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    Default Any ladies continue dancing after breast reduction surgery?

    My roomate actually brought up the idea of me getting a breast reduction. I complain about back pain a lot and have to go for massages about once a month to keep my sanity. She had one at 18 and we have very similar body types, she just went from a DD to a D but she said that she felt a lot more comfortable, less in pain, and less wierd about her boobs after. I feel like my boobs are fine, the aereolas are a bit big, but totally proportional to my breast size. They just annoy the shit out of me. I can't run without my boobs bouncing out and about everywhere no matter what bra I wear, and I'm pretty sure I would enjoy being active a lot more if the girls were't as heavy to carry around. I've been working really hard on getting healthier and in better shape the last couple years, lost quite a bit of weight, about 50 lbs from my largest...but...the boobs are still not shrinking considerably. I also heard you look lighter like you lost weight after a breast reduction, which would be nice because I'm still nowhere near tiny. You know you hear all the time when girls lose weight or start working our more they lose their boobs. I'm still waiting! I worry I'm starting to look a bit like a freak of nature (which is fine for work) carting around my still 40"/34G (cup size went UP annoying...used to be a 36 F) on my now 28" waist (no complaints there, please keep skrinking tummy!). I hit hourglass proportions about 10lbs ago, now I'm starting to look top heavy and HOLY HELL the back pain! I'm 10 lbs away from my goal weight, but that's not a lot so I'm not expecting some drastic shrinkage to happen I'd LOVE to be a 34 D. I'd be ok with being a 34DD. and I think that would fit my body nicely. And I know and love the perks of being busty...don't want to throw all that away...just the back pain and $200 bras!

    I know that the scars take a while to heal enough to dance (about 6 months or so) So I am aware I'd have to plan to take time off and that will be a very important part of planning when. Here the surgery is covered by the government if you're getting it for a medical reason like back pain so I'm not concerned about cost. I know I want this done at some point in the next 5 ish years. I'd rather get it done sooner than later, but if it is seriously going to derail my dancing career (which I still need for a few more years), obviously I'll wait. I would love love love to hear the experiences of any ladies who have had this procedure done, how much of a reduction you had, how long the scars took to heal, how long you took off from dancing, if girls or customers could tell that you had work done/asked questions, and any changes to your income? Thanks so much
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    Default Re: Any ladies continue dancing after breast reduction surgery?

    I'll start off by saying that I haven't had my breasts reduced, but I'm part of the Big Titty Committee.

    If you are wanting to go down to a D or DD you can still make money. Granted you may take a small hit on earnings, but natural 34DD's are hard to find. The customers always ask when I got my boobs done (34DDD here) and are surprised when I tell them they are real. Depending on the club, you may still be the top heaviest dancer, so it may not have as much of an impact as you think.

    This is a snippet from http://www.plasticsurgery.org/recons...20life#content

    Enhancing your appearance with breast reduction surgery

    Overly large breasts can cause some women to have both health and emotional problems. In addition to self image issues, you may also experience physical pain and discomfort.

    The weight of excess breast tissue can impair your ability to lead an active life. The emotional discomfort and self-consciousness often associated with having large pendulous breasts is as important an issue to many women as the physical discomfort and pain.

    Also known as reduction mammaplasty, breast reduction surgery removes excess breast fat, glandular tissue and skin to achieve a breast size in proportion with your body and to alleviate the discomfort associated with overly large breasts.
    Is it right for me?

    Breast reduction surgery is a highly individualized procedure and you should do it for yourself, not to fulfill someone else’s desires or to try to fit any sort of ideal image.

    Breast reduction is a good option for you if:

    You are physically healthy
    You have realistic expectations
    You don’t smoke
    You are bothered by the feeling that your breasts are too large
    Your breasts limit your physical activity
    You experience back, neck and shoulder pain caused by the weight of your breasts
    You have regular indentations from bra straps that support heavy, pendulous breasts
    You have skin irritation beneath the breast crease
    Your breasts hang low and have stretched skin
    Your nipples rest below the breast crease when your breasts are unsupported
    You have enlarged areolas caused by stretched skin

    I also hope someone can fill you in with the answers you are looking for. I'd be interested to know also.

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    Default Re: Any ladies continue dancing after breast reduction surgery?

