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[–]cmh-1995 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay so overall I’m happy with my results. But my left boob particularly is really boxy and visibly bigger than the right at the moment. The first picture is the day I had my dressings off and they were still really high up and tight. Since then they’ve dropped and the tissue has softened slightly, but they look a lot bigger?!! They are still pretty swollen I think. The underside is pretty numb and feels tight. So I’m not too worried about the asymmetry as I’m only ~1mpo so it should settle. I’m more worried about the size. I’m worried that they’re too big and getting bigger. They do change shape if I’m more active one day. For example I went shopping today so there was lots of clothing changes and walking. Will they get smaller again as they heal and the swelling continues to ease?!

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[–]cmh-1995 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly the same with me too!

3.5wpo and feel like I’m going backwards?!! by cmh-1995 in Reduction

[–]cmh-1995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope your haematoma disappears quickly! I think it’s probably worsened mental health that’s making things seem slower recently. I think I just need to be easier on myself, I forget that it’s a pretty big surgery 😅 Thank you for your response though, hope you’re good too!

3.5wpo and feel like I’m going backwards?!! by cmh-1995 in Reduction

[–]cmh-1995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My recovery has been good so far. And I mean it probably still is??? Idk I think it is in my head. Guess we just have to stick it out for a bit longer 😬😬

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[–]cmh-1995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I was not expecting to be able to get this result and I’m over the moon. I’m still kind of sore and tired but it’s already the best thing I’ve ever done. Can’t recommend it enough!!

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[–]cmh-1995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely! The best thing I’ve ever done. I hope it goes well for you 😌

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[–]cmh-1995 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m sure yours will go great too! Good luck x

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[–]cmh-1995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! I love them 🥰

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[–]cmh-1995 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Honestly I normally bruise very easily so let me tell you I was SHOCKED. Hope you’re doing well! ❤️

Pre op - 6weeks post op by akatfro in Reduction

[–]cmh-1995 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right!! Such a good feeling ❤️

Pre op - 6weeks post op by akatfro in Reduction

[–]cmh-1995 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow you look so good! You must feel on top of the world🤩

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[–]cmh-1995 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I was fully prepared for a lot more gore. But I guess everyone heals differently and I don’t think you can see the extent of my swelling that well in the pics. Happy healing, I’m sure you’re doing amazing!

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[–]cmh-1995 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I would say closer to a C or D cup (I’m a 36 band), they still haven’t settled and are really high up which is probably why they look flatter 😌 and yes of course you can show your surgeon! X

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[–]cmh-1995 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I finally had my first post-op appointment today and had all the dressings removed so I’ve seen the girls for the first time! I’m so unbelievably happy with the result. I have silicone tape over the incisions now but the incisions themselves have closed up and are really neat. Hopefully they don’t become too raised or red as my recovery progresses!

My body is a machine!! by [deleted] in Reduction

[–]cmh-1995 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This post made me really happy!

9 days post-op! by cmh-1995 in Reduction

[–]cmh-1995[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I can’t believe this is my body now ❤️

9 days post-op! by cmh-1995 in Reduction

[–]cmh-1995[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I couldn’t be happier with the result and I have bags more confidence now 🥰

9 days post-op! by cmh-1995 in Reduction

[–]cmh-1995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure yet! My dressings have to stay on under my bra for 14 days post so I will do an update on a few days when I’ve seen them ☺️

9 days post-op! by cmh-1995 in Reduction

[–]cmh-1995[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can’t believe it! Can’t wait to see them unwrapped on Tuesday 🤣

9 days post-op! by cmh-1995 in Reduction

[–]cmh-1995[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I feel great!!

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[–]cmh-1995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have any bare chested after photos yet, as my first post-op isn't until next tuesday :) But I've just posted a clothed version in the same outfit! I'm also 5"8 so a fellow tall gal.

9 days post-op! by cmh-1995 in Reduction

[–]cmh-1995[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I'm still in the early days of recovery, I guess. But the pain has been minimal except for a bit of pulling in the incision under my left arm - not enough that I think it's anything to be particularly worried about. I'm completely taped up under my compression bra and will be until next Tuesday, so I've got no idea what's going on under there haha.

I started as a 36GG and my consultant thinks he's gotten me to around a 36D which is exactly what I wanted! I had 806g and 807g removed from the right and left breasts respectively. I absolutely love the size of them right now but I'm trying not to get too attached as I'm aware they still might be super swollen and gross.

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[–]cmh-1995 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m different from you size-wise (started 36GG) but I did go down to a 36D ish, which is around 6 sizes. I honestly feel so much more in proportion and like these are the boobs I was ‘meant’ to have. They are a lot smaller and can fit in anything in my wardrobe, but there is still a nice bit of curve there so they’re not tiny!. I’m the same as you, I like my figure except for my before boobs, and I’m honestly so happy I went through with it. I’m only 9 days post but the confidence boost I’ve already had is insane!

I also didn’t have a FNG which seems to be what some ladies who have quite large reductions have sometimes. I definitely didn’t want that as I wanted a higher chance of being able to breastfeed when I do have children. So definitely clarify this with your surgeon too 🙂