 – Post-op 5/27 - Tentative back to work day I am SO EXCITED, I cannot wait. I have been approved by my immediate supervisor to take the month of May off and am waiting for FMLA and STD to confirm approval and I will be all set (I should mention I have already met my deductible, so there should be $0 out of pocket for my BR). I am sure my excitement will switch to nerves as I get closer to the big day and think about my hubby and two children, but I fully trust my surgeon. I dream of tiny B or C cups, but I know a D is more realistic. My surgeon knows I want him to make me as small as he can safely do and maintain my health and wellness. Can’t wait! Cheers to smaller boobs! Updated on 16 Mar 2014: I struggle with posting photos here, but I know they helped me a lot in my decision. So... here it goes. Updated on 20 Mar 2014: My pre-op is still almost two weeks away, but I am starting to have increasing anxiety and after tabbing through pages upon pages of before and after photos I have a long list of likes, dislikes, wants and “OMG I hope that doesn’t happen to me” lists and many questions for my doctor… here is what I have: I do NOT want boxy or football shaped breasts. I really want to wake up with less fullness on the outside of my breast, near my armpit, my breasts are so wide and I hate it. I do NOT want dog ears or pursed scars; why does that happen? Why do some women get holes, blackened areolas or skin the separates from their scars? Is this the surgeon, the patient or just random… how can this be prevented? I do not want my nipples to be uneven or point down or to the side. Slightly up would be okay, makes them look perkier. If I wake up and still have huge breasts, anything larger than a small D I might cry. What types of questions did you ask your surgeon or directions and preferences did you share with him/her? Updated on 1 Apr 2014: Had my pre-op today and I am feeling really good about things. My surgeon and his team are all super nice, helpful and very patient with my laundry list of questions, photos, expectations, etc. The hospital/clinic I am having my procedure done at is part of a teaching hospital, and I know for some people that would make you nervous, but for me, having also been born at this amazing teaching hospital in a high risk birth, makes me feel more taken care of knowing I have the best of the best on staff, practicing and up and coming physicians and surgeons on site looking over my care. My surgeon has a clear understanding that I want to be as small as he can safely make me and told me to think "C" I know that he can't promise me anything and I won't know my size until months after surgery, but it is assuring to hear him say "C" I at least know that his mind and mine are on the same page. After meeting some of the other folks who will be in the operating room with me I feel relaxed and confident about my upcoming surgery and can't wait for the day to get here! I have completed my physical, have my antibiotic and pain pill prescriptions filled and will not be purchasing any post op bras or sports bras as the clinic staff has recommended waiting as they will provide me with post op bras and support and not to waste my money. I hope these next 28 days go by quickly!!! Updated on 22 Apr 2014: Updated on 29 Apr 2014: Showered and washed hair with regular shampoo night before and cleaned with Hibaclenz, repeat Hiba morning of. Check in at 9am with surgery scheduled at 11, but went back about 40 minutes early. Having the surgery in an outpatient center was a concern for me until I arrived. The facility and team was amazing. I got toasty warm with a heat tube that hooked into my dressing gown after I scrubbed down with some aneseptic towlettes. Didn't feel the IV because they injected a numbing medicine first. Chatted and laughted with the nurses and anesthesiolgist and then got marked up by the doc who reviewed he couldn't promis size ir shape, but per my request would make me as small as was safe :) Rolled to surgery 10:20, in recovery around 3. They gave me nausea medicine as standard procedure. I ate crackers and juice with a couple pain pills at 4. Back in my own room by 5 and the hubs and I were home for dinner. Doc provided me a pretty simple bra and said I can be braless or sports bra and can shower today (day after). No drains. I have internal stitches and the incisions are covered by surgical glue. I laid a size C bra over my surgical bra and OMG I think I am going to be a C. Pain is mostly on sides where I think I had lipo and some burning beneath the breast. I have a high pain tolerance and do not do well with narcotics, so just on Vicodin. Been taking 2 pills every 4 hours, but going to go down to 1. Nurse said they took about 1100g from each side, so close to 5lbs all together. I am excited and nervous for my first look today, but mostly excited. I am so happy I got to do this outpatient... praying to continue an easy recovery. Thank you to all of you who walked this journey with me and have shared your stories, keep sharing and I will post pics son :) Updated on 29 Apr 2014: Updated on 29 Apr 2014: I am a little in shock... they are so small. Don't get me wrong, I love them, but with the swollen tummy, swollen lipo sides and frankenboobs it is a little overwhelming. Best decision ever and look forward to the progression of healing! Updated on 6 May 2014: Sorry for the bad photo. My right breast is much higher and larger due to a lot more swelling than the left. However, PS assured me that the swelling will decrease and they will be much closer in size. Currently measuring D (left) DD (right)... likely to end up a full C. Updated on 6 May 2014: Updated on 6 May 2014: Updated on 12 May 2014: My cost for my procedure was $0 because I had already met my deductible for the year. However, the bill to my insurance was $26,000. I know that without insurance the procedure is closer to 10k, but I guess with insurance they jack up the price? Oh well, insurance covered all of it, so my additional cost was NOTHING!!! Updated on 15 May 2014: Right is still more swollen and has some ripppling at cleavage, Left has started to soften and drop and I am pleased with how it is healing and looking. Left can fit 36 C and Right is D to DD depending on how swollen.
