POSTED UNDER Breast Reduction REVIEWS
1 year update BR and Lift with TT on 3/23/12
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Great results! I am 46 yrs old, 2 daughters I'm...
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Great results! I am 46 yrs old, 2 daughters I'm their 20's and a 3 yr old grandson. I was a really late bloomer and developed in my sophomore yr in high school. I was a normal size until i had kids. After my first pregnancy I was a D and then after the second a DD. I have scoliosis and only 5 ft tall and weigh 125 lbs. The weight of my breast was causing painful dents on my shoulders which led to chronic migraines.
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UPDATED FROM Ana313
2 months post
I also have a review about the tummy tuck. More...
I also have a review about the tummy tuck. More pics there. The breast reduction wasn't that painful at all. One pound was taken off from each breast reducing them to a B cup. I had the anchor type incisions. The incisions were from my cleavage area out to under my arm pits. My breast were more to the sides so the ps had to make a longer incision. I had some discomfort under my arms. They were sore and numb. the ps just had to remove a couple of end stitches that kind of hurt. After a couple of weeks I mostly had issues with skin irritation. I got a burning rash and got really itchy. My skin started to settle down once all the surgical glue came off. My nipple area was also hyper sensitive until about 5 wks. I am now 7 wks post op and feeling good. the ps said I could wear regular bras but i'm still wearing soft sports bras. I'm a little sore still so I haven't gone bra shopping. I did go to the gym today for the first time. It wasn't bad. I am so happy with the results. So worth it!
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May 18, 2012
Hi Ana! If you added 20 years (even though I'm **only** 55 - lol!) to your boobs and let ALL the air out, we would be similarly shaped. Remember how I qualified that though, so if you look at my photos, you're not insulted. I just had to remark on what a beautiful job your PS did! Absolutely stunning! It's great to see, because I've hunted and hunted for photos of a shape that I think similar to mine and even though your "before" photo" shows breasts in beautiful shape - and mine are NOT - it's that little sideways tilt that I can relate to. Now, at least I know that, in principle, that shape doesn't prevent a fabulous outcome. Thanks so much for sharing your story and your photos! (Your tummy tuck is amazing too, but I can't afford - literally OR figuratively - to admire that!!! You look as though you're in your mid-late 20s. Can't even IMAGINE how that must feel! ) Take care.
May 18, 2012
Hi Piggles :). You are too funny. My ps is an artist that's for sure. With what he had to work with to get this result is amazing to me. I have a couple of tips from my experience. Use baby body wash that is soap free and hopefully fragrance free. I did not do that from the beginning. I got a bad rash and when I switched soaps it was much better. I would also recommend a soft seamless cami. With our shape you will probably have an incision extending under your armpits. I wore the cami under the bra and it helped me so much. Any seam over the incision is going to irritate it. I got about 475 grams removed from each breast. I feel so much lighter. At 8 wks post op I feel pretty good. Still have just a little tenderness and numbness under my arms. I am going
bra shopping this weekend :). You're going to do great and look beautiful ! I'm excited for you!!
bra shopping this weekend :). You're going to do great and look beautiful ! I'm excited for you!!
May 18, 2012
Awww... thanks Ana. And thanks for the great tips. I'm trying to mentally write off the two months immediately following surgery (knowing I'll have a full-time job just trying to sit still and HEAL) and project forward to the bra shopping. So many fears.....so little time. Have fun this weekend. Envious as hell!! (but in a good way!)
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2 months post
Posted pics. Bra shopping was a success! I am...
posted pics. Bra shopping was a success! I am officially a 34C. I purchased bras from Victoria's secret for the first time ever.
the young lady who helped me could not have been nicer. She was great and very patient. I ended up buying the underwire with very little padding. The name is Body by Victoria Demi Bra. It was the one that gave me the nicest silouhette and curves. I also bought these seamless hiphugger panties that are so comfy. Feels good on my TT scar and tummy. I tried on a couple of slight push-up's one and they hurt a little and did not give me a nice looking cleavage. not ready for those. Maybe later down the road I will give them another try. I went on to JCP where I found a strapless bra! I was so excited that I was actually able to where a strapless bra and it looked good. I had found these cute strapless tops earlier for $3.99, I bought every color they had. I was hoping to find a bra later and I did. I am just thrilled about shopping for new things and everything seems to look pretty good on me know. It is so rejunivating. I shopped for 6 hours straight and felt so normal again. Actually better than my old normal. Happier, lighter and more comfortable. My back held out too. The old me could not shop for 6 hours..no way. I must have tried on 40 bras and ended up with 5. I'm so happy that today turned out to be a good day. Happy healing ladies and best of luck to those who are waiting for their surgeries!
the young lady who helped me could not have been nicer. She was great and very patient. I ended up buying the underwire with very little padding. The name is Body by Victoria Demi Bra. It was the one that gave me the nicest silouhette and curves. I also bought these seamless hiphugger panties that are so comfy. Feels good on my TT scar and tummy. I tried on a couple of slight push-up's one and they hurt a little and did not give me a nice looking cleavage. not ready for those. Maybe later down the road I will give them another try. I went on to JCP where I found a strapless bra! I was so excited that I was actually able to where a strapless bra and it looked good. I had found these cute strapless tops earlier for $3.99, I bought every color they had. I was hoping to find a bra later and I did. I am just thrilled about shopping for new things and everything seems to look pretty good on me know. It is so rejunivating. I shopped for 6 hours straight and felt so normal again. Actually better than my old normal. Happier, lighter and more comfortable. My back held out too. The old me could not shop for 6 hours..no way. I must have tried on 40 bras and ended up with 5. I'm so happy that today turned out to be a good day. Happy healing ladies and best of luck to those who are waiting for their surgeries!
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May 20, 2012
Wow! Ana you look great!!!! What an awesome outcome with a body like that I'm sure you looked great in everything lol I agree with Iowa JEALOUS
May 20, 2012
Thank you Mrs. Thomas. Such a nice compliment :). Now I gotta work on the rear view. It's not pretty. I ordered the Brazilian butt lift videos. I need some help!
May 20, 2012
LOL yeah I know the feeling.. If you have a video game I heard the dance games are really good for a workout as well.
May 20, 2012
Thank you so much Sunny. :)
I just tried on some of my jeans. They fit so much better now. But tummy is still a little sore. the stiffness of the denim is still bothering me. Almost there. I'm really excited for you. You are going to look great! Keep us posted.
I just tried on some of my jeans. They fit so much better now. But tummy is still a little sore. the stiffness of the denim is still bothering me. Almost there. I'm really excited for you. You are going to look great! Keep us posted.
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