Hi all, just looking for any words of advice from anyone who decided to have a reduction in one boob after a mastectomy in the other.
I thought about a recon but I didn’t want to go through such a big operation and didn’t want the scar on my stomach. So I’m going reduction instead which seemed a half way house and means I can ditch the huge prosthetic.
Anyone done the same?
Hello Tired
Back in November I had mastopexy to good left breast alongside lipomodelling to mastectomy side. I had had a right side lymph node clearance plus mastectomy with immediate implant reconstruction in one op post chemo and pre radiotherapy. The aim of the recent lipomodelling was to fill some rippling that had developed on the right breast over the implant.
Unbelievably it wasn’t until post op that I understood the mastopexy and that it wasn’t a mistake that my discharge report said I had had a reduction. Previously I had just thought it was a lift so that the 2 breasts better matched when I bent down. Had I realised I may never have had it done, this being because I have never been particularly well endowed. Having said that I am very pleased with the result. The breast tissue removed was around the nipple and having a slightly smaller area of aerola took some getting used to. However, the longer time passes the happier I am with the reduction and lift. What’s more, they tested the tissue taken out for cancer which I had not been expecting so was relieved to know they had done this and that there was none.
Overall I would say go for it.
Love the name by the way. It is exactly how I am feeling.
Good luck with it all Tired.
Best wishes
Abemified
Hi @Abemified and thanks for answering. Yes I was impressed when the breast surgeon said lift 
. My cancer was lobular so it was mastectomy to right side with node clearance then chemo & radio so no chance of an immediate implant.
I’m glad you’re liking it, makes me feel good about deciding on that.
All the best with any ongoing treatment and I hope you enjoy your new boobies 
Hi @tired,
I’m 6 days post op for left mastectomy and lumpectomy/mammoplasty reduction on right. I asked for the reduction as I didnt want to feel lopsided being 34e on one side and nothing on the other. I was the same as you regarding reconstruction, life is tough enough and I didn’t want another hurdle and scar. Very happy with the results. Any questions just let me know. X x
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Hi @bosley and thanks for messaging. Yes I’m about a 38E and the weight is too much.
So glad you’re happy with the results and I hope it doesn’t take you long to get over the ops.
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Hello, ive joined this forum for this exact reason. I had a single mastectomy in July 2023 followed by chemo and radiotherapy. Due to my large breasts i was offered a reduction of my healthy one but this would be later on. I’ve now got a provisional date for the surgery and my head is spinning a bit. I didn’t want recon so wearing prosthesis but the weight of that and my remaining boob (possibly 40 J/K) is giving me back pain so I’m hoping it’s going to help. Can i ask how you’re getting on with it now smand how was your recovery? Thanks for reading x
Hi @betts1,
I hope you’re doing well. My mammoplasty side healed really quickly. Just made sure to do the exercises religiously, it made such a difference to mobility. The pico dressing was interesting as it buzzed A LOT. I’m still getting used to being flat on one side, but I’m really glad they reduced the right for me. It’s surprising how much lighter my chest feels! Now, I’ve developed an obsession with all the different prostheses we can get. Not quite shopping for shoes but still. Hoping your surgery date is confirmed soon & everything goes smoothly. X x