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32 Asian, no kids, 5ft, 108 pounds, 310cc

UPDATED FROM Mochi7
22 days post

3 weeks post op follow up appt

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WORTH IT$8,300
I had my 3 weeks post op today! My PS said everything is looking good, still some swelling, as expected. I expressed my concerns about my scars, as they feel very hard, almost bone like. He said this is normal, and Asians do tend to scar darker. He said it is way too early for them to be keloids, so I shouldn't worry about that yet. He gave me a medical grade silicone gel that has spf 30 in it, called Silagel. I'm supposed to apply twice a day and gently massage them on to my scars. I'm hoping it will help lighten the color! I don't mind the scar or even how it's raised, but I do hope the color will lighten a bit as right now, it is very noticeable, almost like someone used a brown marker and drew an one inch line under each breast. I asked him if I should also consider using silicone scar sheets, he said I can, but that will be overkill and not needed, so I think I will hold off on that unless I see no improvement at all.
I'm also cleared to work out! I can do my regular workouts, light cardio, squats with light weights, etc. I just cannot do anything involving the chest muscles, so no push ups. I'm happy to hear this because I usually try to work out at least 4 times a week, so this is great news. I'm still sleeping in my sports bra, on my back. I can now wear regular bras, even those with underwire. However he said to not wear push up bras. I can wear bras that have the small pad inserts as many bras have them to not let the nipples show, as long as the padding is not too much. He advised me to not go too crazy buying too many new bras as the breasts are still going to drop and fluff more, so the size might change. Based on my current progress, I might be a C cup, but this is hard to tell still. I scheduled another appt in two months; this will be my 3 months post op appointment. I'm hoping the breasts will drop more and my scars will be lighter! He also said as they drop and fluff, they will look closer together, creating more natural cleavage. I'm still very happy with the results as they look very proportional to my frame.

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Eugene Kim

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Dr. Kim is great! he has a very chill, calm, demeanor. You can tell he's honest and not trying to 'sell' you anything. After consulting with him, I knew I made the right choice. I asked him a bunch of questions about risks of rupture, capsule contracture, and he answered all my questions in depth. On the day of surgery, my nurse was so sweet. The next day, Dr. Kim also called me for a check up, and we scheduled another in person check up for the day after. He gave me his personal cell and email as well. Even his nurse told me he replies to emails quickly, usually within the hour. I'm very happy with my choice.

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October 5, 2019
Did the doctor give you a band to help with swelling and promote the drop and fluff?
October 5, 2019
He didn't! He said it wasn't necessary. Do you have one?
October 5, 2019
Yes, I just got one. But every dr is different. My boobs still look like day of surgery lol
October 5, 2019
I know it can take a full 6 months or more to drop! Mine were very square looking the first week after surgery. I think I noticed a slight drop, but they also seem to look a little smaller too, probably because the swelling is going down. My PS said they will look fuller on the bottom and should look closer together as they drop and fluff more.
October 5, 2019
Are you massaging them right now?
October 5, 2019
Yes. I am starting today for massages but she doesn't want me to push down cuz they just removed some of the sutures. The other stitches will dissolve or come out on its own they said...then I can start scar therapy in s month.
October 6, 2019
Good luck! Are yours under the breast too? I was scared to massage them in the beginning but they definitely feel softer right now
October 6, 2019
Yes, under the muscles. Bottom of boobs a bit numb though.
October 6, 2019
I think that's normal. But yes, I was told not to push down on the boobs as they will drop by themselves. One of the massages my PS told me to do is to squeeze the bottom part of the boob, under the nipple. I think the massages have really helped them be a little softer. My boobs feel like of stiff in the mornings, but my PS said that's normal, it's cus we have to sleep on our backs and during the night, there's the most healing.
UPDATED FROM Mochi7
19 days post

Almost three weeks post op

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I've been following drs orders and massaging three times a day, at least five minutes each time. They seem to have dropped a bit and gotten softer, but a little smaller as well? Maybe cus the swelling is going down? I heard that as they fluff out more they'll look a little bigger. Any ladies with this experience? I see my PS next Tuesday for my three well post op follow up he said that's when I can start putting on scar cream. My scars are raised, dark and feel very hard right now, like bone. I'm looking forward to them getting lighter in color. I'm my also going to ask my PS if I can do more lower body workouts like squats. So far I've been taking long walks every day to stay active but I'm anxious to get back to my regular workout routine.

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September 29, 2019
Hi! I'm 3dpo and I hope recover as fast as you! My boobs looks like yours post op. Do you soreness in your cleavage area? Mine feels so tender!
September 30, 2019
Hi! How's your recovery and pain level? I don't have any cleavage soreness. The only slight uncomfort is now I'm able to sleep on my back, and sometimes my chest feels kind of tight when I wake up. I read that it's normal since the implants are under the muscle and you're laying on your back. How are your scars? My scars feel really hard, almost like it's a bone, so I'm hoping they're not developing into keloids.
September 30, 2019
I'm just taking only 500 mg of Tylenol before bed and yes, I feel the stiffness at night or when i first get up. My left boob is always sore compared to right. My upper back hurts though. I haven't peeked at my scars yet but I will soon. Apparently, my stitches will fall off on its own? I think most scars on tanned skinned especially asians will be raised (so I'm told) and should go away after a year or two. Seems long...hopefully your PS has good recommendations on scar care.
September 30, 2019
I'll definitely let you know tomorrow about scar removal! I don't mind the scar, but I do hope the color will lighten a bit. Right now, it's very obvious there are too scars underneath the boobs because the implants are not that big, and I guess they haven't really dropped and fluffed too much. My PS did say that because the implants aren't big, the breasts will never flop over to cover the scars. My scars haven't seem to scab or fall off, not sure if they're supposed to? My PS removed the stitches 1 week after post op. It was really quick, I barely felt anything.
September 30, 2019
Hmmm I guess it depends on PS and where they put new breast fold and tissue you stated with? Yes, keep me updated on scar cream. Are you taking anything for swelling of boobs ? I was thinking arnica..
UPDATED FROM Mochi7
8 days post

Seven days post op, stitches removed!

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I had my one week follow up today, my doctor took the stitches out. It only took a few seconds and I barely felt anything. He said everything looks good and can start massaging today. I'm supposed to massage at least fifteen minutes a day, does not have to be straight fifteen minutes. He showed me three massage techniques. As you can see from the pictures, the scars are quite noticeable. I will have another follow up in two weeks and that's when I'll be able to start applying scar cream! Hopefully the color will lighten a bit. I know Asians tend to scar darker, does anyone have any updates on how their scars look?

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September 19, 2019
Hey which profile implants did you get? Thanks!
September 19, 2019
Hi! I got moderate plus, silicone, under the muscle.
September 29, 2019
Do you have to wear a band? Or surgical bra or now you can wear no underwire bra?
September 30, 2019
I didn't have to wear a band. During the first week I wore a regular sports bra that was front zip, one size up from my previous size (previous sports bras were S, so I wore a M). After my first week, I was able to wear any sports bra, just had to take the pad inserts out. I see my PS in two days and I think I should be able to wear a wireless bra after 1 month, but still sleep in sports bras for 3 months total.