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21 years old, 125 lbs 5'2 breast reduction- 32DDD to 32C or D

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21 years old, 125 lbs 5'2 breast reduction- 32DDD to hopefully 32C

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WORTH IT$8,000
In 8 days I'm having a breast reduction! In 21 years old and feel extremely frustrated and limited by my chest. I have significant back problems. I want to be more active. My chest is way too big for my frame. I hate the way I look in clothes. I want to wear cute dresses without strapping on a bra that is uglier than most grandmothers. I do not have children yet.
As you can see from the photos one boob is also significantly larger which Is also so frustrating! Can't wait for a shot at symmetry. They're also pretty floppy and I have stretch marks.
I got approved through the governmental program of Blue Cross Blue Shield- My procedure is being done through Boulder Plastic Surgery. My surgeon is Dr. Justin Maxhiemer.
Stay tuned!
Advice welcome

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Justin B. Maxhimer, MD, FACS

Justin B. Maxhimer, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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August 30, 2017
So happy for you! I am the same height you are and would love to do this soon. Little scared to be honest.
August 30, 2017
Do it! I was scared too but now I feel so good in my body
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August 30, 2017
Omg thats awesome great for you. I cannot wait if u dont mind me asking , how much history was asked for yoyr procedure. They are telling me i have to lose 20 lbs and have to stop smoking ! Im on my 2nd xray this week. I have the same insurance also . Does it hurt
August 30, 2017
I had to wait until I was a certain weight and BMI and I had to give up smoking for 3 months. This is because the nicotine hinders the healing. My surgery is booked for September 21st
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August 30, 2017
Omg. I just stopped today but im on my journey and im happy for you. Im hoping i can go in by december if i do everything i need to do.
August 30, 2017
I actually got approved off my photos alone, but I have "stress induced scoliosis" from the weight of my chest. I totally should have included that but I can put a photo of my back up soon! I also have BCBS through the government which I was told is more generous than the standard plan. Good luck tho! I hope you can accomplish your goal! It did hurt a little but I'd do it again 1000 times
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August 30, 2017
Omg this made me very happy i honestly cannot wait. Your journey was beautiful
August 30, 2017
What bmi did you have to be?
August 31, 2017
Yeah! Freedom! U look great. Thanks for sharing ur journey
September 6, 2017
Good luck! My friend had a reduction from 34E to C. She was thrilled with the decision. Her posture, activity level and confidence all improved. Not to mention her back pain. It's great you're taking care of it now. She had it done in her 30's and said she wished she did it years ago. The incision sites seem scary but she healed up nicely. Your in better shape and younger so you should heal even better. I wish you the best of luck! Keep us posted :)
September 6, 2017
Aw thank you so much! You're very kind
September 6, 2017
Hi! We're the same age and the same original bust size. How did your intial consultation with your surgeon go? Mine is tomorrow and i want to make sure I ask all the right things! Thanks :)
September 6, 2017
My consultation went great! My dr was very confident and informative. He explained the procedure and told me risks, and I asked a couple questions as I thought of them
UPDATED FROM Riisky
5 days pre

Pre op

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Today was my pre op appointment, and it was really not what I was expecting... I assumed at some point I would meet with my surgeon and talk about my individualized surgery plans- like how much he was planning to remove and if I wanted to change the size of my areolas (and I also wanted to know if that increased risk for nipple numbness or increased sensitivity) etc.. And if I had like concerns or preferences, because it's been about six months since my initial conciliation and that is when I last saw him. But I just met with a series of nurses who just reiterated the information in the packet I received by phone and in the mail. I asked all my questions anyways, but the nurses just basically told me she didn't know for sure, but my Doctor might. I asked if I could see pictures of past patients close to my age or size (because the website has like 3 examples of much older women and I feel like those results aren't as applicable) and the nurse said she was unable to that.
I think my expectations were really off but the experience was pretty frustrating for me.

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August 21, 2017
I am also in the process! I'm looking for a plastic surgeon but I am so nervous of how I am going to feel and how my boobs will look after the surgery. I totally understand you, there isn't much examples of girls that are short with big breast.
August 31, 2017
check out DR wendy-anm oliviere,i will be having mine next week am so nervous
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June 17, 2018
New doctor time! Lol
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1 day post

Did it!

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Alright, so yesterday was the big day! I got the the surgery center around 6:45 and got home around 3:30. The actual surgery took about two hours and then they kept me and had me sleep for a couple hours post op.
Dr. Maxhimer and his team were all wonderful. He answered all my questions and assured me that it all went perfectly to plan afterwords.
The anesthesia made me kinda weepy when I was waking up which the recovery room nurse told me was very common in younger patients. Her name was Sandy and she was absolutely wonderful. They also let my mom come down early because I was crying so much lol, but it was odd, I didn't feel sad emotionally, it was like a physical thing. Hard to describe, but not so bad, just weird.
In the past 24 hours I have only had one or two spots that I would describe as uncomfortable or painful. The highest my pain level has been is about a 5, but the ice and pain meds really help, and again, not all over pain, just in one or two spots.
They send me home with 4 large medical ice packs which have all leaked. My first post op appointment was supposed to be this Friday but my bandages got wet in the night so I have to pop back in today. Hopefully that won't be too unpleasant.

I have switched to different ice packs from Walgreens that seem much better. I'll include a photo.

So far so good!

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August 30, 2017
I cried so much afterward too! Not sad at all, more like sobs of joy lol! I couldn't stop so they had my mom come early too. Maybe is really is a younger patient thing to be highly sensitive post op :D P.S your breasts look amazing I'm so impressed with your results and symitry! Happy healing!
September 6, 2017
Good luck! I'll send you good vibes on your day :)