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Mom of 3, Still Deciding if I Should Get a Reduction or Just a Lift. - Tulsa, OK
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I am a 31 year old mom of 3...my youngest is 9...
lalaland33April 20, 2016
$10,000
I am a 31 year old mom of 3...my youngest is 9 months and I have been considering a reduction since I was in high school...I was a 34 D in high school and now am 5'6'' 132lbs and am a 32DDD. I have CONSTANT upper back and neck pain. My neck has been doing this popping thing lately that is extremely painful as well. My parents shamed my breasts and so I hated them. Later in life I have accepted them and enjoyed having larger breasts. BUT I hate the back pain...they are saggy after my recent child and I ALWAYS have to wear an underwire bra or have the back pain....but then you have the bra cutting into your shoulders and rubbing your sides......
I am finally thinking I should go get a consultation for a reduction. My issue is I don't want to be small breasted...my breasts are larger sure, but when I look at them I wonder if I should really get a reduction? I have a VERY small body frame and bone structure. Also have always had a lower belly pooch, even before kids. I'm concerned a reduction would make my belly even more pronounced. BUT I do want atleast a lift...just worry about how much tissue there really is to remove. Also concerned about the whole loss of feeling in your breasts as they are actually very sensitive (not normal for larger breasts) Making my consultation appointment today, so we will see.
Just a side note, its horrible but my larger breasts, no matter how much they bother me, have been a HUGE part of who I am. Many times have felt like they are the only good part of my physical appearance and getting rid of them, while will lessen the pain. I am concerned about how I will emotionally feel once they are gone. It will be time of growth for me for sure.
I am finally thinking I should go get a consultation for a reduction. My issue is I don't want to be small breasted...my breasts are larger sure, but when I look at them I wonder if I should really get a reduction? I have a VERY small body frame and bone structure. Also have always had a lower belly pooch, even before kids. I'm concerned a reduction would make my belly even more pronounced. BUT I do want atleast a lift...just worry about how much tissue there really is to remove. Also concerned about the whole loss of feeling in your breasts as they are actually very sensitive (not normal for larger breasts) Making my consultation appointment today, so we will see.
Just a side note, its horrible but my larger breasts, no matter how much they bother me, have been a HUGE part of who I am. Many times have felt like they are the only good part of my physical appearance and getting rid of them, while will lessen the pain. I am concerned about how I will emotionally feel once they are gone. It will be time of growth for me for sure.
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April 23, 2016
I totally understand your concern. I had a BR almost 6 months ago and was made too small. Feel free to private message me.
April 27, 2016
First, the lift vs. reduction is a very personal decision, and I'm guessing your consult will help you decide. I'm still contemplating a lift or reduction as well, but I'm post menopausal, and you may have read that menopause often results in larger breasts. I've even read a couple of reviews of women who've had a reduction in their 20's and get another in their 50's after menopause. So just something to think about or discuss with your doctor. Again it only matters what size you're comfortable with. I'd prefer a large B or small C but that's because I don't want to "hang low" in my elderly years. Good luck, and keep us posted on how it's going!
UPDATED FROM lalaland33
3 months pre
Could use some help and Opinions.....
lalaland33April 22, 2016
I have scheduled a consultation with a couple plastic surgeons in my area but I am really freaking out over if my neck pain is REALLY because of my breasts. I have a small frame...weigh 131-133 lbs 5'6'' wear a 32DDD bra. I definately want a breast lift...and possibly a tummy tuck....but am unsure if I need a reduction. I am scared I will get in the docs office and they will look at me like I am crazy when I say I want a reduction. I am scared that when I get the reduction I will be upset because they are too small.
Granted I am not happy with the size of my breasts right now...they flop around everywhere. I have neck and back pain constantly and if I do not wear a bra its worse. I would love to be able to go braless even if its just in my home....I have set a goal of getting in shape and trying to loose a few more lbs and tone before my consultation. I don't wnat to have to do surgery for something that exercising will fix (mainly thinking about my belly) Ugh! I could just use some opinions of ladies who have been there. How do you really know if your pain is from your breasts? and not just a lack of muscle tone?
Granted I am not happy with the size of my breasts right now...they flop around everywhere. I have neck and back pain constantly and if I do not wear a bra its worse. I would love to be able to go braless even if its just in my home....I have set a goal of getting in shape and trying to loose a few more lbs and tone before my consultation. I don't wnat to have to do surgery for something that exercising will fix (mainly thinking about my belly) Ugh! I could just use some opinions of ladies who have been there. How do you really know if your pain is from your breasts? and not just a lack of muscle tone?
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April 25, 2016
My pain was caused by my breasts for sure as I had 3kg's removed from them last year, I knew they were heavy but I never realised just how much. I was worried about my hubby's reaction as he's always loved big boobs but guess what it turns out he prefers smaller boobs more, after all any more then a handful is a waste x x
April 25, 2016
THank you so much for your comment! I hope my hubby is the same....he agrees though that the back pain isn't worth it.
UPDATED FROM lalaland33
3 months pre
Just some more photos....
lalaland33April 25, 2016
I have a consultation with 2 ps next week...I am so nervous they will say that I don't need a reduction....I don't want to be a B cup but I do feel like I am too large. I see some women on here are wanting to be a B cup. I think I would cry if I were that small.
I felt like the first photos didn't really show well..lighting/posture...not sure so I took some more to try to get what I see in a photo.
I have a very tight band...I measure 30'' around my rib so I wear a 32 bra band BUT if I go up a band size it switches the weight from my ribs to my already aching shoulders.
Do you think I would benefit from a reduction? Or just a lift?
I felt like the first photos didn't really show well..lighting/posture...not sure so I took some more to try to get what I see in a photo.
I have a very tight band...I measure 30'' around my rib so I wear a 32 bra band BUT if I go up a band size it switches the weight from my ribs to my already aching shoulders.
Do you think I would benefit from a reduction? Or just a lift?
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April 25, 2016
wow! Just realized I posted essentially the same update a few days go. Wonder if I am nervous much? lol...Just trying to make sure I do what is right for me...not my mother who has always hated my large breasts, or hubby who likes them, or PS who may just want my money. I am hoping to come out of this more confident with who I am nad hopefully with alot less pain.
April 26, 2016
At your age I was a c, then after kids, a D, after menopause I busted out of DD. I'm 5 weeks into recovery for reduction and my breasts are a perky and full c. My back pain is Gone. You will not regret reducing. C is sexy
May 1, 2016
If you like have larger breasts you can get a small reduction with a lift. This might help with the back pain, but not make you too small? Best of luck
May 3, 2016
I have the same issues as you and had a plan to reduce my DDD chest to a D
I would not want to have a small chest because I don't mind being curvy but my breasts also cause neck pain and need to be reduced. I am planning on doing this with a tummy tuck and am nervous but looking forward to it too.
I would not want to have a small chest because I don't mind being curvy but my breasts also cause neck pain and need to be reduced. I am planning on doing this with a tummy tuck and am nervous but looking forward to it too.
May 5, 2016
That is exactly what I have decided to do. We are doing a lift, and the doc said he would do a small reduction, nothing too major, as well as a mini tummy tuck.
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