I cannot describe my happiness. Just got discharged and back home. I will share photos next week after my 1 week post-op appointment.

I was a 34J (UK), my surgeon did a free nipple graft and lots of side lipo. He said he removed approximately 2kg off each breast. I had drains in me that were removed before I got discharged. I'm on a lot of medication that's helping control my pain. I have foam dressing on that I cannot get wet until removed.

Private, London Clinic, Mr Paul Harris - gave up after years of attempting to do it on NHS and constantly told me my BMI needs to go below 27, so I used up my savings.

Best decision ever. Excellent surgeon and hospital. I know it's a long road to recovery but I'll take it day by day. It feels like a new chapter in my life.

Thank YOU to this subreddit that I've been following for years.

I after many years have decided I want/ need a breast reduction. I've already had back surgery. I have shoulder and chest pain and can't find bras that remotely hold them up. Not to mention the struggles with body dysmorphia. My question I guess is what steps did you take to get insurance to cover it?

Hi! I had a reduction almost five years ago (34GG down to 34D). I’m thrilled with the results. And I’m pleased I did it when I did, even in the knowledge that I probably wouldn’t be able to breastfeed. Now I’m in a different phase of life and my fiancé and I are likely to want children in the next couple of years.

If you’ve had a breast reduction before pregnancy, how did it affect your breasts during pregnancy? Did your breasts grow by much, or not? For reference - I will not be breastfeeding.

Thanks!

Hey all, my name is Silas and I’m 30FTM. Due to bmi limits in my state, nowhere that takes my insurance will even consider me for top surgery. I’m not 100% sure of my chest size but last I checked I was bigger than a 44DDD. I’m considering getting a reduction first so I can eliminate back pain and make it possible to exercise more efficiently so I can get my bmi down below the limit.

Is this a bad idea? To anyone’s knowledge would this prevent me from getting top surgery down the line? And lastly, how small can one go with a reduction surgery?

Has anyone had recent experience getting a reduction from Dr. Melissa Doft? I’ve seen lots of good reviews from here, but all of them are a few years old. I had a consultation and it went well but in setting up the surgery I’ve been trying to coordinate with her office, and they have not been very responsive and many of their emails contain odd typos and punctuation which is sketching me out a bit. Anyone have a different or similar experience with her office? And does that reflect her practice at all?

Hello, I am a 39 year old woman. My breasts are roughly size 38-J. I am 160 lbs and 5'5.

When my son was 1 year old, in December 2020, my physician referred me for a breast reduction to Dr Josh De Serres. It has been 6 years and I can barely get an understanding of where I am on the waitlist. I only just realized, by reading Reddit, that I could ask for a referral elsewhere (I thought he was my only option and everyone who needed a reduction in Edmonton went to him).

I have made an appointment on my own to have a consult with Dr Feng Chong (does anyone have any reviews?) and a consult with Dr Martin J Giuffre. If I went with either of these doctors I would pay out of pocket because I am tired of waiting.

Since I am approved for an AHS covered breast reduction I am really feeling defeated about paying out of pocket, but, I've been waiting 6 years! Does anyone have any advice on how to get this going faster? Other than paying out of pocket?

And does anyone have any insight on Dr Chong or Dr Giuffre?

Thank you,

I was wondering if there’s a site somewhere that may have examples of what different cup sizes look on different band sizes. I’m having trouble trying to search up examples to see what I’d want for myself + be able to show my doctor what I’m looking for.

Similarly, would it be appropriate to save images of women (in medical/neutral photos of course, nothing nsfw) to show to a doctor so we can be on the same page on what I want?

I have my reduction scheduled for August the 7th. It’s been a year since I’ve been trying to get it done, it was another surgeon (who my friend had hers done by) suggesting a rather terrible surgery method to me, then me looking for another surgeon, then me not being able to get time off work, then anemia making me delay the op. Now that I have that little time left before the reduction, I’m starting to feel nervous. I’m a D/DD cup, but it has always been my dream to get the reduction done. Lately I’ve been finally coming to terms with my body, but still having a bigger chest is a nuisance in so many ways. On the other hand, I have always taken ages to heal even minor bruises and scratches and I am a bit of a hypochondriac. Please please share your reduction experiences to help me brave myself for the op!