Breast Reduction: Stories

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So Far So Good - Wausau, WI

  • Worth It
  • Cost: $1,000
  • Dr Butler (Wausau, WI)

Well I went in Wed am for breast reduction and...

Well I went in Wed am for breast reduction and lift, as I had been experiencing extreme shoulder, neck pan and headaches.

Pro's well I can finally see my feet w/o moving the boobs out of the way. Has helped my shoulder pain already.

Con's that i need to have the drains in for a week.

I went in to the Dr's office and his nurse said...

I went in to the Dr's office and his nurse said "well I bet the last 2 weeks have been long for you?" I then reminded her that I hod only had my surgery a week before. She was amazed at how well I looked for only 1 week post op. Dr Butler took out my tubes and half the staples came out Wed April 13.

April 20 most of the rest of the staples came out....

April 20 most of the rest of the staples came out. Things look very nice! Cleaning as directed. I was supposed to go back to work the next week but they are moving my department and we are required to help so because I am not allowed to lift heavy things I get my leave extended.

Went back May 3 to have the final few staples removed in the rt side. Unfortunately now I have a very bad infection in my rt breast it is pushing out and making my incision line wider. They did a culture and are having me wet pack the incision on that side 2x a day with Di-Dak-Sol. Cultures came back I was put on a very, very strong antibiotic. Was supposed to return to work the following day but now has been extended till May 16. Not taking pictures because it is too gross for me to handle.

Returned for recheck May 9 infection is going away! However I am not healing as fast because I have a low white blood count so we are aiming to go back to work after another recheck at the end of next week. So we will cross our fingers and see how things look then.

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Dr Butler and his staff at the surgery center were very easy to work with, very friendly and knowledgeable answered any questions I had. His office staff has been so good working with me on any questions I have had and been very accommodating with scheduling appointments.

Comments (5)

Kristinawitty 23 Jul 2011
I am am wondering if you are happy with the change. Also I am worried it would make me look chubbier without lg boobs?
Angiemcc (Community Manager) 3 May 2011

What a difference! Thanks so much for posting your story and photos here on RealSelf. It's so very helpful for others going through the same thing. You look great. Please keep us posted on how you're healing.

Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 21 Apr 2011

Yours look a lot like mine did.  I bet you are feeling really good now!  I noticed a change the first time I sat up in the recovery room.

They will drop and take shape over the next several months.  Congratulations you look great!
MaraJade 21 Apr 2011
Thanks they do feel much better. The change is amazing. I've had so many friends and family members compliment how much better I look. I cant wait till they drop and take on a better shape.
Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 24 Apr 2011

Oh they will take shape before you know it.  You look amazing and will have so much fun buying new tops an bras. 

The surgery just takes that old maid feeling away...LOL

Mine were boxy looking for about 4-5 months and then started to take on a really nice and natural shape.  Gravity will set it :)

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