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One month post-op!
I'll try to keep this brief and helpful!
*WHERE I'M AT ONE MONTH POST-OP*
- Pain has largely disappeared
- Hypersensitivity of the right nipple is gone, but the left boob from the armpit down is still pretty numb, but definitely improving
- My breasts are super soft on the sides and bottom! But still not very squishy at the top, which is normal because that is where the muscle was disrupted.
- I am rotating the surgical bra with 2 sports bras, both molded with no underwire. I love that the tiny bit of padding with a molded bra can make a real difference to the size, but I also am very happy with the size of them with zero padding. I can't believe I can achieve this look without any push-up!
- I can lay on my side on my bed to type on the computer, which I was itching to do because my back was becoming sore from always having to be at a desk or propped up with pillows.
- I have those Mondor's cords under both breasts, they were really painful a week ago but are dissipating, as is the feeling like I can't stretch out because of the tightness of the cords. Those are improving.
- They are looking more and more natural each week! From the third to the fourth week I had such bad skin shedding on my boobs, it was like (get ready to be grossed out) parmesan cheese grated into my bra each night. But that's definitely subsiding too, but my skin is still on the shiny side. I trust that since my skin was quite taut it will take a few more weeks for my skin to stretch.
- I have no more soreness when I walk and don't even notice my chest while I'm working for the most part!
- I can comfortably pick up my chihuahua, but still find it somewhat uncomfortable to carry her like I used to where her butt is in the crook of my elbow and her body is leaning on my chest with her head on my shoulder, so I try not to do that much. I am still careful that she doesn't crawl on my chest and she's learning not to play around my chest.
- Reaching and showering is completely fine. Of course I'm still careful, but I can do everything I used to be able to do around the house now.
I think back to the second and third post-op days where I couldn't pull my pants up or down, couldn't flush the toilet, couldn't open or close a car door, couldn't open a prescription pill bottle, couldn't get out of bed using my arms, couldn't wash my hair, couldn't sleep through the night, couldn't zip my jacket all the way up. All of that was temporary.
I also just want to say that I was definitely experiencing the blues towards the end of the first week post-op and for some of the second. For me, it was a mix of the pain, my mom leaving after taking care of me for three days straight, being hugely bloated, and looking in the mirror and seeing breasts that were clearly not amazing looking (yet). It's normal. You invested SO much in this and to not have instant gratification is tough! It's a process though and you have to remember to stay positive, to follow your surgeon's instructions to a T, and know that you can still enjoy and live your life before your new breasts are fully settled!
*WHERE I'M AT ONE MONTH POST-OP*
- Pain has largely disappeared
- Hypersensitivity of the right nipple is gone, but the left boob from the armpit down is still pretty numb, but definitely improving
- My breasts are super soft on the sides and bottom! But still not very squishy at the top, which is normal because that is where the muscle was disrupted.
- I am rotating the surgical bra with 2 sports bras, both molded with no underwire. I love that the tiny bit of padding with a molded bra can make a real difference to the size, but I also am very happy with the size of them with zero padding. I can't believe I can achieve this look without any push-up!
- I can lay on my side on my bed to type on the computer, which I was itching to do because my back was becoming sore from always having to be at a desk or propped up with pillows.
- I have those Mondor's cords under both breasts, they were really painful a week ago but are dissipating, as is the feeling like I can't stretch out because of the tightness of the cords. Those are improving.
- They are looking more and more natural each week! From the third to the fourth week I had such bad skin shedding on my boobs, it was like (get ready to be grossed out) parmesan cheese grated into my bra each night. But that's definitely subsiding too, but my skin is still on the shiny side. I trust that since my skin was quite taut it will take a few more weeks for my skin to stretch.
- I have no more soreness when I walk and don't even notice my chest while I'm working for the most part!
- I can comfortably pick up my chihuahua, but still find it somewhat uncomfortable to carry her like I used to where her butt is in the crook of my elbow and her body is leaning on my chest with her head on my shoulder, so I try not to do that much. I am still careful that she doesn't crawl on my chest and she's learning not to play around my chest.
- Reaching and showering is completely fine. Of course I'm still careful, but I can do everything I used to be able to do around the house now.
I think back to the second and third post-op days where I couldn't pull my pants up or down, couldn't flush the toilet, couldn't open or close a car door, couldn't open a prescription pill bottle, couldn't get out of bed using my arms, couldn't wash my hair, couldn't sleep through the night, couldn't zip my jacket all the way up. All of that was temporary.
I also just want to say that I was definitely experiencing the blues towards the end of the first week post-op and for some of the second. For me, it was a mix of the pain, my mom leaving after taking care of me for three days straight, being hugely bloated, and looking in the mirror and seeing breasts that were clearly not amazing looking (yet). It's normal. You invested SO much in this and to not have instant gratification is tough! It's a process though and you have to remember to stay positive, to follow your surgeon's instructions to a T, and know that you can still enjoy and live your life before your new breasts are fully settled!
Healing well!
Here’s a photo of me at almost 2 weeks. I’m so, so pleased and can’t believe the difference.
One week+ update
Don't have a ton of time so I'll make this quick!
Dr. Shafer's expertise with breast augmentation is truly in the results, and even if it's too early to see the final results, my experience so far with healing has been extremely easy relatively speaking and it's obvious that his skill and knowledge is a huge part of this.
For example, I did not have to wear the compression band over my bra after the first 24 hours, and after my one week post-op appointment, I don't need to massage my breasts either because the implants are literally already in the position they should be and now it is just up to time for my muscles to relax and the implants to drop and fluff.
I can move much easier, there's no pain in the morning when I get up, and there's basically no bruising. My incisions are TEENY and placed perfectly, and are doing great with no issues or concerns. I naturally have some soreness when I walk and am buying a slightly more supportive sports bra to reduce that soreness, as I walk a lot in my daily commute and life.
They look better each day, feel a tiny bit softer little by little. It still gives me some shooting pain to bend over low, but that's also to be expected. I am really happy with the size, and every time I think I may be prematurely getting a whiff of boob greed, I take heed of Dr. Shafer's words that to go bigger than 385cc on my small body would put us into the territory where my healing has more risks, my recovert is prolonged, and the issues get higher. I trusted him and I am very glad I did. It blows my mind that I was able to show him a slew of reference photos and he could confidently recommend the size needed to get me to that look.
Very grateful right now!
Dr. Shafer's expertise with breast augmentation is truly in the results, and even if it's too early to see the final results, my experience so far with healing has been extremely easy relatively speaking and it's obvious that his skill and knowledge is a huge part of this.
For example, I did not have to wear the compression band over my bra after the first 24 hours, and after my one week post-op appointment, I don't need to massage my breasts either because the implants are literally already in the position they should be and now it is just up to time for my muscles to relax and the implants to drop and fluff.
I can move much easier, there's no pain in the morning when I get up, and there's basically no bruising. My incisions are TEENY and placed perfectly, and are doing great with no issues or concerns. I naturally have some soreness when I walk and am buying a slightly more supportive sports bra to reduce that soreness, as I walk a lot in my daily commute and life.
They look better each day, feel a tiny bit softer little by little. It still gives me some shooting pain to bend over low, but that's also to be expected. I am really happy with the size, and every time I think I may be prematurely getting a whiff of boob greed, I take heed of Dr. Shafer's words that to go bigger than 385cc on my small body would put us into the territory where my healing has more risks, my recovert is prolonged, and the issues get higher. I trusted him and I am very glad I did. It blows my mind that I was able to show him a slew of reference photos and he could confidently recommend the size needed to get me to that look.
Very grateful right now!
Provider Review
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
535 Fifth Ave, New York, New York