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.

@Ssmiler congrats on having a date. The new surgeon sounds much more clued up which bodes well. But, what @Madagascary said. It's 'possible' you would feel OK to do this ... but the chances are very low indeed. You need to be prepared to literally do nothing other than potter about for at least the first week post surgery.

For ref I'm a pretty fit/ very active for my age [53 at time of surgery] and I did literally nothing other than get up/ eat and potter for at least the first 4 days. I did my first very gentle walk round the block on day 5 I think. You'll always read stuff about people who say they bounced around like nothing happened and were doing the school run within a week, but, yeah I really don't believe that. It's MAJOR surgery.

If you don't want to keep postponing, explain to your son/ find another way/ time to celebrate perhaps?

Agree

day 3 normally the lowest too.

@Madagascary @Singletrackmind thanks both - that’s what I thought. My son will be fine and will understand totally if I’m not there - but it was me that wanted to go. But I think I will just leave things as they are and as you suggest, celebrate a different way later.

I’m in Belfast and the NHS wait lists here are even worse than GB - really bad - so the private clinics are overrun with NHS overflow. The clinic I’m supposed to go to won’t give any of the private surgeons a date until six weeks before. That makes planning very difficult and the combination of that and me needing to arrange work time off well in advance has not been helpful

The new surgeon has said that her secretary is going to be on the ball six weeks before to get my new date sorted because she knows by then it will be three years since I first went to the first surgeon and she wants me to be sorted after all the messing around.

No one gets them on the NHS. Hardly anyone anyway

I've just stumbled across this thread. I'm pregnant with my 2nd (and last) baby and would like to save for a reduction over the next few years. The only thing putting me off which may be a bit TMI but, if you don't ask you don't know...has anyone noticed a change in nipple sensitivity? My understanding is that they often remove the nipple and reposition which can affect sensation. Just wondering anecdotally if that's been a thing for anyone?

I am desperate to do this! But also incredibly nervous. I hated the recovery of my c-section, I got so depressed. It was hideous.

I also do a very physical outdoors job and would effectively have to quit until healing was complete so that makes me nervous too.

I would also like a tummy tuck. I am slim but three pregnancies have left me with so much stretched out skin that actually is uncomfortable in clothes.

If those who had a painful recovery… did it really and definitely feel completely worth it?! The money, the pain, everything?

The type where they removed the nipple totally is very unusual,.

I can report a decrease in nipple sensitivity but do you know what I really don’t give a fuck?

Regarding pain, I don’t think it’s a very painful thing. It felt like you were wearing tight clothes on top of sunburn.

The worst pain for me was where I had a little bit of liposuction to remove under arm breast tissue, that was way worse, but the operation itself isn’t painful. Most research will agree with me I think.

This is great

One of the best things about the reduction apart from buying nice bras is that your boobs are left really perky because an uplift is part of the procedure

@Madagascary thank you for your reply and insight, it's very helpful. I would 100% give a fuck so I'll do some more research

(Might just be me though )

I have decreased nipple sensitivity too, barely feel anything and they were great fun previously, but actually I don’t give a fuck either. I really thought I would and yes there has been the odd occasion where I’ve missed them having feeling but every single day I love having smaller boobs. That’s every single time I get dressed, go up and down stairs, look down, run, do yoga, catch sight of myself in a mirror. Yes I’m obsessed but every day I am so grateful to @Bigtitsbettyforgotherpassword for starting her thread as it made me go ahead and do it.

To be honest, I had so little sensitivity before that actually, I have MORE sensitivity now (although still not insane) - which I put down to the nerves recovering from being overstretched.

I know two women in real life who were worried about this. One did have a significant reduction in sensitivity but decided it was worth it. the other one found that her sensitivty wasn't massively reduced and did seem to improve over time.

I think it's a bit hit and miss and probably depends on a lot of variables.

So agree. Literally EVERY time I get dressed I love it.

like seeing myself in photos

nipples schmipples.

just bought this set. Looks ace

Daughter is here at the mo, and I have just had a full show as her Dad has gone to the UK. She says they are still reactive, and she knows they are there. She also had their size corrected to fit in with the smaller boobies. I cannot recommend it enough. It’s like a whole new life for her. She put a male friend of ours on the spot tonight, but not too badly. She is so happy. And so are we.

Yes they reduce your nipple diameter

My surgeon prioritised nipple sensitivity so I got less of a reduction than I might have wanted. It took quite a while to restore the nerves and the nipple is smaller and so overall sensation is less but I am still able to enjoy nipple play for example. Whilst I sort of wish they wrre smaller it was Still totally worth it.

@USaYwHatNow I gave nipple sensitivity some serious consideration, it did/ does matter to me. But I’d got to the point where I really didn’t care THAT much anymore cause I just hated (the rest) of my boobs so much. As it turns out, both my new/ size adjusted nipples know what to do! They are not AS sensitive as they were but what @Summerdew & @Madagascary said All Day Long. Everything is better … as I may have mentioned a few times already 😀

@Reducti … it’s not totally without pain, I was sore & tired … but it’s manageable & in the scheme of things, short lived. I’m really active & my job isn’t sedentary … it’s all doable if it’s what you want to for you.

Hi
to those who are pleased with their results, can you recommend a surgeon in the North West? I live Manchester way. 36Js here, 😏 in my fifties
Really appreciate this thread 🙌

Hey ladies hope everyone’s well!
so my scar infection has gone! A rouge stitch came up but apparently now I have mastitis 😭 has anyone else had this? I’m getting a bit fed up now I was absolutely fine until about 4 weeks ago but now it’s one thing after another and I feel I can’t enjoy my new boobs!!

@Lauraellferg yay … but no sorry, can’t help with that.
@Itsybitsytitsy hello, welcome! Not my surgeon but Lyndsey Highton appears to be a solid favourite in your neck of the woods.

This thread is so inspiring!
sadly, both parents have now passed..but I’ll be coming into an inheritance.
I’ve always been desperate to get a reduction. I’m a size 36JJ. Find it hard to get comfortable, under boobs rashes and itchy…would love to buy bras and swimsuits that don’t cost a fortune. A C cup would be ideal!
I’m more nervous about being put under a GA tbh. With regards to aftercare, my eldest has offered to help me as I live alone.
The best location would be London/home counties and a female surgeon if possible - if anyone can recommend!
Thank you xx

@RosaMoline I am sorry for your loss. It sounds like a wonderful choice for your inheritance though. I am almost two years post reduction and it’s still no regrets.

As for the GA please don’t worry. I was a recovery nurse for years and never saw anyone have any issues from a GA unless there were other things going on. Make sure you ask for lots of painkillers and anti sickness during surgery because this will give you best start to your recovery.
I don’t have any liposuction but others in the thread did so could advise on that.

I used inheritance for mine. Still love