I am 23 years old, 168cm, 55kgs. Prior to surgery, I was an E cup. I didn't really develop breasts until my late teens, but once they started growing, they didn't stop. My main problem with my breasts was that I couldn't fit into nice clothes. I would constantly wear jackets in the middle of Summer to hide them, and I never dared to wear a bikini. I also used to get tight shoulders and neck pain, which interfered with my ability to work. It seemed that if I put on any weight, it would first go onto my breasts, and if I lost any weight, that would be the last place it came off. So unfair! I really had no other option but to have breast reduction surgery
Updated on 9 Dec 2013:
I have added some new photos, I hope they help others considering breast reduction surgery.
Updated on 9 Dec 2013:
I am now 6 days post op, doing really well. I have only had one other surgery before, which was getting my wisdom teeth out last year. That was really straightforward, and I would say this surgery has been no different! The only pain I experienced was when I first awoke in recovery, but I was immediately given Fentanyl (an opiate), and the pain subsided almost immediately. I was also really itchy for a few minutes (?a reaction to the anaesthetic), but that subsided quickly. I haven't had (or needed) any pain relief in the last 3 days. The only discomfort I am currently experiencing is a vague tightness between my breasts when I sit down for longer than an hour. I am fine when I am walking or lying on my back. I am so glad I had this surgery done and so pleased with my results so far.
Updated on 9 Dec 2013:
For anyone wondering, I had a procedure known as the modified Lejour technique. I will be going to my Plastic Surgeon's office again in 2 days for the second part of my procedure, which involves tidying up the bottom of the vertical incision, so that I am not left with any bunching under my breasts. Some surgeons do not complete the second part of the procedure, and leave the bunching to resolve on its own. The second part is relatively simple I am told. I am looking forward to removing my bandages to get a good look at my new breasts! I hope they are a large B/small C. They are very much looking that way.
Updated on 9 Dec 2013:
Updated on 15 Dec 2013:
I had the second part of my procedure on Dec 11. Surgery lasted less than an hour and I went home the same day. I took Panadeine Forte for a couple of days, but the pain has completely gone now. I was also fitted for a surgical bra, which was a 34C. Initally, I was worried that they were a little too big, but my husband thinks they are perfect. It is only early days, so they may get a bit smaller.
Updated on 15 Dec 2013: