breast reduction?

Question

well im 18 now and im looking into breast reduction surgery because my breasts are too large for my body and not only am i extremely uncmfortable and embarressed (since all threw high school i was the girl with the big boobs) and for like 2years i have been experiancing some EXTERME back and neck pain. But i get extremely nervous in the doctors office and i cry, although i would go threw a breat exam i just dont know what expect and i know if i want to go threw with surgery i need to comfortable talking about and showing my breasts to doctors but im not, can anyone tell me what to expect in an exam. And i know it sounds like im not ready since im still emotional, but i am, i tired of looking and feeling this way and i just want some confidence and get this off my mind, any help?

Answer 1

Hi Sarah, firstly there is nothing to worry about with the initial examination. Remember your plastic surgeon will have seen hundreds of breasts and will be very professional during your consultation. They may do this in a different order but firstly my surgeons nurse showed me before and after photos of previous patients, spoke to me about costs and hospital choices and then took me through to see my surgeon. He asked me to take my top and bra off while he went and got his camera, he then took numerous photos of my breasts from various angles and gently felt each breast to gain an idea of the density of my breast tissue.
I was never once embarrassed with him and felt very confident in him as a surgeon. It is essential that you have a good connection with your surgeon so have a bit of a look around and check out a few surgeons before you decide who is best for you.

Best wishes

Answer 2

Hey darl.

I know exactly how you feel and I must say you are extremely inspirational to me!

I have extremely large breasts and am only 17 so I am not old enough for breast reduction surgery, but I know exactly how you feel about being known as the girl with big boobs at high school.

I am hoping to get reduction surgery when I am 18 too.

I think that why you are emotional is because you are nervous about it all - which is normal. I think that you can never be completly emotionally ready for this kind of thing, but try talking to your doctor about the risks and what to expect. They will tell you! That's what they are there for. Tell them that you are nervous but really want to do this and want to know that it will all work out.

Have confidence in yourself!

I am sure everything will go fantastic. :)

Once again you are a huge inspiration!!! :]

Answer 3

Although I've had surgery to do the opposite, I can sort of relate with you when you say that you will feel uncomfortable showing your breast to a doctor--specially when he is a handsome one, like the one I had..he he. But anyhow, I assure you that doctors are very professional. They are well aware about the emotions that a patient can experience and will try their best to make you feel comfortable. I suggest you schedule consultations with different doctors. When you go to them have a conversation and tell them about your concerns. This will help you get to know them and see if you feel comfortable with them, or if they make you feel comfortable as well.
It will also help if you try to find as much info as you can about the surgery. Search for websites where you can get information and connect with others who can offer feedback about their own experiences with breast reduction.

Don't you worry, I'm sure you will find a good doctor who can help you. Try to remain calm and positive, that's what helped me.
Best of luck :)

Answer 4

Calm down, girl! :)

What they'll do is talk to you and show you some of their before and after pictures of the surgery, talk to you about what they do during surgery, ask you questions about back/neck/shoulder pain, grooves in your shoulders and rashes under your breasts, and any other health issues you have because of your breasts.

This surgery will greatly benefit you. I had it Feb 2006 and it was totally worth it!

Check out this website, it has a great forum and FAQ section:
http://www.breasthealthonline.com

Answer 5

Hey Sarah
I had one a year ago and couldn't be happier! The docs are always professional and will understand your nervousness. A great place on the web to go is www.makemeheal.com. They have a B.R. section that will answer every question, like how to help pay for it, stress reducers, post-surgery stuff. Try it out - it helped me!

Answer 6

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