38DDD, Reduction/Implant

Hi, I have a size 38-40DDD now.  I have always had a 36DD until the birth of my son and now WOW!  My question is has anyone big chested had a reduction without an implant?  If so, how do they look?  My ps told me I would need a reduction and lift.  I really just wanted a lift, I don't mind the size.  He said I should be a C, a C, no way!  I was thinking a big D at least.  I am wondering if I will need implants or the br/bl should be enough?  Thanks!

I think he's just trying to get your money.  Why would you reduce what you have and then turn around and get implants?  Maybe I'm missing something, but that makes no sense to me.  I would consult with another doc.  I would think getting a lift would be fantastic - big and perky without implants?  Sounds like heaven!

The ps didn't say anything about implants, sorry, I must of not stated correctly.  I just want a lift, so I have big, perky's.  He said I would need a reduction and a lift.  I have seen reductions without implants and I don't really like the way they look, I like the more round look.  So I was thinking, will they look good with just a lift and reduction or would I need an implant in the future?  Sorry Leslie!

Are u at goal?? You dont want to do it, if ur not.. I was a 48 F when I was big, and always was large chested.... I loved them too.. After losing 200 lbs.. I was 36 D,  but had to roll them p if ya know what i mean!! So Dr did a lift first(LOTS SKIN) and I ended up with barely a B.. I WASNT going out like that... I knew that that would happen ahead of time, so I had scheduled implants.... So after lift if depends what is left if implant are needed, and depending on how much skin, they may or may not be able to do it in one surgery.. Since I had so much.. they couldnt.. I got 500 cc implants and now am between 32 DDD ad 34 DD Any more ?'s just ask.. Some of my plastics are online on pictrail...  password    ps

I have about 20-30 lbs to still lose.  Thanks for the info., I will check out your picts!  jenny

I was a 38DD after losing 180 pounds.  I had a breast lift with auto-augmentation where they use your side boobs to fill out your lifted breasts.  My new breasts are perky and I am now, drum roll, a 38DD.  I am so pleased.  I would go to some more consults.  Good luck, Loris

Thanks Loris, I will definately go to see a few more ps.  Like I said I like the size, just not the droopiness.  I am really nervous about a reduction, I just really want  the lift. 

I was a 36DDD before my BL/BR.  The reason they want to reduce you with the lift is because you are still large your breasts will sag again within a few months to a few years depending on your skin type.  I wanted the reduction and lift.  I'm now a 36D or 34DD, depending on the bra.  I did get a little (and I mean little) amount of self augmentation from tissue that was removed from the bottom of my boobs and put on the top.  I'm really happy with my results.  I lost a few inches in my breast measurement which dropped me two blouse sizes.  Now I'm size 6 in jeans and a size 8/10 in blouses which makes me look a lot better proportioned.  Good luck with your decision.

I had a BL/BA one year ago.  I was a 40 D.  MY PS told me that without the Augmentation I would go down to a B cup.  I wanted fullness so I opted for implants.  I am now a 36 DD and loving it!  I have NEVER had pretty, perky boobies so this is great.  Honestly, they don't look that big! Good Luck

I would definitely consult with more than one surgeon -- unless you've already decided on this particular surgeon because it is a specialty.  For example, I knew which breast reconstructive surgeon I was going to use because he was "the best" around.  He did all the cancer patients and I had a severe case, i.e., my breasts were living in South America!   I can't remember what size I was going into the surgery though it may be in my profile.  My surgery was in June of 2005.  However, I was concerned about being proportioned and not being too small.  Sometimes even the best of surgeon's can't know how the tissue will move and/or settle until they are in the OR so we ordered the smallest implant and I left the decision up to him.  I made certain that he understood that I wanted to be a "full C."   After the swelling went down and things settled, I was a 36 C.   Now for the warning............let anyone else chime in here as well.............. Although I had reached my goal weight at the time of my BL, my body shifted and shrank and I lost down to a size 4/6.  It has been two years and I'm still wearing a 4/6.  I can purchase pants in a size 6 off of any rack or site with no problem.  I USED to be able to buy a size 6 suit and not wonder either.  Now, well................... MY BOOBS GREW!!!!!!!!!  It is so wild.  I have not gained weight.  I have not changed bras (I wear good, expensive bras) but my boobs grew and I am now a full size up at a FULL D.   Since, I have been brave about saying this, I am finding that this is more common than I thought.  My sister had an augmentation and lift to a full D and she became a DD -- BEFORE she got pregnant.  Now, she is HUGE and looking to have a REDUCTION.  I keep hearing about people who grow another size after their lift/reduction.  I met a girl who has had THREE reductions because they just keep growing back!  I don't know if it's age related because of hormones.  I'm puzzled.  Looking back though, I am so glad that I didn't opt to be a D or I'd be looking into a reduction because if I get any bigger, I am going to have size problems.  What I mean is that I can barely button up a suit top/jacket/dress  size 6 but it fits perfectly everywhere else so that if my breasts become any larger, to fit me in the breasts, clothing would have to be altered to fit properly everywhere else.  I had to give away some of my blouses / tops because they no longer fit me in the breast section.  Bizarre. That said, you may want to specifically ask the surgeon about this "phenomenon" of growing breasts!?!?!!?!? I hope this helps!