In society today- is a breast reduction acceptable? (32FF)?

Question

I am 18 years old, 135 lbs, 5`4 with a 32FF bust size. My breathing has been affected by this and my posture. I slouch. I have large indents in my shoulders even though I am wearing the correct size bra and I have horrible back pains. The biggest problem is my self esteem. I have never been teased by having big boobs, but I am very self-consious. I feel that they are my identidy. I dont feel comfortable with my clothes, or in my own skin. When I brought this up with friends and family, I was looked down upon. They dont believe surgery is the answer. Even if I loose weight in the right places, they wont shrink- they will just be loose skin.

I eventually want kids and I know I wont be able to breast feed, there are a lot of down sides to breast reduction.

Also, to have kids I need to find a male- but I dont know if in todays society people will find it immoral to get a non-neccessary surgery done.

Any input or suggestions would be truly appreciated. Thanks.

Answer 1

Who cares if people think a reduction is acceptable or not?

This is YOUR health, not anybody else's.

I have a great guy who supported me throughout my entire before and after surgery experiences with breast reduction. If guys have a problem with your surgery they can bugger off because they obviously love breasts more than the person!

This site helped me out tons before and after my surgery:

http://www.breasthealthonline.com

This also talks about breast feeding after reduction:

http://www.bfar.org (people HAVE breastfed after a reduction, so talk to your PS about your wishes to breastfeed!!)

Ignore the naysayers in your life. This is about YOUR HEALTH, not about their opinion, especially when they have NO clue about what bigger breasted women go through

Answer 2

I too have back problems and breathing problems because of my breast size, and I know that they are not yet finished growing. I'm 16, so I can totally relate. Although I'm taller, 5'8", I have to put on a tight undershirt under any sweater I wear for most men to even look me in the eye. I grow in leaps and bounds, not growing for a year or so and then all of a sudden I'm a cup size bigger. I went at 12 from wearing a sports bra to a size b in less than six months, if that gives you any indication. Right now I'm about to burst out of a 36 DD, so you and I will be pretty close the next time I have to go shopping for new ones.

I know that I'm going to have to get a reduction eventually, whether before or after children. My thoughts on what society thinks are that if you need to get it done, you need to get it done, plastic surgery is extremely popular and there are more unneeded procedures done every single day. If you find a guy who won't love you for something you did for your own health, then forget him.

Good luck!

Answer 3

I wouldn't pick surgery as my first option either. But I look at it the same way as why people get braces. With braces i'd only get them if
1: it affected how I spoke
2: how I ate
3: self esteem (and i'm talking serious issues)
4:any chance of further damage without them.
All of those I answer no so i've never had them.
Questions for Breast Enlargement
1: Is having bigger breasts causing health problems
2: Are you willing to accept the consequences after surgery.
3: Do you have serious self esteem issues.
4: Is there chance of further damage without having it done

If you can say yes to all or most of those then I would say it's worth it. Remember breasts grow when you're pregnant as well.

Answer 4

If you want a breat reduction then go ahead and do it. You should be happy with your size an it shouldnt be such a hassle having to carry 30 pound boobs every where you go. I have been thinking about getting one myself, and i think "today's society" or whatever would be fine with it, and if they have a problem with it then **** them. You should not have to live your life in all that pain. Good luck and do what makes you happy!

Answer 5

Who cares if it's acceptable or not.
Hun if I was you, I probably would.
I'm a 36D and they get in my way enough as it is.
Just really think about the effects it will have in the future, kids and what not.
Think it through, but in the end it is your body.
No one else has to deal with it, so they don't know what they're talking about when they try to say it's bad or whatever.
And if you're 18 it's not like you need your parents to sign or something, if they're mad I'd think they would get over it.
Especially if it's effecting your health.
xx
good luck.

Answer 6

i had afriend who had a mom who got breast reduction done and it was the best thing she ever did for herself. i mean she went from melons to oranges and she looked fantastic afterward. she did have to feed her baby with forumla but she no longer had any back pain that would make her stay in bed for days, so it was worth it to her. and yes! it's acceptable by all means! don't worry about what other's think - you'd never decide! weigh all of your options, get a couple of opinions and go with your gut feeling, after all you are the one having the surgery!

Answer 7

Yes! society says big boobs are good but too big are not good. aside from society, if its affecting your health i would do it anyway regrdless what society says.