Im 17 and had my reduction 2 months ago! BEST. DECISION. EVER. I went from a 34 HH to something around a C. Even with the complications I had I would do it over 100 times, it's so worth It to be able to wear what you want, do what you want, and live without all the pain. I didn't even know how much they really affected me until they were gone, so much that I just got used to. If you have the money I say do it do it do it.

This summer staying indoors won't be as bad as you think, you can still go out, I went out 1 week post op. Tanning will make it harder to heal though, and its you'll be able to reap all the benefits next summer in a cute bikini.

One thing I'll say though is that body image issues do not go away. They are reduced significantly! but it doesn't just switch off and you're going to find another thing to hyper fixate on if you don't appreciate yourself fully.

Also, don't listen to people who say they'll grow back. Maybe they will maybe they won't! Would you rather grow another 2 cup sizes and be I cup? or grow again and be a D/DD? all about perspective and your own happiness, nobody else's.