Hello mommies and other mm! I am 34 years old with two children, 4 years and 18 months. I weigh 98 lbs and had two c-sections. Here's my story, I was raised in a catholic house hold where it was sinful to look at nakedness and boobies. Although I lost all my baby weight, I still don't look the same. My breasts are deflated, my stomache has a pouch. I have a little bit of saggy skin when I bend over or sit down. I grew up in a tight knit catholic asian family and everything revolves around family. Anyways, my mom is totally against breast augmentation. She doesn't know I am going to get that done in lieu of my mini-tummy tuck. My father always wanted grandchildren and he was thrilled when I was pregnant both times. He told me after my pregnancy if I wanted he would pay for my tummy tuck. Gotta love the pops. I told him I was getting a consultation but left out the augmentation too because he would be against it. I feel horrible to lie to my parents. My hubby is totally supportive. Great guy, feel super guilty about getting this done and having him take care of two kids when I am out of commission. I am scared, nervous, and feeling guilty!! I don't know if I'll go through with this since I am so afraid of leaving my kids and not helping out! I am a stay at home mom, and it feels like I am quitting my job for a while. My baby is growing up so fast and I feel sad if I have to take time out for that. Don't get me wrong if I could get it done without any down time, I would do it in a heartbeat (hehe, probably everyone would too). When did you mommas actually lift your kids again, I know they say 4-6 weeks, but I feel like its a lifetime! I have read the article on what doctors say about recovery time and lifting up kids. But would like to hear it from you girls. Mommas with the little ones, when did you start taking care of your kids again? Officially? When did you start cooking again? I don't think my husband understands how out of it I'll be when I get this done. Another question is the scar worth it for a flat belly? Did any of you withhold your breast augmentation from love ones? Did they ever find put? Anyways, I had two consultations and my final decision was with a dr. that has lots of creditionals. When I arrived at his office another doctor came in the room. He told me he was also a medical doctor and doing his fellowship to become a plastic surgeon. I don't get naked much with anyone and this dr. wasn't the plastic surgeon. He was good looking too. Yikes, I was totally uncomfortable. I was also alone and having a good looking guy look at my body was really intimidating. I think he sensed my uncomfortable feelings. I pulled my hospital gown tighter around me. He said he usually is the one who takes the measurements but I was so reserved that he said, "okay I'll call the ps in" The plastic surgeon came in and I Immediately relaxed because I was ready prepared to get naked for him. Lol. Anyways, the other dr. was still there working on charts and taking down notes. He was actually great too. I am uncomfortable with one man looking at me and having another man that I was not prepared for threw me off guard. Anyways, he did my measurements and took pictures. PS was great he is also a professor so I am sure he will do a great job. He made me lay down to test out the elasticity of my belly. He pulled and tugged for a while, and then I got up and he said " I think you might be a canditate for a mini-tummy tuck." He said I don't have enough skin for a full and I have minimal fat. Anyways, I decided to go with either 225cc or 250cc silicone implants, but this still feels big for me since I had nothing to begin with. I think I would be okay with 175cc too. Has anyone gone with 175cc? Or 200? I just want boobs. Not big or moderately big. Anyways, I scheduled a pre-op on September 7th. And my surgery on September 17th. I want to do it before the holidays and before halloween. I am so afraid, I don't know if I'll make it. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories, I have been reading this site everyday religiously. Happy HE.Updated on 19 Aug 2012:I have been trying on big push up Bras to see whether I am comfortable with bigger breasts. I was wearing the bombshell bra by vs which makes me two cup sizes bigger. My old friend who I haven't seen in a long time mentioned how big my boobs were and asked 'did you get a boob job?' I answered 'no.' and steered away from the convo. ugh, I do not want to be noticed so now I am leaning toward smaller cc's. I rather not have attention. Just don't want to be insecure with my flat chest. And for some reason the people that I hang out with are critical of plastic surgery. It's almost like committing fraud! Lol. Oh well, exactly another month. Life will change.Updated on 26 Aug 2012:To do list: Clean. Pick up more supplies (large comfortable pants, crackers, food, extra gauze, and re stock household items) Anti bacterial soap Supplies so far: Lift Recliner! (Yay, bought it on Craigslist for 185.00, probably resell for 100 when I done to get rid of it!) called rental places, was 400.00 a month!! Omg. Disposable underwear, had these from Childbirth Sports bra with front opening from walmart Hoodies with zippers Pads (think my monthly friend will come exactly the surgery date! Wee wee pads Tylenol Bendable straws I have to check more lists to check what else I need. Any other 'have to have items?'
