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Had my 20 year old saline implants removed, breasts lifted and fat transfer in AUSTIN TX.

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Had my 20 year old saline implants removed, breasts lifted and fat transfer in AUSTIN TX.

SherryBlossom
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I am still a little loopy as I write this. I just had surgery a few days ago. But this site has helped me so tremendously, I felt I need to share my story for others who may be considering a similar procedure.
I had round saline implants put in when I was 20 years old. Back then silicone had been outlawed. I weighed 105 pounds (5'2") and my implants were 375 on one side and 390 on the other. They looked like ice cream scoops in the middle of my chest. But hey it was the 90s and that was the thing. Twenty years and two children later, I have gained 20 pounds, and gravity had taken it's toll. I really did not want a lift, because personally I thought I had the cutest nipples ever created by God. But… When they're pointing down at your knees, they're no longer so cute. Plus weighing 125 nstead of 105 took my breasts from a 32 D cup to a 34 G cup. They looked like tube socks with tennis balls inside. I was newly divorced, so I knew something had to be done. The thing that caused me to hesitate for so long was the lift...iI really didn't want the scars. But it got to the point where the sagginess and the size were worse than the potential scars. So I researched my options and decided to go with an explanation, a lift and a fat transfer.
It's too early to tell the end result… But what I can say is this: my breasts hardly hurt at all. But my thighs, were they harvested the fat from, feel like they're on fire. I can hardly sit down on the toilet to pee. Even walking is hard. I highly recommend my doctor – Dr. Jennifer Walden in Austin Texas – but I will say she's a little stingy with the pain meds. I'm a redhead and any anesthesiologist knows that redheads need a little extra help with the pain control issue. Not only do we feel pain worse, but we have a natural resistance to all pain medications from lidocaine to opiates. Dentists seem to know this, but surgeons are still figuring it out I guess. Regardless to say… This hasn't been easy.
I'm going to post my before photos as well as my day one and day three postop photos. So far I am absolutely loving the size and shape . My concern obviously is that the swelling will go down and some of the fat will be reabsorbed and I will need a second procedure. Fingers crossed. Please feel free to ask me any questions. I will update you more on my experience as time goes by.

SherryBlossom's provider

Jennifer L. Walden, MD

Jennifer L. Walden, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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UPDATED FROM SherryBlossom
3 days post

Day 2

SherryBlossom
Still very bruised. But love the shape and size. Post op is tomorrow. I'll update soon. Using Xeroform gauze strips for now. Drains are the worst part. I think she used drains to keep fluid from collecting in the cavity where my implants were. She put 400 cc's in each breast. But sad maybe 30% will reabsorb.

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December 18, 2018

How are your pain levels? Besides the bruising, they're already looking great.

December 21, 2018
Hi I’m also interested in same procedure any advice will help
December 21, 2018
Susy206-- I would really only recommend a procedure if you don't want to be very big. They took 1000 mL total out of me. 800 was usable and they put 400 in each breast and I still feel pretty small. So if you're looking for a true augmentation I might consider implants. I love the size and shape right now I'm just worried about fat loss and the next few months. So stay tuned and fingers crossed. Thanks for commenting.
UPDATED FROM SherryBlossom
7 days post

Everything going smoothly I guess.

SherryBlossom
One areola looks bigger so I'm hoping that evens out. I still love the shape and size of breasts although I've definitely lost some volume. I'm sure from swelling. I had 2nd post op today and they have removed about half of the stitches so far. My thighs are still KILLING me. The lipo was by far the worst part. My ankles and legs are swelled up so bad I almost went to the emergency room but I didn't. It has resolved but I will post pictures. Also the bruising on my legs is horrendous!!. All in all though… My boobs look great. I'm just hoping they heal right. I start embrace therapy I n a couple weeks.

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