I had an explant 11yrs ago by Dr. Hand. Original BA frm another PS due to implant age, bottoming out & CC. Without a lift my breast looked like pancakes. Lol. I decided to undergo BA 1/17/20 with Dr. Hand. Went above the muscle and since I have very little breast tissue I developed CC within a few months. So, Dr. Hand & I revisited our options. I needed a breast lift ,open capsulectomy, same implants submuscular, mentor 325cc round smooth. Did research and bought a perfect Post-op bra with snap front, built in implant velcro band stabilizers & compression. Highly recommended as it's comfortable & confident it will allow for implants to settle properly and reduce swelling. Especially, when you're stuck sleeping up right. Submuscular was less uncomfortable than above muscle. Surprised. So surgery was 1/21/21 and Dr. Hand did a beautiful revision. Especially, since the CC was becoming more uncomfortable. Just had my 13 day post op. Stitches removed and new tape. 4 more weeks of post-op bra and I'll start some light massage now since I had a breast lift with additional scars. Their soft and completely different than last time at this point. Looking forward to the drop and fluff which is taking place and reduced swelling. Doctor Hand is a skilled, educated, thoughtful, and experience PS. Great follow up. I love Lisa and Emily as they always make you feel welcomed and comfortable. We have a tendency to girl talk and stall Dr. Hand. Lol. Anyway, keep you posted on progress. I'm also taking Fish oil Omega-3 for scarring & normal CC. Plus I also have another Post-op compression bra with hooks that I'll wear for any out door activity or work. Just to be on the safe side.
Updated on 11 Feb 2021:
3 weeks soft & doing great. Taking Omega 3 300mg and Serrapeptase 120,000. Light massage because I had BL, bad CC. I'm also doing sonic sound treatment aka as the Aspen therapy. Plus I'm wearing my post-op pressure bra with upper implant stabilizer for 6 wks. Still have surgical tape on which I'll take off in about 4 days per PS. Totally happy!!
Updated on 16 Feb 2021:
PS said I could soak in bath and gently pull off the second set of tape. Now I'm going to used embrace active scar defense silicone strips. I bought the set for BL & BA. Plus I'll be wearing my post op bra. Daily massage and ultrasound treatment 3 times per week.
Updated on 16 Feb 2021:
26 DAYS POST OP. I soaked and removed the tape. Going to use embrace scar defense silicone strips. 60 days treatment. Continue to wear my tension bra with front hooks and built-in implant stablizers. Great post op bra. Highly recommend as it really advanced the healing process
Updated on 19 Feb 2021:
29 days. So I put 2 strips one underneath each breast horizontally first. The other strips both going vertical over the nipple. Wear for 10 days. Shower or soak. Gently remove. Wait 24hrs then reapply.
Updated on 22 Feb 2021:
This is the perfect bra after my BL, BA, and CC. Especially, the built-in implant stablizer with Velcro closure. Prevented my implants from riding up, the wide band, hook front, & adjustable straps. Comfy to sleep in. My PS approved and the nxt day I was instructed to wear for the next 60 days. It reduced swelling and any hematoma. Really great recovery.
Updated on 7 Apr 2021:
49 days.. still soft, settling no CC. BL & BA. Under muscle this time which was less painful. Year prior I had over the muscle & with little breast tissue I developed CC right away. I waited a yr and I believe developed stage 4. Hard as rocks. Now their soft and my upper muscle or pole still are relaxing. Hopefully, more of a slope. However, I'm happy, feel & look normal