Anyone had a breast reduction?
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I have always wanted a breast reduction but decided to hold off until after having/breastfeeding a kid. I was a 32DD before getting pregnant and am up to a 32G now in my second trimester. I hate how disproportionate they look and as a serious recreational athlete (ultramarathons and Ironman triathlons) they are a competitive disadvantage.
Can anyone tell me about this surgery? How expensive is it typically? I assume insurance won't cover anything. How long is the recovery time? |
Anonymous
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I had one and it was the best thing ever. I do not scar well so my scars are bad, but still totally worth it. You likely won't be able to breastfeed so make sure you are OK with that. Recovery time is a couple weeks. It's not a tough surgery.
Mine was completely covered by insurance but of course it depends on your insurance. Many plastic surgeons do free consults, so I'd start there and they should be able to help you with insurance coverage. |
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I had one earlier this year. Cost about 9k. I also have bad scars. Recovery is much more than a few weeks. More like several months of pain. But I was able to go back to a desk job within a few days.
My biggest piece of advice is to make sure you and your Dr are completely on the same page re what size you want to be. |
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I had one seven years ago. I had it on a Friday and went to a meeting at the kids' school the next Tuesday evening. I felt mostly back to normal in about 8 or 9 days but was not supposed to drive for two weeks. I felt it was far easier than recovering from every one of the three c-sections I had.
My insurance did not cover mine. It cost approx $8k. Best decision I ever made and I don't mind the scars at all (virtually gone now) compared to the smaller, firmer, much higher up, perky boobs that I hadn't had since they got really big, really fast in 8th grade. I went from a 36G to a 34C and also had a lift. |
Anonymous
| Best thing I ever did. I had it 24 years ago, when I was 17. I'm sure recovery would be a bit harder at my age now, but back then it was not a big deal. I do have scars but it's a small price to pay for looking and feeling normal. |
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I did at 21. Went from a 34 E to a 34 D (now DD after pregnancy). I was unable to breastfeed. My scars are almost non existent now, 12 years later. My insurance covered it, I think if they take out more than 5ccs per breast it should be covered. You'd need to talk with your doctor about it, though. Recovery was about a week of being unable to move out of bed much. Then a month-6 weeks of limited lifting, etc. I wouldn't do it until your kid is bigger and doesn't need to be carried all the time, or hire someone to help you for those weeks.
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Mine was more than 30 years ago and even then the recovery wasn't too bad. It has been a blessing. I can't imagine what it would have been like to carry engorged pregnancy breast starting at a 38 E on a 4'11" frame would have been. I don't think I could have physically managed my pregnancies without it. It's true that my kids were not breastfed and all that goes with that. I still think that I made the right choice at the time. |
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I'm getting one and I am 5'9" and have wide shoulders and am a DD. I tell you what, I don't care how tall you are, DD isn't proportionate on anyone. I was a D before kids and they never went down and want them GONE. I wanted them reduced at a D so I am so over this.
I have a Q- when do you think is best to do this? Do I need to wait until my youngest is 2-3 so that getting him in and out of a car is less lifting? I don't want to wait a whole other year! Does anyone know how to begin shopping for a surgeon for this? I have no idea how to start. |
Anonymous
| Following. Just had last kid 4 months ago. Would like to go from a 36H to 36C or D. If insurance pays for the reduction, will surgeon allow you to pay for lift as a separate line item? |
Anonymous
| I am a 32 DD and think I am going to take the plunge and have a reduction. The older I get, the more they pull on me. I have deep grooves in my shoulders and am starting to develop a humpback like my mom. If you've had it done, how much time would you recommend taking off from work? How long before you could drive? Just trying to plan this out. |
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They aren't separate procedures. You are opened up, tissue removed, and breasted and nipple repositioned. So the "lift" is part of the procedure. The posters complaining about a double dd are crazy. That is a perfectly fine size unless you are really really tiny. I personally think gong though this major surgery to go down one cup size is crazy. To each her own. |
Anonymous
No, double D boobs are sloppy and guarantee that high-end blouses/dresses won't fit. they also sag like lead balloons after about age 37. That said, i major surgery with general anesthesia is nothing to take on lightly |
Anonymous
DD boobs on a wide back and shoulders might not be too bad. I am in between a 30 and 32 band size so DD on me (120 lbs, 5 ft 3 inches tall) is painful. |
Anonymous
| I have I cup boobs. 34I and even at my smallest size 5'5-105 llbs I was still a 32F/FF I've wanted a reduction since I was 16 years old. I am now 30. We haven't had kids yet. I'm thinking its best to wait until we are done having kids and breastfeeding right? What are the changes like getting them reduced and them getting pregnant? I'm not sure what insurance covers but I'd love to be able to a C but will genuinely be thrilled to be a D as well. |
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When you ask the surgeon for a particular cup size, make sure you are on the same page.
See below re what a dd us really supposed to look like correctly sized. https://bfcidade.wordpress.com/2010/04/16/what-does-it-mean-to-wear-d-or-dd-cups/ |