Breast Reduction - Will I be happy?

[Katja 15]

Hello Ladies,

I had my Tummy Tuck 10 weeks ago and am now starting to think about doing a breast reduction. I am not afraid of the surgery, but want to ask those of you who have had this procedure a very important question - after you're healed, do you have normal sensations in the breasts? If there is a big problem with numbness, I don't know if I would do the surgery. I worry about this not just for my sex life, but also how it will feel in and out of my bras, bathing suits, etc.

Thanks for replying.

Katja

[KarenG. 0]

I'd like to hear what people say about this too. I went from a 38G (DDD) and I am now a 32 F (DDD) - so no major reduction in my breast size and one is bigger than the other now. I am concerned about numbness also is it absolutely a ridiculous thing to do before having kids? I plan to do that in the next 4-6 years.

[KELVINSMOM 0]

Well ladies - I have to say that next to my band, my breast reduction was the best thing I could have had done. I went from a 44F/G to a 40DD. It was not a drastic jump because I was still somewhat heavy and Dr. did not want me to be out of proportion. I had no loss in sensation to the breasts and after completely healing , you should go to a specialty shop and be measured for a good fitting bra.. you will look fabulous if you have on the right undergarment. with the reduction I also got a lift. so ' the girlz" were standing at attention even without a bra.. I felt like Zena Warrior Princess - lol - Good luck

[loridee11 522]

I didn't have a reduction but I had a lift 4 weeks ago which took me from a DDD/E to a D. I actually have WAY more sensation before. I'm really hoping that some of the sensation goes away because I'm too tender, especially now that it's getting cold out.

~Lori

[ellette 0]

I too am 4 weeks post op from a breast lift and Tummy Tuck. I would absolutely do the breast lift! I was a 38G before I was banded, last time I was fitted I was a 34DD. I'm still wearing sports bras, so I don't know my new size, but I would think it's about the same, they just are back where they belong! Sensation doesn't seem to be a problem and recovery has been a breeze!

[dmmurray 0]

I had one 4 years ago. Best thing I ever did. Never realized how much my back hurt until it did not hurt any more. Removed 5 lbs from each side. They look the same whether I wear a bra or not (wonderful lift!). It is so nice to buy shirts that fit instead of having to buy them larger too fit around my chest.

Did not loose any sensitivity and you can barely see the scars. My scars were white at 6 months. I choose a plastic surgeon that came highly recommended from women that have had reconstructive surgery from breast cancer. I could not be happier with the end result.

[YngGram 73]

I had the reduction and lift but only on one, cancer got the other. Sensenation is fine, but....they grow back!!! Yep, it's been about 5 years and noticed last week that it is larger than the reconstructed one. A friend had told me hers grew back but I thought naaaaaaa. Well I was wrong. Since I am working on getting a lapband, I will deal with the girlz later.

[KELVINSMOM 0]

Side note - I would hold off on the breast reduction until after you have achieved most of your weight loss goal. they are going to shrink anyway and you do not want to end up out of proportion with your new figure. After a good amount of weight loss. you may not need a reduction - just a lift!

[vanessah 0]

I agree with Kelvinsmom. I had a breast reduction several years ago, then gained a lot of weight. I had my LapBand done in October 2007 and, after having lost 61 pounds, I may need a breast augmentation! Isn't that crazy?!?

When you have your plastic surgery consultation, ask the surgeon if he does a pedicle flap or a free nipple graft technique. The pedicle flap should not reduce any nipple sensation since the nipple is not removed from the breast during the reduction. My reduction was this type and I have had no problems with lack of sensation. The free nipple graft technique actually removes the nipple for a short time before suturing it back on: I understand there is a chance for varying degrees of sensation afterwards.

As with all surgeries, don't hesitate to ask your surgeon anything and everything!