POSTED UNDER Breast Reduction Reviews
59 Year Old and over Weight - California
UPDATED FROM Giddy54
4 years post
59
$8,499
I had breast reduction/lift 4 years ago and I am still having problems from the surgery. I have no feeling in the lower half of both breasts. right breast is still larger than my left. Still have a hard knot on my right nipple from a seroma that developed after my surgery. I went in for a mamo and had to have a biopsy at the sight where the seroma is and also had to have a tiny chip implanted so on my next mamo they will know I had a biopsy there. It has been a nightmare. I wish I would have really thought it through more before I had it done. It has changed my life but not for the better.
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February 26, 2019
I have shared his name, maybe he deleted it. I don't know. I think they have access to this site also. Sorry it's been awhile since I have posted. I had to have the chip implanted about 8 months ago. The spot where I had all of the drainage and lost all of the skin on my nipple is still so ugly. I'm waiting to lose some weight before have a revision. I need to find a Doctor who really knows his stuff this time. I still have pain in my right breast and it has been 6 years now.
February 26, 2019
Oh wait I just read that I deleted his name. I guess I just didn't want him seeing this and suing me for slander. I don't think he was a bad Doctor but really didn't like my results.
UPDATED FROM Giddy54
1 year post
15 months post op.
Right breast is still bigger than the left. Lot's of scaring around the nipple area. Right arreola is twice as big as my left with a tremendous amount of scaring. Not happy. Have gone on twice to see about getting a revision but because I'm having weight loss surgery in January of 2016 he wants to wait until my weight is stabilized but my insurance won't pay if. I wait that long. I think I will be going to another Surgeon for my revision.
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May 6, 2015
That's horrible that you don't feel like you got what you paid for and they're making you wait for a revision. Do you have more of the before pics to compare how they've changed your arreola
May 7, 2015
ThaNk you for all your posts. I saw them for the first time today. I had BR on April 8 so one month post. I am experiencing your disappointment about length of swelling time and breast shape and soreness to the point that I don't do anything. I am 66 and believe now that older women probably have a slower healing time and not the most beautiful end product due to skin stretched for many years, etc. At this point, I am still very glad I did it......I feel so free and think I don't look as overweight as I did. However, I no longer have the hour glass figure either, so that is something for my husband And I to get used to. I am hoping to get some energy one of these days to get some weight of tummy and bottom half. :) wishing you well with your future surgeries.
May 21, 2015
I am so sorry . Is there anyway you can go to a different surgeon? Best to you !
June 12, 2015
HEY!! how are you?? what is happening with you & your boo ba's?? did you find another surgeon??
June 18, 2015
Curious. I am 1 1/2 p post op. I had scar widning and lightning of areola as well. Question. At this point do you have any burning sensation. My left nipple area really aching and burning 3 days now
UPDATED FROM Giddy54
1 month post
Doctor visit today
Saw the PA again this morning. I'm doing better. Not as much oozing. She had to take some more stitches out that were spitting. I'm taking Keflex for my sinus infection and that seemed to help with the seroma. Didn't see the Doctor who did the surgery but did run into him on the way out. He asked me how I was and I said fine how are you, and that was it he went into his office. Will have to go back in a week to see the PA again. If there are no problems how often do the rest of you go in after your follow up?
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February 25, 2014
I went in to get the drain tubes out, then for stitches at week 3, and then check up 4 months. I saw the PA all three times. Last time he popped in for maybe 5 mins to confirm I need revision surgery.
February 26, 2014
I went the day after surgery hen weekly for about 3 weeks. My next appointment is in another 3 weeks.
February 27, 2014
Without complications regular post-op appointments are: 4 days post-op, a 3 week post-op appointment, then 2 months later (@ 3 months post-op), then at 6 months. I have been in a couple extra times due to spitting stitches. My next appt is March 10th and I am excited to go back.
February 27, 2014
Sometimes you can feel them. Other times it looks like a pimple, or turns into a small sore. I did put some pictures on my sores that were from spitting stitches. I just treated them with antibiotic ointment, covered them with gauze and they do heal pretty quickly.
February 27, 2014
every PS has different arrangements but you can always email or phone if you have a specific concern
February 27, 2014
Happy healing to you!! Things will get better. I felt the same way. Healing takes time and patience.
I won't lie I was petrified prior to my BBL/BR/BL when I was working in Toronto, Ontario, CA and my doctors office emailed me 25 documents outlining the risks (all ending with... may result in death) for me to sign. In the end we forget about all the other complications that may have long term impacts on our daily lives.
-Why are haven't you shared your PS name in your review?
- How long after your surgery was the Breast Biopsy "Chip" Marker implanted?
Again, you're a trouper... keep us posted.