POSTED UNDER Breast Reduction Reviews
5’2, 32K, wanted to be a D/DD/E ended up F/G cup (uk self funded)
UPDATED FROM choc.nuts
2 years post
2 years on
WORTH IT$9,585
They never did shrink to the size I wanted. Yes the lefty Is definitely bigger than right. I was told they would “be sisters not twins”. Thy have dropped, but I guess that’s what age and gravity does. I’m still wearing 34G or 36F or FF depending on the make. I still think they are too big for my frame but I’ve learnt to accept them. The scars are paler than the photos show. All in all no regrets about having breast reduction surgery. I would do it again. I can now wear size 12 clothes on to top as opposed to size 16. Most people I know today have no idea I ever had surgery. I guess a DD E would have still been my preferred size but I’m pleased I still have sensation in both, one side better than the other using the ou left pedicle surgical procedure. My main piece of advice would be get down to the frame size you want first. I have lost weight since and maybe they could have made me smaller if I weighed less.
UPDATED FROM choc.nuts
2 months post
Are these in proportion to my torso?
Am I going mad? I still can’t get my head around the fact my PS thinks this breast reduction is in proportion to my torso? This cost me £7300 Sterling (UK).
Breasts should be smaller than our torso not to engulf it and hang out in all directions. Clothes are not designed for breasts of this proportion. This is the actual photo the PS took of me at my 6 week review saying how great they are. In fact she said she wondered if she had taken TOO MUCH as I walked down into her room. Am I on a different planet?
Please comment anyone. Honest replies only.
Breasts should be smaller than our torso not to engulf it and hang out in all directions. Clothes are not designed for breasts of this proportion. This is the actual photo the PS took of me at my 6 week review saying how great they are. In fact she said she wondered if she had taken TOO MUCH as I walked down into her room. Am I on a different planet?
Please comment anyone. Honest replies only.
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I am considering this surgery and have just read your blog. You are extremely brave and the surgery has definitely altered your shape and size of your breasts. I wouldn’t worry if your family haven’t commented- I don’t comment on family or friends weight loss or gain unless asked to do so: I guess I learnt from a past experience!!
Is there any chance you could post the surgeon who did the op please?
It seems the op has a long recovery period, and I am thinking how could I possibly go through this with my kids around, jumping on my lap, cuddles etc?!
Post op is usually 6 weeks. I have had a great experience with my healing. It went by really fast. Really the first 4 were the worst then things improved a lot. Still have a lot of zingers of nerves attaching but they really are not that bad
Choc.nuts, I got mine done the same time as you. I know pictures can make our breasts look larger than they are but I agree with you. Looks like your still on the larger side.Now having said that I think you look great but paying the price you did I can understand you not wanting to be large still. What the doctor feels should have no bearing on final result if you still feel large and yes not fitting into clothes. It’s hard when we get an idea in our head of what we want to look like when all healed. I hope she will do a revision so you can get to the size you want to be
One of the guidelines I gave my ps directly before surgery / was that I’m tired of them
Being heavy. I didn’t want my breasts to hang or touch. I encouraged him to take more than he originally wanted to. I have had an emotional adjustment but am so happy that he erred on the side of too small rather than too large. Maybe there is a less invasive way to reduce them? Hopefully your doctor will help you until you’re satisfied
I’ve got to stop this negative spiralling. It’s not healthy. I’m only 7 weeks post op. I’ve got to give it the 3-6 months to see how they settle. But given the ideal inframammary fold distance is between 7-8cm and mine is currently 13cm tells me I’m not going to be anyway near that.
My plan is stay positive, loose weight healthily and wear my compression bras at night to help compress them further. I’ve ordered a range of bra sizes from bravissimo in band sizes ranging from 32-36 and cups between F-H. There’s no way I’m going to be the DD cup that I asked and paid for and I don’t feel at the moment I even want to think about further surgery.
Yes definitely try to focus on the positive. It is not unusual to have a bit of a rollercoaster ride during the adjustment phase. And you do have a lot of healing to do yet, my doctor said she doesn't even begin to consider any type of revisions until after 6 months.
Try losing some weight first maybe? They look great. It's almost scary what weight loss can do to boobs, they often go down faster than the belly.
Your very strong! The measurements you mention I have not heard before would you explain a bit for novices...my surgery is 9/18 I’m nervous.