My breast reduction is next Thursday (9/15), and I'm so excited! I have constant back pain which a year of physical and massage therapy hasn't resolved. I'm really hoping this will make a difference. I've have big boobs since I was very young, and they have always been such a nuisance. They have caused me so much physical pain, and I really struggled with body image when I was young because of their large size. I seriously can't wait to fit into regular bras!!! No more ugly beige minimizers for me! My PS thinks the smallest he will be able to get me is a C cup. I've told him I want to be as small as possible (within the realm of safe, of course). I was looking at bras the other day and a C cup seems so small! Can't wait! Really the only thing I'm worried about is when the time comes to go back to work. My job is relatively physical (I'm a nanny), and I'm worried about hurting myself lifting the two year old. I'll have about two weeks off, but I'm worried that won't be enough. Anyone have experience with how long it took you to be able to keep up with a toddler??? Updated on 7 Sep 2016: I had my pre op appointment today over the phone. Nothing super exciting, we basically just went over some basic info I already knew (either from my initial appointment or from the millions of reviews I've read!). The only question I had was about what to expect if I'm in my period the day of surgery (which is likely, unfortunately). She said just to wear a pad and to not worry about it so that was good to hear. I'm definitely starting to feel nervous now that I'm so close to the finish line. But mostly I'm just excited! I've added a few more before shots to look back on after my surgery. Had to wear a long sleeve shirt to cover up my tattoos since I'd like to keep this as anonymous as possible! They are in black in white cause I'm classy like that ;) Taking pictures of your boobs is hard!! Updated on 7 Sep 2016: These didn't attach to the last post. Oops! Updated on 7 Sep 2016: Gonna try one more time to upload these! What am I doing wrong??? Updated on 9 Sep 2016: I got a call yesterday saying that my surgeon was no longer available on the 15th, and that my surgery would have to be moved to the 19th. I'm slightly annoyed because it was difficult for me to work out rides for the day of, and my post op appointments, and now I had to do it all over again. I feel so bad because people had postponed vacations and taken off work to drive me! It also means I have four less days to recover, and I'll have to go back to one of my jobs after 5 day (ugh). Is being rescheduled like this normal?? I felt a little blind sighted when I got the call so I didn't ask many questions. Updated on 10 Sep 2016: I was wondering how many days other people waited before driving after surgery? I'm just curious about how many rides I should try and plan out ahead of time! Updated on 14 Sep 2016: Today I got a call today telling me what time I need to arrive for my procedure, and it made it all feel so much more real. My surgery is in four days!! I'm starting to feel a little more anxious and nervous and the day gets closer, but I'm also more and more excited as each day passes. Could anyone else who's had a BR tell me how they were feeling after 4/5 days? Were you able to drive yet? Added another before photo for comparisons after! Updated on 18 Sep 2016: It's finally happening tomorrow! I feel incredibly nervous and excited. Honestly my biggest worry is having an IV put in. I've had some pretty negative experiences having blood drawn/getting IVs in the last year, and now I have a lot of anxiety about it. Hopefully it's not too terrible!! Any suggestions on helpful things to have packed in my bag? Updated on 19 Sep 2016: Today was the day, and I feel like a could cry happy tears. Everything went so smoothly, and I am so happy with the results. Here are a few pictures. I'll definitely take a bunch more later, but I just got home and I'm feeling totally exhausted. Side note, I was totally in love with both my nurses, and it was sad to say goodbye! They both have gotten breast reductions so it was great to hear their advice. Updated on 19 Sep 2016: Everything went so incredible well today! I was mostly nervous about getting an IV but she got me on the first try, which I've never done before (last time it took six tries). I did try and roll over before I was totally knocked out right before surgery which pulled it out, so they had to place it in my other hand. But I don't remember any of that! I felt so sleepy for quite a while after I woke from anesthesia, but it's mostly worn off now. I was in surgery for about 4 hours and recovery for about an hour and a half. The pain is not great, but could be so much worse. They just feel really swollen and tender, with a little bit of a pinching feeling here and there. My right definitely hurts more, I have almost no pain in the left! I have all internal stitches, and then just some surgical glue on the outside so I'm already able to see the incisions and they look great. I can't wait until I'm feeling well enough to try on some of the little bras I got! Also I'm excited to see how much better my old clothes fit now! Updated on 19 Sep 2016: The compression on my surgical bra was too much, and so I switched into one of the soft little bras I