POSTED UNDER Breast Reduction Reviews
I COULD CRY. Just Kidding, I Already Have!!
UPDATED FROM Erin810
2 months post
Feeling perky lol going good.
Erin810September 15, 2021
WORTH IT$3,500
Still some residual scar pain sometimes. Especially the bottom incision. But glad to see that I still have sensation in both nipples besides directly where the scars are. Still crazy to put on clothes and have them fit. Scar treatment in my opinion is going good, only so much you can do though. I have some puckering around my nipples but it’s getting better and honestly I did have a ton of loose skin and stretch marks.
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UPDATED FROM Erin810
1 month post
34 days post
Erin810August 5, 2021
Not much to update on, doing good! Weight restrictions are lifted which is great, but being more sedentary for a month hasn’t done my waistline any good- can’t wait to get back to fully working out and pushing my limits like I used to now that sports bras will fit me! Left breast is looking a little higher and bigger than the right but I feel like it just has more settling to do shape wise. At my markup my surgeon told me they might look uneven for a while since my mammary fold on the left is naturally about 1/2 inch higher than the right. I’m sure what I’m seeing now is exactly what she was warning me about. I’ve been using scaraway silicone gel just to try, I don’t recommend because there’s not much product in the tube. I ordered Avene cicalfate+ scar gel by my surgeons recommendation, I’ll use it religiously once I receive it and post an update in about a month.
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August 11, 2021
Erin, Did the PS put any drains in? I think I found my surgeon...finally. I have been looking for years!!! Like the SPAIR method with the full anchor. I won't be able to get mine for a year or so -- need to recoup from financial loss from the pandemic. Plus it will cost me more since I will be flying in from out of state. So glad you posted--it really was so informative, gave me direction an inspired me. I will be calling your PS soon to see how travelling in works. Thank you
August 11, 2021
Just wanted to make sure you got notified for my comment below responding to you- I forgot to press reply! :)
August 11, 2021
Wonderful! Glad to be of any help! No drains for me, but they did show me how to use them if they ended up being necessary. If it’s a larger reduction like over 1000 grams from each breast, they said it’s more common to have drains placed. But it also just depends on each person and what they see in surgery.
I stayed in a hotel the night of the surgery as well, since I live a couple hours away from Grand Rapids- Hampton Inn, it was almost $300 to book a room for one night but when my husband checked us in he mentioned that we were staying because of a surgery and they had a special discounted rate for that. It ended up being around $100 instead. So keep that in mind and it might save you a little :)
I stayed in a hotel the night of the surgery as well, since I live a couple hours away from Grand Rapids- Hampton Inn, it was almost $300 to book a room for one night but when my husband checked us in he mentioned that we were staying because of a surgery and they had a special discounted rate for that. It ended up being around $100 instead. So keep that in mind and it might save you a little :)
August 11, 2021
Thank you so much for your reply and the additional education. I am learning SO much from you! I hope you don't mind me occasionally asking you questions every now and then. I like your perspective. I will be crying too when I get mine done. Your results are awesome. So very happy for you!
August 11, 2021
You’re very welcome! No I don’t mind at all! I’ve found this whole process to be educational as well so any info I have I’ll gladly pass on! I went back and forth deciding whether or not to make this post because well… it’s my naked body haha but I know so many other women contemplate getting this procedure and I figure the more that people are open about it, the better it is for future patients.
August 18, 2021
Did you get implants or just a lift? They look great!
September 17, 2021
Hi, I’m finding one side is higher and the other is lower and larger after my breast reduction. I’m almost 7 weeks post. Did yours end up evening out or did you need a revision?
September 18, 2021
Mine have evened a bit but please give it time! 7 weeks is nothing after such a big surgery. It’s been 2.5 months since mine and I STILL have bruising on my right side and swelling on my left. 6 months out seems to be the healing peak, judge from there. If they’re still off then definitely go back to your dr (you should have an appointment already for 6 months out) and ask about it. They won’t be able to do anything till about a year after the initial surgery anyway. Happy healing!!
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15 days post
15 days post
Erin810July 16, 2021
Healing well, still feel run down but better every day. Tried on an old dress this morning, things are higher and in different places now so I was wondering if it would show too much. It’s a very wide and low cut top but nope, just fits perfectly now and with no bra! love it. So worth it. Tried on my old 32DDD bras and they actually fit properly in the cup so I bet once the swelling goes down more I’ll be a 32d-dd or 34c-d. I have a small rib cage compared to the rest of my body (which you couldn’t see before the reduction lol) so it all depends on the band… They said 6 weeks before I should buy anything new so I’m impatiently waiting for the day!
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July 17, 2021
Do you mind me asking the price? You're looking magnificent btw
July 17, 2021
Thank you! So far $2500 but I haven’t received all of the bills from the hospital yet. It was thankfully covered by my insurance but I have a high out-of-pocket to meet so until I get all the bills I didn’t want to post the amount.
August 3, 2021
Did you get implants as well? Your results are perfect. I've been building up the courage to get a reduction for years and I'm finally going through with it in early 2022. Hour before photos are pretty much inline with the size and shape of mine now.
August 4, 2021
Glad to hear you’re getting a reduction! I know it takes a lot to consider such a procedure but I can tell you I’m 100% glad I went through with it! No implants for me, they’re still quite swollen in these photos and my surgeon was able to make them very perky but they’re settling better every day in a more natural position. I’ll post another update soon, they’re looking a little less full on top but still more than I’ve ever had before!
August 4, 2021
Good to know, I'm 2 weeks post op just down sized and loving my lifted - perky C cups!
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