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34DD to hopefully 34B

UPDATED FROM nette1985
1 month post

About a month after surgery

nette1985
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Hey everyone, I know everyone has been waiting on me to update my pics and profile. I had surgery on the 6th of September, and then surgery again on the 20th due to hematoma. I can start back working out tomorrow on the 27th. I’m very pleased with the size of my breast. Dr. Chen is a great doctor. I’m a size 34C. I haven’t really went bra shopping yet. I can sleep on my side comfortably.

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Patrick Chen, MD

Patrick Chen, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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October 30, 2019
Hey boo! They look really good! I’m one week po I hope my scars and nipples look as good as yours! Wishing you a speedy recovery!
October 30, 2019
Hey hun, I’m pretty sure they’ll look better. The only thing I’ve been using is bio oil. After they told me I could start using something
November 9, 2022
How did u like your breast outcome? I’m scheduled for next week with him
October 30, 2019
I just had mine done on the 18th and under my left side separated a little bit at the t but other than I think they look great I was a 36 G going to a 36C
October 31, 2019
I hope you have a great recovery. I was always calling my PS trying to make sure everything was ok and checking here to see if other women were or had experienced the same issues I was going through. Only problem I had was hematoma in my right breast. Went through surgery again two weeks after the first surgery. After that. I healed great. I didn’t have pain after either surgery, and I didn’t have to take any pain meds
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October 31, 2019
Wow! You are making me even more excited to do this! You look great!
October 31, 2019
Aww. Thank you! And I feel great. No more indention marks in my shoulders. No back pain! Weight lifted off my shoulders. I asked to see before and after pics from my PS. I had NO pain whatsoever. Only issue I had was going back into surgery two weeks after my first surgery due to having hematoma in my right breast. I LOVE my new breast! I can’t wait to hear about your surgery, how you’re doing afterwards, and praying for a speedy recovery for you!
November 22, 2019
Hey! How did you like Dr. Chen? I've been postponed twice for my reduction. I'm getting 700 grams removed, and I'm getting more worried as time goes on.
November 22, 2019
Omg. I loved him. He knew exactly what he was doing. He does great breast. Mines look great! After surgery I didn’t have any pain which I’m thankful for! EVERYTIME I had a question nurse Shawna never hesitated to answer! You’ll love your new girls
November 9, 2022
I’m having surgery next week. Do you have any updates recent pics. Did he show you before n after pics of his work because I can’t seem to find his work nowhere. How did the hematoma come about
November 9, 2022
Did dr Chen ever do you breast lift? Any pics or feedback?
July 4, 2025
Heyy wondering when did you start to get your feeling back ? If you did at all like is it still numb on the parts he cut and can you feel the nip?
UPDATED FROM nette1985
7 days post

1 week post op

nette1985
Today makes one week post op. The right breast is swollen much more than the left breast and it has obvious redness on the right breast as well. I’m feeling as if this maybe a problem. I’m not to sure, and it has me kind of nervous bc I can see the difference in the redness and swelling in between the days. The left one doesn’t give me any problem. I called the surgeon nurse today, and she said the surgeon said he can’t really see much of a difference between Wednesday and today, but in my eyes I can see the difference without a problem.

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October 5, 2019
If you can, please post an update.
October 5, 2019
I will add more photos and information tomorrow
October 5, 2019
Hi nette1985!
I hope your recuperating and liking the girls more and more! I can't wait for my "twins" to be down-sized!! :)
I was just wondering- do happen to know how much he removed? Your before size is just like mine--i may be a little bigger than you were--but I too wish to be a B size. Was it difficult for your surgeon to get you down to that size? I'm hoping to be somewhere in the B category!
Continue healing and may all be well for you and your tatas! :)
October 5, 2019
Hi. I had only one problem after surgery. I ended up having hematoma after surgery and had to get that fixed. I didn’t have to take my pain meds after surgery; so that was a plus. He said he only removed 250 from each breast. I went to the store yesterday, and just picked up a 34C bc I feel like that was size I am. And it feel. My surgeon did tell me don’t buy any bras for about 3 months to give my breast time to settle. But I still feel like I’m a C now instead of a B. When is your surgery. I will be posting updated pics today as well. :)
October 16, 2019
So glad the hematoma was fixed and you're healing. Your size and shape looks amazing.
October 26, 2019
Thank you so much. I’m going to upload updated pics in just a few here
October 5, 2019
I hope your healed and happy! It must of been a blast to buy bras that are so much more feminine and not so industrial looking! I can't wait to buy my first lacy halter bralette! So glad your pleased with your results and looking forward to seeing your continuing progress! I've been for my consultation with the surgeon and just waiting to hear when my surgery date is. I had a BR 25 yrs ago so going in for a second surgery is familiar to me,the only thing that I'm concerned about is the surgeon is different. You had a small amount removed but it sounds like your comfortable and that's what matters! I want a sizeable amount removed--like 5lbs+ if safely possible! My girls grew back the last time so i want to make sure a large amount is taken this time around.
Relax today and hope you and your ladies continue the healing journey--look forward to the pics whenever you can. Blessings :)
October 26, 2019
Oh wow: I can’t believe that grew back that much. I hope mines don’t since we didn’t remove as much as I wanted to. I’m a 34C now. I’m about to upload more pics soon here
October 26, 2019
Mine is a rare incident--this doesn't happen to most ladies so don't be concerned. :) The first time he didn't remove as much as he could of so I looked like i didn't have a BR. Then I had knee surgery due to an injury which caused weight gain due to inability to move and then menopause also came along. Then a bad bout of depression set in as well as being diagnosed with hypothyroid/hashimoto's which causes weight gain--and tada!!!!--my weight ballooned including my boobies :(
If i would of known all these health issues were going to happen i would of held off on the first surgery! Soon--hopefully--i can go for my second surgery. And i pray i have a better experience! My first surgeon also had a lousy bedside manner as well as non existent post op care. I was young and didn't know the right questions to ask and i was given no follow up info which made for not a very good recovery plus i ended up with one breast ending up bigger than the other. This was 25+ yrs ago and the world was different. My advice--do your homework on BR, take your time, take care of yourself especially post op and ask a ton of questions--don't worry about offending anyone-the health professionals are there to answer questions-if they seem put-off...find another surgeon. That was a lot of my problem-i had it done when computers were really just coming in so info online was not as available as now, I was young and naive, and i wasn't assertive enough and didn't want to bother the health care team with questions. Now at 56 I'm a lot more assertive with my healthcare!!
Should anyone happen to end up with a smaller size than what you wanted-don't sweat it--enjoy it because with age, gravity,unexpected weight gain,unhealthy diet,lack of knowledge(which was my case) your girls could end up large again.
Yes, please post pics if you wish--hope you and all the other gals heal well and enjoy their new look!
October 26, 2019
I was a 34DD. We were suppose to remove 400 from both breast, but he only removed 250. He said if he would have removed 400 I would have been left flat chested: i told him well 300 would have been fine but I’m happy
October 27, 2019
You look amazing! That's wonderful that your experience was such a positive one!! Take care! :)
October 30, 2019
Thank you so much. Hope all is well on your end
UPDATED FROM nette1985
4 days post

4 days post up

nette1985
Post op so far. 4 days post op. Side view. Didn’t want to remove bandage due to the dry blood spot. My initial post op appointment is tomorrow. Hopefully the drains are removes and I will have a better pic of what my breast look like once the bandages are removed from the dry blood spot seen here.

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September 13, 2019
The swelling and redness has gotten worse as days go on. I’m going to post pics of it shortly and you would be able to see.