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Breast Reduction, 10 Years In The Making - Atlanta, GA
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UPDATED FROM MargaretB
5 months post
4 month update
I am finally back to do an update.
I got to a point in my healing/recovery where there wasn't too much to talk about on here. The swelling has continued to go down and I have been massaging the scars regularly (mostly in the shower).
I am officially a DD. I was hoping for a D but I have a good bit of weight to lose so I am sure they will go down with the weight loss.
Overall, I am happy with my new 'ladies'. I can actually look down and see my nipples clearly. I can wear normal clothing without feeling like one giant boob. I can exercise without pain.
I will post again at 6 months and again and one year. See y'all then!
I got to a point in my healing/recovery where there wasn't too much to talk about on here. The swelling has continued to go down and I have been massaging the scars regularly (mostly in the shower).
I am officially a DD. I was hoping for a D but I have a good bit of weight to lose so I am sure they will go down with the weight loss.
Overall, I am happy with my new 'ladies'. I can actually look down and see my nipples clearly. I can wear normal clothing without feeling like one giant boob. I can exercise without pain.
I will post again at 6 months and again and one year. See y'all then!
Replies (2)
November 6, 2013
You look fantastic! I am just wondering, does it hurt when they take the stitches out? Mine are coming out tomorrow and I wonder if I should take pain pills? Thank you.
November 10, 2013
Sorry it took so long to respond. I didn't see my email until today. I would love to hear about your experience with the removal because mine was not bas at all. The worst part for me was getting the tubes removed. After that, the stitches seamed like a breeze!
November 12, 2013
Hi Margaret! Thanks for responding. Yes, I agree getting the stitches out was a breeze! The drain removal was definitely worse but still very tolerable. You really look great! I am two weeks post op and still look boxy. It is so nice to see how you looked boxier at first and then rounded out! Congratulations! I don't know about you but I wish I would have had this surgery done years ago!
May 22, 2019
Beautiful result with your breasts. They look to have settled into a lovely natural shape. Do you have any regrets or is it all positive experience for you having the reduction?
UPDATED FROM MargaretB
1 month post
Healing Update
Finally posting updated pictures (6 weeks post op).
Most of the swelling has gone down. I finally have movement in them if I don't have a bra on, which is a wonderful thing. I have had much settling in them yet, but I was very full on the top half of my breast before surgery anyway so it might not change.
I have an appointment with my PS tomorrow to do a check up and see how things are going. I have quite a few internal stitches starting to pop through the skin. One can through on my right t junction (that one freaked me out), one is poking through along the scarring on my right breast (near the cleavage), and I have one poking through at the incision line on my left nipple.
I've started massaging the scars and I almost feel like I'm not doing it right. I'm not using any other scar treatments. Do any of you have recommendations (silicone sheets, paper tape, oils)? Any advice would be appreciated!
Most of the swelling has gone down. I finally have movement in them if I don't have a bra on, which is a wonderful thing. I have had much settling in them yet, but I was very full on the top half of my breast before surgery anyway so it might not change.
I have an appointment with my PS tomorrow to do a check up and see how things are going. I have quite a few internal stitches starting to pop through the skin. One can through on my right t junction (that one freaked me out), one is poking through along the scarring on my right breast (near the cleavage), and I have one poking through at the incision line on my left nipple.
I've started massaging the scars and I almost feel like I'm not doing it right. I'm not using any other scar treatments. Do any of you have recommendations (silicone sheets, paper tape, oils)? Any advice would be appreciated!
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July 29, 2013
I had what seemed like a lot of stitches surfacing also. I probably worried more than what was necessary, everything turned out fine. I was always afraid to use Bio-Oil, but some of the ladies really liked the results. I used Scar Away, and just started using StriVectin-SD at four months. It worked so well during and after my c-section, that I think it will help with this too.
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