What are the details behind a breast reduction surgery?

Question

I'm seventeen, but as soon as i started puberty when I was eleven I magically went from flat to a C cup within a handful of months. Now i'm a double D, and I'm petite. I'm a bit overweight right now and people tend to go "oh those will go down once you lose weight" but i've lost weight before, as much as 40 lbs at once, and they never go down. i'm losing weight right now, but i doubt it'll help any.

I have back pain daily and they are such a hassle with everything. I'm not ashamed of having large breasts but I'm not the type of girl who wants them so big lol. Like I said, i'm petite, and its just difficult.

So what I have been considering for a long time now is a reduction surgery. I've never been under the knife before, and although it doesn't frighten me it's still an experience that needs a lot of consideration.

Has anyone had it? I would like to go down to a small D/ full C.
When they operate do you sort of get a breast lift at the same time?

Thanks!

Answer 1

A breast reduction includes a breast lift, and it can be covered by insurance. Find at least three PS's in your insurance plan and then choose. I ended up going with my second consultation so please see several.

I went from a 38J to a 38C Feb 2006.

This site helped me out in my research a lot. Please check out the FAQ's section as well as the support and possibly apply for the picture board.

http://www.breasthealthonline.com

Answer 2

Hi, I had a reduction several months ago. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Be sure, however, to let your doctor know what size you want to be. I didn't discuss this with my doctor and I ended up going from a DDD to a B. Still, it was worth it. Also, you may want to have your back pain documented with another doctor. This will help with insurance coverage. As for the breast lift, that should be done as part of the reduction. Good luck!!

Answer 3

A friend of mine had awful back problems before she had her reduction done (she was petite also) - and was very happy afterwards that she did it. But she was also very lucky in that she didn't lose sensitivity when she had it done - many women do...

When you go to talk to a plastic surgeon, she/he will tell you all the risks and you can talk to her about doing a lift while doing the reduction. Part of the surgery is getting rid of excess skin - which results in a "lift" - but it's always best to talk about specifics when going in for surgery.

I could give you a whole list of risks for any surgery (infection, risks of anesthesia, bleeding...) - but the specific ones that I can think of for breast reduction are - loss of sensation, excess scarring, uneven results (one breast larger or higher than the other), future problems with breast feeding...

Talk to a well qualified plastic surgeon - make sure that she has done this surgery many times before and make sure that she has done a fellowship in plastic surgery. Any one who has gone through a surgical residency can call themselves a plastic surgeon - but you will want someone who has specialized in the field. Check out the web site for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Good luck!