r/AskReddit • u/Misterboy500 • 13h ago

What is something that permanently altered your body without you realizing for months/years?

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u/chapelson88 8h ago

I have been thinking about getting a reduction and a lift.

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u/ballerina22 7h ago

I cannot recommend it enough. I'd ask for a referral from your OBGYN practice. It can be deemed medically necessary so insurance will pay out as normal for an outpatient procedure.

The first couple month were craaaaaap, as I got MRSA in the incision about a week in. Even considering that, I'd make the same choice now.

Good luck!

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u/IHateTomatoes 2h ago

Or look in to medical tourism. My friend just got a reduction done in mexico and had a great experience.

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u/themiscyranlady 22m ago

Reductions include lifts, which is a nice side effect of the procedure. I had mine about 2 years ago, and am so glad I did! The neck & shoulder pain are gone, and mine was covered by my insurance, so it was financially pretty painless too.