Breast Reduction Surgery- A serious discussion

[AXO Alum]

Originally posted by honeychile
Ladies, I so appreciate your input. I have often thought about reduction, but was told that you lose "sensation" afterwards. Does anyone know if that's true?

One of my best friends had a reduction, and she said that she did lose a lot of sensation after. But she was still much happier in having it done. She went from a DD to a C. She says she wishes she had gone to a B. She is very petite and thin, so even a C on her looks really big.

As far as her scars, she has minimal ones, and she can breastfeed if the hypothetical kids come along.

She did tell me that "normal" things you don't think about afterward were hard -- such as vacuuming, and bending over to pick stuff up. She said that she'd get half way over and then she would hurt like hell. So of course I came over and cleaned her apartment, and took the cat litter out for her -- she had to be careful of any lifting for a couple of months.

But - like I said, she is really happy that she had it done, and she recommended it to me, if and when I decide to go through with it!

Best of luck -- sending you happy thoughts

One of my best friends had breast reduction. She is about 105 - 110 lbs. and had a DD cup size. She wouldn't wear V-neck shirts, tank tops, or sleeveless shirts because she said she looked like a porn star. She told her parents she wanted a breast reduction for high school graduation and had it done. Before the surgery, she would hunch over because her chest was too heavy for her body frame, being small framed and all. The breasts would make her neck hurt and she'd have head aches. She loved the surgery and said she would do it all over again. She really feels better about herself and I say that plastic surgery is wonderful if it's done in a healthy, mature way.

BTW, I don't know if she lost any "sensation" or not because it's not one of those things I usually ask people.

[Tom Earp]

KRose, no need to make this a female only thread except for some insensative people.

Some think that Large Breasts are neat, simply for the fact that they are not wearing them.

The Watson Girl of Spa Fame had a Breast Reduction and made her look and seem to feel better.

Large Breasts can be a health hazord. Go for it!

From an Adult Male as opposed to testorne imiciles.

[ADqtPiMel]

If I had the money, I would get this done in a heartbeat. I have a fairly slender frame with DD breasts. I never look professional because nothing fits.

[KillarneyRose]

Originally posted by ADqtPiMel
If I had the money, I would get this done in a heartbeat. I have a fairly slender frame with DD breasts. I never look professional because nothing fits.

Do you have health insurance? I can't assume these days that anyone is covered, unfortunately But if you do, and you're having maybe back problems or discomfort, I think reduction might be covered because it's considered a medical necessity instead of a cosmetic procedure.

I'm getting it done next summer. Cant wait!

[DZHBrown]

I had a breast reduction after I graduated high school and it was one of the best decisions I ever made. Sure, it wasn't the most comfortable thing in the world, but the painful stuff does not last long and the scars are barely noticeable. Two of my friends have had it done since then and they love it and my roommate is getting one next summer. (I think my plastic surgeon should give me a referral fee....)
Anyway, it's a great decision. I was in bed for maybe 2 or 3 days. You can't life heavy items for a few weeks, but other than, recovery is pretty quick and easy. Good luck!

[Jill1228]

Trust me I am considering it...after I have children. I don't want to take the chance of not being able to nurse. So after the kids, the "girls" will go!

[kappaloo]

Originally posted by Jill1228
Trust me I am considering it...after I have children. I don't want to take the chance of not being able to nurse. So after the kids, the "girls" will go!

If they don't just go on their own that is! My mother lost 2 cup sizes after she had children - she went from a good C to an A.

[Lady Pi Phi]

I don't know much about it. I do know a girl I went to highschool with had it done. She was always in pain. Her back and her neck were always hurting her.

All I can really offer is to make sure you speak with several plastic surgeons before you choose one. Make sure he/she is properly certified, etc.

[Kevin]

I had a friend in high school that had a breast reduction. She actually went on Oprah with her mother before having it done. She was pretty large in the chest even after.

Before having it done, she was having back problems, not able to wear many clothes, etc. I think she was much happier after the surgery. For what it's worth, she really didn't complain about how painful it was, etc. As far as I can tell, the pros definitely outweighed the cons in her case.

Anyhow, good luck with your situation.

[valkyrie]

Since nobody has mentioned this, I will -- I had a friend who had breast reduction surgery and she mentioned that part of the recovery included having tubes attached to herself that she had to, um, empty and stuff. She said it was really gross and very, very painful. That said, she was really happy about the results after everything healed.

[PenguinTrax]

Originally posted by honeychile
Ladies, I so appreciate your input. I have often thought about reduction, but was told that you lose "sensation" afterwards. Does anyone know if that's true?

It depends on how the surgeon approaches things. If you need to have the nipples moved to accommodate the reduction you will lose sensation.

One of the two friends I mentioned that had it done said that she didn't lose any sensation, but wishes that she did. She's hypersensitive there, lol.

[ZTAngel]

My friend had it done a few years ago. She is "5'2", 105 pounds, and had DD cups. She had all kinds of back pain and she didn't have the best posture because her breasts basically caused her shoulders to droop from all the weight. Also, she couldn't find any clothes that fit her correctly. She had the surgery and she's now a C cup. She's so much more confident now and can finally wear cute clothes. The recovery was painful for her. I remember visiting her about two days after her surgery and she was lying in bed, in pain all doped up on medication but she said it was completely worth it for the end result.

[WhiteDaisy128]

I had a friend who had breast reduction surgery and she mentioned that part of the recovery included having tubes attached to herself that she had to, um, empty and stuff. She said it was really gross and very, very painful. That said, she was really happy about the results after everything healed.

These are drains...you might have to have drains with almost every surgery because the body sends "stuff" to fight against what is going on in surgery - so things can get too swollen and too bruised. The drains prevent swelling and bruising to excess. Drains aren't always used, but are in some cases.