Breast Reduction

BamsieEkhaya

Hey, so opinions needed. This is something I've been thinking about since I was 16, now 18 my parents have said they'll happily pay for one IF I still want one, but I've still got mixed opinions

PROS
- (general anaesthetic is a REALLY good sleep)

- Big boobs are a curse (bikini/bra shopping/ being perved on by guys your mums age....whilst hiding behind your mum since you were 13- still hide behind her now and watch her cuss them out !!)

- They are heavy and hard to workout with ! THEY ARE EXPENSIVE AND TIRING !!

CONS
Under the knife (RISKS, RISKS AND MORE RISKS!)


SO...question is has anyone ever had one, know someone who has and/or general opinions ?

aquarabbit

Had one when I was 19. Best thing I've ever done. However, I would suggest to wait a few years. I went down to a D and they grew back (without me gaining weight anywhere else). They didn't really stop growing until I was 21. Here are my list of pros and cons having gone through it.

Pros
- Much easier to shop. Buying cute bras is fun!
- Dang to they look high!
- So much easier on my back. This is the main reason I did it.
- Easier to workout
- Confidence is much much better. I no longer feel like I'm walking sex. I feel like a person.

Cons
- Scars. They will be there and you will have to deal with them.
- Can't breast feed. They take off your nipple. Doesn't seem like a big deal, but it's kind of depressing when you think about having kids.
- The pain. This isn't too much of a con. My foot surgery was 10X worse. I was out and about again after a week. They give you good meds.
- You'll have to hear "It's against gods will" and "why couldn't you just be happy with yourself" and all that. You will be judged, there's no question. However ime, the people who praise outnumber the people that judge.
- The risks involved with any surgery. It took me a while to come out of my sleep. And when I did, I was violent. Very embarrassing.
- Getting infections and having to go back in. A few of my stitches came out when I tripped and caught myself with my arm. I had to go back in and get it restitched. Ouch. But you have to really keep it clean. There are A LOT of stitches.
- Possibility of no nipple sensitivity or over sensitivity. Even if you're lucky like me, when the nip reattaches, it'll hurt like a ****. That was easily the worst part of recovery.

For me, it was worth it. And I don't regret doing it in the least. But no one can make this decision for you. Think hard about if you want this and if you want this now. Surgery is a big deal and shouldn't be taken lightly. If you have any questions about recovery or my experience, let me know!

BamsieEkhaya

hey thanks...reading through your cons and I'm not too fussed about scars

sensitivity hmm slight worry

breast feeding, I've already said I want to breast feed at least one of my babies (it's a big deal to me!)

"it's against god" well good thing my view on religion is my own !! (again they can shove that up their *cough*)

I'm pretty sure I haven't stopped growing because I'm down to one bra that fits....and in need of a new sports bra !
I think I'd be most worried about recovery

nblais06

My best friend had one done when we were 16. She had really bad back problems and she was a dancer. She was in some pain after the surgery but she says it was not horrible. And she was so much happier she could dance etc much easier!

Stump_Likker

Best thing I ever did. I have a hard time with anesthesia so I couldn't wake up. Would do it again in a minute anyhow. Actually considering a second one.

melb_alex

Depends how big your chest is? Girls who are equipped with breasts know the dramas of sports bras...running etc and if you know you can't lose it via losing weight I would go for it. I have friends who said it's the best thing

LMT2012

I had one at 22 (I am now 47) and it made my life better. My 18 year old daughter is having the same surgery as i did all those years ago, later this year. Also, I breast fed both of my kids. I supplemented with some formula, but lots of people do, and there was definite flow.

Ask those people who would say it is some sort of blasphemy whether they would use fertiility treatments if they could not conceive. Always amazes me how they can pick and choose which interventions God would approve.

Good luck to you!

bregalad5

Pros
- Much easier to shop. Buying cute bras is fun!
- Dang to they look high!
- So much easier on my back. This is the main reason I did it.
- Easier to workout
- Confidence is much much better. I no longer feel like I'm walking sex. I feel like a person.

Cons
- Scars. They will be there and you will have to deal with them.
- Can't breast feed. They take off your nipple. Doesn't seem like a big deal, but it's kind of depressing when you think about having kids.
- The pain. This isn't too much of a con. My foot surgery was 10X worse. I was out and about again after a week. They give you good meds.
- Possibility of no nipple sensitivity or over sensitivity. Even if you're lucky like me, when the nip reattaches, it'll hurt like a ****. That was easily the worst part of recovery.

I had one done at 18 and agree with these points. The lack of sensitivity in the nipples can be super annoying. When I want them to be sensitive (you know what I mean :P ), I feel nothing, but during that time of month mine can sometimes hurt just laying on them.
My recovery was smooth as could be - I had no complications and my stitches were out within a week.
I'm really self-conscious about my scars. I didn't think I would be, but I am. I have a slight unevenness in my scars (where they cut under, one is cut just slightly higher than the other), and it really bothers me. I tend to avoid low-cut shirts because of it, even though I do have very nice cleavage :blushing: (mixed emotions there, hahaha)

I agree completely that you should wait a few years. I went down to a C, gained weight, and am now a DD again. I don't regret it, as it made my life easier for a few years, but it sucks that I'm back to where I started, and they don't seem to be going anywhere again.

As an aside, my surgery was actually covered by insurance because I was able to prove that I had lost weight, they didn't shrink, and that I had back issues. Might even be able to look into that?