bought and feel much better. The surgical bra straps were definitely making my neck hurt too! I still can't believe these little boobsare mine! God, my nipples are throbbing! I just took two pain pills and hopefully they kick in fast! Updated on 19 Sep 2016: Okay just a few more. I really wanted to try and get at least one shot of one the day of, but this was the best I can do. I can't believe my boobs used to go down to those lines. Looking forward to the stomach bloating going away! My pain seems to be getting a little worse, and getting up to pee totally exhausts me and makes me feel dizzy/nauseated. Heading to bed now! Updated on 20 Sep 2016: My collarbones (especially on the left side) are super sore/tender. Has anyone else experienced this? This seems so odd since it's not anywhere near the incisions! Still feeling super nauseated. I think it's from the OxyContin. It's fine if I'm laying down, but by the time I get back into bed every time I pee I'm a sweaty dizzy mess and I have to try really hard not to throw up. Thank god for Zofran because that helps a little! Updated on 20 Sep 2016: My PS said I could take a shower today, so I decided to go for it. The pain meds I'm taking make me feel pretty week and nauseated so I only lasted a few minutes before I needed to get out. I just let the water hit my back and roll over my shoulders on to my boobs like the doctor suggested and it didn't hurt at all like I was afraid it would. It was also the first time I've really seen the incisions. Since I don't have bandages/tape I could really see everything which interesting. The shape is definitely odd, but I know that they will relax over time. My stomach still feels and looks so bloated and I can't wait for that to go down, it's making me crazy! Updated on 20 Sep 2016: This morning started out rough, but I started feeling much better throughout the day! I could hardly walk to the kitchen and back in the morning, and by 7pm I was up and moving around so much better. My girlfriend and I walked to the store, and I had to go pretty slow, but it was about a 15 block walk and I felt great. It was also nice to get out of the house. I took a second shower before bed because I felt kind of sweaty and gross from walking. Still feeling really bloated and haven't had a BM since before surgery so I've started adding miralax into my water. Fingers crossed that helps! Updated on 21 Sep 2016: I think the bad pain in my upper chest is scoline pain. Apparently it's pretty common for young women, and goes away in 2/3 days. It is so uncomfortable though! My actual boobs/incisions hardly hurt at all, but my upper chest feels awful. I've been using ice and heat on it, but it hasn't helped much. I'm really hoping since I'm on day two it will go away soon! Still haven't had a BM, hopefully today is the day. Fingers crossed! Updated on 22 Sep 2016: I still haven't had a BM since Monday morning before surgery. I seriously feel so gross and bloated. I've been taking miralax but it hasn't helped move things along. I just got back from the store where I got some probiotic yogurt, and a some kind of natural laxative. I'm really hoping this works, cause I'm feels so gross!! My boobs are feeling pretty great though! They are starting to get a little itchy on the sides, but nothing terrible yet. The bruising has gone down quite a bit which I'm happy about. I really want to try and get some good pics today since I haven't really done that yet! Updated on 22 Sep 2016: My entire body besides my boobs hurts (so weird). I'm feeling weirdly emotional and sensitive(emotionally) as well. A family friend said she felt the same after surgery so it's nice to know I'm not alone at least. My whole body aches so bad though, my hips hurt so much it's hard to stand/walk but I'm trying to go on little walks around the neighborhood at least a few times a day. On a more positive note, swelling and bruising is going down! I showered earlier, and afterwards I noticed a small spot on my nipple was bleeding a little, but it stopped fairly quickly. My stomach is so bloated that it's almost funny! Updated on 22 Sep 2016: I hate being so negative, but god, today has been really rough. I went for a walk with my partner earlier, and was having such a hard time keeping my emotions under control. About five minutes into our walk I just burst into tears. Then as we walked back from getting lunch I threw up and felt like I was going to pass out. I was so tired I felt like I wouldn't make it home. It was definitely my worst walk so far, which was unexpected because I had been doing so well! I think the anesthesia really did a number on me. My joints and muscles are in so much pain, and none of my painkillers are helping with it. My hips hurt so bad that it's hard to stand/walk for more then a few minutes. I know it's going to get better soon, but it's just so hard when it's just been getting worse each day. I know once I'm all healed though this will all be worth it. If only that made me feel better right now! Updated on 24 Sep 2016: I definitely got a lot worse before I started feeling any better. Thursday night I was probably the most miserable I've ever been. My doctor upped my pain meds but it made me feel so awful, and on top of that my body hurt everywhere because of the anesthesia. My girlfriend said I was saying nonsense all night, and there were definitely a lot of tears (which is unusual for me). Friday morning i FINALLY had a BM which was such a relief because it was causing me a lot of anxiety. Friday during the day wasn't great, but I started feeling better at night. Today I'm feeling pretty good, and I'm off the pain meds they gave me, and