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My Surgery Journey (Breast Aug, Rhinoplasty) - Calgary, AB

UPDATED FROM mshun

So today is 27 days post op. When I took the tape...

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mshun
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So today is 27 days post op. When I took the tape off my areola incision at 2 weeks my left nipple was healed almost perfectly and you could barely see the incision. Now I noticed that the incisions have turned red in color...Is this just part of the healing process because I think i read something that said something like that but I have no clue and it really sucks if its not normal because it is that way on both sides and for it to go from almost not visible to red really sucks!! Anyone have any info please let me know! Thanks!

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Gregory D. Waslen, MD

Gregory D. Waslen, MD

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Replies (5)

M
April 16, 2012
Dan--- did you have your surgery on the 20th as well, like me? Omg! We were both under the knife essentially at the same time (depending on your time zone) haha. Like two peas in a pod
M
April 17, 2012
Yes we had the same day!! Isn't that crazy!! We were meant to be together!! Hahaha!
L
April 16, 2012
I am four days post op. Did the swelling on top go away yet or has the implants dropped yet? I'm so impatient. If only that bulge from being swollen on me would go away soon, I'd be happy.
M
April 17, 2012
Law..you're only 4 days post. I looked at your pics. You look great. Just have patience. Everything will happen in due time. Just remember to take it easy.
L
April 17, 2012
Thank you Mizz. That makes me feel better
G
April 18, 2012
Scars are tricky, the redness will go away, slowly but for sure! One day they look better the next day worse.... Your boobs turned our great!
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U
April 18, 2012
You look amazing!
UPDATED FROM mshun

So today is 3 weeks exactly. I still have a bit of...

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mshun
So today is 3 weeks exactly. I still have a bit of an opening on one incision on my right breast. They still hurt but not as much as before and the right seems to hurt more too. I have also noticed which seem to be a huge size difference in my breasts. The right is much larger than the left. The right is slow to heal but could it really be still swollen so much more than the other at this point?! I pray to God that's the case because I will be VERY upset if this is the final product. I'm a bit of a perfectionist and it would drive me crazy!!! So I'm very frustrated! Other than that nothin new to report. I will post new pics soon so u can see what I mean. If you look close in my other pics u can tell but now it's very noticable. I hope it's not the way they will be forever :(

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M
April 11, 2012
You know shun, I looked at a pic I took of myself last night to have that "3 week" pic to look back and compare. My left breast looks bigger than my right. Of course it was always the dominant breast, though I wanting them to be assymetrical. Hopefully it will all fix itself. Im gonna try not to anticipate too much until my 6th month. Was your right breast bigger before surgery? Maybe the left has just gone down more in terms of swelling. Remind me again, what cc's did u get? Silicone/saline? I wish I was bigger....damn it. I am such a "perfectionist" too....will I ever be truly happy? Ha! Jk. I'm pretty pleased/blessed/lucky, I know. Say, you wouldn't happen to be a Virgo, would you?

Oh and before I forget, have you told them about your nipple still being opened? Call me crazy, but this is a long time now and incisions (I think) she be nice and healing well (hope to find some info on mine today; though I have a test in my first class so I'll be pushing it to see him after work)
M
April 11, 2012
You know the crazy part is my left breast appeared to be the bigger one b4 surgery. Well my son favored that side so it hung lower after bf. i thought the left would be bigger because it appeared that way. What I think is my right breast had more breast tissue so that's what added to the extra size diff. I noticed a small diff in size right after I ha them done but now it seems like a huge diff! It's making me so sad :( I'm praying it's just swollen. As for the incision on the right side it's almost healed completely except for a tiny scab that's about the size of the tip of a ballpoint pen. It was def the slower side to heal but I reopened it a few times due to being an idiot and overdoing things! I think it's going to be perfectly fine soon! As for size I went 325 HP smooth round silicone. The dr tried to tell me to go atleast 350-4 and I was like "r u nuts?!!" I didn't want pornstar boobs!! Well I hate to say it. He was right! I am also very happy! I just pray they even out more! Can't have it all.... Or can we?!? Muahahahaha!!! P.s I'm a Capricorn but we seem so alike it's crazy!! I tried searching for u on fb but couldn't find you!
M
April 11, 2012
P.s.s. let me know asap what ur dr says!!
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A
April 11, 2012
Hi mshun, just went in for a post op appt yesterday. I will be 3 weeks post op tomorrow. I still have a small area yet to heal on my right arreola and some areas on my right side. My PS said I do still have some swelling. So I am trying to be patient before I freak out about size difference. Happy healing.....
M
April 11, 2012
Wow thx a lot for your post!! That makes me feel much better :) I hope you heal up quickly and even out perfectly!! All we want is perfect boob...is that too much to ask for?!? Haha!
M
April 12, 2012
shun add "Freese" to the names u should already know. I can't remember if it's F...Baker... Or bak...F and of course I say my first so....

Btw: ALL LADIES REMEMBER. ESP u shun (who Is def like me-SPOILED AND IMPATIENT). It will be at LEAST 6 months before we get the final result.

When I want something, my motto is "right now thank you!". Mine may even longer bc of pre-existing problems. I was aware of this b4 hand. My only problem right now is I'm not happy with the amount of shirts/dressss I have to show thes puppes off!

My Aunt has a BA. She said give it 6 and ull be perfect
M
April 12, 2012
Did you get my reply? You should now be able to find/friend me
M
April 12, 2012
I got u now!
UPDATED FROM mshun

Hello all! Today is day 20 and I have to say I am...

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Hello all! Today is day 20 and I have to say I am a little frustrated! One nipple is healed perfectly and the other still has a small opening that was bleeding here and there up to a few days ago. I am still putting the paper tape on them both. I dont think the left one needs it but my dr said it will help with your nipple direction so they dont point down too. I am also very frustrated that I have a lot of numbness in my left breast and nipple. Is this normal?! The nurse seemed to think so when I mentioned it at a few days post op, she gave me the impression it would take time to return but now im just freaked out that what if?? Has anyone else gone through this? That was a scary risk of going through the areola I just pray its temporary!

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M
April 10, 2012
you look great!!!!