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David R. Stephens, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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3wks Post Op

Still getting use to the new me. It's been really challenging with two children under 6. I haven't been able to snuggle them that's been the worst part. They keep asking me when will I be better. I tell them every day I get better. So, since my procedure I've been doing more and more research on my choice of implant. Getting nervous. It's a bit late to stress about it now. I chose the implants because I wanted to be as natural as possible but I also wanted to get in to running, once I've got the all clear to do so. Now I'm reading about the high percentage rate of rotation in tear drop/ anatomical implants with mine (Sientra) being higher than most. Is that because they are the most used? My PS didn't seem to bat an eye or caution me at all with my choice. I had shared with him how active I am and want to increase to be and he had no concerns. Where can I find some real data? Also, my left breast hasn't stopped to align the scar into the gold yet but the right one has. Should I be concerned? Some responses around highly cohesive on this site say that when the swelling subsides, what you see is what you get. Is this truly the case? It's not drastic and is not obvious in clothes but I notice it naked.

First post surgery follow up

Met with my PS today and had my stitches removed. He said everything is looking good and healing nicely. I have to start replacing the narcotics with Advil and Tylenol which I'm looking forward to. I've also gotten the green light to begin walking. I was warned to remain gentle with my arm movements and not to lift anything heavy or do any movements that were too repetitive.
My only concern at this point is I've noticed that my left nipple isn't exactly aligned to my right the way it was prior to the surgery. I didn't mention it to my PS because I'm guessing that my breasts are swollen at varying levels and will be healing at different rates as well. If I don't see an improvement by next week's appointment I certainly bring it up at the time and get his thoughts on weather I should be concerned or not.
My husband says the variation is so slight that he's not really seeing it. I said that it was the first thing that I noticed post op. I did have slight assymyetry prior to the surgery like all women but my nipples always seemed to be in the same positions on each breast.
Oh well. Not going to dwell on it much. I trust my PS and I'm hoping that it will remedy upon healing over the next three months.

6 days post op

Still taking my meds as needed. Feeling pretty good. Introducing Tylenol now more and reducing the prescribed Oxy slowly. The only pain I feel I addition to the pressure is an occasional twinge from my right breast's entry point. Tomorrow is the follow up with my PS and I'm not sure if the stitches will come out or not. I'm attaching some photos taken from yesterday. The rash was really obvious in them. I've been taking showers every day hoping that any of the remaining topical surgical solution would be washing off. Just in case that was a factor.

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
10687 NE 2nd St., Bellevue, Washington
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