When Fiona Hornby gave birth to her son William last July, she was too scared to breastfeed him for fear of crushing him, because of the size and weight of her bust
Fiona, 25, suffers from macromastia, a condition that means she possesses an abnormal amount of breast tissue – it also means her breasts are constantly growing.
She explains, “Since I hit puberty aged 10, my boobs have grown roughly a cup size every year, and they’re still getting bigger. I struggle to find bras big enough, and find it hard to walk more than a few paces without my back hurting because of their weight. At the moment, the pain means I’m housebound.”
The mum of one is desperate to have a breast reduction before her son starts walking. She says, “It’s not covered on the NHS, so I’m trying to crowdfund, as I’m at my wits’ end. I don’t know what I’ll do once William starts walking, as I won’t be able to keep up with him. At the moment, I can’t even hug him properly, as my boobs are in the way.”
Check out: shocking celebrity boob jobs before and after
Celeb boob jobs before and after
![Victoria Beckham](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5afa/fb83/9f79/786a/bb17/a65b/victoria-beckham.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Victoria Beckham, 1997
The artist formerly known as Posh Spice has never been one to shy away from baring the flesh. She had A-cup breasts on her frame back in the '90s.
![Victoria Beckham](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5afa/fc71/9f79/786a/bb17/a66c/victoria-beckham-after.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Victoria Beckham, 2013
Victoria girl-powered into the nougties with a noticeably larger 32DD chest but now appears to have reverted to her naturally smaller breast size.
![Samia Ghadie](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5afa/f975/9f79/786a/bb17/a622/shutterstock_editorial_1644746jc_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Samia Ghadie, 2011
Coronation Street hairdresser Samia Ghadie has always had a lovely, petite frame.
![Samia Ghadie](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5afa/f9b0/9f79/786a/bb17/a627/Samia-Ghadie-after.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Samia Ghadie, 2017
She went from an A- to a C-cup in 2013 after giving birth to her daughter Freya. The actress said: "After Freya was born my boobs disappeared. Anybody who knows me will know that it's something I talked about having done. I wanted to feel womanly again."
![Katie Price](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5afa/faa2/9f79/786a/bb17/a63e/katie-price-before.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Katie Price, 1995
Glamour girl Katie Price - formerly 'Jordan' - started her career with 32B sized boobs.
![Katie Price](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5afa/faed/9f79/786a/bb17/a643/katie-price-after.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Katie Price, 2018
Multiple boob jobs later, Katie's boobs were at their biggest when she was 32G in 2007. She has since had reductions and continues to talk about plans for more surgery.
![Heidi Montag](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5afa/fd50/9f79/786a/bb17/a679/heidi-montag.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Heidi Montag, 2005
Reality TV star Heidi Montag first hit our screens on American show The Hills.
![Heidi Spratt](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5afa/fd9e/9f79/786a/bb17/a67e/heidi-spratt.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Heidi Pratt, 2013
Fast-forward a decade later and Heidi - now married to Spencer Pratt - had size F-cup breast implants. She has since spoken of her regrets and underwent a reduction.
![Tiff Watson](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5afb/0056/9f79/786a/bb17/a6b1/tiff-watson-before.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Tiff Watson, 2015
Made In Chelsea star Tiff Watson LOVES working out and sticks to a strict vegan diet.
![Tiff Watson](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5afb/00b5/9f79/786a/bb17/a6be/tiff-watson-after.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Tiff Watson, 2018
Following her breakup with co-star and longterm BF Sam Thompson, there has been much speculation over her noticeably bigger cleavage.
![Imogen Thomas](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5afb/026d/9f79/786a/bb17/a6e2/imogen-thomas-before.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Imogen Thomas, 2006
Big Brother contestant and Welsh beauty Imogen was always very confident in getting out her bod on-screen.
![Imogen Thomas](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5afb/0274/9f79/786a/bb17/a6e3/imogen-thomas-after.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Imogen Thomas, 2011
But that didn't stop her going up to an E-cup after leaving the BB house. She has since had a reduction to a C-cup.
![Stephanie Waring](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5afb/0362/9f79/786a/bb17/a734/stephanie-waring-2009.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Stephanie Waring, 2009
Stephanie Waring has played scheming Cindy Cunningham on and off in Hollyoaks since 1996.
![Stephanie Waring](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5afb/0369/9f79/786a/bb17/a735/stephanie-waring-2017.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Stephanie Waring, 2017
Stephanie said her body completely transformed after the birth of her daughter, so she boosted her chest to a D-cup.
![Kym Marsh](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5afb/0464/9f79/786a/bb17/a755/kym-marsh-2003.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Kym Marsh, 2013
Former Hear'Say singer and Corrie star Michelle has had three children.
![Kym Marsh](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5afb/046a/9f79/786a/bb17/a756/kym-masrsh-2017.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Kym Marsh, 2017
She has talked about how happy she is with her body after going from a B-cup to a 34D.
![Dannii Minogue](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5afb/05d4/9f79/786a/bb17/a784/dannii-minogue-1995.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Dannii Minogue, 1995
Former popstar and X-Factor judge Dannii Minogue has always had a tiny figure much like her sister Kylie.
![Dannii Minogue](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5afb/0666/9f79/786a/bb17/a7a7/dannii-minogue-2010.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Dannii Minogue, 2010
She decided to get her breasts enlarged after divorcing her husband Julian McMahon.
![Jess Shears](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5afb/086d/9f79/786a/bb17/a7dc/shutterstock_editorial_9247273x_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Jess Shears, 2017
Jess had a boob job when she was 20, before appearing on Love Island.
![Jess Shears](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5afb/0872/9f79/786a/bb17/a7dd/jess-shears-after.png?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Jess Shears, 2018
But after another procedure, which she said was a 'botched job', Jess had a reduction.
![Gemma Atkinson](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5afb/0b2a/9f79/786a/bb17/a81e/gemma-atkinson-2005.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Gemma Atkinson, 2005
Actress Gemma Atkinson first appeared on our screens as Lisa Hunter in Hollyoaks.
![Gemma Atkinson](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5afb/0c10/9f79/786a/bb17/a82a/gemma-atkinson-2016.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Gemma Atkinson, 2016
Gemma had double D-cup implants but has since spoken about how she regrets making the decision after feeling insecure following weight-loss.
![Marnie Simpson,](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5afc/1de5/8594/2f6e/916c/e27c/Marnie-Simpson.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Marnie Simpson, 2014
Geordie Shore and Celebrity Big Brother star Marnie Simpson has spoken out about how there was a lot of pressure to look good on TV.
![Marnie Simpson](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5afc/1e85/8594/2f6e/916c/e293/marnie-simpson.png?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Marnie Simpson, 2018
After a botched boob job in 2016, Marnie has since appeared in Celebrity Botched Up Bodies and had corrective surgery.
![Vicky Pattison](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5afc/1f44/8594/2f6e/916c/e2a9/vicky-pattison-before.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Vicky Pattison, 2011
Geordie Shore beauty and queen of the I'm A Celeb jungle Vicky Pattison has always been upfront about getting surgery.
![Vicky Pattison](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5afc/1fe8/8594/2f6e/916c/e2ba/vicky-pattison-now.png?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Vicky Pattison, 2018
Vicky went from a 32B to a 32D because she wasn't happy with how her boobs looked. She said: "When I lost my weight, they were just really lifeless and limp. One got really long and the other got really small."
![Chantelle Houghton](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5afc/209c/8594/2f6e/916c/e2c6/chantelle-houghton-2006.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Chantelle Houghton, 2006
Celebrity Big Brother 'Living the Dream' winner Chantelle Houghton had B-cup boobs when she entered the house.
![Chantelle Houghton](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5afc/2130/8594/2f6e/916c/e2d2/chantelle-houghton-after.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Chantelle Houghton, 2011
Soon after winning CBB and living the celeb highlife, Chantelle got FF implants. She recently talked about her regrets about doing this and has had a reduction.
![Charlotte Crosby](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5afc/21c1/8594/2f6e/916c/e2da/charlotte-crosby-before.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Charlotte Crosby, 2013
Geordie Shore's Charlotte Crosby referred to her chest as a 'uniboob' - this is a symptom of a condition she was born with called congenital symmastia.
![Charlotte Crosby](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5afc/2208/8594/2f6e/916c/e2e3/charlotte-crosby-after.png?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Charlotte Crosby, 2018
Charlotte had a procedure on her boobs in 2017 and she looks very happy with the results.
![Rebekah Vardy](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5afc/228f/8594/2f6e/916c/e2ea/rebekah-vardy-before.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Rebekah Vardy, 2016
Loose Women panellist Rebekah Vardy has spoken about how she regrets going under the knife eight years ago.
![Rebekah Vardy](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5afc/22f9/8594/2f6e/916c/e2f5/rebekah-vardy-after.png?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Rebekah Vardy, 2018
![Martina Big](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5afc/2392/8594/2f6e/916c/e301/martina-big-before.png?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Martina Big, 2011
Here's what controversial German actress and model Martina Big looked before getting surgery.
![Martina Big](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5afc/23b0/8594/2f6e/916c/e309/shutterstock_editorial_8610359bt_huge.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Martina Big, 2017
Now known for her EXTREME body modifications, Martina's boobs are an eye-watering 32S-cup. She even uses a pump to inflate her breasts with saline. Do not try this at home!
![Kate Hudson, 2010](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5b02/e4e3/b190/2803/23a8/b431/kste%20hudson%202010.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Kate Hudson, 2010
Kate Hudson has never admitted it but is rumoured to have had a little help from surgeons with her chest.
![Kate Hudson, 2017](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5b03/dc9d/108d/e907/19cd/ab9b/kate-hudson-2017.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Kate Hudson, 2017
It's thought that she went from an AA to a B. Thoughts?
![Darryn Lyons, 2006](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5b02/e7ed/b190/2803/23a8/b480/darryn%20lyons%202016.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Darryn Lyons, 2006
Not going to lie, we'd never heard of 'Mr Paparazzi' before he went into Celebrity Big Brother in 2010.