I'm just taking tylenol. Bruising is going down, and they definitely are looking better and better each day. The mood swings are also calming down (thank god). Hopefully I can get some pictures today, I've been way too tired the last few days to get any. Updated on 24 Sep 2016: They are so green/yellow! The pictures really don't do it justice, it's so bizarre!! Updated on 24 Sep 2016: Has anyone else experienced extreme tightness in their shoulders/neck after their reduction? Mine will feel fine, but then if I do something with my arms for a few minutes they get so tight! I'm really hoping I can see my massage therapist soon even if I can only lay on my back! Updated on 25 Sep 2016: I've definitely turned a new leaf. I made it all day without a nap! I also drove for about five minutes which was amazing. It was nice to feel like I'd gained back a little independence back. Little bits are starting to flake off on my incisions and its looking pretty good underneath! I didn't see much improvement in the swelling/bruising department today, but you win some you lose some! I'm going to attempt sleeping in just a tshirt and no bra tonight because my bras were kind of irritating my incisions (my PS said I didn't need to wear a bra at all post op if I didn't want to). Also, my T junctions are starting to look like Ts and not Ys which is great! I'm really looking forward to seeing the final shape my boobs end up! Updated on 28 Sep 2016: I had my post op appointment yesterday and it went really well! The doctor said that my incisions looked so good I don't even need to come back in six weeks! So the next time I have to go in will be in late December. Today is my first day back at work it's been okay so far. I'm tired, and can't do everything I usually do, but I'm getting by. My boobs feel super sore today, but nothing too bad. Yesterday I wore a dress that I bought when I found out I was getting my reduction. It was just way too much boob before, but now it's perfect! So exciting! Updated on 2 Oct 2016: I will be two weeks post op tomorrow! Right now my incisions are crazy itchy, and I've started to regain some sensation in my nipples. In fact, they pretty much always feel really sensitive right now. I'm hoping that will die down because it's making me a little crazy! I still have basically zero sensation anywhere below my nipples, is this normal? Should I be worried? I have sensation along the bottom incision line, but anything above that and below the nipples is a no go. I have internal dissolvable stitches with surgical glue covering the entire incisions, has anyone else had this? I'm wondering approximately how long it will take for the surgical glue to come off? I feel like I haven't seen anyone with this on here. I never had any kind of bandaging which seems to be the norm. I'm still super bruised. I feel like my bruising was pretty bad compared to what I've seen on here. It's slowly going down though, and I can't wait for the weird orange/yellow color they are to go away. I went bra shopping but it was a little discouraging because my size was a 34D which is definitely bigger then I had hoped for. They are still swollen though so hopefully once that goes down they will be a little smaller??? Fingers crossed! When I got home I tried on a swimsuit that used to be impractical with my boobs, but now it looks super cute so that was exciting! Updated on 4 Oct 2016: The last few days have been kind of hard. I definitely had hoped I would be further along in my recovery by now. I know I just need to be patient but it's so hard. I'm still really sore, and the bruising (especially on my right breast) is pretty bad. It doesn't photograph looking nearly as bad as it does in real life, but I tried to get a few pics today. My incisions are super itchy today and my nipples were really dry so I put a little bit on lotion on them for the first time because it was making me crazy. My nipples are still so so sensitive. It's crazy. I'm hoping that this isn't my new normal, and if it is I hope I get used to it soon. I sound like such a downer right now! I'm still so happy and grafeful I got this surgery but I'm just so ready for the healing process to move along. Also, God, what I would do to be able to sleep/lay on my side and stomach!!! I think that's what I'm looking forward to the most! Updated on 6 Oct 2016: I'm trying to kee up on updating, but not much has really changed over the last several days. I'm still feeling very sore, and my nipples are SO sensitive still!! Shout out to Gaps new "live in" bras though. I bought four of them the other day (two of each style) and they are super cozy and soft, plus they are pretty cute and make my boobs look pretty nice. I would definitely suggest them. You do have to pull them over your head, but I haven't had a problem doing that. Updated on 8 Oct 2016: My incisions were so itchy last night I could hardly sleep. Today (my birthday of course) I woke up and all around my incisions were super red, warm to touch, and very itchy. The bruises on my right breast had also gone back to looking pretty bad. At first I thought maybe it was just because I might have rubbed them in my sleep, but it just got worse and worse throughout. When I was getting ready for bed I started feeling really anxious about it, and decided to go to urgent care to get it checked out, because even if it was nothing id at least have some piece of mind! Turns out it have a yeast infection AND a bacterial infection. The Dr. said it was great I came in because it's in the very early stages, and shouldn't be hard to get rid of. So glad I listened to my body!! I have two creams that I have to apply