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Is There Swelling and Will It Go Down - Hartford, CT

Exerciseisme
posted 1 year ago
updated 1 year ago

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Cost: $6,500
Hartford, CT

I have always had trouble with my large breasts. I...

21 Feb 2012

I have always had trouble with my large breasts. I was a full D to DD and enjoyed exercise. Since having 4 children, major sag occurred and my large breasts were very hard to lift. Finding a bra was difficult and was always quite uncomfortable. My hope was to reduce and lift and enjoy jogging and kickboxing without the bulk and weight.

My doctor agreed to bring me to a large B to a small C. My surgery was on Feb. 16, 2012. Everything went well and I didn't even need pain meds! My only concern is that the left breast seems larger, especially on the side. When my arm hangs down, I can feel how large it is, and it doesn't seem small enough. Do you think swelling has occurred? And will my desired result just have to wait?

Healing is going well but I still have the same...

25 Feb 2012

Healing is going well but I still have the same concerns. I think that because of the great lift the doctor gave me, my breasts feel a lot bigger. But, there is a lot of tissue on the sides and I still hope it goes down. I also am still filling up my current D bra. I've added two more pictures to show day 10 progress. Any hope that I have nothing to worry about?

One month and things are going great! There is...

17 Mar 2012

One month and things are going great! There is still some soreness at the incision site, especially, when turning on my side at night. But, I am happier with the size now and I went jogging today and really noticed a difference. Look at my new pictures!

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catlaw7 3 May 2013

Anxioius to hear if anyone that has been concerned because their size didn't change much, if it did with time? I am almost 6 weeks out and I am very concerned my are not going to change much. I was a large DD wanted to go to a C, but I still a large D....anyone else had this problem? My PS says it takes up to 6 months...seems everyone on this breast reduction site has had good results in a few weeks or very soon after....

Happiest Person Even 9 Mar 2013

I had different breasts before my surgery. One of them was DD and the other C. Now I am a B. I had my surgery in January 17th. Somedays one looks better than the other, mostly when I have my period. I feel sad that I paid all that money and they are not the same. However, I am very happy with the new me, you can't see the difference with a bra or without a bra if I have clothes on. It's much better than before and I need to remember a lot of people have one bigger than the one. So, don't concentrate in the negative but the positive. You will be so happy this summer:) good luck

jenschi 19 Mar 2012

Your post helped me a lot thanks! I'm 5 days post op and still a d I'm hoping for a c and you gave me hope! Yours look great!

Exerciseisme 19 Mar 2012

Thanks! I also was looking for hope and it was hard to find at the time! Things really improved after week 3 when the bruises were almost gone. Now I can even sleep on my side at night with no pain! Good luck with your recovery.

Vivalv66 17 Mar 2012

You look awesome!

runrosie 18 Mar 2012

You look great! You must be very pleased with your results.

Iowa71 (RealFriend) 17 Mar 2012

Congratulations! You look great! What a difference!

BarbB 17 Mar 2012

Does anyone know if the sensation in your nipples returns when they completely remove your nipples and reattach them? I'm getting mixed answers on different websites.

Pooh in Michigan 27 Feb 2012

I had my breast reduction done 11 days ago. My nipples seem to be flat and sink in. Will they pop back out?

Exerciseisme 27 Feb 2012

I never had that problem, but maybe it is because you have to wear a bra 24-7 for the first 2 weeks. Try not wearing one at night.

Iowa71 (RealFriend) 27 Feb 2012

I did have a period of time where I was worried about my nipples. They just didn't look quite right. It was like the peak would almost fold over (and I'm sure it was from the tightness of the bra) and leave an indent in the surrounding areola. As my swelling lessened this corrected itself. If it persists certainly ask your surgeon. Do you have sensation in your nipples?

darkandlovely 11 Mar 2012

@excerciseme, Do you know how many grams of tissue your Ps removed during your BR?

Exerciseisme 17 Mar 2012

About 150 g. I think that is one cup size and that is what I see. The lift, however is amazing!

Pooh in Michigan 27 Feb 2012

I had my breast reduction done 11 days ago. My nipples seem to be flat and sink in. Will they pop back out?

Exerciseisme 25 Feb 2012

Thanks for checking in! Healing is going very well. The only hard part is continuing to sleep on my back without rolling on my side at night. I often wake up with sore muscles. The swelling is about the same, so I don't know about that. I will see the doc on Mon. Good luck to you!

BHAGs2012 24 Feb 2012

Hi, I just wanted to see how your recovery is going and all is well/calming down a little. I agree with you...after so many years of being uncomfortable with huge breasts, one hopes for an immediate satisfaction after the surgery. I am learning from all the ladies kind sharing updates that 'time' needs to be a factor...so I do hope you let us know how you are soon ... and later :)
I am scheduled for Tues Feb 28...crikey!
Smiles,
BHAGs

kittenluvvr 21 Feb 2012

i see what you are talking about but i wouldnt worry about it. They settle into a more natural shape over time and the swelling will go down. the swelling stays for longer than you think it does! My surgery is on friday..wish me luck!

Exerciseisme 21 Feb 2012

Good luck! The surgery was a breeze - I was able to drive around the next day!

Holly in PA 21 Feb 2012

The swelling unfortunately does take a while to go down. Especially if you had more removed on one side than the other. The doctor said it can take 3 to 6 months, sometimes up to a year for your boobies to take on their new shape. I was just one month post op yesterday and my right breast (which had more removed) is still more swollen than my left. I can definitely still feel and see the difference. My PS keeps telling me that in time it will all even out & to have patience.

You look great, especially for being only 5 days post op! You will be very happy with your results but it's just going a little time. I had the same concerns that you have so I can totally relate. I am so happy now with my new look and know you will feel the same. Good luck with your recovery!

Iowa71 (RealFriend) 21 Feb 2012

Welcome to RealSelf! I am amazed by the difference your doctor was able to create! You look fabulous! I bet that as the swelling goes down and your breasts start to settle that you will notice them evening out. Congratulations on such a great result!