Breast Fat Transfer with Dr. Bednar

Reading the reviews on RealSelf has been life-changing for me. I had implants for 27 years - hated them and when I couldn’t take it any longer I started my research 2.5 years ago. Last year I had my implants removed and I felt immediately better. But I was left with more skin than breast tissue what made me very self conscious.
After stalking uncountable reviews I knew Fat Transfer is the way to go and Dr. Bednar is The One to perform it.
It wasn’t an easy decision since I live 8000 miles away but my gut said it would be worth the commitment.
Had my surgery 18 days ago and everything went absolutely smoothly so far. When I think of all the fears and concerns I had before my operation, it makes me smile because I had them for no reason.
Yes, there was a bit discomfort: soreness from catheter and intubation; couldn’t tolerate the painkillers (made me sick, so I stopped taking them from day 1 after surgery) and my breasts have swelled a lot... But really nothing serious or unbearable since the pain wasn’t of a persisting kind like when you’re having a migraine or a toothache.
For me, wanting this procedure had nothing to do with vanity: it has been a journey. I started unhappy and insecure and now I’m so happy to be alive and when I look at myself naked it makes me smile all over my face! My advice if you’re seriously contemplating this operation for yourself: don’t read the consent forms, just sign them because the content is very scary und you’ll have to sign them anyway...

Immediately after surgery I have noticed that moving around felt better than just laying... So I moved as much as possible.

Furthermore I have noticed that after 3 days taking a shower wasn’t great at all. Getting myself out and back into my girdle felt like an intense workout.

48 hours after surgery I had a manual lymphatic massage with Lori Adler and that felt awesome.

5 days post operation I felt very good and could have flown home (10 hours flight). On day 6 and 7 my breast swelling increased a lot and I started to panic because I had to fly home and Dr. Bednar had told me due to the cabin pressure an increase of swelling was to be expected... On my way to the airport I passed by the office and was wrapped tightly again around my breasts what helped.

My measurements before (I am 51 years old and 5’6”):
Bust 34.5"
Under bust 31"
Waist 28.75"
Hip 37.5"
Thighs 21"
130 lbs day of surgery

19 days after:
Bust 37.75"
Under bust 31"
Waist 27.5"
Hip 36.5"
Thighs 20.5"
126 lbs

Altogether I have felt much better than expected!

Swelling and bruising have decreased and I am feeling very good.
My donor sites look great so far. And sleeping on my back is not as bad, was so before apprehensive since I am a belly sleeper normally...
I really like to wear my compression garment and still wearing my compression stockings: usally my blood pressure is very low but due to the stockings my blood pressure is normal...
My scars are flat just a different colour I think they look great for 3 weeks post op.
I am a little bit obsessed with my breasts: since the swelling has decreased it feels like they are shrinking and I am afraid after 3 months nothing will be left. But I am still measuring 37.75"...