POSTED UNDER Breast Reduction Reviews
40, 4 Kids, Breast Reduction 3/10/16 ~ Adios B(r)EASTS of Burden!
UPDATED FROM txngrl75
2 years post
2 Year Update
WORTH IT$8,850
I can hardly believe it's been 2 years since my breast reduction! A LOT has changed since then. I am on the fence between saying I don't regret it to saying now that I do. I feel like I gave up one deformity and exchanged it for another one. A lot of time has passed, and that initial euphoric feeling I had about my change has changed once reality sat in. If I could give another woman a solid piece of advice - BE CLEAR in your pre-op appointments, consults, etc. with the understanding is of needing any type of revision. I still have yet to even find a real bra that will fit me being that I now have this excess hang from the side of my breasts to my back and under my armpit. So anything with an underwire, especially, looks off because the wire is ON TOP of that fatty area and is unable to lay properly. Even without a bra, my boobs go long to my back. I did revisit my surgeon just over a year ago with this concern and was told that the area I'm having issue with isn't the "breast wall or tissue", therefore I would need to have liposuction to correct it, which means having to shell out another $1100. But I'm leary if that would even solve the issue. I feel that had I been cut farther back when I had my reduction, it would have eliminated the issue I've had since. It feels extremely uncomfortable, too. It doesn't look right under clothing & with my arms down at my sides, it presses against it and feels odd. And being that I'm only 2 years out of my surgery and have NOT had a significant amount of weight loss, my breasts sag just like they use to. If it weren't for the areola and nipple placement being higher up on my breast, I'd be pointing south, again. I don't even want to share photos again because I'm ashamed of how they look. So, again, get VERY specific with your surgeon on possible outcomes and if any revisions will be covered without an additional surgical fee to correct, and have it laid out EXACTLY what they consider revision procedures that would be covered & within what time frame. Oh - and not to burst anyone's bubble here, but smaller boobs STILL = boob sweat!! lol
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UPDATED FROM txngrl75
3 months post
14 Week Post Op Update
14 weeks today! Seems like it was forever ago, though. Then again, between this and then having some crazy female reproductive issues that resulted in an emergency hysterectomy exactly 2 months from the date of this one, I've been preoccupied...and my boobs have really taken a back seat and have been the last thing on my mind. This past week or so I've finally got my mojo back & have been playing a lot of catch up with personal things & work....and figured it was time for an update.
I still have swelling and "side boob" as reflected here in my pics...other than that, I'm super happy with my boobs! I did have Lipo on my breasts and chest wall, and was told to give it 4-6 months for the swelling to subside. So, I still got time.... Dr. Yaker's office said if by the end of July there has been no change & I'm not happy, to contact them and get in to see about a revision. Lord, the LAST thing I want is ANOTHER surgery!! So I have high hopes and just need to be patient.l and let my body do it's thang. I have even lost weight (surprisingly after 3 months of pretty much just sitting on my ass) - 10+ pounds, but that hasn't made an impact on the size of the swelling on the sides, even. It is still slightly tender in that area, which I did't even realize until my husband grabbed me & I was all "OUCH". And the outer sides of my breasts are still sorta numb. Clearly, they have dropped & bottomed out & all that good stuff. I never got those zingers or shooting pains I've read so much about that happened when nerves are reconnecting or whatever. I've had full nipple sensation (and even MORE sensitivity) since day 1 post op. My biggest issue - where I had the most swelling, discomfort & pain are my sides. Getting into a bra with cups or underwire isn't comfortable because the outer side of the cups can't lay right because of the swelling.
So, that's the latest, ladies!! Summer is here & boob sweat I no longer fear!! Yay!!
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June 10, 2016
I am one week out, and my sides are where the pain is! That's where my drains were too, so a place of total unhappiness lol! How does it feel in a bra?
June 10, 2016
Yeah, my drains were there, too. Ever since the beginning, it's always felt better to be OUT of a bra than in one. But right now, any thing with cups or underwires, I can't do because of the swelling that is still there, so it doesn't lay right.
