So Excited! - Eugene, OR

At 3 months or so I noticed that the scars were red and raised. My ps told me they would flatten and fade with time, but they get worse. I think by about 6 months, they were as bad they were going to get, but it might have been closer to a year. After another year they seemed to fade slightly but they weren't going to ever get thinner or flatter.

Thank you! I am working on accepting the imperfection. I think the part that is more difficult to deal with is the stigma of plastic surgery. If I go somewhere that's clothing optional, or in a locker room or something, I'm embarrassed. I know I should not worry what others think though.

Thank you! I was under general anesthesia, it took about two hours. He said we could do it under local anesthesia in the office in multiple visits while I was completely awake. It would have cost much less, but that just sounded scary and painful to me.

Right? I didn't have any major scars to look at before the surgery. I didn't actually get any implants, I just got a breast lift. In some of the post op pictures my breasts were very swollen and it may look like I got implants. But, the swelling subsided after about six months. I am a size 32 D.

You have alot of fullness for no implants...lucky you!

Thank you so much! We will see how the scars turn out in the long run!

Thank you for your comment! I will continue to post progress updates. I am very eager to see how they turn out this time.

Hi- So I should correct myself and say that I discovered a while back that I am actually a 32D, which is the same cup size as a 34C, just smaller around the chest. So the cup in a 32D is the same as a 34C, 36B, 38A, etc. I am pretty happy with my size, I almost would like it to be smaller though. Just because I like the idea of having smaller breasts that don't bounce and swing around without a bra on. But eh, that's personal preference. Everyone else says that my breasts are the perfect size for my body size. Have you compared 38C and 38B bras to see the difference? What did Dr. Meldrum say? You definitely want to look proportional, I would GUESS a 38C would be just right. But it depends on your body size and shape and your personal preference what would be just right for you. You must be so excited! Good luck with everything and trust Dr. Meldrum, he's a great doctor! I'm sure he will do an excellent job.

Thanks for the quick response Dani. I was so happy to find someone on this site that had the same doc -- it's very reassuring. I do need to compare different bra sizes from a few brands. Currently looking at a lot of before and after photos online -- probably looked at more breasts in the last few days than my entire life! I would definitely like to be comfortable without a bra on. These days, I can't go bra-less -- even in bed sometimes -- and exercising means at least 2 sports bras. Dr. Meldrum was leaning toward a large B, but I think that was more from what I said rather than only his opinion. I just got concerned when he asked if I preferred he err on the too-large or too-small side. I said too small, but if we go for a B and I turn out smaller.... !! Then again, the last thing I want is to go through all this recovery and expense (insurance denied me) and end up too large. It's such a difficult decision. Thanks for you input and reassurance!