POSTED UNDER Breast Reduction Reviews
36 Yrs old, 30G - 30D
UPDATED FROM Miola
8 months post
7 month update.
WORTH IT$9,000
These photos are from May so actually 7 months. Although I’m now almost 9 months post.
No major issues. Healing has gone well. I am super happy now that it’s summer to fully appreciate the lightness on my chest. I have found some strappy sports bras which are much nicer. They still are too tight on my actual boobs when they fit well around. Not ever going to get away from this issue it seems.
My left side of my left boob and nipple and into armpit are sore. Some nerve pain and numbness. Trying to figure it out and trying not to be overly concerned about it for now. If you have had this issue I’d love to hear about it.
I don’t pay much attention to the scars. Nipples sit a little high/pointing up but I have those silicone nipple shields that smooth out any unwanted nipple protrusion.
Sorry it’s been so long since I posted. The site was upsetting me ;-). Each time I came on to post there was one issue or another.
No major issues. Healing has gone well. I am super happy now that it’s summer to fully appreciate the lightness on my chest. I have found some strappy sports bras which are much nicer. They still are too tight on my actual boobs when they fit well around. Not ever going to get away from this issue it seems.
My left side of my left boob and nipple and into armpit are sore. Some nerve pain and numbness. Trying to figure it out and trying not to be overly concerned about it for now. If you have had this issue I’d love to hear about it.
I don’t pay much attention to the scars. Nipples sit a little high/pointing up but I have those silicone nipple shields that smooth out any unwanted nipple protrusion.
Sorry it’s been so long since I posted. The site was upsetting me ;-). Each time I came on to post there was one issue or another.
UPDATED FROM Miola
2 months post
Almost 3 months post
I haven't had any unusual issues lately with recovery. I still have nerves reconnecting and thick scar tissue of course. Bras sometimes bother the scars and need to be moved around. Its painful when my kids whack me in the boobs. Otherwise things are going well. I try not to be too critical in the details. Overall I'm very happy with results. As per usual I do wish I was a bit smaller still. I could use another bra or two but I've had a stomach virus all winter break so that will have to wait. As such I haven't started any exercise yet but think I'll try restorative yoga first ;-)
Hope this updates finds you all in good spirits. Happy New Year to all. All the best in 2018!
Hope this updates finds you all in good spirits. Happy New Year to all. All the best in 2018!
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December 29, 2017
I think you look great - you haven’t got much projection and you’d definitely pass the pencil test, so pretty well perfect in my opinion! Happy new year to you too!
December 29, 2017
I was telling my husband the other day that I would pass the pencil test and I'm disappointed and he didnt have a clue what I meant lol
December 29, 2017
I think your size looks great! But I understand it feels different for each of us personally. Sorry to hear you were sick recently:(
Did you find your size or fullnesscwent down at all over the 3 months post? I'm 6 weeks post, and my surgeon says I still have swelling that will go down over several months but I find myself feeling doubtful. And I'm quite a bit bigger than I hoped at this point.
December 29, 2017
I had swelling that was still going down at four months, but didn't realize it at the time.
December 29, 2017
Yes! At 6 weeks you’re actually at the peak of your swelling. It goes down. And you drop. I’m very happy with how small I look with clothes on. Just occasional wish I was smaller moments. Super happy.
December 30, 2017
Oh that is SO helpful to know! Thank you so much for that information. I really had myself convinced that the bulk on swelling was probably gone by 6 weeks and there's now only a bit left but my surgeon was just being optimistic for my sake lol. I do notice mine have dropped a bit though. Have to confess I liked that super perky phase!
Thank you for the huge sense of reassurance. The sides of my boobs are so full it doesn't feel like I had liposuction at all!
Thank you for the huge sense of reassurance. The sides of my boobs are so full it doesn't feel like I had liposuction at all!
December 30, 2017
You are so sweet and always so helpful :) thank you so much. Yes I am remembering again that you did go down quite a bit and I need to remember that!
December 30, 2017
You are so sweet and always so helpful :) thank you so much. Yes I am remembering again that you did go down quite a bit and I need to remember that!