June 10, 2016
I should've just come to read your update first before replying to you on your comment, lol. Anyway, i'm so sorry to hear that you had to have an emergency hysterectomy:( I hope you are healing well both physically and emotionally! I'm at 10 weeks post op and have some similar "happenings" in my boob journey. My nipple sensitivity is exactly how you said yours was, with feeling since day one. I've never had the zingers of shooting pain either. Oh, and I tried to wear an underwire strapless bra the other day and i just couldn't.....too much pressure right on those side incisions. I was actually going to post a question about it, but i'm wondering what other women (BR surgery or not) do for a bra when they wear spagetti strap stuff? Is a strapless bra basically the only choice? I ended up going braless that day, but wouldve felt more comfortable with at least something underneath.
June 11, 2016
Thank you! I am fine & dandy and recovered & all that good stuff! There's a pic of me above wearing a bandeau bralette (in mint green) .... no wires!
June 12, 2016
Ah ha a bandeau bralette, that's the name of them! Thanks I'll go back and look!
Ps I do think you look fantastic! I really don't think you need another surgery to fix the dog ears. I realize they're probably noticeable to you but not to me:)
June 10, 2016
Glad to hear that things are going well for you! Sorry about your side boob, but aside from that your results see excellent! Thanks for your postings, I am going in on Wednesday and I can't wait to join you in the land where boob sweat is nothing to fear. :-)
UPDATED FROM txngrl75
2 months post
8 days vs. 9.5 weeks
I haven't been on this site in awhile, really but thought I'd browse through my pics and as you can see here, there really isn't much of a change other than the healing, obviously, but the swelling going away and them dropping a bit and "bottoming out" some, I guess? Overall, not too much change, I don't think.
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May 18, 2016
What size are you now? Any chance we can see them in a bra? That's the one thing on this site, I want to see the final product in a bra- to get an idea how they look under clothes as well. You are sweet enough to keep checking in which is awesome and so few do!
May 18, 2016
I have some pics I already have posted here of them in a bra on other posts is how they still look - including some with clothes on. I've guesstimated and feel I am a 38C since the beginning - I've yet to be formally fitted and probably won't for another month or so as I am recovering again from another unrelated surgery I had to have last week. Size wasn't important to me in this, it was just to be smaller overall and lifted as they were creating other health issues....and as most PS will tell you is to give it a good 6 mos - even a year for the final end result & size.
May 18, 2016
Ok! I will wait for regular bra fitting, lol. It's so hard to tell in a sports bra. I am a shortie, and def curvy, so trying to decide which size I should be once this is all done is so hard. I want to be perky, smaller, but still balance out, if that makes sense. You look "balanced".
May 18, 2016
This may have been the FIRST time ever someone has referred to anything about me as "balanced"....hahaha I'm kidding. I'm not sure how far out you are from your surgery, but I would definitely wait & not be in a rush. Everyone's different. Some people's breast size DOES change after months, mine seem to be the same as they were after surgery, just not all full because the swelling has subsided.
May 18, 2016
I dont have surgery till 6/2...so about two weeks, but want to have lots of pics of the size and shape, if that makes sense. Its so hard to imagine a C or B on my body since I am a 34G/I, LOL!
May 18, 2016
Oh, right!! I gave my surgeon a picture I found on-line of what I was hoping my final result would be like - so it helped them to have a visual to see what was in my mind, and my result was close! If you find pics of people with body type and breasts similar to what you have now with a desired outcome - send them to them! It helps!
May 18, 2016
how did you search? that sounds like the best way to go. I just know I want them smaller, and perky, and when I have a bra from VS that I have some cleavage still! I want to be able to go braless, and wear strapless and not look like my breasts touch my belly button, LOL! seems like a pic might help that description.
May 18, 2016
I looked around this site, and just google searched images for breast reduction before/afters.
May 18, 2016
Hi how long before your swelling went down? I have swelling in my cleavage area and my dr says it will go down. Well see
May 18, 2016
I honestly don't know. For a long time I didn't even think they were swollen, my my PS office said they were. The past few weeks my breasts have been the least of my concern as I've had to deal with another health issue, but maybe with the exception of my sides, I'd say it's finally subsided. My sides are still a little tender to the touch, by my actual breasts have NO discomfort, are squishy, jiggly, they can be pressed together, etc. - and when they were swollen those things were not possible.
May 18, 2016
Hi I was wondering if I could ask you a few questions?