![Darryn Lyons, 2010](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5b02/e7d7/b190/2803/23a8/b47e/Darryn%20Lyons%202010.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Darryn Lyons, 2010
But he became an instant legend due to his cosmetically enhanced abs. Wow. Just... wow.
![Rodrigo Alves](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5b02/ea49/b190/2803/23a8/b4a8/Rodrigo-Alves-.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Rodrigo Alves, circa 2003 and 2018
Rodrigo Alves AKA the human Ken doll began having cosmetic procedures when he was just 19.
![Rodrigo Alves](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5b02/eaad/b190/2803/23a8/b4b0/Rodrigo%20Alves%202018.png?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Rodrigo Alves, 2018
He's said to have spent £10,000 on pec implants and £22,000 on a fake six-pack. Blimey.
![Lateysha Grace boob job](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5b85/2f1c/a8e0/1213/27fa/3a61/lateysha-grace.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Lateysha Grace, 2017
The Valleys and Big Brother star Lateysha Grace used to have whopping F-cup implants.
![Lateysha Grace](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5b85/2ffb/a8e0/1213/27fa/3a72/Screen%20Shot%202018-08-28%20at%2011.41.03%20AM.png?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Lateysha Grace, 2018
Lateysha had her implants removed in 2018 to combat back pain.
![Luisa Zissman](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5b85/3033/a8e0/1213/27fa/3a86/Luisa%20Zissman%20boob%20job.png?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Luisa Zissman, 2013
Luisa thought her boob implants made her look like a "Love Island porn star".
![Luisa Zissman](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5b85/3089/a8e0/1213/27fa/3a90/luissa-zissman.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Luisa Zissman, 2018
She had her E-cup implants removed in 2018, taking her down to a "B or C cup."
![Ellie Brown, 2018](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5c6a/a22b/56ef/7149/87e4/dc1a/before-ellie-brown-love-island.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Ellie Brown, 2018
Ellie Brown appeared on Love Island in 2018, sent in as bait for Dr Alex George. Somehow, she resisted his charms and coupled up with Charlie Brake.
![Ellie Brown, 2018](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5c6a/a288/56ef/7149/87e4/dc2a/Ellie%20Brown%20Insta.png?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Ellie Brown, 2019
Ellie allegedly went under the knife in October 2018, taking her bust from a 32B to a 32C. It's claimed she kept her surgery on the down low as she didn't want to influence her young followers on Instagram.
![Chloe Khan](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5c92/5c84/a0e3/f943/f5f5/3e6f/GettyImages-474337542.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Chloe Khan (formerly Mafia) 2010
Chloe Mafia, as she was then known, was mercilessly mocked by the public after her disastrous X Factor stint in 2010 for her 'chavvy' look.
![Chloe Khan](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5c92/5c89/a0e3/f943/f5f5/3e70/GettyImages-588944378.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Chloe Khan 2017
Fast forward a few years and Chloe has rebranded herself as a savvy businesswoman and bought herself a pair of GIANT boobs to boot.
![Fiona Hornby is scared to feed baby William](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5cd5/97b7/8bba/af17/c092/e145/48jboobs.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
Fiona – who lives in Bolton with her partner Billy, a recruitment consultant – started puberty at the age of 10, and the first time she was measured for a bra at the age of 12, she was a C cup.
She says, “By the time I was 15, my boobs were an F cup and, at 18, a G cup. I always had to wear a bra to support the weight, and I couldn’t wear little dresses like my friends did. It really affected my confidence.”
In 2015, when she began suffering from severe back pain, Fiona went to the doctors and was diagnosed with macromastia.
![Fiona Hornby is scared to feed baby William](https://images.bauerhosting.com/legacy/media/5cd5/97e0/8bba/af17/c092/e148/fiona-hornby-48jboobs.jpg?auto=format&w=1440&q=80)
She says, “I thought I’d be offered a reduction, but it’s not covered on the NHS in my area. So now I’m saving up for the £6,500 operation. I’m trying to be positive, but it’s hard. I can’t work because I’m in too much pain, and I can’t be on my feet for long. It worries me how big they’ll get.
“People just think I’m fat but, even if I lose weight, it doesn’t make any difference. I’ve lost a stone from dieting in the last month, but it doesn’t come off my chest. At the moment, they weigh about 4kg each, so they’re really heavy. Over the past two years, I’ve also developed painful sores and boils across my chest, which doctors say are linked to the condition.
“When I’m in bed, it’s like I’m suffocating, but I can’t lie on my front because they’re too heavy, so I don’t sleep well.”
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Fiona says her partner loves her big boobs, but understands they’re making her miserable and supports her attempt to fund the operation. She has set up a GoFundMe campaign detailing her plight.
She says, “I’d want to have my breasts reduced to a B cup. There’s no guarantee the tissue wouldn’t grow back, so I’d go as small as possible. I dream of being able to do whatever and wear whatever. I don’t want them to ruin the rest of my life.”
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