It’s the ire direct measurement from the centre of the nipple to the breast fold along your rib cage. Shorter it is usually the smaller the breast mound. If I’m incorrect, I’m sure others will on comment on this. What size are you hoping for?
UPDATED FROM choc.nuts
1 month post
6 weeks post op
Saw the PS for my 4 wk follow up and asked if there was any chance these would shrink any more. She told me a little maybe. She was happy with the outcome and said they were beautiful. I asked if they could be made smaller but she said they have been made in proportion to my hips and arm width and repeated told how great they looked. I am grateful my excisions have healed flat an I have so far escaped any real complications. she said given the huge size I was before and because of my weight the operation had it moments and I was lucky to escape without any fat necrosis problems etc. I have mixed feelings on hearing this. I know I had gained weight in past 2 years use to bereavements but you can’t I help but compare yourself to others. Clearly not large or uncomfortable enough for the NHS to help, but more difficult to perform on than most the population.
I commented that I still feel busty and I feel that many people I see are this size before they have a reduction. Basically I came away feeling fat everywhere else. Maybe it’s the reality check I needed. I will loose the 20lbs now. I forgot to ask about scar treatment, but she did say I could wear normal bra’s now.
yesterday I decided to took the plunge and went bra shopping. Feeling very anxious as I’ve never had a good experience EVER shopping in person for a Bra. I went to my nearest bra stockist as it was walkable, exercise is good after all. It was marks and Spencer. I was measured and told I would be a 38 back. What?? How can that be.. i questioned is she sure. Ive happily and comfortably worn 30 or 32 my entire life. Even trying 34 in the past felt too loose causing the band to rise up at the back. She still thought about an F or G. I never been able to wear bra’s from this shop in the past so it could be their cut. Up shot I fitted comfortably into a 36F. Bought one, was hoping to feel amazing and have so much choice, but the bras shown to me in my size that were in stock were plain, boring and not that dissimilar to what I was was wearing before. Need to get back online to Bravissimo I think and look through their selection in the “larger sizes”.
I am confused about rib cage size. Despite continuing to loose a few pound since surgery, I can no longer even do up my any of my previous bras around the rib cage so I’m wondering if I am still swollen around my rib cage? Has any one else found this to be true for them at 6 weeks?
I commented that I still feel busty and I feel that many people I see are this size before they have a reduction. Basically I came away feeling fat everywhere else. Maybe it’s the reality check I needed. I will loose the 20lbs now. I forgot to ask about scar treatment, but she did say I could wear normal bra’s now.
yesterday I decided to took the plunge and went bra shopping. Feeling very anxious as I’ve never had a good experience EVER shopping in person for a Bra. I went to my nearest bra stockist as it was walkable, exercise is good after all. It was marks and Spencer. I was measured and told I would be a 38 back. What?? How can that be.. i questioned is she sure. Ive happily and comfortably worn 30 or 32 my entire life. Even trying 34 in the past felt too loose causing the band to rise up at the back. She still thought about an F or G. I never been able to wear bra’s from this shop in the past so it could be their cut. Up shot I fitted comfortably into a 36F. Bought one, was hoping to feel amazing and have so much choice, but the bras shown to me in my size that were in stock were plain, boring and not that dissimilar to what I was was wearing before. Need to get back online to Bravissimo I think and look through their selection in the “larger sizes”.
I am confused about rib cage size. Despite continuing to loose a few pound since surgery, I can no longer even do up my any of my previous bras around the rib cage so I’m wondering if I am still swollen around my rib cage? Has any one else found this to be true for them at 6 weeks?
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No scar treatment recommended. Can moisturise if wanted. Scars will fade naturally.
Oh mate, I really sympathise. Us saying they do look great doesn't help if yr not happy and I totally get the whole thing about going and buying bra's. I loathed it too and so just lived in one make of sports bra since I was 17!
My understanding is that they do keep changing for the first 18 months as they find their new place to settle. And I can only think that losing the weight yr talking about will mean you'd feel happier and happier with the size as they reduce proportionately. But what's that about being a 38 when you've always been a 30/32!? Surely yr back size hasnt changed that much over the op unless u were wearing completely the wrong size before... And let's face it... Who wasn't?
I do still think it's early days to judge so quickly but I hear your upset. Keep taking the photos so you can monitor the progression as they settle and reduce further.
My understanding is that they do keep changing for the first 18 months as they find their new place to settle. And I can only think that losing the weight yr talking about will mean you'd feel happier and happier with the size as they reduce proportionately. But what's that about being a 38 when you've always been a 30/32!? Surely yr back size hasnt changed that much over the op unless u were wearing completely the wrong size before... And let's face it... Who wasn't?
