Breast reduction to unaffected breast?? Anyone?

[BethC]

Carol, I am very interested in your post. My breast surgeon said that she took quite a bit of tissue in my lumpectomy and that I will be smaller after I complete radiation. Of course, that side was smaller to start with! Anyway, she said that they would do whatever I wanted/needed and was very supportive. I would rather reduce the bigger side than implant the smaller side. Good luck in your surgery and please post again and give us an update!
Love,
Beth

[cmljungren]

Carol,
I am 6wks out from my left breast reduction surgery and I'm pleased. I was a C cup following my lumpectomy and my unaffected breast a DD. So it was a pain to find a solution to making a bra look ok. I finally decided to go for the surgery. The first couple of weeks I wondered what I had done!! But...as the weeks go by it's looking so much better.
Be prepared for how lifted the "new" breast will look compared to the other. But that does relax over time. Each week I can see how the breasts will match better. And volume-wise, I can tell in my bra that there is barely any noticeable difference.
Of course...the "girls" will never look great as a matched set ever again. Now instead of big boob and cancer boob....I have cute boob and cancer boob. :>D And a girl can do a lot with one cute boob!!!

[Sandsam]

Hi there I had a mastectomy and reconstrunction (trans flap ) at the same time and chose to have my other breast reduced and lifted at the same time. I am thrilled with the results and both boobs fit great in my bras and I can even go without a bra!!! I think it is a personal thing and for me it was the right choice to help me heal and deal with the dreaded BC.

Take care and what you think is best for you

Sandsam

[Mgarr]

Carol,

I just wanted you to know I took my mother in law for her breast reduction after her lumpectomy left her feeling lopsided as well. She was 68 and has never been happier with her decision
Best of luck.
Mary