POSTED UNDER Breast Lift with Implants Reviews
41y/o Mom of 4. Extreme Weight Loss and in Need/want of Repair. Hails from Austin Tx.
UPDATED FROM Kim41
3 months post
12 weeks .... holding on
WORTH IT$12,247
I'm 12 post op and just not feeling this procedure.
I am continuing to have morning boob and they are still sore with a burning sensation. I was told it's the nerve regeneration. The constant nagging discomfort is wearing on me. I wonder if I will ever feel normal again. My PS keeps reassuring me this is all normal and part of the process but I'm not really reading similar stories on here. Everyone else who has had breast augmentation and a lift hasn't post stuff similar to my experience. I know everyone heals differently but this is crazy! 3 months later my right breast is still cone looking and has not dropped! I haven't seen any other posts with this same experience.
I've had to stop doing the full breast massage 3x a day because it made them hurt sooooooo bad. Now I do it once.
I really don't want to regret this choice :/
I am continuing to have morning boob and they are still sore with a burning sensation. I was told it's the nerve regeneration. The constant nagging discomfort is wearing on me. I wonder if I will ever feel normal again. My PS keeps reassuring me this is all normal and part of the process but I'm not really reading similar stories on here. Everyone else who has had breast augmentation and a lift hasn't post stuff similar to my experience. I know everyone heals differently but this is crazy! 3 months later my right breast is still cone looking and has not dropped! I haven't seen any other posts with this same experience.
I've had to stop doing the full breast massage 3x a day because it made them hurt sooooooo bad. Now I do it once.
I really don't want to regret this choice :/
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Replies (5)
SF
B
September 20, 2016
Can I ask, what exactly makes your breasts hurt while doing the massage? I've read one response from a doctor to take vitamin B6 in 200mg daily to prevent capsular contracture. I'm talking it, either it works or not, just in case it does.
K
September 21, 2016
They ache and get to where they have a burning sensation even when just blowing air on them.
B
September 21, 2016
I had a burning sensation on the bottom of my breasts and they hurt in the middle of the rib cage, i attributed that to the implant stretching the breast tissue. Only way to eliminate the pain was to hold them up. When I did the massages it helped me to take off the pressure. When I was just a week off, they hurt while massaging, now it's nice and stress relieving. Are yours really tight?
N
September 21, 2016
My boobies feel like they are sunburned! Trying my darndest to keep up with the massaging because I want them to look and feel their best! I have noticed car rides are difficult and as the passenger I tend to hold on to them! I feel like I am getting electrocuted through the nipples but every day is better and better and when I over do it I certainly pay for it so I know to stop! You look fantastic and I have followed your journey and I keep looking at mine and then looking at my befores and I am in heaven!
N
September 21, 2016
Like a sunburn! Thats how I try to describe it! anything that rubs against my skin burns!!!!!
K
September 21, 2016
it's the nerve regeneration! everything you described is what I feel too. I'm glad we are on this journey together. it helps to have someone understand
W
September 21, 2016
You look great! I know what you mean about the discomfort wearing on you. I feel the same. Ido feel better more and more as time passes then ill just have a rough day or two. Focus on the future. Or reflect back on before pics. That gets my mind reassured everytime. :-) and im routing for you!!
P
September 22, 2016
I Thunk you look good too. I was am a slow healer too. I am 3 months post op and I still on occasion have stiff boobs in the morning and my nipples still get sensitive . I took these homemade kleenex my daughter made me oit of fleece and I cut them in a circle and inserted them un my bra and that really helped. When I had odd movements or too much movement at gym it helped woth the sensitivity as it was soo soft. I will occasionally still get zingers and they hurt but luckily not for long.
UPDATED FROM Kim41
3 months post
I am at 11weeks post op
Just an update...I haven't posted in awhile.
I have been massaging 3x a week for almost a month now. It's is such a SLOW process for me with the implants dropping and fluffing. If I have learned anything it's patience... I sure do want what I want when I want it.
This procedure, as common as it is, is not a quick fix or a quick recovery, for me.
My right breast has still not dropped and is sporting a sponge Bob square look on the bottom pole and is more "cone" looking. The left breast is looking great. I'm having concerns that the right breast is experiencing capsular contracture but my PS's nurse thinks it's too early to label it that. She wants to give it another month before I even come back in. Her opinion is that the pec muscle is well developed and more resistant to surrendering to the implant and to give it time. I guess at this point that's all I have is time!
