Anonymous
Post 04/18/2026 16:29     Subject: Anyone had a breast reduction?
Had a reduction at 18, and have no regrets (late 50s, 30D now). I do remember a week or two of being in bed and unable to lift my arms above my head, and no PE for the rest of the year (had it done during spring break). Scars were bothersome - think explaining those scars to a boyfriend at 19 and 20, and there's some bathing suits I cannot wear (because I won't show my scars). And/but, happily married for over 28 years, and spouse doesn't care about my scars and neither so I. Was able to partially breast-feed (there's a great book, "defining your own success, breastfeeding after breast reduction surgery," and at least 23 years ago, the author, Diana West lived in the area and was a lactation consultant.)
Anonymous
Post 04/18/2026 15:45     Subject: Re:Anyone had a breast reduction?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote: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?


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.




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


You do realize that every woman is different. I am 34G or 32H depending on the brand. I am 45 and my boobs are not sagging. I wear designer clothes daily. I wear some items with no bra. .
Anonymous
Post 04/18/2026 10:46     Subject: Anyone had a breast reduction?
I really want a b cup reduction https://bookimed-archive.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/jpg/1771936371_695b_18844719.jpg
Anonymous
Post 08/29/2016 13:35     Subject: Anyone had a breast reduction?
Anonymous wrote: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.


I went from a DD pre-first kid to an L while nursing my second, and now I'm down in F territory while pregnant with my third (weight has gone up about 25 pounds from pre-pregnancy weight). I would definitely wait if you think you want to nurse and just to let your breasts settle. Lots of women end up much flatter after all the hormonal changes. Not everyone, clearly. I'm still huge.
Anonymous
Post 08/29/2016 13:17     Subject: Re:Anyone had a breast reduction?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote: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?


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.

DD to B or small C is a lot. hardly a cup size. It's quality of life.


Anonymous
Post 08/29/2016 12:24     Subject: Anyone had a breast reduction?
I'm only a D and would love to have a reduction. I was a B pre-kids and my breasts never returned to their old size although I'm back to my pre-pregnancy weight and shape. I hate having larger breasts. I think they make me look heavier , they make shopping more difficult and they hurt when I run. Ugh. Pain in the ass all around.
Anonymous
Post 08/29/2016 12:11     Subject: Anyone had a breast reduction?
For those that had the surgery, did you have back pain or bad posture before, and did it get better after? I am a 32F or G, and as much as I hate how it looks, I would only move forward with the surgery if it would likely help my back pain and posture. I wish I was only a DD! But I would probably have surgery take me down to a full C.
Anonymous
Post 08/29/2016 12:06     Subject: Anyone had a breast reduction?
I had one about 7 years ago. I went from a 36H to 36D. I'm now back up to a 36DD as I had a kid 4 years ago. I was able to partially breastfeed, but not fully. For those considering it, I would recommend going to a female surgeon as she will be more in tune with how you should look post-surgery and scarring. My surgeon (male) took cut me too far under my arms. Another surgeon said that it was not necessary to go that far over. Otherwise, it was the best decision I have made. No more pain and no more bra straps digging into my shoulders.
Anonymous
Post 08/28/2016 16:06     Subject: Anyone had a breast reduction?
Had one in June. I'm in my 50s. Could not take the related neck and shoulder pain any longer. I feel better although I feel like they are loose and sagging again already. Went from a J cup to DD cup. Would not recommend my doctor who does at least three surgeries a day. Unhappy with side boobs that remain and had to see a wound Doctor for one area that isn't healing fast enough. Do not regret the surgery at all. Took off two and a half weeks.
Anonymous
Post 08/28/2016 15:28     Subject: Re:Anyone had a breast reduction?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote: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?


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.




I'm the OP who was a 32DD before pregnancy (15 weeks now - who knows how big I'll end up). I agree DDs are fine on a lot of people, but I'm small-boned and have a pretty narrow frame, so I think they look way worse on me. I would probably choose to go down to a B or C.
Anonymous
Post 08/27/2016 23:00     Subject: Anyone had a breast reduction?
Did anyone have the breast tissue grow back? I'd love to get a reduction once I'm done having kids but would hate to go through it all only to have them grow back.
My friend had one when she was about 25 and over the next several years her breasts grew back almost to their original size.
Anonymous
Post 08/27/2016 22:57     Subject: Anyone had a breast reduction?
2k, 26 years ago. Still have thick scars but happy I was able to breastfeed my first child.
Anonymous
Post 08/27/2016 22:28     Subject: Re:Anyone had a breast reduction?
Sizes should stay consistent, they vary whether French, American etc. So a DD is really an E.
A
B
D
E (aka DD)
F (aka DDD)
G (aka DDDD)
H
I
Anonymous
Post 08/27/2016 22:19     Subject: Re:Anyone had a breast reduction?
Anonymous wrote:PP- After looking at those photos, maybe I am even bigger than a DD. Yikes! What comes after DD?


F, generally.

I'm a 38I and in one particular bra, 40H.

Anonymous
Post 08/27/2016 20:59     Subject: Re:Anyone had a breast reduction?
PP- After looking at those photos, maybe I am even bigger than a DD. Yikes! What comes after DD?