Did anyone here weigh their own breasts before their reduction? I used water displacement and found my breasts weigh approximately 2.4kg each with the (1x.9) rule. I want to go down to maybe a B or C-cup (goal is for bras to be completely optional) which would weigh around .5kg according to google. I see folks on here worrying about the 400-500g requirements from their insurance, so I’m wondering if I’m really just that big or how others’ pre-op experiences/expectations were? I’m a 42M US for reference, and overweight.

Hi, I have seen my surgeon and he is aware of the lump and he says that it is normal. He said my right breast had a harder time taking to the surgery (I'm not entirely sure what that means but he said it's a common thing and nothing to be concerned about). The lump is tender to the touch and it is uncomfortable when I lift my arm (as if it's tugging kind of?). I was just wondering if anyone knows what causes this and maybe how I can remedy it if there is a way?

Thank you.

Hi All, I’m relatively new to this group. I spent a whole weekend months ago, reading your very helpful posts, just prior to booking my surgery date. My surgery date is Dec.11th. I’m a very “young” & healthy 60 yr old, with 32H sized breasts. I was always a C cup, but going through menopause & taking hormones, I’m now an H. Like some posts I’ve read, I love my beautiful breasts. They are far from sagging, but I’m forever hiding them, in every situation. I met with the surgeon & he said I’m a perfect candidate for the surgery & that he could take me back down to a C/D cup. He said because there’s no sagging, I may not need an anchor incision??? He said because my skin is in great condition, I may scar more than the average. He says he see’s more scarring with people like me & Asian’s??? Has anyone had a Dr. mention that to them before?

My 2 biggest worries are being put out for 2.5 hours at my age. Even though I’m super healthy, it sounds like a long time & worrisome to me??

My second worry is the first week or two P.O. I know I’ll get through it, but any advice would be most appreciated. 🙏

P.S. I think I’ll be going into the ER crying both tears of joy & tears of sadness. Our breasts are a gateway to our hearts ❤️❤️ Our breasts feed our children. Our breasts are ours, but at times so sexualized & to the point it feels like such an invasion. I can’t wait to lighten my load. I would appreciate any words of wisdom, thoughts, experiences. Thank you. 🙏

Hi, I have a question but this is mainly for those who have done their reduction 1yr+ I recently had a reduction/lift about 2 months ago and obviously I’m in the healing process now and gradually seeing my boobs come to shape.

They have been dropping and fluffing and looking normal still no skin to skin contact yet. I love the way I don’t really need to wear and bra and feeling comfortable. However, I don’t want them to drop any lower than this.

So I just wanted to know for those that have gone through this does it keep on dropping or do you still have that lift that you initially got when you had your procedure?

I sent it to my surgeon already but they take so long to get back to me!

This morning is the day of my first consult, I have to get to another city and the highway AND train tracks are covered in rain water. Everything has closed just the day before my consult !

I found someone on an app to bring me there by car 20 minutes ago ! This is so stressful but if I make it, it will be extremely rewarding. Brought with me my ABTF sizing and pictures of what I want, wish me luck!

Reduction done in France.

I am three weeks and 3 days post of today, and was wondering what this could be LOL. I don’t think it is an incision, but it’s like a dent I guess, I don’t even know hot to explain it.

ALSO OMG. The sides of my boobs are crazy itchy. It’s not even the incisions themselves, just the skin in general. A the sides. Is this normal??😭

Ok, so hear me out...

I think the most useful thing, and my FAVOURITE thing that I have used for my post-op recovery is the headache mask pictured (I already had this from a very bad upper respiratory infection that I had last year). I just bought a second one for my other boob! The other ice packs that I have worked fine, but the headache mask is very soft and moulds to my new shaped boobies! It gives me the best ice to boob coverage ratio, it is soft right out of the freezer, and it provides the perfect coolness for the perfect length of time.

I’m 1 year post op and my scars are still pretty thick, but not quite hypertrophic. Is it too late to start using the silicone scar sheets? in your experience, will it make any difference? :( thanks!!

