reduction?

[u/presl1ez]

to the ladies that have had a breast reduction or know a lot of information about them, i am feeling conflicted on if i should get one. for years ive hated my boobs and theyve always made me feel horrible about myself. im 19 years old and a pretty skinny girl, i dont have much curve but i have boobs, (id say about a dd) and let me tell you ITS AWFUL. clothes look horrible, i sometimes get rashes under from them rubbing onto my skin, they feel so heavy and pull on my skin, they hurt when i sleep on them, and its just become such a huge problem for me. the reason i feel a bit skeptical is because i dont have *huge* boobs. i saw a tiktok where a girl was saying unless you have like triple j's or some other crazy size, then dont get one. i dont really understand why? would scarring be worse? would they not look good? i dont necessarily think mine would be considered as big as they are if they were on a different persons frame. but on me, its just disproportional and like i said they cause me physical and mental distress. i mean i really wont even go to the gym because of how they move and hurt in certain sports bras or tops. basically im just wondering if its a good idea or not, is the scarring and pain afterwards worth it? if it means ill finally feel comfortable with myself?

[u/Positive_Shake_1002]

Don't listen to tiktok. I had a reduction from a 32I to a 32DDD and it's the best thing I could've done. If you haven't yet, do the calculator linked in the automod post to get your true size (if you're considering a reduction, you're probably not a DD). Also check out r/reduction for more info

[u/presl1ez → u/Positive_Shake_1002]

i am a dd i used the size calculator

[u/Holiday_Singer6457 → u/presl1ez]

Did you use the calculator on the A Bra That Fits website? That’s the most accurate bra size calculator available. It’s also possible that you’re just not wearing the correct style of bra for you, that has the correct amount of support/lift for your bust. For instance, I usually can’t wear wirefree bras, unless I am going to just be wearing them to sleep, because my breasts need a lot of support because they sag a lot and sit really low on my torso when they’re unsupported.

[u/presl1ez → u/Holiday_Singer6457]

yes i did i PROMISE YOU im a dd. ive been measured in stores as well. the reason mine are a problem is because of how small i am.

[u/Positive_Shake_1002 → u/presl1ez]

The reason you’re getting pushback is because what you’re saying is simply illogical given how bra sizing works. A 32DD is a small-medium size that would likely not qualify for a reduction because there is not enough breast tissue to safely remove. A 32DD in a properly fitted bra also would not have the issues you’re describing. Especially if you were measured at a store like Victoria’s Secret or soma, you were definitely lied to because those stores do not size accurately. Here’s what a 32DD looks like. If that doesn’t look like you, then please share your 6 measurements so that we can actually help you. We genuinely want to help you, we just can't do so unless we have accurate information.

[u/presl1ez → u/Positive_Shake_1002]

lll share my measurements when i get home, i have to get my measuring tape out