    I'm sorry that you're in pain however I think a certain ammount of back pain is inevitable in life anyway no matter what size your boobies. Why not take up a back strengthening exercise like Pilates or Bikram? Maybe you will find after six months your frame is strong enough to support your mighty jugs. Plus the fat burning and tone benefits! Try the holisitc option first hon, at least before you go major surgery, if it doesn't work surgery will still be an option.

    I cant see how massive natural with small tight figure wouldn't be a major advantage- esp with some modelling work to promote!
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    More fear-mongering? Really? Yes, this is not the 1990's anymore. Yes, things are changing. Either dance or don't. Freaking out and sowing fear isn't going to help anyone.




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    Yes, a certain amount of pain is inevitable in life. I do yoga a few times a week, I'll look into back strengthening excersises...but I'm not the most knowledgeable about fitness so I don't know what kind of exercises would be best. It's more like my huge boobs + my field = I will have a humpback by the time I'm 30 if I don't do something about this. I'm a fashion designer. It's not the best field for a bad back, lots of hunching over sewing machines and cutting tables, the bigger the boobs, the worse it gets. And I'm concerned about their longevity. They look good now, no sagging YET. Key word yet. As it's more of a when than if when they're this size. A small reduction which has a lift included would pre-emptively take care of both those issues, which is why it appeals to me so much. I never thought I would even think of resorting to surgery a couple years ago, I was always under the impression when I lost weight my boobs would shrink with me I was really hoping someone who has had the procedure done would chime in but I guess it is just not that common for dancers to get this one done...
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    Default Re: Any ladies continue dancing after breast reduction surgery?

    Big boobs do not lead to a hump back.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cc6UVRS7PW4 I do this for a couple of minutes a few times a week. I have 38g cup boobs & never once had back pain.

    Sorry, I do NOT believe big boobs lead to back pain. If you stay active & even do a little bit of exercise you wont have any too. There are many men and women who complain of back pain & don't have big boobs.

    To keep the from popping out during exercise wear a good bra like this http://www.amazon.com/Bali-Womens-Tr...imizer+bra+38g Then wear a sports bra over it. Generally the two bra method works.

    Since you are young, I would wait till after having kids to get a reduction. This way you can get them reduced & looking good again after all the main work of boobs are over.

    I am 44, my boobs dont sag anymore than they did in my 20s. But then I had a mother who came from a family of large breasted females. This is the advice she gave me "Sleep in your bra, wear a good supporting bra ALL the time." The lack of good support is what causes the adipose tissues in the breast to change shape when a bra isn't worn most of the time. I don't have kids so mine have never been stretched out by milk or breast feeding.

    Now, if you do decided to get a reduction, research research research... many doctors can do boob jobs, but a reduction is another story. They literally take off the nipples, hence why I said to wait until after kids & place them back on the boobs. Seen many not lined up right at all after a reduction.
    The scarring isnt gone in 6 months, sometimes it NEVER goes away depending on how you heal.

    https://www.google.com/search?q=bad+...&bih=667&dpr=1


    Any doctor including your dentist can perform cosmetic surgery, this is why you need to do research. Finding a doctor that is truly talented in reductions will be hard to find. All doctors want the money & don't have to live the rest of their lives with the results like you will.

    Anytime you are at a desk a lot or sewing machine posture is EVERYTHING. Good posture prevents most back injury & problems. Also it is easy to sit the hours away on a project, you might want to switch out the chair for an exercise ball at the right height, not only to prevent back problems but wrist issues too.
    Both my Grandmothers, my Mother & sister all sewed, heck I didn't get store bought clothing really till I was a teenager. While their boobs are not as big as mine it didn't interfere with their sewing, quilt making & such.

    I am not trying to talk you out of the reduction, but to think about the consequences. I am sure there are groups on the web with other females who have had it done.


    Good Luck,
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    Default Re: Any ladies continue dancing after breast reduction surgery?

    At one point, a 'flat tire' in one of my 2500cc custom saline implants forced me to drop back to 1200cc using overfilled 'catalog' implants while a new custom set was made. During that period my income dropped dramatically.

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    ...and the verdict is?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kirakonstantin View Post
    More fear-mongering? Really? Yes, this is not the 1990's anymore. Yes, things are changing. Either dance or don't. Freaking out and sowing fear isn't going to help anyone.