(I tried replying to you before but accidentally replied to my own comment ! Lmao !)
(I tried replying to you before but accidentally replied to my own comment ! Lmao !)
December 30, 2017
Omg pls excuse my confusion of comments! The one was supposed to be a reply to finally520 and I just copy/pasted it again trying to get it right under her post but it didn't. I am screwing up your page, Miola! Sorry :(
December 31, 2017
I remember that phase well. I didn’t believe my surgeon either. And the side swelling. I was so upset about the side swelling. It has gone down. Rest assured. The dropping is a blessing and a curse.
January 2, 2018
I was a 34D at Victorias Secret at 2 months and now at 3 months im a 34C...i think i actually went down about 1/2 a cup size cup size between 8 and 13 weeks! The swelling takes longer to go down than you think! Oh and the "side" fullness that you mentioned....if u look at my photos and pay attention to my left boob....it bulged out a lot of first ...kind of bubbled out towards my arm. Very gradually that bulge dissapeared because it was just swelling. So im sure yours will go down as well. Good luck!
January 3, 2018
Thank you, Isabelle :) I looked back at your review. Your post size looks so small too! I can't imagine you being a D! I'm nowhere near that small BUT if I could get down to a D when the swelling is gone I'll be happy.
I also had the "lollipop" incision which is just one vertical scar down from the nipple and not the horizontal incisions under the breast. I think this also affects how much they can take out and also the final shape /fullness. *sniff* lol
I also had the "lollipop" incision which is just one vertical scar down from the nipple and not the horizontal incisions under the breast. I think this also affects how much they can take out and also the final shape /fullness. *sniff* lol
December 31, 2017
I too miss the high and tight phase. Oddly while some say they look smaller in clothes I feel like I look bigger. Probably because my upper body is still square (short torso, wide shoulders)...when I put anything on that isn't super lightweight I feel like I look bulky. I was hoping that feeling would go away after the giant boobs were under control but alas, not yet. When I look at my boobs naked I think they look pretty small! Small enough anyway! But then again I think the before/after difference is so much more drastic for me naked since my boobs are about 6" shorter than they used to be, whereas under clothes the minimizer bras confused/camouflaged to a certain extent. I'm not sure if I can pass the pencil test no (haven't tried it) but at least I can't hold a typewriter or a desktop monitor under there like I could have before!!
And I don't have kids so no whacking, but my kitty has sure been looking to want to knead and walk and stand on my boobs again now-they were all(I have 4) REALLY good about it for months, now she(the one that spends the most time snuggling with me) is back to her old habits-she walked right down my chest the other night to get from the back of the couch to my lap and put her foot right on the tenderest spot...ouch!
December 31, 2017
*not bigger than I looked before in clothes but bigger than I would like to
UPDATED FROM Miola
2 months post
2 months post op appt
Surgeon says I’m healing very well and scars look great. My left side that’s bothering me a little is mostly due to my ribs lol. And some nerves reconnecting.
I’m cleared to do yoga and climbing and anything else I want to. Just one step at a time and listen to my body. Of course right!?!
He recommended that now I go get officially sized. I’ve kind of already done that but it’s still a bit uncomfortable to wear a proper bra on my incisions. I’m in no rush to do so.
All in all. Everything looks good.
I’m cleared to do yoga and climbing and anything else I want to. Just one step at a time and listen to my body. Of course right!?!
He recommended that now I go get officially sized. I’ve kind of already done that but it’s still a bit uncomfortable to wear a proper bra on my incisions. I’m in no rush to do so.
All in all. Everything looks good.
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December 12, 2017
Yay! I want to get back to doing yoga regularly among other things. I can tell though that a lot of the backbend type asanas are going to have to be done gently. I stretch CONSTANTLY but I can definitely feel it in my scars every time.
December 13, 2017
Haha! That's hard in the car! I still have trouble with the backbend type due to my tuck.
December 14, 2017
Luckily my car is small so I don't have far to reach - but its still a goooood stretch.
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I checked my one underwire that I wear once in a blue moon... it’s actually a 30DDD so I know it looks different/smaller. Still feel too big at times. But manageable.
Get a good one for Zumba!! Do it!