Received breast reduction via lipo and tummy tuck
I had big breasts as long as I could remember, on...
I had big breasts as long as I could remember, on a 5'0 frame, all you would see coming was my twins. After having my 2 girls (now 4 and 3), I became very unhappy with my body. Before my pregnancy, I was a 38DDD, after my 2nd girl my breasts went to a 38H.
So along with a Tummy Tuck, I received breast reduction via lipo. Unlike the breast surgery, I couldn't dictate the size, so I'm unsure what size I'm now. I'll have to wait until the swelling come down to really see.
I had realistic expectations going in, my Dr. was clear with explaining that not many women fit the profile for this type of procedure and said many Dr's don't do it. He said all it would give me is a smaller version of what my breasts look like before. Which is the same thing I found when I researched the breast lipo procedure and I was ok it.
So, since I was a good candidate for it, I went for it. Good thing though, is if I want to have a lift or standard reductino, I still can.
All I want to do is be able to buy a bra off the shelf with out special ordering it
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Hi Girl,
Your swelling will go down a bit more each week for the next three months. Just give it some time.
How are you feeling??
Yes that's what the doc said, I notice my twins slowly shaping up. Next time I go back, I have to ask when can I get sized for bras, I'm just wearing sporting bras.
Overall, I'm feeling much better now:) Especially now that I got my drains from my TT out... Thanks for asking.
Glad you are feeling better and have the freedom of no drains!
I wore my surgical bra for the first 6 months pretty much round the clock. They say that will help in shaping of the breasts after surgery. My doctor told me to wear it as long as possible. It was really comfortable so not a problem at all.
The first time I went in for a bra fitting after my surgery was at 6 months post OP. You would have cracked up. I was at VS in the dressing room with what they call a extreme push up bra. I put it on and about wet my pants laughing. It was extreme all right. My nipples were pointing straight up out of the bra. They were looking directly up at me. The clerk knocked on the door to ask if everything was ok. I opened the door to show her what I was laughing at. She laughed so hard she cried.
Now that was a video moment :)
How long ago did you have your surgery? I haven't heard of a breast reduction using this method, so I'll be following along with interest to see how you're healing and how you like your results. I truly hope you're happy with them once the swelling subsides. Keep us posted!