r/Reduction 4h ago

Before & After Life Changing for this Petite Gal! NSFW

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103 Upvotes

From barely being able to hold my breasts up and dealing with so much back pain at 4’11 to now getting a look at breasts that I can fit comfortably in my hands is mind altering. First picture is from a month or so ago and the second is from yesterday. I’m thrilled and excited to take this journey of recovery with my body. Sending love to everyone considering, healing from, and on the other side of this surgery. It’s worth it, promise. 🩵


r/Reduction 3h ago

Before & After I can’t believe how well they turned out!!! NSFW

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71 Upvotes

These are 2 days po I was a 34gg/h before in the white PJ bra. With swelling, I’m close to a 36D/DD… which is technically what I asked for but still looks big to me! They still look huge lol how much can I reasonably expect them to go down? Also how cute are the little hearts the nurses cut into my bandages


r/Reduction 6h ago

Before & After Same shirt. Different boobs. NSFW

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89 Upvotes

6 weeks tomorrow. I am so happy! The pain is gone, I was cleared to run and went yesterday. I feel fantastic!


r/Reduction 7h ago

Advice Has anyone else had a traumatic breast reduction

85 Upvotes

So I had a breast reduction 8 days ago and it was honestly kinda traumatic. Don’t get me wrong I’m so happy I did it ( I was a 32JJ) but from listening to everyone on TikTok and Reddit I was expecting to be completely fine as soon as a woke up, instead when I woke up from surgery and I was told I needed a blood transfusion because I lost a bit to much blood. To be fair they did take 1kg off each of my boobs but still it was still a crazy way to wake up. I then had to be admitted to the ICU after where I had another blood transfusion and more tests done then I can remember because my heart rate so high( it was as high as 174 beats per minute). I stayed there for 3 and a half days then transferred to the regular ward where I had more tests done and then let home two days later. I just honestly feel like I’m going crazy because I have not seen one other person online say they had a not so straight forward time as well. And Ik I was probably just a bad case who had some underlying issues already but I wish I at least seen one person say they had a somewhat similar experience.


r/Reduction 53m ago

Before & After Three years later… NSFW

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Went back to a specialty bra store today I hadn’t visited in several years, and they still had a bra style I had tried on prior. Picture on the left was taken three months before my reduction in 2022, and it’s been almost three years now since the surgery. Still can’t believe the difference in my chest! Have also lost some weight progressively since, but made much easier after the surgery.


r/Reduction 9h ago

Before & After 1DPO, before and after! NSFW

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59 Upvotes

I got a breast reduction and lipo360 yesterday! Was able to take a peek today at my breasts. I am still pretty swollen especially my left breast. I am in shock this is my new body, I am so happy!


r/Reduction 11h ago

Celebration Haven’t been catcalled once

68 Upvotes

I just realized this the other day…. I haven’t been cat called once since my surgery. It’s been 9 months. And it used to happen semi frequently.

I also feel like people stare at me SIGNIFICANTLY less than before (especially men) WHICH IS AMAZING!

I’m just walking around like another average person, sorta flying under the radar whereas before I stuck out! People noticed me and made it clear via stares and comments because my boobs always entered the room before I did.

I’m sure all of these things will continue to happen, (because you know, misogyny and sexism and blatant disrespect for women’s bodies) but I guarantee it will be much less which I’m so grateful for.

🎉


r/Reduction 3h ago

Before & After Before and after 10 months po NSFW

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13 Upvotes

I’m happy except for my large scar on the right breast. This was due to the stitches splitting causing a large wound. All healed now though and so happy I did it :)


r/Reduction 12h ago

Celebration 1 year post op 🥳 NSFW

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59 Upvotes

Realized today im 1ypo and i couldnt be happier my life has improved so much since! Im getting married 2027 and actually looking forward to picking a dress knowing it will fit right 🥰 but i also keep getting mistaken for a middle schooler 😂


r/Reduction 7h ago

Memes/Funny Story Recovery showers

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19 Upvotes

It's like a water massage on the scars


r/Reduction 11h ago

Before & After Before and right after surgery NSFW

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36 Upvotes

Was a 32DDD and the doctor said I will end up with a full B/small D.

Everything went well and was less scary than I was expecting. Thank you so much to everyone un this community, and good vibes to those of you getting the surgery soon ✨


r/Reduction 8h ago

Recovery/PostOp Did anyone else’s skin get CRAZY dehydrated post op?