I’m very happy with my size now, I went from a 30I to about a 30D/C. If I wanted to go any smaller than that I’d have to have a radical reduction and lose my nipples. Thankfully he was able to safely get me to my goal, but if my goal was to be an A or B and I wanted to keep the nipple, why could I not of gone through with my first reduction from 30I to 30D and then a year or two later go in for a reduction from a 30D to a 30A? I know it’s a dumb question I just don’t understand

I had no problems on the hike with my boobs, neither the uphill nor the downhill. My fatigue went away after 3 weeks. The problem I had was after I showered later, the itching started again. The following day I went braless in the afternoon and evening, because I could not stand the itching, and I no longer sleep with a bra. It's now a couple of days later and I feel like my recovery is not progressing. I've come to the realization the bra is super important and I probably need to wear it 24 hours a day still...even though the doctor's office told me I didn't need to sleep in a bra after 2 weeks. That seems to contradict what a lot of other people's doctors here have told them. But the itching is a serious problem and it seems to come from a combination of showering and wearing a bra. I have to wear a bra and I have to shower at least occasionally. I'm changing soaps to see if that helps. Wondering if others are having similar situations. I also feel like going back to doing some housework has been causing some problems and I'm having someone come to help me tomorrow.

I had my reduction this morning, my right breast drain clogged once but milking it fixed it, but a couple hours later it clogged again and milking doesn't do a thing. I tried calling where I got my reduction to see if there's anything I should do, but they're closed already. Can I wait till tomorrow morning to try calling them again, or is this an emergency situation?

I am 2WPO from a Breast Reduction, Lift and Lipo. I had drains and got them removed two days after my surgery however my right breast was significantly bruised and more swollen than my left. As the days went on, it got heavier and felt very uncomfortable. One day, I noticed dark blood pooling under my incision tape, which means there is an opening somewhere by my T zone. When I went to put back on my compression garment, it started LEAKING, like oil change leaking, but my breast felt less heavy and the bruise seems to be going away. I was wondering has anyone else experienced this kind of leakage. My DR doesn’t see infection anywhere so I don’t think that’s my problem. I have another appt Monday hopefully I get more information.

So I’m 15WPO 🥳 yay! And it’s still the best decision I’ve ever made. One thing though is that I have no feeling in either nipples 👎🏽 booo! Now I wouldn’t give up this new life of being apart of the itty bitty club, but wish I could feel them. Both of my nipples still get hard and erect, and when I use the massage gun on my breast, the vibrations do make me feel as though the sensation of nipple arousal is happening (but very deeply). I know it can take a while to come back (if it does) but I just want to know your experience. I was hanging out with someone that I like and we were messing around and (TMI) but he went down to kiss my chest and got closer to my breast and I felt nothing and that threw me off and made me sad. I loved nipple play before my surgery and now not feeling them has made me feel down so it’s a conflicting feeling of being happy about the change but sad that I’m not fully experiencing them in all of the wonderful essence. I joke about not feeling them with friends but deep down I just don’t know how to explain not having any feeling. Anyways, slight small rant, slight call for help. Thanks in advance ❤️ hope you’re all healing and feeling well. 😊

All the bras I've bought from amazon are compression and I'm being told by my doctor to not wear a bra while at home and only wear a non-compressive, loose cotton bra when I leave the house. I'm having trouble finding one that fits this criteria! Any help would be appreciated.

Hello. I have been lurking on this sub for so long now. I’ve saved a lot of posts and comments too. Y’all have been so helpful, kind and sweet.

I’m a new employee at my job.

Before that, I’ve had severe back pain already. I have used a lot of Salonpas, Pain relieving gels/creams/menthol oils in my 20s. I am now in my 30s.

My current breast size is 34F. Standing at 5’1, 135 lbs… still on the process of trying to lose weight. PCOS warrior too.

Anyhoo.. I’m a new employee. My insurance would be under Kaiser.

I don’t think I am eligible for the FMLA. Because for the criteria to avail FMLA, I should be with my employer for a year. I don’t think I can wait for a year to have my titties chopped. My job puts a lot of strain on my back, and carrying 34F doesn’t help either. I’m in SoCal btw.

I don’t want to tell my employer, or the HR department that I’m planning to have a reduction in the next 6 mos. I tend to be very private when it comes to my personal matters.

Any advice or suggestion is greatly appreciated. What should I tell my employer, especially I’m still new at my job? Regarding leave benefits. Is Unpaid leave an option?

I just want to take this as an opportunity because of the insurance. Getting a reduction out of pocket can be very expensive and I cannot afford that right now 😞😥

I have finally found the way to finance my breast reduction and I cannot believe it is finally happening! I have yet to schedule a date, but I am hoping for sometime this year :,)

That being said, I am beginning to build my post-op and recovery supplies to help me so I have nothing to worry about.

I would appreciate all and any suggestions for products that helped you transition comfortably through the healing period, or any advice pre or post-op.