I have been massaging 3x a week for almost a month now. It's is such a SLOW process for me with the implants dropping and fluffing. If I have learned anything it's patience... I sure do want what I want when I want it.
This procedure, as common as it is, is not a quick fix or a quick recovery, for me.
My right breast has still not dropped and is sporting a sponge Bob square look on the bottom pole and is more "cone" looking. The left breast is looking great. I'm having concerns that the right breast is experiencing capsular contracture but my PS's nurse thinks it's too early to label it that. She wants to give it another month before I even come back in. Her opinion is that the pec muscle is well developed and more resistant to surrendering to the implant and to give it time. I guess at this point that's all I have is time!
Replies (3)
K
September 7, 2016
I'm having the same issue with my right breast and my PS says the same thing. It is frustrating to me, but seems like this happens quite a bit! I think you look really good!
P
September 8, 2016
I Thunk your looking great and definately dropping some as you have more cleavage in the second pic. Your scars are healing nicely. I have been a slow healer too so I know how you feel. I still have a bit of stiffness and working out my chest muscles ugh. Feels so weird. My under scars are still really red taking forever for them to fade I assume since I done this in the hot Texas summer.
A
September 8, 2016
my RT breast, inside bottom, squares off when I do a slight flex, and the tissue is so thick beneath the scar on the RT breast. Yours could be muscle related, but I know mine isn't! We'll get there eventually. I've booked my revision already for Dec, and while I knew I would be paying for the OR site, etc...I certainly was surprised to find out that my PS is charging me $550 for the her to do the revision. She says my sternum is a reason my breast is off to my armpit. I saw her last week for 3 mth f/up, just haven't updated my posts. I forgot to show her how my breast squares off - I'll make sure to show her in Nov.
UPDATED FROM Kim41
2 months post
9 weeks po
Well a week ago I was given the green light to do full breast massage.... I have to say I have been very faithful, doing the massage 3 times a day, using the scar lotion, and taking IBU... but my breasts are in a constant state of "sore". Not so sore that I can't function, but definitely a discomfort. Thankfully my breasts are getting softer. I noticed one is bigger than the other, im trying not to panic over this. Im still having muscle contractions, so I am continuing to use the muscle relaxers. Boy this has been a long process..... and I'm not a patient person. I am looking forward to hitting the 6th month mark!
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M
August 19, 2016
You look great especially for nine weeks post op! Your incisions are barely noticeable. What kind of scar lotion are you using? I'm having a similar surgery one week from now so I'm doing all the research I can. I look forward to hearing more about your progress….
K
August 20, 2016
I started using a scar repair ointment by Lumiderm called Skin Recovery Gel about a week ago. It has silicone, vit e, and arnica. It's sooooooo soft. Up until then I was putting brown skin tape over my scars. I'll be honest, I think the biggest reason why I have healed so quickly and nicely is the way I eat. I eat very clean, no flour/sugar and I eat LOTS of veggies... on my first post op visit, the RN was shocked at how quickly I was healing. She said she thought I was a head of schedule.
Thank you for the compliment!! The only thing I'm having doubt about is the area on the bottom pole of the breast where the scar is, it's lumpy... not round. It looks very disfigured :/
I go in next Wednesday to see my PS, hopefully he can put my mind at ease with my concerns.
Thank you for the compliment!! The only thing I'm having doubt about is the area on the bottom pole of the breast where the scar is, it's lumpy... not round. It looks very disfigured :/
I go in next Wednesday to see my PS, hopefully he can put my mind at ease with my concerns.
W
August 27, 2016
The scars look amazing! And i def see a change in lower pole fullness. The scar lotion... do u use it on entire breast or just scars?? Your skin looks amazing!
K
August 27, 2016
I use the scar lotion on the scars, but I use coconut oil on my skin every day. It keeps it soft:)
W
August 28, 2016
I am worried about stretch marks! :-P i have some from engorged breast after babies and just didnt know if theres something i could use to prevent any more.
1. Yes, you're right, I've not seen any other post with the 'galaflex'. So unfortunately you've no one else's experience to draw upon - sooo, draw upon the advice of your PS and his team. If you trust them, then trust them if you don't then seek a second opinion.
2. We are our own worst critic. Let your body heal. Again, if your gut tells you things aren't right or should be better by now get a second opinion.
3. And now some tough love - Look back at your before shots. Without stating the obvious.. tough gig lady but you"ve now got the breasts of a 18 year old, give em time.