three times a day for about 4 days, and antibiotics four times a day for ten days (SO many!!). I'll also need to schedule an appointment with my PS to check in to make sure everything looks okay. I have to say, this healing thing has been a very slow process. I'm really trying not to feel too discouraged but it's hard on days like today. I know it will be worth it once I'm all healed though. Updated on 9 Oct 2016: Today my ribs (about and inch under my incision line) on my right side have been super sore, and when I touch/poke them it's pretty painful. Has anyone had this? Should I be worried? I'm booking an appointment tomorrow to hopefully see my PS this week, but I'm wondering if I should go see my regular doctor too? Updated on 10 Oct 2016: My boobs are just looking worse and worse. I'm so confused because they were looking so good and then I woke up one day and they were SO bad. All the soreness and swelling from right after surgery has come back which really sucks too. I'm going in to the place I had my surgery tomorrow afternoon and hopefully they can help me get everything sorted out. One of the creams has definitely helped with the itching, but the redness is just spreading further and further. I'm trying to not let myself get too freaked out, but I'm just an anxious person so it's hard. I kind of want to cry looking at these pictures but I thought it would be good to post them so people know what to look out for. Mine didn't look even half this bad when I went in on Saturday night. Updated on 10 Oct 2016: I just showered, and when I got out I noticed a lot of the surgical glue on my incisions was starting to peel off. I think the creams I was prescribed are loosening it. I very lightly ran my clean towel over the incisions and I lot more came off. I gently pulled off any other loose glue I could see, and now you can see my incisions a lot better (and they feel so much smoother). Hopefully the cream can really get in there and work now that things are more exposed without the glue. I'm wondering if maybe the glue should have come off by now? It was a little gross in some areas under the glue (a little blood and maybe some drainage). Maybe that's how I got an infection? I'm definitely hoping the rest comes off soon. Updated on 11 Oct 2016: My appointment was super unhelpful. The woman who checked me out wasn't able to really tell me anything I didn't know. She said the antibiotics should have worked by now, and that I'll need something else. She took pics, and said she would send them to my PS and they would get back to me. In the meantime I'm supposed to just keep taking the same antibiotic and applying the creams. When I made the appointment I was told my PS would be there if need be, so I'm not really sure why I didn't get to see him since the woman didn't offer me anything. I guess I'll just wait and see what happen when they call? My ribs on the right side are super sore (extremely painful if I touch them) and she told me it's just swelling from the infection but I'm feeling worried about that (especially since I left with no new mends or anything). I also have a rash that's spreading over my rib area and in between on both sides that I wasn't given an explanation for. Ugh! I just want to be healed already! This is all so frustrating!!! Updated on 11 Oct 2016: Ugh, I really just want to know what's going on with me. My doctor didn't call me back today, so I'm going to call when they open. The weird rash/bumps around my rib area has spread further down and out, and has also extended to my incision line. I'm gonna add some photos, if anything so I can keep track of what's going on. My nipples and incisions in some places look very gross but it's mostly because the glue is finally peeling. Also my boobs look lumpy along the bottom because they are so swollen. Updated on 12 Oct 2016: Just realized the photos I tried to attach last night didn't work so here they are (hopefully) Updated on 12 Oct 2016: I finally talked to someone at the clinic where my PS works. I have a new stronger antibiotic to take, and hopefully it will work this time. Fingers crossed! Updated on 13 Oct 2016: 24 hours on the new antibiotic and I'm still looking bad (I think the redness on my boobs might actually be worse). Hopefully I'll see a little improvement by tomorrow. The Dr. said I should notice a change pretty quickly and I'm really hoping I do. Right now they look so awful :(. They are so swollen I can't wear any of the bras I had been because they are way too tight. Updated on 14 Oct 2016: My infection is continuing to spread, and it's definitely making me feel nervous. I just called my plastic surgeons office and they aren't sure someone can get back to me today about what to do, and then they will be closed until Monday. Im not really sure what I should do if I don't hear from them. Should I go to an urgent care? This is so stressful and frustrating. I'm really bummed the new antibiotics I got on Tuesday aren't helping it. And of course on top of all that I have a nasty cough, AND my period started, haha. Updated on 14 Oct 2016: I sent in some photos to be reviewed, and I got a call back pretty quickly saying it just looks like my skin is irritated (no [RS bleep]). They told me to shower and wash with mild soap, and to not wear anything scented (again, no [RS bleep]). So I guess I'll just wait and see what happens, and hopefully at my appointment on Tuesday it will either have gotten better, or they will give me some answers. So far I feel like they have been pretty dismissive. I might be overreacting about the infection, but it's also scary, and the fact that they haven't seemed super interested