Breast Reduction/Lift Surgeon Recommendations Please

[ThreeBecameFour]

I have had a large bust since the age of 16. I am now 40. I have endured endless teasing and comments. I have hidden my figure under shapeless clothing most of my life. I am a size 12-14 but bust is a 36FF. I have often thought of having a reduction as my bust really affects my posture and clothing looks awful. I have had 2 children who are now nearly 4 and 19 months. My bust has reduced in size slightly but still giving my back terrible problems. I breast fed both kids for 3 months each. They are now huge AND saggy. So the time has come. I can't go on with the bad posture and back pain due to the weight of my norks. Spending huge amounts at the chiropractor and pilates/yoga just isn't enough. Can anyone recommend a good breast surgeon who does a supreb reduction/lift in London? Can you tell me about your experiences? How much does it cost? Is it hugely painful? What is recovery like? Was it worth it? I am at the end of my tether with my norks. They have never been and are not my friends. It is time for a new me! Advice appreciated!

Im not in London but I can tell you about my experience last year if youre interested? We are similar age/size. I feel your pain!

while you're researching that, have you been to Bravissimo for a proper fitting? A well fitting bra should help with back pain and posture.

Good call Hazlenut

OP - do you measure 36" under your bust or are you actually 32" and 'adding inches?'

I've had this surgery. Best decision of my life. Do it! Don't be scared. It wasn't that painful and recovery was fine. Use a plastic surgeon, not a cosmetic surgeon. I'm not in London but happy to share surgeons details if you want. Just make sure you go small enough. Read all the stories on Real Self - most women wish they'd gone smaller still.

Hi yes I have been properly measured and best friends with Rigby & Peller & Bravissimo...

I would love to hear your stories - please pm me!!!

Joining thread - not to give advice / recommendations - but am in similar position. And London based...

And, yes, of course Bravissimo fitted.

In a previous job, a colleague got a breast reduction on the NHS - she went from a G cup to a D cup, and I was envious because as a J cup, even a G cup would be better...

FYI - her recovery period was 6 weeks. I can't remember how much of that time was off work - but I do remeber that when she returned she travelled out of rush hour to avoid jostling.

I am also watching with interest. I have just made an appointment to see a Dr about getting surgery. I've been reading Real Self and its v interesting. For some reason I am most scared about having drains in (and the actual process off having th removed) after surgery.

I've have 2 sections and figure (hope!) that it can't be any worse on a pain scale. Can it?

PurpleScooter I'm with you on the 2 c sections bit too! I coped with that so I think I can cope with an operation of this nature!

I had a reduction three years ago. Extremely happy with it. It was painful but not too bad and recovery is about 6 weeks. I am in Surrey so please PM me if you would like my surgeons details. I was a 30 H and had been fitted by Rigby and Peller and was wearing the correct bras etc. but still suffered with back and shoulder aching. Also I felt very out of proportion and it affected what I could wear etc. so I am now 32 E and could not be happier. No more shoulder or back pain and I wear what I like and sometimes even go without a bra Go for it!

Having the drains out is a doddle. Just Hold your breath and then breath out as they're removed.

I've had colorectal surgery and the breast op was a walk in the park compared to those.

Mrs CC Kat does beautiful work, she does NHS breast cancer reconstruction too so she's on all the necessary boards and whatnot.

She works at various hospitals around Birmingham but she's worth traveling for, I did.

Having the drains out is nothing, I agree. Don't sweat it!