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26 y/o, no kids, went from 32H to C/D cup - I'm already really happy with how they look!
UPDATED FROM AlanaJayne
2 months post
Almost 12 weeks post op
WORTH IT
I'm just over 11 weeks and coming into Australian summer I'm already very grateful for this procedure! I'm mostly using gel every day/twice a day but I'm a little slack sometimes. Scarring is coming along really well although still slow on my side/under my arms. I was worried that the skin had folded over a little in the centre of my chest however this seems to be a result of the taping because as the wounds close up its settling fine.
Ignore the bumpy lines, I took the photos after just waking up. Finally starting to lie on my stomach for short periods.
Won't let me add photos due to file size even though it's below so I'll have to edit this soon.
Ignore the bumpy lines, I took the photos after just waking up. Finally starting to lie on my stomach for short periods.
Won't let me add photos due to file size even though it's below so I'll have to edit this soon.
UPDATED FROM AlanaJayne
2 months post
6 weeks post - last tape!
Some photos from my 6 week check up. Around week 4/5 I developed a really hard lump on my left side. You'll notice it looks more 'square' than the other breast and the bruising lingered much longer. Totally normal, it's just the fluid build up not draining fast enough and becoming quite hard. Felt like nothing was changing but looking back a few weeks later I realise I have definitely made progress, just have to be patient!
This is also the check up where I could finally stop taping and I've have been applying silicone gel ever since to help with the wounds/scarring. Doctor Theile did mention the scarring is better than average which is just luck but I'm happy to hear it.
This is also the check up where I could finally stop taping and I've have been applying silicone gel ever since to help with the wounds/scarring. Doctor Theile did mention the scarring is better than average which is just luck but I'm happy to hear it.
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UPDATED FROM AlanaJayne
2 months post
A few days post op
Posting updates of my early days post op to show the swelling/bruising. I kinda miss the look of the swelling but always knew they weren't going to stay this perky! Definitely don't miss the bruising. Around the 1-2 week mark was when it hit it's worst.
Noting early that when I had the drains removed I had a lot less fluid drain from my left side. This has been an going thing. Wouldn't call it an issue because it's completely normal however it has meant that my left side has healed much slower.
Noting early that when I had the drains removed I had a lot less fluid drain from my left side. This has been an going thing. Wouldn't call it an issue because it's completely normal however it has meant that my left side has healed much slower.
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Finally applied the gel again yesterday and as I did I noticed it's flattened a bit. Hope things get better for you too! I've been told around 6 months is when you'll really start to be fully healed.
I've been using the dermatix gel, and that's almost out now so I've switched to the cheaper bepanthen scar treatment. It's still silicone and has a nice applicator.
The good thing about silicon gels, at least from what I've read is that they can improve scarring at any time! So even if you have years old scars and start the gel it should help them. I'll definitely do a 6 month progress shot.