I went through puberty at a very young age. By the age of 13 I was already a double d. I constantly has back pains and neck pains that eventually even lead to really bad headaches. I researched breast reductions for over two years until I finally decided it was a much much needed procedure. No regrets what's so ever. Updated on 24 Apr 2015: I am feeling a lot better now I am barely sore at all. My breast are starting to shape very nicely. I still have the surgical tape on my breast; which will be removed Monday April 27th (pictures of that will be posted). My left breast is however healing faster than my left breast. Updated on 6 May 2015: I am very VERY pleased with my results thus far. My breast are getting very symmetrical and the only place where I feel uncomfortable is on the sides of my breast and under my armpits; which is where I had a bit of lipo done. My right nipple however is a bit more swollen than my left but my left breast has dropped before my right one.
My experience with Dr. Belsley couldn't be any better! I went on many consults and no other doctor made me feel as comfortable as Doctor Belsley. She has such amazing knowledge about every aspect of the procedure, the results, the post op expectations, initially and long term. No other Doctor gave me nearly as much information as I got with Doctor Belsley. She can explain everything there is to know about what to expect. The best part of my experience was seeing how important it was to her that my expectations were met or exceeded. The procedure itself went extremely smooth and the results are amazing! No other Surgeon I consulted with would have been nearly as thorough as Doctor Belsley. If you follow her directions, you will have amazing results! I couldn't be happier that I chose Dr. Belsley as my surgeon. Other Surgeons have a much more conservative and less successful approach. After knowing what I know now, I am convinced if I chose any of the other surgeons, I would have been dissapointed. In the end I couldn't be more happy! I couldn't reccomend her high enough!
Two days prior to surgery and I wandered upon your site, My biggest fear the large cut and scar. I do not have stretch marks, weight loss, extra weight. I am 56 and in pretty good shape, size 4 and can still wear a bikini. The loose skin from prior lipo or age bothers me. Years ago plastic surgeons would tell me to go home, surgery not needed. Not this time! 2 days to go! Updated on 24 Jun 2013: Still very swollen, I look pregnant. I can walk around but get very tired. I am still having a hard time sleeping. Can't sleep on my side, stomach. I am definately not myself yet. I am not on pain meds, because I don't have any left! Lol! I don't need them, but they do help me sleep. I won't look straight in the mirror yet, too nervous to see cut. I will keep updating. Still very black and blue. Updated on 2 Jul 2013: I had a setback yesterday! I felt like week one. Hunched over, pain upon getting out of chair or bed. back hurts when I lay down. I do not have painkillers, and I do not find that the ibuprofen works. I was supposed to be back at work this week, thank goodness they let me stay another week. I go to Dr tomorrow. I get a spasm under my right breast, it feels like it swells up and then goes away. The numbness is a very weird feeling, its numb on my back but yet it feels like the skin is being torn apart when I get up from a laying or sitting position. I just want to sleep on my side or stomach! I thought I had the most comfortable mattress in the world, not anymore. My back feels as if I am laying on concrete. The tt is not the problem, its the lipo that bothers me. Hopefully the DR tell me that this is all part of the healing process. The swelling did go down alot, but I am still swollen on hips and tummy. Updated on 3 Jul 2013: Having a better day today. The Dr. told me everything I am complaining about is normal. I guess everything is healing. I sat up in Dr's office and I did not have a muffin top! I am still swollen below belly button and on my back. But time heals all.... I will post pics next time. Updated on 10 Jul 2013: Went to Dr. Today, had tape on stitches removed. I cannot believe the scar is not even red! Not bad! I was expecting so much worse! I need to let it heal a bit more, then I will start silicone strips. They are not cheap, 200.00 for pkg of 5. They are reusable to a degree. Still swollen under navel. My back still hurts from lipo, but a lymphatic massage did give me some short term relief. I will have another this week. I am done with my Dr visits, unless there is a problem. I still need to take it easy. I think if I were younger, I would have been back to normal already. Updated on 24 Jul 2013: This is my latest pic. It's not always this flat, swelling comes and goes. I will post preop also Updated on 25 Jul 2013: Just an added bit of advice, once drains are out and you are able to shower, I was told to use dial anti bacterial liquid soap on stitched area. I still used my shower gel on the rest of my body. I am 6 weeks post op and still use it. Updated on 26 Jul 2013: I have a good week, then a bad week. When I wake up, if I can roll out of bed without pain, I know I will have a decent day. If instep off bed and have the "tightness" and pain, it's going to be a painful day. I just want to feel like myself again! I am glad I did this, but thought recovery would be quicker. Updated on 1 Aug 2013: 6 weeks po, I was having a bad dream last night and I rolled over on my stomach! First time! I can actually get a massage while lying on my stomach! I've been laying on my side for the massages. This is exciting to me. I still have lower back pain, tightening, burning, when I get up from a relaxed position. I guess I can get back to gym soon. My wound is drying up nicely. I can't wait until I can use silicone strips! Updated on 5 Aug 2013: Just an update......still getting back tightness and stinging from lipo, but much better than before. My problem is after sitting or sleeping, when I stand up I feel the burning and tightness. I was worried for a while it would not go away, but it is much better than before. Sometimes I get a jab of pain in abdomen, nothing crazy. Now for the good part, my stomach is flat?, I look like I even have a 6 pack, well at least a 2 pack! I stillmwear my, spanx and other binders, I feel naked and guilty without it! The only time that cg is off, is if I am in shower. I now know this will all be worth it in the end. My back is still swollen and hips from lipo. Work in progress. My shorts and pants are falling down on me. There is so much room in waist, a size 2 is falling to hips! Updated on 11 Aug 2013: After all of my rants about my back from the lipo, I took Lyrica and the pain is 80% gone! I can't believe it! Big difference. I am going to buy a fajas today. That is a Spanish term for corset, it's a very tight fitting garment to give an hour glass figure. Hopefully it works. I have spanx, maiden form and others, and feel it gives too much after a while. I will let you know how I make out. I am 8 weeks po and going to dr Wednesday, she feels I need debridement. Here we go! Updated on 12 Aug 2013: 8 weeks I have fever, uh oh..... Updated on 15 Aug 2013: So....... I am healing very nicely, but. I am going for a d and c tomorrow, I had fever at the beginning of the week, and I now have a canker sore! I still have back pain. When does it end? This was the summer from hell! But my tummy is looking good, I am too ill to enjoy it. I just want to get back to myself. I had to stop all bromelain e because of surgery tomorrow. Sat I will be right back on schedule. Will I ever get back to the gym??? I will totally relax this weekend, I believe I went back to work too soon. I am drained and worn out! Thanks for the vent! Updated on 24 Aug 2013: Still have back pain, but not like before. I went walking the other night, and jogged slightly. I tire easily,still. All of my pants need to be taken in on the waist, no complaints here! My clothes look amazing, I can actually wear certain fabrics that I couldn't before. I just started wearing a brakes shaping cami. By MeMoi. I got it at loehmanns. It feels good to wear a non girdle compression garment. It's very tight, about as tight as spanx. It's a nice change.
She is a very nice individual but I am Extremely disappointed with the work she performed on me. It has been over a year already and I still have certain areas that are numb (can’t feel anything at all) the scars are horrible and I feel way more insecure now than I did before the surgery. Wish I would’ve waited to find another doctor!