I do still think it's early days to judge so quickly but I hear your upset. Keep taking the photos so you can monitor the progression as they settle and reduce further.
Breast tissue will not go away with weight loss, however, fat will, so any extra fat coming off your chest and breasts will help the overall size go down. Focus on a healthy diet and exercise which promotes fat loss for best results. It's unfortunate that they weren't able to take you smaller. Hopefully in time you'll feel better about your results, however I have known a few women who ended up having a second reduction after a few years. Only time will tell if this is right for you. As far as the band size issue, consider this: in your "before" pictures with bra on, the band is sitting way down near the narrowest part of your torso (almost at your natural waist!). I've seen this before with ladies on here who are confused about wearing a larger band size after surgery. When you've been used to wearing them low, and really tight to give that support, and then you get them repositioned higher and can wear the band in a normal position and don't need it so tight, well you can go up a few sizes!! You can always get a measuring tape and remeasure yourself at home but I suspect that is what's making the difference. After my surgery when I got some new bras and the band sat straight across the side and back from where my new boobs were, I kept pulling the band down in the back because it felt like it was riding up. Then I would check it in the mirror, and it wasn't riding up at all. I just didn't know what it felt like to have the band sit in the right position. It took a few months to get used to it. Also once you don't have as much weight pushing your ribs down (and even though yours are still on the large size, they're smaller than they were!), you can expand your ribs more when you breathe, and it will literally get "bigger" but it's actually supposed to be able to do that. Breathing is good for you!! A lot of us with big heavy low hanging breasts have not been able to breathe properly for decades. The body adapts. Now it is readapting to a "new normal". It takes some time. Hang in there!
Feeling really low about my sizing. I don’t want to be busty any more. Crappy purchased bra far too loose. Back in surgical compression bras until I can get an online order sent for a variety of sizes, the stretchy cups on them don’t feel good either still far too small. Maybe because they are designed for woman who actually want to be normal sized after a reduction. WHY WHY WHY did my PS not listen to me?? They are not in proportion to my body I look boxy in T shirts and am still top heavy. Just to top It off I have new pain inside in my LT breast below the nipple area along the vertical excision. Nothing visible from outside but feels slightly warmer to touch, sore and tight. Could it be about to open up?? Given the size and still heavy weight nothing would surprise me. I hate feeling like this. I’ll give it another 48hours to disperse or my PS will be hearing from me.
Keep us posted. Hoping it won't be anything. Sorry you're feeling so frustrated.
I feel for you!!! It’s so challenging when the doctor dismisses our concerns. We rely on them to change our life, they have our complete trust. I know my PS told my family in the waiting room that he cold only take out so much on the left side. He said it would’ve been dangerous for him to continue. He’s never said it to me and we’ve barely spent 5 minutes together since the surgery. It sounds like this was the case with you, however I strongly believe you should’ve been counseled on that in the recovery room. I don’t know what your options are moving forward. I’m sorry you are dealing with this. I know in the past that losing weight never affected my breasts. It’s one reason I proceeded with the BR. I don’t know a lot about the contradiction in band size but a lot of other women on here do. I say you should absolutely move forward in a healthy lifestyle. I still feel fat because it seems like my stomach is so huge now! But in reality I guess my view was blocked...I’m trying to say that body image is a tough pattern to break through. I hope you can lose the weight you want to and try to keep an open mind about the size. It sounds like 36F is still pretty big. The best place I have found for bras in larger sizes is a site/catalog called Lady Grace. There is a European brand that my mom and I both love called Elomi. They are about $70-$80 but sometimes there’s a good sale or promotion. We’re all here for you, keep telling your story.
Sick of this T shirt Bra. It’s far to stretchy even on the tightest setting. convinced shops only sell you what they have in stock. Thanks for the comments. I will get my true size. I’ve spent my life with big boobs so I know even if I lost 14-20lb it will make none or very little difference. I know my height will not change. Still don’t get how an F or G cup is in proportion to my height or frame or anyone’s body to be honest? I thought hips should be wider than the chest?? I’m still top heavy. Rant over for now.
Agreeed! Why does the size of your hips have ANYTHiNG to do with the size of your boobs? Who gets to decide which proportions look best on anyone (besides that person) I also got this comment from a few people too and even one of the doctors I consulted
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