Implants Removed, and Fat Transfer - Charlotte, NC

Not many surgeons do this after mastectomy. That could be a challenge to find a doctor in your area with that kind of experience. One of my friends in Florida was offered the procedure after her mastectomy. Also your insurance may not pay for fat graft procedure. I wish you luck Mustbelieve! Will keep you in my prayers.

Bless your heart. Yes there are some that will now that I have done thousands of hours of phone time. I love this site and its honest people for sharing. This is not a shameful subject and we need to scream the good news and praise doctors who do this tedious work on our behalf.

Dear must believe, I think is a wonderful alternative for mastectomy patient! I hope more doctors and insurance companies will embrace this option.

Hi gone4good! I had everything implant removal and fat transfer done during the same surgical time. It has been awesome!

Congratulations on your positive outcome, so very pleased and happy for you. I am 56 and after years of problems I am soon to have explant and fat transfer at the same time. Could you tell me the approximate time of recovery for being able to return to work and any other helpful suggestions. I do eat extremely healthy natural yogurt kale spinach advocados blueberry etc gelatin taken daily litres of water omega 3 and a little exercise. With help from you lovely ladies I would just like the best possible outcome x

Colleen, believe me I was nervous too. I did tons of research, hundreds of hours. I also was in the medical field in years gone by, so I did more than most folks.Here I am almost sixty, did not want to worry about implants, etc.etc. Dr. Bednar did not ever, ever rush me, and the ladies that work there listened and answered even more questions. I do not live in Charlotte, so it is not like I chose the closest doctor. Essentially, in the USA,it is Dr. Khoori, Dr. Bednar, another physician in Louisiana, and just a few others that I would have considered. After meeting Dr. Bednar that was it. I made my appointment, spent the night before surgery in a hotel, with a friend/caretaker, stayed over night on day of surgery, came home the following day. I am more pleased with the results than I ever thought I would be. Initially I was only going to do implant removal until I learned of this procedure. I just feel so wonderful, so natural, and so feminine. If you would like to speak with me call Dr. B's office, and tell Sylvia to call me. My name is Doreen O. Tell Sylvia it the Hungarian,French lady. She will know.

Dear Colleen, I am waiting to hear from you. Wishing you all the best, and I think you have chosen a doctor wisely! Positive thinking, happy thoughts, and quick healing!

Hi! I actually had my surgery on May 1st. So far I'm very pleased! I was shocked by how big the girls are now and how much fat he was able to inject but I'm excited to see what my final size will be. I just trusted Dr. Bednar from the start and had faith things would turn out well so I didn't want to pester you or get myself any more nervous than I was by asking you the million questions that were running through my head :). I actually submitted a review today but its not showing up yet. One question I have is how long did it take for most of the soreness to go away? I have a flexible position with the option to work from home but I also have to travel some and just curious as to if I'll be so tender and walking like the mummy when I have to travel next week. :)

Doreen, I am very nervously researching my best options. I am 70, in perfect health, and want my implants out permanently b/c of repeated contractures. I would be okay with doing nothing afterward, but my husband is not. I would NOT undergo the BRAVA deal. I live in Los Angeles. Too bad I can't find someone here to consider, but you're right; you want to go with the most experienced in this procedure or else risk failure. I had about decided finally to do nothing, but you have made me think it would be worth a try for fat transfer.

Doreen, a question. Is this going to be terribly painful? I've had two implant replacements, so I know what to expect there. Would adding a lot of liposuction make me have to really suffer for a week? How soon could I get on the plane for home?

janiecarol, sorry I did see your notes befor now. I hope I am not too late to help. Because you have implants brava is not necessary. When your implants are removed the doctor should attend to that area and seal area properly to avoid fluid build up. The fat that has been sucked out is spun down to remove impurities, then gently PLACED in areas with a small cannula. A great doctor does to create a great shape for you breasts, and can fill your breasts out. For me the breast part did not hurt at all.... The lipo hurt like heck for a few days, pain pills needed for a short time. Hope this helps. You can also private mail me if needed. Finding a surgeon and making sure you are healthy to undergo procedure is a must.

The lipo hurt for a few days. Flying may be a concern due increased risk of clots. I do not know all the particulars. All in all the pain was worth it I am just happy I did it. Never thought I would ever have lipo, so glad I did :)

Laura, Very happy for you! I totally understand. My breast tissue is so soft and natural. I keep waiting for them (breasts ) to disappear as so many doctors on real self said this would happen. I am almost 2 months post surgery. Swelling and bruising long gone, and very happy with size, shape, and softness. I still think I might become a bit smaller, but that is ok. Just very happy, feminine looking, and soft. So happy for you Laura! Congrats !!!

Thanks! Everyday the pain gets a little better, luckily I haven't had any itching...yet. I'm kind of a wimp when it comes to pain thresholds but no pain no gain right? You were lucky to feel so much better in less than a week. Good for you!

Colleen, Just saw your pics! Oh my, your husband will be happy ;). I can tell you husbands never quite get the "maintenance " us ladies like to do. So all you young ladies out there can just call me "mom", since I am close to 60 y.o. Do your maintenance, and your beauty routines. It will keep you feeling good about your self. I have not done much, but I do feel like I look pretty good for my age. I do not want to look 40, but I do want to look like I have taken care of myself.

Hi Amelia, I am doing very well, thanks for asking. Wth implants I was a very large C, and of course had that upper lobe fullness that really looks somewhat unnatural. My bra size now is a B cup with a very pretty shape and not droopy. I am 5'2", and almost 60 years old. When I had this procedure I told Dr. Bednar that I did not want to be as large as with implants. This chest so fits my body and age, and my height. Large enough to be sexy, not so large as to look ridiculous on me. I am just now getting into regular workouts of short duration. I do not want to burn the fat off Bednars masterpiece ;) I will try to do photos if I can figure out how to do them! I sure wish they had this procedure when I was younger !!!

Photos up!

Great photos!

Looking great, thanks for sharing your photos!  Glad you finally got them to work.