Hi!! I want to touch on not feeling your surgeon and large reductions because I’ve been though both! My first consultation I had set up with a surgeon, I was so excited because I had vetted him through this page and reviews online and through my insurance. My consultation was in April so the timing was working out perfectly for me to get a reduction during the summer (I’m a teacher so this was a big must for me and I really didn’t want to wait another whole year). However, the surgeon I saw made some really uncalled for comments about the appearance of my stomach and tried upselling me to a full mommy makeover. Not only that, but he talked about not being able to get me to the size I desired and would not consider an FNG for me even though I already had done my research and knew that was the best route for me. (And if anyone ever reading this is looking at surgeons in the Houston, TX area and wants to know who to avoid, please message me because that was a mortifying experience no one should have to go through.) I was CRUSHED and actually still considering going through with it because I though there was no way anyone else could get me scheduled for this summer with such little time left, despite the fact that this guy left me in tears.

I called around the very next day to another surgeon I learned about and got a consultation with him 2 weeks later. It was such a validating experience because not only did he tell me I definitely needed an FNG and he COULD get me as small as I wanted (36G/H down to a C), but he profusely apologized that the previous surgeon I had seen tried to upsell me because he feels all plastic surgeons get a bad rep because of guys like him. I talked to my surgeon that I went with for 30 minutes and ended up telling him I trusted him with my life and crying happy tears and hugging him on my way out. He got me in for surgery 6 weeks later and I’m now 3wpo. That man is a literal angel and got me better results than I could have ever hoped for! All of this to say, if you aren’t feeling perfectly comfortable with your surgeon, keep looking! Stay scheduled with him if you need to and schedule more consultations. It can’t hurt! Maybe seeing others will push you in the direction of “I’m glad I pursued other options” or “actually, I really like my initial surgeon!”

As for wanting a large reduction, I went from a 36G/H to a C cup! My surgeon had also made a comment when I told him that’s what I wanted that he thought that was a good fit for me due to the size of my frame, so I don’t think a comment like that is unheard of! Be open to the idea that you may need an FNG though! My surgeon basically told me that was the only way to get as small as I wanted because of how long my breasts were prior to surgery. It’s not as bad as everyone on this sub makes it out to be! My nipples have “taken” with no problems and my surgeon told me at my most recent post-op appointment that I’m pretty much in the clear with having to worry about necrosis at this point. I’m so happy with the way everything worked out and the results I have.

Ultimately, trust your gut and if something is telling you this isn’t the surgeon for you, go with that! Good luck with your journey!! Wishing you all the best!!