We’ve all had breast reductions - happy to help

[Madagascary]

Setting up as thread 2 is now full here

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/AMA/4876452-weve-had-breast-reductions-ask-us-anything?reply=134967968

props to @bigtitsbettyforgotherpassword And all who contribute.

@nicnoo99 not too much pain and tired sounds completely normal. Do you feel much smaller?

I would advise taking it easy for as long as possible, sleep when you can especially if you’ve been advised to stay upright(ish) as this is hard work and take painkillers if you want to.

Oh well done, that’s brilliant news. Yes, day three is the one where anaesthetic wears off and things also seem a bit itchy and awkward. But sit on the sofa and let people look after you. No one gives you badges for carrying on. Little walks when you can face putting clothes on again and when you go back to work, avoid fire doors.

Take it easy, eat well, drink plenty. Don’t worry about what you think they look like right now. That’s not what they’ll look like!!!
You will go through phases of thinking they are still too big, or too small. Just hang on in there!

Yes, I couldn’t look at them for about a week and then my son saw me and said mum, you looks so different and I worried that I had too much off. You’ll go through all this.

I’ve always had the theory that women with bigger boobs have larger upper arms, now my boobs are smaller and despite doing loads of working out at the gym my upper arms are never going to be slim I don’t think. Is this a nonsense theory?

@Madagascary .I know what you mean ... but .. it is 😁Your [arm] size will be determined by your 'skeletal structure', how much muscle you have and how much fat you are carrying. Your basic 'frame' is what it is, but the other 2 are variables you can change through diet and exercise. However, we are all different and for e.g. if you want to lose 'fat weight' then you can't, for all the will in the world, 'spot' lose it ... i.e. just target those blooming bingo wings and hope the fat will go if you are still carrying it on other parts of your body.

What you can do is strengthen and grow the tricep/ bicep, deltoid muscles and create more 'definition' ... which is generally a better thing to focus on than trying to be smaller ... if that makes sense. Also you are probably like all of us being overly self critical and they aren't big at all, it's just you are much more in proportion now .. so you are noticing 'other' stuff maybe.

Oh yes, it’s not a biggie, but I think arm size isn’t necessarily commensurate with weight is it?. I spent all of my 20s and 30s not wanted to have bare arms, I think linked to boobs probably.

No, I don't think it is ... hence frame size/ your basic bone structure etc being the more defining factor ... I was the same though ... never had bare arms because well, vest tops, boobs ... you know ... I've got lots of vest tops now .. it's great. Not sure when the 'novelty' wears off but honestly, so grateful every day .. that 'd be happy if it never did!

Erm I’d say that my arms are probably in proportion with the rest of my body and it’s mostly just my bust that is out of proportion.

However, having said that, I imagine I’ll be more self conscious of both my arms and my tummy once the distraction of the big bust has been removed/reduced.

YES the stomach thing is a shock

@nicnoo99 how’s things??
don’t forget to ask how much weight they took off. They weigh it

Thanks @Madagascary. Things are ok here. Still very tired from the general, but not much pain (day 4/5). Boobs are a weird shape, but thanks to all your help I expected that, and am being patient.

I have actually only cried once since it happened, when I was walking back from the car into the house after I left hospital and I was looking down at my stomach, which now looks about 5 months pregnant, and I can see it! I know it always looked like that and I just couldn't see it, but it still made me sad.

I do have a real feeling of a new chapter opening though, feeling like I'll be wanting to exercise more, focus more on dressing stylishly. I've already been eating better, even though I'm stuck in bed.

Oh I’m so glad you’re ok and the thread was useful.

now you can wear a supermarket sports bra!
you’re right to be patient though. Well done

Hi All,

I am looking for breast reduction sometime soon. Have been suffering with headaches, neck issues, jaw pain, backache and what not.
I consulted a doctor at Shard who recommended me to another doctor who specializes in breast reconstruction.Both doctors told me that they will do it at St Thomas Private and it will cost me much lesser but I got a quote of 14000£ from the PA of the doctor. This doesn’t sound reasonable at all.

1. Anyone got it done at St. Thomas private? Any idea how much it costs?
2. Any idea if Cadogen Clinic is good enough and how much could that cost.
3. The average price I saw was 6000£-7000£ , is this for unilateral or bilateral reduction?
4. Any recommendations for good doctors in London.
5. Is it a mandate to have histology done in the package?

Really appreciate any help. I am going through a lot of pain.

That’s a RiDICULOUS sum.
even if you went to Basingstoke (!) it would be several thousand pounds less.

histology is part of the deal standard k think

you shouldn’t be paying over ten I’d say. Mine was 2y ago. Central south With another small thing (underarm thing) £9

That's silly money @cookiemonster104 Spire hospitals charge in the region of £10k or slightly less and give a perfectly good service.

Thanks so much. I know, I was shocked when he said this..that too for an NHS private hospital. I think these two surgeons are partnering and doing it and that's why the cost of two surgeons is added, since I first consulted one who said he will need another surgeon to partner with who specializes in this. Do you think I can just ask one surgeon the main one to do it now?

I paid about 13k in central London last year. I used Mr Paul Harris who specialises in breast reconstruction after breast cancer (my history) so absolutely needed someone who understand and has the expertise in post radiotherapy tissue. He was great and I’d absolutely recommend him (he’s Marylebone way). If I didn’t have my history of breast cancer I might not have used him due to cost, actually I probably still would have but I would have shopped around a bit more first 😄
Not sure why you need two surgeons? That would be my first question, what is the first surgeon adding if they need a specialist with them?

Paid £13600 for DD, also in London. David Floyd. Also paid £250 for initial consultation. London seems more expensive. However, the hospital was excellent.

Was Nuffield, Highgate.

Ooh..that's a lot.. I am exploring. Will share if I find something.
@Summerdew Two surgeons because the first one I consulted said he can't do it alone and will partner with a specialist.

@Madagascary would you mind sharing the clinic name? No pressure though:)

Yes but why does the first one need to be there? Surely the specialist can cope alone? Sorry to be obtuse!

I agree completely with you. Infact NHS website says it costs around 6500£.

Prices have gone up over £2k since my surgery a year ago.