Well, I dunno about your boobs, sweetie, but mine do not get flattened to a pancake. They get flattened into a large pizza crust! It really isn't THAT bad or painful but it sure as frass is not comfy!
I had my first mam. when I was 25 yrs old. I had it that early because my my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 37 and died a month later 1 week after her 38th b-day. So with that said, I get mine done every other year and every year once 35. Not a fun experience, but not as bad as I thought they would be.
But I have already had my scare so I know that it's best to have it done early!!!
I HATE 'EM.....with a passion. But I still do them!!! Now that I am so fat and saggy they need to do 2 on each breast for each position. ANOTHER incentive to lose weight!!!!