Should Big Boobs be reduced?

Question

My best friend is considering getting a breast reduction. She has size 36D boobs. I've told her that she shouldn't because some women would love to have boobs that size. I'm not as well-endowed as her (36 B), and I haven't resorted to surgery to fix the situation, and I don't think she should either. She says she can't find nice clothes and stuff. But she has a great figure, so I don't understand what she's talking about. I think she's just self-concious, because most of our friends are small-boobed, and she's the only big-boobed one. What should I tell her? I mean, I don't think she should have them reduced. What do you think?

She has never complained of back problems. I agree that I shouldn't tell her "you should keep 'em because other people would love to have 'em". But, I just would hate for her to have the surgery, then realize, I liked them better the other way. I've already told her that'll I'll be supportive, but I just don't think the decision should be taken so lightly as she is taking it.

Answer 1

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Answer 2

If she wants this done because she has a poor image of herself, then her breasts are not the problem. In that case, it is her mental image of herself that needs to be treated.

Overly large breasts can cause medical problems, such as circulation and breathing problems. If there is a medical reason, then breast reduction may be an option, but without medical problems, there is no good reason to put yourself through the risks involved, including possible scars and artificially misshapen breasts.

Some might argue that breast reduction for improved body image is healthy, but many experts disagree. Women with poor body image are likely to suffer it again concerning another part of their body or never be completely satisfied with their breasts and seek continued surgeries. Regardless, the risks of such surgery are very real and should be weighed heavily against a simple disillusion with ones image.

Answer 3

Well, some people may want bigger boobs but they obviously haven't had to live with them. It is harder to find clothes that fit right and sometimes they just plain old get in the way. They should have something like the fake pregnant belly so guys can see what it it's like to have big boobs that just get in the way sometimes! It's up to her. I, personally, would not resort to surgery. Surgery is always risky. Maybe she should first talk to a counselor/therapist/psychologist? I would advise not telling her that she should keep them just because someone else would love to have them. That's toying with her mind. That's the equivalent of telling her to stay with someone she was unhappy with just because he's hot and so many other girls would love to be with him. It's kind of selfish, in a way. Tell her to take her time in making a decision, talk to someone else (health professional) to help her make the right decision, and SUPPORT HER ON WHATEVER SHE DECIDES.

Answer 4

my sister is a slim girl who is very well endowed, and the boobs get all the attention. It would be the equivilent of walking into your local supermarket naked, because that is the way people treat her. She can wear a sweater and jeans, and women make hateful comments about boob jobs (even though they are real) and men ask to squeeze them and want to know how big they are**all of this in the tampon aisle at the supermarket! I swear to god.**If she wants to be more "normal looking* I can see why. everyone treats my sister like a porn star no matter how she dresses. She used to come home crying as a teen. If she deciced to reduce them, just support her. It's her decision, and although I don't like plastic surgery. I do understand her plight.

Answer 5

She should absolutely have the surgery if she wants it! However, unless she's having back pain, she may not be approved by insurance.

I had this surgery done and I'm now a C cup. I've never been happier and it has changed my life! Girls who are busty do have a hell of a time finding clothing and it's very hard not to be self-conscious. If your friend wants the surgery, you should encourage her to have it.

People who are small chested don't understand what it's like to be large chested. They all say they'd kill to have our breasts. They don't understand the pain, the staring, the dread of getting dressed every day, the hell of shopping for clothing. Being small chested is a blessing. Being large chested is a curse.

Answer 6

There are legitimate health reasons for breast reduction. Large-breasted women often experience neck and back pain and can even get grooves worn into their collarbones from bra straps. The women I know who have had breast reduction are thrilled with the results and say it has improved their quality of life. I think it's entirely up to her and you're looking at it entirely the wrong way by comparing it to you or some other lesser-endowed woman having implants.

Answer 7

I think if she is uncomfortable with her body and this would make her happy.. then why shouldn't she. If you're not comfortable with your smaller boobs and you wanted to get implants to make them bigger... go for it. But only if your doing it for yourself. Maybe
her 36d's are hurting her back, or making her bra straps dig in to her shoulders. You shouldn't sit there and tell her not to do it just because of the fact that yours aren't as big. Besides, she'll probably have an even better figure if she gets a reduction, and certainly more self-esteem.

Answer 8

Well, if they're wearing down on her back, she should get them reduced. And if not, she should count her blessings. Try to convince her that she's beautiful the way she is. Having big boobs can be a pain at times, and I don't just mean physically, you can get a lot of unwanted attention, but tell her to think about why she's really getting it. If she's just self-concious, she shouldn't have them reduced.

Answer 9

She should do what she wants. Some women are insecure about haveing big boobs, because they feel like that is all that people see. And, I can see what she means by not being able to find clothing that fits well. I have the same problem... only with pants because I have a bubble butt. But, thats beside the point. She should do what makes her more comfortable with herself.

Answer 10

I too have a friend who had very large breast. When we were younger it was kinda cute but as we got older she started having back problems and scars on her shoulders from her bra straps. Then she had a baby and Whewwww they went to an F! She got a reduction and is doing great now.

Answer 11

Why mess with a good thing?

I think she feels that you and your friends envy her for her great figure. She doesn't want you to dislike her because she has something you would like to have, but weren't blessed with. Secretly she may feel quite good about her endowment.

She might just be telling you that she wants smaller breasts in order to make you feel better about your own size. But she doesn't intend to do anything about it.

Sometimes women feel that because they are well-endowed the only thing men find interesting in them is their breasts. It gets tiring after a while to be stared at everywhere you go because you have big breasts. A woman wants to be loved and respected for who she really is, not the size of her bra. She might want a breast reduction to "level the playing field," so to speak. To find out who is really interested in her for herself.

In either case I don't think she should have them reduced. Some of her women acquaintances will feel less threatened by her, and the increase of competition she represents, but her true friends will rejoice in her blessings and not wish her ill. She may get less unwanted attention from men, but when she does find the man who truly loves her for herself, her large breasts will give him additional pleasure.