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    Quote Originally Posted by Flickdreams View Post
    ...and the verdict is?

    There is a no verdict....
    Many girls with huge natural breast want to live a normal life & be treated that way when society both men & women act treat us differently. There is much social stigma & hate toward females with huge breast. Not to mention stalking & being ran off the road, for what? I'v had over 300 men over the years try to run me off the road & follow me home, even before porn.

    It is a decision she will struggle with for the rest of her life or until she gets the surgery.

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    Wow, thanks Sam, I really appreciate all that info! And the video particularly I'm not making any decisions until I'm at my goal weight and stable for at least 6 months...so sometime in the next year. That will give me time to try out any possible alternatives/talk to a few doctors. I'm more just researching and trying to get a feel for potential concequences at this point. If I wasn't a dancer I would probably sign up for it tomorow, tbh, but before I started dancing I also gave far less shits about taking care of my body, and "holistic" methods were not something that I would have been as interested in. Back pain is the main issue here, the negative attention in normal life is annoying but bearable, and I'm not exactly the type to care a lot what people think/say.

    My roomate's breast reduction looks AMAZING. Until she pointed out the scars I didn't even see them, just thought she somehow lucked out in the "magical" boob lottery...you know, big but super perky and round with cute tiny nipples...not crooked! So I would go to the same surgeon she had. We basically had the same size boobs before she got hers reduced, and our body shapes are similar so I think the same surgery would be likely to have good results for me. I may schedule a consultation over christmas break just to go in and talk with the doctor and learn more, ask some questions. Until then keep the info a flowin if there's more! Thanks ladies
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    I don't see anything wrong with getting a reduction if that's what you really want, and if you go to a good surgeon and take care of your scars it probably wouldn't effect your ability to earn much.

    That being said, because surgery is expensive, invasive, leaves scars and possibly dangerous, I'd definitely consider alternatives first.

    The easiest thing you can do which a lot of people find reduces back pain a ton, is to make sure you are properly fitted in a bra. If you have a 28 inch waist, I would be really surprised if you fit a 34 band. You may find that a snugger band/larger cups helps. I'd try using this bra calculator to get a ballpark, it's pretty accurate. http://www.sophisticatedpair.com/bracalculator.htm
    Also this subreddit is full of really nice people who will help you find your size and suggest bras and whatnot.
    http://www.reddit.com/r/ABraThatFits/

    Beyond that, you can try strength training your shoulders and doing stretches to help with back pain.

    I have had back problems my whole life (unrelated to breast size, I actually had them enlarged), so I can understand that it's a serious issue and really does effect quality of life. But it would definitely be good to make sure it's coming from your breasts if that's why you want surgery. It would suck to get it and realize you still have back pain! Of course if you also just want smaller breasts for aesthetic reasons that's a different story, and you should do what will make you happy.

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    ^ Sam, I meant, What is the OP thinking after reading advice/opinions, Has she made any decisions?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kirakonstantin View Post
    More fear-mongering? Really? Yes, this is not the 1990's anymore. Yes, things are changing. Either dance or don't. Freaking out and sowing fear isn't going to help anyone.




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    I've had a lift with implants twice and will have a third one next year (I just had a baby and they're horribly saggy again, I'm guessing its genes, all other parts of my body are tight, even my stomach even though the baby is only 5 weeks old)

    I can tell you the scars are bad, but I actually started dancing 2 years after my last lift and customers absolutely loved my boobs and no one EVER commented on my scars. They all thought they were naturally big. Mind you, the scars had faded due to it having been 2 years but with my next lift, I plan on returning to dancing after 6-8 weeks and just covering the scars up and I know I will be fine.

    Bottom line, you gotta weigh what's worse, the scars or droopy boobs. For me, I just hate the feeling of having my breasts sagging on my stomach and I can't wait for my next (hopefully final, I don't think you can do them many more times) lift and feel comfortable with my breasts again.

    As everyone else said, choose the doc wisely. And another tip from me because you mentioned weight: be sure that you are at a weight you wanna stay at. I gained and lost and gained after, which caused sagging again and now the pregnancy made it really really bad. So I'm waiting until I have absolutely lost all the weight and will be ultra careful not to gain weight again.

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