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*~*All Done! *~* 375cc Moderate Plus Silicone with Donut Mastopexy....36B To..? - Asia
UPDATED FROM SalsaFresca
28 days post
4 Weeks Post-Op - Updates (and info on drop and fluff with textured implants!)
SalsaFrescaMay 9, 2014
So, again, I have had one baby (breast fed) and got a donut mastopexy and 375cc submuscular silicone implants.
I started off a small C, intending to be a D. I'm still a DD in sports bras! Crazy. However, you can see the difference in size/shape from the first photos: The swelling has gone down drastically!
Changes/updates so far:
- No longer taking pain meds as of hitting the beginning of the fourth week
- Still feel the "bowling ball" or "milk letdown" effect, but only while wearing a bra. Could this mean my bra is too small?
- Bruising is about 90% gone.
- Sleep is still hard to come by. They are SO heavy! Sports bras are still painful to wear and leave deep marks on my breasts where the seams are. I live overseas and cannot find anything larger than DD -- but to be honest, I am not sure that bigger is what I need. I really can't figure out what the problem is, exactly. The bras don't quite cover my "side boob," if that makes sense. I can't even find a seamless bra online that fits, though. I tried the front-close, plain cotton ones from Walmart.com, but they are WAY small. All of them. And no way can I wear underwire yet.
- Noticed that my breasts do not have that "perfect" look that most people on here get with implants. The more I look at them, the more I know that this is due to several factors:
-- I had a lot of natural breast tissue to begin with, which means more drooping and more skin to work with
-- The areolar incision also messes with nipples
-- I'd probably need a lollipop lift to attain "perfect" shape
-- I'd probably need high-profile implants (but I got moderate plus)
Interesting changes, though: My breasts are totally soft, FEEL exactly like real breasts and even MOVE around like real breasts! That is exciting! They were obviously hard as rocks right after surgery. I am actually kind of glad they move around. I *really, really* did not want anyone besides my husband to know I had implants. Yes, it's going to be an inconvenience once I feel comfortable running again, but I love that they still move fluidly like they did pre-surgery! That's pretty amazing.
Overall, I'm pretty happy with my results so far. If only I were 23 again (I'm 35) with perfect, pre-baby breasts, but I'm not, so I'll take what time has given me. Hoping to be approved to start using my silicone scar disks after my appointment next weekend. Right now I still use surgical tape 24-7, but I have read online that some doctors think the tape is just as effective as silicone in long-term scar reduction. Who knows?
OH! DROP AND FLUFF! I don't think textured implants drop. At all. Mine were where they are now when I came out of surgery. So if anyone is wondering about that, that's my update so far at four weeks. However, the swelling subsiding has vastly improved their appearance and shape. They are so nice and round now. Love them! So I guess this is the textured-implant version of D&F. (?)
I started off a small C, intending to be a D. I'm still a DD in sports bras! Crazy. However, you can see the difference in size/shape from the first photos: The swelling has gone down drastically!
Changes/updates so far:
- No longer taking pain meds as of hitting the beginning of the fourth week
- Still feel the "bowling ball" or "milk letdown" effect, but only while wearing a bra. Could this mean my bra is too small?
- Bruising is about 90% gone.
- Sleep is still hard to come by. They are SO heavy! Sports bras are still painful to wear and leave deep marks on my breasts where the seams are. I live overseas and cannot find anything larger than DD -- but to be honest, I am not sure that bigger is what I need. I really can't figure out what the problem is, exactly. The bras don't quite cover my "side boob," if that makes sense. I can't even find a seamless bra online that fits, though. I tried the front-close, plain cotton ones from Walmart.com, but they are WAY small. All of them. And no way can I wear underwire yet.
- Noticed that my breasts do not have that "perfect" look that most people on here get with implants. The more I look at them, the more I know that this is due to several factors:
-- I had a lot of natural breast tissue to begin with, which means more drooping and more skin to work with
-- The areolar incision also messes with nipples
-- I'd probably need a lollipop lift to attain "perfect" shape
-- I'd probably need high-profile implants (but I got moderate plus)
Interesting changes, though: My breasts are totally soft, FEEL exactly like real breasts and even MOVE around like real breasts! That is exciting! They were obviously hard as rocks right after surgery. I am actually kind of glad they move around. I *really, really* did not want anyone besides my husband to know I had implants. Yes, it's going to be an inconvenience once I feel comfortable running again, but I love that they still move fluidly like they did pre-surgery! That's pretty amazing.
Overall, I'm pretty happy with my results so far. If only I were 23 again (I'm 35) with perfect, pre-baby breasts, but I'm not, so I'll take what time has given me. Hoping to be approved to start using my silicone scar disks after my appointment next weekend. Right now I still use surgical tape 24-7, but I have read online that some doctors think the tape is just as effective as silicone in long-term scar reduction. Who knows?
OH! DROP AND FLUFF! I don't think textured implants drop. At all. Mine were where they are now when I came out of surgery. So if anyone is wondering about that, that's my update so far at four weeks. However, the swelling subsiding has vastly improved their appearance and shape. They are so nice and round now. Love them! So I guess this is the textured-implant version of D&F. (?)
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UPDATED FROM SalsaFresca
14 days post
2 weeks post-op
SalsaFrescaApril 25, 2014
Took off the tape for the first time. The nipples are kind of off, but I can accept that. Oh well. Wondering if I should have gone with the lollipop lift instead of the donut. On a good note, I think they look natural, like my own breasts but larger. I told him specifically I wanted to look as natural as possible.
Pain update: Still in tons of pain. Original bruising is all bright yellow; however, I'm concerned about a couple spots underneath my breasts where I still have deep red. They're small spots but firm. Also, I'm extremely tender along the underside and my creases, even though I didn't get cut there. Going to call him to see if I need to go in. Even my sports bras are very painful underneath.
Pain update: Still in tons of pain. Original bruising is all bright yellow; however, I'm concerned about a couple spots underneath my breasts where I still have deep red. They're small spots but firm. Also, I'm extremely tender along the underside and my creases, even though I didn't get cut there. Going to call him to see if I need to go in. Even my sports bras are very painful underneath.
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April 14, 2014
Honey you look amazing I swear, implants change almost every day lol Watch next week they'll look different. I wouldn't worry this early enjoy the new boobies ;) because you look gorgeous
April 15, 2014
Salsa, you look great. They will change. I can only imagine, as I have not had mine done yet, how hard it is to wait. But they will change and the swelling will go down. I think you look fantastic lady.
April 15, 2014
I'm still unsure of the size, 350-400 cc's, silicone under. My surgery is May 9th.
April 15, 2014
They look great so far! Can't wait to see the results after the tape comes off. I had an augmentation without lift, but I'm considering doing a donut or cresent lift to raise my nipples which are low on my implants. Still waiting to see how everything looks once the healing and dropping is complete.
April 15, 2014
When did you get yours done? I'll keep posting pics as things progress, so you'll be able to see lift results. I think I've always sat a bit low, even before breastfeeding.
April 17, 2014
It's still so early to tell. I am six weeks post and still seeing changes in my snoopy boob. At four weeks I was really upset because I felt it hadn't changed since week 1, buy there has been a lot of change in the past 2 weeks. I think your end result will be great.
April 17, 2014
Dont worry hun one boob usually heals and drops faster then the other. I'm 6wks post op and my left is still slightly higher and harder then the right. Its common. Just a lovely waiting game.
April 19, 2014
Your boobs look really great! I think I am the only one without cleavage! Wondering if I should have gone with high profile. Oh, well! Too late now.
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