in what's going on doesn't make me feel better. Updated on 16 Oct 2016: My rash and infection have continued to spread, and so today I went to see my primary care doctor to get another opinion. She was shocked when she saw my rash, and had a hard time believing that I haven't seen my PS since my surgery (I've been seen by someone twice since my surgery at the clinic my PS works at, but not by him). She said that I needed to go to an emergency room to get it checked out and possibly be given antibiotics through an IV overnight. So I went home and packed a bag and headed off to the ER. The doctor who saw me there was also shocked that I haven't been examined by my PS since my surgery, especially since I've been having problems. He ran some blood tests, but my white blood cell count was fine. He also did an ultrasound and found a little bit of fluid, but noting serious enough to be drained. He seemed to think that it's not cellulitis like the other doctors I've seen have suggested. Which would kind of make sense seeing as antibiotics should have cured that up. He was super honest and said he wasn't totally sure what to do next, but that he didn't want to prescribe me any more medications since I've already been on two different antibiotics. He said when I go to my appointment at my PSs clinic on Tuesday I need to ask for my PS to come and check me out. I'm feeling so frustrated and tired (and itchy, haha). I just really want to know what's going on. Are people usually seen by their surgeons for their post op appointments? Im new to this, so I just figured my experience was the norm! Here is a picture of the rash, it now covers about 80% of my stomach and is all down my sides and is spreading to my back. The doctor at the ER said it could be from my current antibiotic, but that he wasn't sure. Updated on 17 Oct 2016: So my boobs were SUPER boxy looking right after surgery (not a surprise). The shape has improved, and obviously they have a long way to go, but I feel like I have so much side boob! Which is really weird because I had like...none before surgery (which was honestly a miracle considering how big they were pre op). Will the side boob chill out eventually and settle more into the center area? It feels so weird when I put my arms down because I can feel them poking out. I didn't notice it when I was wearing a bra all the time, but since I haven't worn one for several days I'm really starting to notice it. Honestly it's not even that big of a deal to me, I'm just curious if it will be like this forever. Anyone have any experiences with this? I tried to get a few pics, but it doesn't look nearly as prominent in the photos as it does in person! Updated on 18 Oct 2016: Unfortunately my appointment at my plastic surgeons clinic today wasn't super productive again. I wasn't seen by my PS, just the same woman, and another person who I believe was possibly a surgical intern (I got flustered when she came in because I wasn't expecting another person). They both looked at me, and then said they were going to go ask my PS what to do since he was in the building. Which was bizarre, like I get that he's a busy guy, but in the time they talked to him I feel like he could of at least peaked in? They decided I shouldnt finish my last few day of antibiotics since it was giving me a full body rash and my infection is pretty much gone. I had actually stopped taking it last night because I just couldn't stand the rash anymore, and felt pretty positive it was from the meds. I've been off it for 24 hours now and I've noticed a slight difference but not much. Hopefully it keeps getting better over time! They had me schedule a time to see my PS, but the soonest i could get in is two weeks from now. So basically I'm just supposed to wait it out and see if it gets better. And if it gets worse they told me to call. Now for something a little more positive!! I took the longest shower I've taken since my surgery (finally shaved my legs, haha) and I was able to get of pretty much all the glue on my nipples and some of the little tricky spots on my bottom incisions. Thank you q-tips!! It's such a small thing, but it's made me feel a little better! My bra keeps getting stuck to my nipple incision areas, and then gets covered in dried up/crystallized yellow stuff/flakes. What is this?? Just goo from it healing? It's so annoying and hurts like a [RS bleep] when I have to pull the fabric off from it!! Updated on 18 Oct 2016: Can't say I could have ever predicted I would one day make a collage about my healing nipples! Putting this together made me realize that I've actually come a long way despite the whole rash/infection ordeal. Tomorrow will be 4 weeks since my surgery. Makes me excited to see where I will be in four more weeks! And while I'm feeling positive I just have to say how amazing it is to finally have no back pain. I had been so miserable for years, and being about to do simple things without being in horrible constant pain is so incredible. All the hard parts of this surgery have been completely worth it Updated on 20 Oct 2016: Not much new to report on. I've still got a rash (pretty much everywhere), and a lot of itchiness, but a lot of the swollen redness on my boobs is calming down which is a relief. I just want this antibiotic to be totally out of my system already!! I've been going braless for several days and it's so weird. I could have never done that before, I have to keep double checking with my girlfriend that it looks okay because it would have looked crazy before! I think I'm always going to feel like I have big ridiculous boobs you know? Updated on 25 Oct 2016: I thought I would update