Life Changing Surgery Secondary Breast Reduction Vertical Incision

I am 37 and I had a secondary breast reduction with Miss Sacks a few months ago. I had the vertical incision - she is one of the few UK surgeons who offer this technique. My initial surgery (with a different surgeon) was approximately 15 years ago - I had the anchor incision at the time. Within that time frame my breasts grew back to a 30 GG cup (I suspect due to two pregnancies and some weight gain, although my BMI stayed within normal range) and were sitting really low on my chest. I had pretty horrid back pain, no clothes fit right and I looked enormous even at a BMI of 21. I couldn't really run or do intensive exercise.

I saw two other surgeons in the Bristol area prior to seeing Miss Sacks. They both wanted to do an anchor incision and one was clear I wouldn't be able to go to a C/D cup without a free nipple graft which I wasn't happy to do.

Miss Sacks came across as really professional and able to listen to what I wanted from the surgery. She was attentive and discussed all of my concerns. The pre-op and post-op care was brilliant, she offered so many opportunities for me to discuss any issues or concerns I had. She offers long term follow up, which is something nobody else I've spoken to seems to offer!

I am still in awe how smooth the entire process was, compared to what I had previously experienced during my first BR and to what I was expecting. The surgery was virtually pain free after the first night in hospital, when I had pain relief promptly. I was able to walk around so much quicker than anticipated and use my arms.

I am now three months post op.

I finally feel I have the breasts I've always wanted - I am now a 30C/D. All the clothes I try on fit, all the off the shelf bras fit - it's really such a magical feeling, after all these years of having to buy Bravissimo bras!

I think my posture is better, certainly my back and neck pain is much improved.

I think the result exceed my expectations, especially considering this was a secondary breast reduction and a vertical incision (which lots of surgeons will tell you can't achieve a significant reduction!). Definitely worth the money, I wish I had it done sooner!