- did you ever cover your insicions with steri strips or paper tape?
- did you use anything on them to reduce scarring or did you just leave them as is?
- you healed really well. I read you used coconut oil before surgery were you using it later? Any tips for insicion care??
I am 3.5 weeks out, but I have to wear post op bra or they get sore. I went back to work in 2 weeks, but I get tired easily. I started using silicone sheeting.
May 18, 2016
No, my incisions were not ever covered with strips or tape, and I haven't used silicone sheeting. I SHOULD be doing massage & applying scar treatment 2x/day, but I have only been doing it once/day. I use a hydrolyzed collagen protein product that has helped with my skin (it has helped with an old keloid scar smooth out too) - but in the past month I have applied a product called bioCornuem to the incision sites once/day. It's a serum + silicone in one (and I believe sunscreen, too - but I'm not out exposing my naked breasts outside...lol). It's a little pricey - but it kills 2 birds with one stone. I've been using that for exactly 1 month today! I think staying hydrated is important, too. Avoid extra caffeine (that can make your breasts hurt) - but water is super important overall and especially for your skin (like 1/2 your body weight in ounces/day).
I have not used coconut oil in over a month on myself....in fact, my surgeon's office told me to not apply ANYTHING other than the serum to my breasts. Not even lotion, etc. at this time.
I have not used coconut oil in over a month on myself....in fact, my surgeon's office told me to not apply ANYTHING other than the serum to my breasts. Not even lotion, etc. at this time.
May 18, 2016
How much biocorneum did you need. It looks like I can order it in 3 sizes. I live in Canada so I would like to order only once
May 18, 2016
I have the 1.34 ounce, I believe. A little bit goes a long way - mine cost me about $130
May 20, 2016
I have seen that I can buy on line, but without the SPF. Im not sure it is available in Canada, but some products similar to it. Im using the rejuvenesse silicone sheeting right now, but if I can't wear them I could use the topical as an alternative
May 20, 2016
The only other thing I'd be concerned about buying it on-line from an Amazon or somewhere else is that it's not the authentic product. Make sure you are buying it from an authorized retailer/seller of the product, which you can usually find directly on the company's website. I know I've mentioned Amazon before, but there are so many counterfit products sold on there (I've had it happen to me before!) - I'd be careful with that.
May 20, 2016
Good to know. Biocorneum only takes zip codes in the dr finder and in Canada we have postal codes with letters and numbers. It looks like we have kelocote and scar away here which may be as close as I get. Thanks for the info on fakes, pretty sad
May 20, 2016
I have kelecote too - for a keloid scar that I have, and my PS office said do NOT use that on the BR incisions/scars because these aren't keloid scars and is probably TOO potent. Scar away, mederma are over the counter ones they recommended too to use in conjuction with silicone strips. The beauty of bioCorneum was that is was both the scar serum & silicone in one. Because those strips are a pain in the butt.
May 21, 2016
Thanks for the info. Looks like I am stuck with the silicone sheets. But they have been okay. I take them off when I shower, wash them and when I get out stick them back on.
May 20, 2016
Hi there! Long time no see:)
You're still looking well! Glad you are feeling good, and sorry to hear about your unrelated health issue. Hope all is ok!!
May 24, 2016
Looking good. I was just looking at my pics from 3rd day to now (4.5 weeks) and there isn't any change really at all. I even have been measuring the circumference around and it's the same measurement. Not sure what to make of it all. The only change I'm really seeing is the scabs coming off and minimal scaring - oh and they feel different - not so hard and more like boobs! Keep us posted with more updates. Like to see what my future may hold.
June 20, 2016
WOW - I was just looking at these and they look so different! I'm at 9 weeks now and mine seriously pretty much look the same as the first week! Besides the scars - the shape is pretty damn the same.
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My question to you is - are you much above the ideal weight? if you would lose some weight (I know it is not easy!) how would that fix the problem?
My BR surgeon emphasized that having well supporting bra will be of great importance to prevent the excessive sagging...gravity does take its tall with the smaller breasts too! unfortunately...
Your results from your photos are fantastic! I am taken by SURPRISE to read your comments now! please don't be too hard on yourself...you are such a beautiful lady! I do hope for you to find a positive solution, wishing you all the best. Thank you again for your comments!