Thank you very much ❤️

I’m a straight, cisgender women, but i HATE having boobs. Right now im around a D cup, but i would really like to down to an AA cup. I still want a tiny bit of breast tissue, but barely any tbh. i don’t want to have to wear a bra… but im unsure if a plastic surgeon would do that or be able to make me that small

YAY I GOT MY INSURANCE APPROVAL and have scheduled surgery for 11/11, i couldn’t be more excited.

i have ehlers danlos syndrome so i have a lot of skin elasticity (which is why my breasts have stretched sooooo quickly, im 28 and they are at my belly button lol), and i have heard from other EDS people who have gotten reductions that they went as small as possible to prevent the possibility of needing another reduction later on.

I’m a 32I/J and i’d love to get down to an A or B cup just to account for future sagging. has anyone with H+ cup size gotten that small without a free nipple graft? Or to keep the breast alive will it have to be larger?

I have been following for a while and this year got my shit together to get it done. I had a consult in June that was denied because the surgeon/facility wasn't contracted with my specific plan and I had. Ok cool. Open enrollment at my job came up 2 months later and I signed up for the plat level UHC plan, verified the surgeon, facility, and my pcp were all in network. They were, cool. Then used their cost estimator with the surgery code for breast reduction and it showed fully covered. Double cool. Plan went into effect Oct 1st. Had my new consult at the same place with the same surgeon Oct 7th. Submit everything to insurance and denied again the next day but with a twist.

Every part of the surgery (the surgeon, facility, some injection x2, and sending removed tissue to path) was covered EXCEPT 19318 x2 for the actual procedure "breast reduction" DESPITE checking this exact code upon signing up. By Googling "United Healthcare breast reduction surgery" I was able to find the list of required clinical documentation. I looked it over and I met all of it. I took screenshots of every piece of info I had. Surgeon office said my insurance fills out the appeal form for me, pcp office said surgeon fills it out and insurance says I fill it out. I just ended up filling it out instead of going in circles getting different information from everyone. I put up screenshots of everything that told me it was covered.

Now as of the 15th I got the appeal denied. In the letter it states:

"Based on our review of the appeal, we have confirmed that the service(s) is not eligible for the payment requested. As part of our review of the appeal, we looked at the documentation submitted, the terms of the Benefit Plan, and the applicable reimbursement policies. This decision is based on Certificate Of Coverage (COC).

We processed this request correctly by the Benefit Plan, under the Section Exclusions and Limitations, Subsection Procedures and Treatments. Your plan states:

Breast reduction surgery except as coverage is required by the Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 for which Benefits are described under Reconstructive Procedures in Section 1: Covered Health Care Services."

HUH? I have seen NUMEROUS posts on here of other people with the same UHC Choice plus getting their surgeries covered how is mine getting denied over and over again? I've done all the requirements and documentation numerous times.

I called them and I was able to request an independent medical review but that can take 10-15 days and they still need to contact me for more details too

Why am I having this problem when no one else has? What am I doing wrong? What more can I do?

I feel lost and let down. I've been off and on attempting this since 2016. My surgeon during my consult estimated 2200g per breast (just shy of 10lbs). I am a 36M in US sizing. I am so tired of all of this. I just want it done. I tried to apply for care credit because my surgeon without insurance is $14K but my credit is awful and I didn't get approved.

Its been 2 months of nonstop something bad or expensive happening and I just need something to go my way just once.

BRABIC Zip Front Closure Everyday Bra for Women Post Surgery Compression Support with Adjustable Straps Wirefree (X-Large, Beige) at Amazon Women’s Clothing store

It doesn't squish my nipples or leave marks like the Carefit bra the surgeon's office gave and it's much more comfortable during the day. I wore it for a 10-mile hike on Tuesday and I think the support was adequate.

I am so upset. I had a consult for a reduction last week and they said I was able to move forward with the process and sent my information to anthem bcbs. I just heard back from the doctor and insurance has rejected my pre authorization and they are saying over 600g needs to be removed to cover. My doctor’s office said that with the mass of my chest right now, it was not possible to take that much. The office basically said my only option to get it covered was to lose more weight because by decreasing my bmi and body surface area, they would require less to be removed. They said there’s really no grounds for an appeal. Yall I am a 38H and my back has been hurting so bad from a recent 50 lb weight loss that hasn’t decreased my chest size much and made it sag worse. I don’t know what to do now because I can’t pay for this out of pocket. Anyone been in this situation?

Im 1 month post op and getting pretty annoyed wearing the compression bra they give you after surgery all the time it also stops me wearing most tops i want to wear outside otherwise i have to wear tshirts and jumpers to cover the bra.

Im just wondering when everyone stopped wearing the bra since my whole wardrobe is basically small tops / low cut or crop tops and its making me feel ugly knowing i have amazing looking breasts now that i cant show off at all.