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POSTED UNDER Breast Lift with Implants REVIEWS

Successful Revision

ORIGINAL POST

Successful Revision

Intuitive6884
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I had an explant 11yrs ago by Dr. Hand. Original BA frm another PS due to implant age, bottoming out & CC. Without a lift my breast looked like pancakes. Lol. I decided to undergo BA 1/17/20 with Dr. Hand. Went above the muscle and since I have very little breast tissue I developed CC within a few months. So, Dr. Hand & I revisited our options. I needed a breast lift ,open capsulectomy, same implants submuscular, mentor 325cc round smooth. Did research and bought a perfect Post-op bra with snap front, built in implant velcro band stabilizers & compression. Highly recommended as it's comfortable & confident it will allow for implants to settle properly and reduce swelling. Especially, when you're stuck sleeping up right. Submuscular was less uncomfortable than above muscle. Surprised. So surgery was 1/21/21 and Dr. Hand did a beautiful revision. Especially, since the CC was becoming more uncomfortable. Just had my 13 day post op. Stitches removed and new tape. 4 more weeks of post-op bra and I'll start some light massage now since I had a breast lift with additional scars. Their soft and completely different than last time at this point. Looking forward to the drop and fluff which is taking place and reduced swelling. Doctor Hand is a skilled, educated, thoughtful, and experience PS. Great follow up. I love Lisa and Emily as they always make you feel welcomed and comfortable. We have a tendency to girl talk and stall Dr. Hand. Lol. Anyway, keep you posted on progress. I'm also taking Fish oil Omega-3 for scarring & normal CC. Plus I also have another Post-op compression bra with hooks that I'll wear for any out door activity or work. Just to be on the safe side.

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Terry Hand, MD

Terry Hand, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (6)

February 13, 2021
Doesn’t fish oil have risks for bleeding? Does your doctor know you’re taking them? I was instructed to stop taking mine for lip fillers before I got my surgery and never got back on because I knew I was getting implants. Let me know, I might get back on them! Lol good luck with you recovery! also surprised submuscular was less painful for you
February 17, 2021
Yes..I was surprised that submuscular was less painful. PS said that the position, pocket and my pec muscle gave good coverage for the implant.
February 17, 2021
So far so good. I only take 1200 mg fish oil with 360 mg Omega 3. I waited for 10 days before I started. Did research and found that it reduces the thickness of a capulse. Also, Serrapeptase relieved pain & swelling. However, this time I took a lot time researching and buying a good tension bra with built in implant stablizers. I'll wear 24/7 for 6 wks. That really helped with swelling, eliminate further bleeding and healing. Last time I didn't have a good bra and immediately developed CC. Surgery was 1/21/21. Today 2/15/21 still soft and settling in.
February 17, 2021
Oh okay wow that’s good to know! Ty! What brand bra did you buy?
February 19, 2021
I have 2 bras the first one has built in stabilizer implant straps. I took a pic in the beginning of my journey. Begin wearing 2nd day after per PS. Now I just changed today. 2/19/21. 29 days. I noticed bra was creating wrinkles around bottom area. No problem it was perfect post op right after and you can sleep in comfort. Marena is the company for post surgical bras etc
February 20, 2021
Oh..also check shapewear for post surgical bra. I bought one from them too. So I have 2 different bras for this journey. I'm not wearing a regular bra until 3 months. But it will be for certain clothes. I want to prevent CC since I've had problems. But this is the first time I've ever had submuscular.
UPDATED FROM Intuitive6884
25 days post

21 days

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3 weeks soft & doing great. Taking Omega 3 300mg and Serrapeptase 120,000. Light massage because I had BL, bad CC. I'm also doing sonic sound treatment aka as the Aspen therapy. Plus I'm wearing my post-op pressure bra with upper implant stabilizer for 6 wks. Still have surgical tape on which I'll take off in about 4 days per PS. Totally happy!!

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UPDATED FROM Intuitive6884
1 month post

26 DAYS POST OP Removed tape

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PS said I could soak in bath and gently pull off the second set of tape. Now I'm going to used embrace active scar defense silicone strips. I bought the set for BL & BA. Plus I'll be wearing my post op bra. Daily massage and ultrasound treatment 3 times per week.

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