Mama of 4, Finally Got my Breasts Back!!

Can’t believe 5 months has almost gone by! Loving the results so far. I’m so thankful I was able to go through this process. After having all 4 of my kiddos, and finally being finished with breastfeeding, I was definitely thrilled to get my boobs back! Haha
The D&F process is no joke! The progression is amazing to see in photos! Best thing I can say is be patient and follow your PS’s instructions!

Okay here is an updated picture 27days post op!
My appt last Wednesday my nurse clipped any remaining poking out stitches. She also removed any flaky areas where the scabs were ready to fall off.
Since then I’ve started using a silicone gel (Biocorneum) morning and evening on my healing scars, it seems to really be helping a ton! I’m waiting for “Jenny’s Boobie butter and scar salve” to come in the mail as well and I will be using those.
I also started taking vitamin E (along with my Vit C and D,) using Vitamin E oil, and continue to use my cbd cream with arnica! Can’t recommend that enough!
I also got cleared to start wearing underwire free, comfy lounge bras and other bralettes!
Still no spray tans, self tans, or soaking in bath tubs, hot tubs, etc. And my lifting restrictions are still in full effect.
However I CAN start doing squats and lunges as of tomorrow, as well as lower body, light cardio as I was cleared to get my heart rate up at 4 weeks, so all that begins in the morning!
Can’t wait to see the changes between now and 6 weeks! They are beginning to soften and drop some so that’s a great feeling!

Everything looked great at my two week post op visit on 3/9! They looked at everything and explained to me how to start light massages going forward!

Seeing changes still every day. It’s hard not to focus on all the little things and not freak yourself out haha

I did notice a few days later a small area on my left breast where a little scab that was coming loose had snagged on my ABD pads that I use to cushion the incisions inside my bra, when I went to change out the pads it just sort of came off. It bled for a moment, I re-padded the incision with a new abd pad, and then the day after I noticed a bit of yellowish drainage.
I called my nurses after hours number and she advised me to just put a small amount of triple antibiotic ointment to help it not stick to the abd pad again (she said each time I exchange the padding it had the potential to pull off those small “crusties” and re-injure that little spot, so the ointment would help it not stick and let it heal. It was completely fine a day or two after!

Still sort of sore along and around the incisions. I have to make sure not to move/jolt for anything too quickly. And just keep taking it easy of course with the lifting restrictions.

I have another follow up coming up tomorrow 3/17 to get some poking out stitches clipped. They should clear me to wear more types of unlined, underwire free sports/lounge bras that are bit more comfy! I tried this one on in the pics and love how it feels!

All in all happy with how things are going so far. I’m just so ready to see them drop and fluff over the next few weeks and months. Can’t wait to get past the six week mark!!