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Breast Reduction with Lift from 38G to 38C/D - Plantation, FL

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2 months post

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ibarrondo28February 4, 2017
WORTH IT$9,000
My stomach sticks out further than my breasts now ????

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Russell Sassani, MD

Russell Sassani, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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zandrina
February 28, 2018
It's a lot easier to add a little bit in clothing than to take it away. Most women don't have a lot of projection after a reduction, because the remaining tissue has to spread across the width of the breast root. You may just have to experiment with different types of bras to get the projection you desire. A lot of the bras these days have molded foam cups and a bit of a bump pad in the bottom of the cup. Look for something called "light lift". Personally I prefer the less projected look probably as I was always so accustomed to wearing minimizer bras! But I know what you mean about feeling like your stomach looks big. I hear that from so many of the women on here, it's hard not to feel that way once the boobs aren't covering everything else up. Also, please no offense intended, but it might help to work on your core strength and posture? Maybe it's just the way you're standing in the photo but it looks like your torso could be straighter. I was trained in structural bodywork and am used to analyzing posture and gait, so again no offense, just an observation!
ibarrondo28
February 28, 2018
No offense taken. I’ve been doing Pilates to help with core strength and posture. It’s been a year now since the breast reduction and they have settled so that helps a little. I think I still would have preferred them a little larger than they are now, but I’m so much happier with them now than before the reduction. Now I have to address the keloids with a dermatologist.
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I had large saggy breasts (38G) which were causing...

ibarrondo28January 19, 2017
I had large saggy breasts (38G) which were causing shoulder and neck pain. My insurance covered the procedure, so they dictated how much needed to be removed in order for the procedure to be covered. I'm 5'3 and 175lbs. I've had large breast my entire life. I figured a D cup would be proportionate for my body. I wish I could have somehow visualized what a D cup would look like on my body prior to surgery. Now I feel like my stomach is huge and I don't fill in my shirts at all. I'm hoping that my brain will come to terms with this change in my body because what's done is done. I love the way my breasts look without a shirt on, but I can't go through life topless. I'm now considering a tummy tuck so that maybe my breasts will appear larger. I'm very conflicted about my decision and I'm now wishing I would have just left my insurance out of the equation and paid for a reduction to a 38DD.

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nuat2ud
January 21, 2017
I think you look great! I feel the same about my tummy being more noticeable, but am so happy to buy some empire/a-line tops & dresses that my tatas wouldn't fit in before. That style is very flattering.
pippin244
January 21, 2017
You look terrific! Really nice size for your frame. Thank you for sharing
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Malfoy
January 23, 2017
You look amazing! Remember, it is normal to have conflicting feelings after a breast reduction. You carried around those girls for a really long time. :) So of course it is disconcerting. You have been dressing for your boobs. And now, you get to dress for the rest of you. Give it some time-I really think you look amazing.
ibarrondo28
January 23, 2017
Thanks! I'm hopeful that's what's going on and eventually I'll be completely ok with my new look.
epicinich
February 3, 2017
I agree with this comment 1000000% I also was a G cup and after the surgery I was furious thinking my surgeon left me at small C cup but found out I'm a D cup. It will take time to accept your new body after having such large breast that you couldn't see your stomach/waist for so long. I stare at myself all the time in amazement to see how different I look now.
ibarrondo28
February 4, 2017
Thanks! That's what I'm hoping will happen
kkru1209
February 3, 2017
Oh nooo. My surgery is set for Valentine's Day and exactly what you said is my greatest fear!!! I am 5'6 and 170lbs. The surgeon says go to a 38c. I am a 38g now. So worried I will be devastated if to small. Do you have any pictures with your close on lol. I can't find any through Google and you are almost the same size as me.
icandoit4
February 27, 2018
Wondering if you had your surgery yet! I am feeling the exact same way!
it bees dat damn juicee
February 27, 2018
Hi, did he measure you to get the correct size of your breast or did he go with whatever your bra size said ?
ibarrondo28
February 27, 2018
He measured the location of the nipple and where it should be located during the consultation. Right before surgery he measured again and made all of the markings.
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