When I was 27 (I’m now 36), I was diagnosed with breast cancer and had surgery, chemo and radiotherapy. The breast that had radiotherapy did get slightly smaller and more pert than the healthy breast, but not too noticeable.
However, over the years, not only did my breast continue to shrink and tighten, but after a few years of breastfeeding with my good breast (the other breast did not produce milk), I was left with two completely different boobs. One much smaller, smaller nipple, more pert. The other, not only bigger but much more droopy. This means that I have had to wear fillets over my smaller breast so that they look the same size.
I am now being considered for surgery, where they will basically reduce the bigger breast (and the nipple) so they match. As proceedure, I am seeing a pscychologist who will not let me go ahead until I am absolutely sure I want to have it done. And I’m not 100% sure at the moment. But I’m wondering if I ever will be about something like this?
Advantages: The main adv is not having to mess about with these stupid fillets which make me feel very conscious. I can go swimming and wear what I like and not have to worry about them falling out.
I am single, so it would be something less to worry about if I did ever meet someone (as at the moment my breasts are quite unappealing!).
I am not reminded of the time I had cancer and can put it all behind me.
Disadvantages: Nipple sensation can be either greatly reduced (or completely numbed) or very over sensitised. I am a bit concerned about this because when I was pregnant I had the worst time with over sensitised nipples, to the point it would make me cry with pain. However, sometimes there is no change to the feeling of the nipple and not normally severe.
The surgeon can not achieve exact symmetry. I guess there is always a risk that I won’t like the end result.
I will end up being about 2 sizes smaller (from DD to C). I’ve always been used to having biggish boobs so C would seem really small for me.
Has anyone had this type of surgery before? What would you do?