I couldn't look at my 34E boobs – now I'm a 32C after a reduction, but trolls say I'm an ‘angel who's lost its wings'
A WOMAN who couldn't look in the mirror because of the size of her chest has been told by men she made a mistake getting a reduction.
Maya Sangha was a 34E when she started looking into breast surgery options.
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The 19-year-old couldn't exercise, suffered with chronic back pain and struggled to find nice clothes that fit.
But after sharing a video of her new 32C bust on TikTok, comments from disapproving men came flooding in.
'I shared my story to social media but had men in my comments claiming that I looked better before,' Maya, a barista, told What's The Jam.
'My chest caused me day-to-day problems.
'I wasn't able to exercise comfortably.
'I felt and looked bigger than I was.
'I also had bad posture and horrible neck and back pain.
'I would like to share that if women are uncomfortable with their larger chests then they should go ahead with the procedure, and not worry about anyone else's opinions.'
Because Maya is from Vancouver, Canada, her surgery was funded by taxes.
Similar to the NHS, Canada's healthcare system is publicly funded and provides universal access to medically necessary services.
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She got into the waitlist last year, and had the surgery in May.
Maya said: 'The process of my reduction was quite easy.
'I had never had a surgery before and the process was seamless.
'I feel so much better now after my reduction.
'During my day-to-day I am more light feeling, and I no longer have to wear a restrictive sports bra.
'I can also wear anything I want, which has allowed me to be more confident in my style.'
5 clothing mistakes women with big boobs make
Do you have DD+ boobs and struggle to find clothes that fit?
Fabulous' Fashion Editor Clemmie Fieldsend has shared her top tips on clothes to avoid if you have a big bust.
1. Say no to the polo
High necklines such a roll necks are to be avoided if you have a fuller bust. Closed chests and necks make your boobs appear bigger and can sometimes give you the dreaded uni-boob.
Try wearing V-necks, sweetheart, off the shoulder or scooped necklines that elongate the look of your neck and decolletage.
2. Bigger isn't better
Frills, draping and excess fabric to cover your boobs only makes them look bigger. They make you look too top heavy and add unnecessary bulk on your top half which distracts from your face.
Instead keep things clean and simple with sleek fabrics and designs with open necklines.
3. Skip slogan tees
Slogan or printed T-shirts are having a moment with fashion fans falling over themselves to get Ganni Tees, or their high street dupes.
The key is to make sure you're not buying a top with thick, heavy paint plastered on as the print. These will stretch over your fuller chests and split, resulting in a messy look and a ruined T-shirt that's now a waste of money.
4. Avoid crop tops
Tops that are shorter in length or crop tops should be swerved if you had a big chest. You'll find you spend most of your time pulling it down and also it messes with the proportions of your body.
If you have a big bust and a crop top on, they cut you off in the middle, which makes your bust look even bigger and in worse cases give the illusion that your chest meets your waist.
A longer top (including anything from a T-shirt to a jumper) will create the right proportions.
5. Body-wrong
Straight or tight fitted dresses are brilliant at showing off your figure. However if you have a big bust that isn't in proportion with the rest of your shape they're a no-go.
If you have a fuller bust you can create balance and a defined hourglass silhouette by wearing A-line dresses or skirts.
In the Maya's video, she can be seen in a zip-up top before her surgery.
In the second clip, she can be seen in the same top.
Since posting, the clip has been seen 2.3m times.
It has also gained 316,000 likes and 2,000 comments - although opinions have been mixed.
One person said: 'Nooooooooo.'
Another user added: 'NO.'
Someone else said: 'An angel lost its wings.'
Mariou added: 'Before and before.'
Innias said: 'WHY.'
But some fans supported her decision.
One user said: 'An angel lost her back pain.'
Nevaeh added: 'You must feel so good because you look incredible girl.'
Anika said: 'im so happy for u im crying.' [sic]
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