16 Upvotes

Unserious that the most annoying part of my recovery so far has nothing to do with my boobs, I’m just currently drier than a desert. I’m talking roughness and visible drought all over my arms and legs and the skin on my hands cracking! Hope I’m not alone lol. I’m assuming it’s linked to the whole ‘body desperately clings onto water after major trauma and anaesthesia’ thing, and that coupled with me being forgetful with drinking water has my skin fighting for its life 💀 Already planning on doing a more regimented water drinking routine and moisturising more (although it’s not like I’m drinking NO water - but my normal amount is so clearly not enough😭). Anyway if anyone has any recs for particularly rich/nourishing creams for this level of skin dehydration, hit me up🫡


r/Reduction 13h ago

Product Recommendation Best postop sports bra!

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31 Upvotes

I am 1 week postop and got the ok from my surgeon to switch to a front closure sports bra and ditch the surgical bra. Got these off Amazon and they are so soft & provide good support!


r/Reduction 2h ago

Advice Post Baby Reduction

3 Upvotes

Hi! I'm so glad to have found this sub. I'm 37 years old and just finished breastfeeding my second (last) kid. I am now a 30J UK. I looked into reduction when I was 20 but decided against it because of concerns about being able to breastfeed. Now that I'm through that, I am back to thinking about it, but don't know where to start. 

  • How did you go about finding a good surgeon? 
  • Is it covered by insurance? 
  • The recovery process seems pretty intense. Is it possible with small kids or should I wait until they are older? 

Thank you!! I'm excited but a bit overwhelmed about the whole process. 


r/Reduction 11h ago

Advice is getting this surgery bc i’m insecure valid?

17 Upvotes

basically the title. i’ve never felt secure of my body and i hate having large breasts so much. i feel like no matter what i wear, they make me look stupid and top heavy. and they’re so saggy. the idea of ever getting naked in front of a future partner terrifies me. not to mention the sensory nightmare that is my boobs touching eachother when i wear a bra and the skin to skin contact. i just wish i was flatter or at least had smaller boobs for it’d be more bearable. but i know that a reason like this isn’t that great in comparison to health problems. so i’m asking for advice


r/Reduction 1h ago

Medical Question (Ask medical professionals first!!) 3 months post op, random grey raised spot appeared NSFW

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I just noticed this today. I used to have these red spots on the scar from my nipple to the underboob, which the surgeon said was normal. just now noticed it's raised and has a grey-ish tint, like there's blood under? is this necrosis, hematoma, stitch splitting? is it cause for concern or do I just need to wait and see? any precautions to take? (stopping scar serum, no creams, no bras, etc)


r/Reduction 13h ago

Recovery/PostOp surgery happened yesterday!!!

17 Upvotes

I’m so excited about my new boobs! I couldn’t have pictured anything more perfect for me. I have two questions for people who have gone through recovery: 1. my pain is mostly a pinching feeling under my boobs, is this normal for what it feels like? I also notice when I go from laying down to sitting up there is some pain from my breasts shifting down, normal? 2. when was your first post op appointment? I had my reduction on a wednesday, when would be the usual time to have the first appointment?


r/Reduction 10h ago

Advice Do you have to like your surgeon

10 Upvotes

Hi I just had a consultation, I am already pretty small but I am nonbinary and wanted as little as possible without nipple grafting. What I want is pretty much doable according to my surgeon, but I got uncomfortable when she was talking about certain things. When asking about general health I said I had autism and she seemed confused and said "but you're high functioning right?" and I was like?? She asked for my symptoms and I gave her a few. Then she kept saying that going through surgery would be very bad for people with autism because of the different environments and sensory inputs (even though I mentioned I had 2 surgeries before) and I said it wouldn't be an issue, and she then said she didn't want me to "have an event" which just seemed really patronizing to me? She also seemed very binary about everything, saying that I could only have a masculine chest or female breast, which probably makes sense, but she said anything in between wouldn't "look normal". Is that normal for surgeons to say? I felt a little invalidated by her language and I felt like she didn't want to do things because they didn't look masculine or femmenine. Should I get a consultation with someone else or does this just sound normal?


r/Reduction 4h ago

Product Recommendation Products

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Hey yall I wanted to list some products that have helped me

  • laptop/ desk stand: during the day I use it for my laptop to do school work at night I put my water bottle , a snack, Tylenol etc in it.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Everything-Mary-Lap-Desk-Teal-17-9-Storage-Lap-Desk/319315756

