Breast reduction surgery

Everything you need to know

I’m very grateful to long-time reader, Claudia, who got in touch regarding my bra post to tell me that she had breast reduction surgery. I knew without doubt that this would be hugely interested to the rest of you - it certainly was to me - and Claudia has very kindly talked openly and honestly, with useful detail, about the whole process.

Claudia, tell us a bit about yourself.

I’m 36, I work in fashion and I have two children.

When did you first think: “my boobs are a problem”?

SO. I didn’t get boobs until I was 16 (“lucky you!” People cry, but I had a flat chest until these vast things grew almost overnight). I’ve always disliked them- I don’t have a big chest and have a high waist, so they made me look bigger than I was (the number of people asking if I’ve lost weight rather than boob is wild). I was a size 12 with a 32G bust.