since its been a few days! The antibiotic was definitely causing the rash. Now that I have been off of it for a week I'm noticing some positive change. The rash near my incisions has cleared up so much. All that's left are some tiny little bumps in some areas that almost feel more like super dry skin then a rash. My whole body is still super itchy though, and if I scratch myself at all it just makes it worse and then I end up with a bunch of hives. But it's getting a tiny bit better each day which is good enough for me. Now that the infection and rash are less of an issue I've noticed one spot on the bottom incision line that I'm not super happy with. The incision goes up a bit higher in one spot on my left boob, and it makes my boob have a weird shape! Honestly I don't care all that much (I'm just happy my back pain is gone), but it is a little odd looking. Maybe once I've had more time to heal it will look less obvious? Fingers crossed! I've included some pictures of the area with some arrows pointing to the strange area. The photos definitely make my overall boob shape look a little more wonky then they do in person, but I think they get the point across hopefully! Also I've still got some glue on both nipples, especially the left, but I think it should all be off in the next few days. Updated on 26 Oct 2016: I really wish I had taken more before photos to compare with the after ones! This is pretty much all I've got. I like to look at this when I still feel like I have big boobs haha. Because they are obviously significantly smaller! Updated on 30 Oct 2016: Today while changing I noticed a lot of redness on the lower part of my right boob. The skin there was definitely a little dry, so I put a tiny bit of lotion on it and hopefully that will help. I'm really really hoping it's not another infection or rash coming on. I have an appointment with my surgeon on Tuesday so I'm definitely going to bring it up if it's still there. I'm including two photos, one before lotion, and one after. Other then this my progress seems to be (very) slowly creeping forward. I have had a lot of soreness on my side boob the last few days, but it's not terrible. I'm really hoping that I'll be able to start swimming again soon! I'm hoping my PS gives me the go ahead on Tuesday, but I'm not getting my hopes up. Updated on 1 Nov 2016: My appointment with my PS was today, and I feel like it went pretty well. He said things are looking good and that he won't need to see me until mid spring. He explained that I can expect the shape to change a lot in the next six months (hopefullly no side boob) and the hardness will go away and the shape will look much more natural. Even though I knew all of that, it was nice to hear. He also said I can swim so that's exciting! I asked how much was taken off each boob and it was about 1.4lbs from one, and 1.8lbs from the other. That number seems so small, but wow it makes such a difference!! My rash is pretty much gone on my boobs now. Now I'm just dealing with dry skin! Updated on 20 Nov 2016: Whoops! I haven't updated in forever! since my last update I'm still having an issue with skin dryness but it's not too bad. My rash is almost completely gone, yay! They are also finally starting to soften up a little with is exciting. Having rock hard boobs was a little weird. They finally have a little jiggle to them! Unfortunately they look kind of wonky and strange in terms of shape. The side view is honestly kind of funny. I know it can take a year for them to get to their final shape, but I'm a little worried even then they might still look a little weird along the bottom. I'm still back pain free though, and I'd choose wonky boobs over chronic back pain any day! I can sleep on my side for short periods of time, and have laid down on my stomach a few tims for a few minutes but it's still not very comfortable. My back is still the best option right now. Does anyone else boobs hurt when they sit up in the morning after waking up? It's like mine take a few minutes to get used to gravity haha. Updated on 14 Jul 2017: I haven't updated in so long! Before I had my reduction I really wished that there were more people who kept posting after the first few months post op, so here I am trying to do that! It's been 10ish months and for the most part I'm pretty happy! My back pain has improved so much it's almost hard to believe. I still have some soreness, but it's usually only at night (especially when I sleep on my side, or on my stomach). Sensation wise I'm kind of all over the place. My nipples are pretty responsive and can get hard pretty quickly, but they look a little flat/concave fairly often which was not something I ever experienced pre op. My nipples aslo have a bit of a green tint to them sometimes which is odd. The rest of my boobs don't have a ton of sensation, and what I can feel definitely feels different than what I was used to pre op. It doesn't really bother me too much though. Sometimes I'll get an itch at night though, and it feels so deep and no matter what I do I can't seems to scratch it - anyone else experience this? Some nights it keeps me awake and it's so frustrating. My scars are pretty dark still, and they are kind of lumpy/bumpy. Lucky for me I don't really care about how they look, but if I did I think I'd be a bit disappointed because it doesn't look great. The overall shape is a little weird and the aren't super symmetrical, but these photos make them look even crazier, haha! I swear they aren't this bizarre looking in real life. Again though, I'm not super worried about looks, less back pain was my only hope/goal. I never wear a bra and it's so great!
