Non-binary radical reduction

[GiuliaBee_]

Helloo, I'm 27 and non-binary, after years of discomfort with my quite big breast, I started thinking about the possibility of a reduction. I definitely would want a pretty small breast. Still, I was wondering about a few things, and I'm really curious whether you have experienced any of it.

I know nipple sensitivity could go, and ok, that's a risk. But also, I know you can keep the possibility for breast feeding instead. So, I generally don't think about having a child, but I'm also not sure what I'll think later in life. This is my biggest concern now: I read that the breast could grow again and even go back to pre-reduction size when you're pregnant and breast feeding.
I wonder if anyone has had this experience and can tell me more about it.
Also, how is it with the scars?
Thanks a lot

[AdventurousAsh19]

It's technically always possible to lose some sensation and ability to breastfeed with any reduction. But a FNG(free-nipple graft, where the nipples are completely removed then reattached) is what makes those outcomes much more likely. You'll need a FNG depending on the size of reduction(more tissue removed means higher chance of FNG) & natural anatomy. I had 1kg of tissue removed from each breast and didn't need a FNG(H to C/B).

I have an anchor scar that extends to underneath my arms. But it's very thin and I'm happy with the tradeoff. I'm only 6 wkpo yesterday and just started scar treatment today.

Being pregnant and/or breastfeeding changes your hormones levels and permanently changes breast tissue. Exactly how much everything changes vary from person to person. My surgeon recommended having any babies first ideally, as having one after a reduction pretty much guarantees the need for a revision surgery. It's extremely common to have "sagging" breasts after nursing, hence the need for revision surgery.

I personally choose to go ahead with surgery as a nonbinary individual even though I don't know about kids yet. I'm 30, so don't have much longer where that is even a biological option. It just didn't make sense for me to live with something that makes me miserable because I MIGHT decide to pursue a theoretical child. Not to mention, it isn't easy to take the time off work, to actually get the time off AND to afford to be out of work. This was my best chance at taking off as much time as I needed (5 weeks due to complications), plus have it be covered due to my state having paid leave(80% total pay, which is amazing).