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Fat Transfer to Breasts - Charlotte, NC
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I'm in my mid thirties and after breast feeding...
Colleen3000May 7, 2013
WORTH IT$8,500
I'm in my mid thirties and after breast feeding two children my previously 34B breast turned to saggy stretched out sad little things. After the second child I couldn't even create cleavage with a good push-up bra because the laxity of the skin and not enough breast tissue they looked like pushed up prunes :(. I've never considered implants an option because I didn't want anything fake in my body. However surfing the net I learned more and more about fat transfer and learned a premier surgeon that performed the procedure was in my area. So I said why not invest in me for once and I went for it. I had my procedure done on May 1st. I had been reading reviews and comments on this site for months so I thought I had a good idea of what to expect but the recovery so far has been painful and a challenge. It's hard to be forced to slow down when I'm used to going 100 miles an hour. However if my results are great and I retain 70% or more of what was transferred it will definitely be worth it. I had the stem cell fat transfer without Brava. About 700ccs were transferred into each breast which sounds like a lot compared to what I've read other ladies here have had done. However I think the amount was based on the volume required to give my breasts the right shape and size. The fat was liposuctioned from my hips, lower back and thighs. I'm excited to see what size they remain after the swelling goes down more and the fat settles.
I'm on this site daily now and I look forward to going on this journey with all of you that are in the same boat as me. The uncertainty of how things will turn out makes this procedure in particular more nerve wrecking but also a little more adventurous. Good luck to everyone out there going through this or considering it. This site was a great resource for me and so hopefully my experience can also add to the information here.
I'm on this site daily now and I look forward to going on this journey with all of you that are in the same boat as me. The uncertainty of how things will turn out makes this procedure in particular more nerve wrecking but also a little more adventurous. Good luck to everyone out there going through this or considering it. This site was a great resource for me and so hopefully my experience can also add to the information here.
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10 days post
I have a question for the ladies out there that...
Colleen3000May 11, 2013
I have a question for the ladies out there that have done fat transfer. Have you made any lifestyle changes in hopes of getting a higher retention rate? There's not a lot of info that I've found on what the patient can do but I'm not drinking any alcohol or caffeine and I'm taking GNC's complete iron supplement and eating a high protein diet. Although I'd like to jump back into an exercise routine ASAP I'm nervous if too much activity will disturb the fat so I'm thinking of only doing walks and gradually increasing the distance for the first 3 months. I'm also not doing any type of calorie restrctions because I want to nourish the fat. Is this crazy? Am I od'ing? Have you all tried anything that you think has led to better results post transfer?
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May 11, 2013
you look awesome. 700cc does sound like a lot. Please keep this updated especially with regards to reabsorption and if you encounter any cysts.
May 11, 2013
I love the side shot! You look "wow"!
May 11, 2013
Hi ladies, yes about 690 was injected in one and 720 in the other which is a lot but I've seen on Dr. Placik's website and a few others that they have injected similar amounts with good results. I swear when I took off the wrap two days after surgery and saw them I swore they had to be implants because I didn't think you could get that effect with fat transfer. I even checked for an incision, lol. I'll keep you all posted. I was pregnant two years ago and breast fed for about 12 months so I think that had a similar effect to Brava'ing in that my breast had been expanded and more vascular from that relatively recent experience which may have accommodated for the large transfer and will hopefully allow for good retention. I expect I could lose up to 60% and this will still be a very good result.
May 11, 2013
Thanks Amelia! I really couldn't good a goo front shot they look bigger in that front pic than they really are.
May 11, 2013
I agree. Also, you may not have to worry as much about protecting your fat since even if you lost 50%, you would still have an awesome result! You've got cushion to play with!!
May 11, 2013
I think it is good you are trying to think of the best way to nurture the fat but it does not seem like there is much data on eating, etc at this point. I have lost weight since surgery & I am not having a problem with retention thus far. I went in weighing 128 and the last 2 days I've weighed 122. I went in with a C cup from using Brava and I am maintaining a C cup. I chose my doc b/c a girl from real self posted a review on her on her real self reviews and I emailed her. After emailing her, I met her & saw her results. She has not done a blog on the forum due to her husband's request but she is now 14 months out and she told me that she saw NO changes to her breast size after 1 month. Since I have used the same doc, I am hoping for the same thing. The standard the docs say is 3 mths & I've seen reviews where women have had changes even after that but I am hopeful since I used the same doc to follow what my friend said & see a similar pattern.
It seems like you would be safe with your exercise almost at normal after a month to me but maybe check in with your doc and trust your own instincts as well. What does your doc say about this? He has some nice fat transfer pics on his site.
May 13, 2013
You look great compared to what I went thru with my fat transfer to the breast. I caught MRSA Infection with my procedure. I had to have 2 surgeries to remove the infection, and I'm not the only one... Wish I had your Surgeon...
May 13, 2013
Hello,
I read your review and I can't imagine what it must have felt like to go through all you did. I hope you are feeling better and thanks for sharing your story. It's so important to have the good, bad and the ugly represented so people can be educated and finding the right surgeon makes all the difference.
May 14, 2013
I agree w/ everyone else, you look fantastic! And even though your breasts are, um, pretty darn big, they still look natural and good on your figure. I think your doc was really smart to round you out that way, incredible job counteracting the post baby sag. Congrats!!!
May 14, 2013
Thanks! It's still too soon to know what the final size will be but I should have a good idea in 12 weeks according to my doc. So it'll be interesting he says they won't remain this large but I will try to post updates monthly.
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27 days post
Update 4 weeks post surgery!
Colleen3000May 29, 2013
Hi ladies,
I can't believe I'm at the 4 week mark! Time really flies. The breasts are doing great. I'm a DD right now and before I was a barely B. The lipo areas look good too. Since he took fat from the back of my thighs upper snd lower back I now have a booty protrusion illusion, lol. So my butt looks nice and round even tho its not really bigger. I wish I could say I'm back to life as I knew it before the procedure but not quite. My lipo areas are still pretty sore. I'm functional but my hips, thighs and lower back are tender to pressure so even pulling clothes over my legs is naggingly uncomfortable. I found some shorts and capris that look like cargos but have a drawstring waist like sweats and I felt like I struck gold! Very comfy and casually stylish. Here are a few new pics. I think the swelling is gone now so I'm hoping I'll stay pretty close to this size.
I can't believe I'm at the 4 week mark! Time really flies. The breasts are doing great. I'm a DD right now and before I was a barely B. The lipo areas look good too. Since he took fat from the back of my thighs upper snd lower back I now have a booty protrusion illusion, lol. So my butt looks nice and round even tho its not really bigger. I wish I could say I'm back to life as I knew it before the procedure but not quite. My lipo areas are still pretty sore. I'm functional but my hips, thighs and lower back are tender to pressure so even pulling clothes over my legs is naggingly uncomfortable. I found some shorts and capris that look like cargos but have a drawstring waist like sweats and I felt like I struck gold! Very comfy and casually stylish. Here are a few new pics. I think the swelling is gone now so I'm hoping I'll stay pretty close to this size.
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July 29, 2015
After this procedure, how long was it that you could resume daily activity? I'd like to know the time before going back to work.
July 29, 2015
At the time I worked from home so I only took one week off. I should have taken at least 2 because sitting in a chair 8 hours a day was painful since the back of my legs had lipo. I didn't feel halfway normal until 3 weeks. Depending on where u have lipo and your pain tolerance it's different case by case. Take at least 2 weeks if u can.
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