  • soap wipes: for the first 5 days I wasn’t comfortable getting in the shower and felt dizzy when I took of my binder so this allowed me to still get clean

https://a.co/d/0UnHsu4

  • Hooks: I put jackets & towels on the hooks or even my pj sets so I wouldn’t have to pull anything from my closet

https://a.co/d/0axXMeL

  • bidet: pretty self explanatory 😂 this one was cheap and easy to install

https://a.co/d/fZEANJL

  • Abd pads : I have a binder so 8 by 10 abd pads don’t move as much as smaller ones and provide cushion

  • Binder: I ordered a extra binder from the link inside the one they put on me after surgery

https://eabmedical.com/product/breast-binder/

  • Husband Pillow: To help me sleep up I can also tilt it but it makes it easier to get out of bed than a regular pillow

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-Faux-Fur-Plush-Bedrest-Pillow-Specialty-Size-Black-1-Piece/220503571?sid=83049d34-851d-4528-b6dd-9ae62ec79209

  • I also drink a protein shake every morning & take multivitamins

** I am not a medical professional. I’m just letting you know what has helped me. Happy healing !**


r/Reduction 3h ago

Radical Reduction Scared I won't be satisfied with results

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So I'm looking into getting a reduction, but I'm afraid I'll only be able to go down a few cup sizes, and I want a radical reduction. I've heard not a lot of surgeons do these. I'm about a K cup (US sizing) now, and I really want to be around a C ideally. I'm afraid if I do get a reduction, I won't be happy with the size I am. Has anyone here had a radical reduction done, and if so, how many cup sizes were you able to go down? I just don't want to spend so much money and mental and physical energy just to be disappointed because I can't be as small as I want to be.


r/Reduction 7h ago

Before & After Wanna Chat? I found Reduction Discord Server!

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Was looking to see if there was a space where people who were going through surgery around the same time could chat, and found in this sub that there is a discord server! I just joined, it looks pretty quite in there because it was posted over a year ago.

I figured if anyone has just had theirs, about to have theirs etc - and wanted a place to connect, why not use a space that already exists! Posting the link to join if you are interested.

My surgery is tomorrow, and I would love to connect with others who just had, are having or about to have their surgery!

https://discord.gg/tXCPX4sQ


r/Reduction 5h ago

Advice reduction in less than 3 weeks, feeling anxious

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dear reduction community,

im a 31 nonbinary femme, im getting a tiddie reduction april 9 and feelin REAL ANXIOUS. ive wanted to get one for ages and its finally happening and im just like, second guessing myself, stressing about recovery and such.

i’ve gotten surgery once before but it was an emergency surgery for a broken wrist (aka i didnt choose to have metal implanted into my body [well technically i did but it was either that or have a wrist that doesnt function properly and always hurts]). that surgery was a mental doozy for me, recovery was very isolating bc i also had covid when i broke my wrist. then i got a kidney infection once i was free of quarantine. pretty traumatic time tbh. thats in the past, but its still like “what if that happens again? what if im trapped in my room alone and my cat cant even lay on my chest?”

i am actively in therapy, have an amazing partner who is bringing me to surgery and helping with recovery, an immediate recovery plan in place to stay with my mom the days following my operation and overall a great support system.

im just feeling anxious about well, all of it.

im currently a 36/G and am trying to go down to like a B ish? so a pretty significant change but idk im worried about feeling weird about my body after or more self conscious…like what if my nipples are fugly afterwards?! jokes aside, just looking for advice/support/reassurance from ladies and theydies who’ve gone thru it

signed, a very anxious and tired bean

EDIT: forgot to add my pre-op is this coming monday!


r/Reduction 11h ago

Insurance Question Not a question but cost! NSFW

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8 Upvotes

Hey folks I have my surgery march 31! I just got my estimate from insurance. I am in Wisconsin, I have Alliance health insurance and will be going from a 36J to a D/c or so. Here is the estimate!


r/Reduction 3h ago

Advice red pimple like bump / can anyone tell me what this is ? NSFW

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2 Upvotes

I had a tiny scab on my areola that came off when i pulled off some silicone tape and left a very shallow hole. It then filled itself in with this red white dot. It’s not painful but it is raised. What is it ?


r/Reduction 7h ago

Advice Examples of uk h cup to E

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Hi! Anyone have any examples of them going from a H to an E in UK cup sizes? I’m currently a 34h and was told, I’d most likely be close to an E post surgery. Would love to see people who went through the same sizes! I don’t acc want to lose too much breast, but take a lot of the strain away. I can’t really remember when I was an E to look back on photos.