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POSTED UNDER Breast Reduction Reviews

E+ to C- Buffalo, NY

UPDATED FROM sammalone
3 months post

Unhappy

sammaloneJuly 22, 2014
$5,000
I am currently three months post-op, and while the scarring is fading quite nicely, I'm noticing a huge increase in my breast size already. The first bra I purchased post-op was a 34B, which was a little snug but the cup size was perfect. Now I am having trouble fitting into a C, and was just sized as a D. Has anyone else had this experience? I am hoping this is just par for the course as far as post-op healing goes, because I don't know what I even paid for at this point.

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Shirley A. Anain, MD, FACS

Shirley A. Anain, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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hallyluhopper
July 22, 2014
Both my sister ended up a little fuller in their cup size, but they got their BR's about 10 years ago. Your BR is pretty fresh and your still healing, so I wouldn't take this as the end all.
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peediewife
July 22, 2014
I think it unlikely that you have increased in size significantly, there is a difference when they soften and drop, also different shops and manufacturers size differently. all that matters is getting a well fitting bra and your overall result which is SPECTACULAR. one of best BR results I have ever seen, gorgeous size and shape. don't get hung up on numbers and cup sizes, you are missing the bigger picture of the beautiful and much smaller boobs.
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juggle
January 27, 2015
I'm sorry you weren't happy with these but they are very pretty still. Did they get any smaller? Was it just swelling?
sammalone
January 28, 2015
No it's continued to increase. My surgeon told me to start a regular cardio routine in August and see her in six months to check back. My size had increased to almost a D but my weight has gone down. We'll see what the resolution is
ItiswhatitisAndwillbe
November 20, 2017
Im sorry if they are increasing in seize ... other than the reducing part your doctor has made a wonderful job... they look very pretty but I can see that they still are heavy .. I hope your seize will decrease over time !
twnurse
April 17, 2019
Hello. I know it’s been a while since your surgery was completed but I was wondering if the D cup was basically due to post-op swelling and how you felt about the procedure at this point. I am scheduled to have the same procedure with her next week, paying out of pocket and want to be sure I will be happy with the results. Please advise...
UPDATED FROM sammalone
2 months post

Post Surgery?

sammaloneJune 6, 2014
What are your recommendations for scar healing?? My plastic surgeon told me to use lotion and apply pressure into the scars twice a day for ten minutes. What has been successful in minimizing scars and scar tissue for any of you?

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peediewife
June 6, 2014
Don't underestimate the role of general health in healing - lean protein in the diet, hydration and plenty of sleep.
UPDATED FROM sammalone
16 days post

Before/after

sammaloneMay 2, 2014
It is insane for me to see these photos right next to each other. Yay!

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BooobZ
May 21, 2014
Very beautiful breasts! Great job done by your surgeon.
Nomoretatas3091
May 21, 2014
They look amazing. Do you know how many grams were taken out of each side?
sammalone
May 21, 2014
Thanks! It was a total of 1.5 pounds on each side (680 grams?)
Nomoretatas3091
May 21, 2014
OK thanks. I have to get 600-650 out per brrast for my insurance. It's hard to visualize it without seeing someone similar
Savannah May
May 21, 2014
I had about that much taken from each breast for insurance too. Went from F to C.
Savannah May
May 21, 2014
They are really beautiful on you and I bet they will feel smaller when they soften and the swelling decreases!
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Alure
May 22, 2014
You look fabulous I so hope mine are as good as yours post op less than two weeks to go.
Brand new girl
May 28, 2014
They look great. I am 3.5 months post op and I've found mine have gone down a bit- they were swollen initially. I wonder if that will happen to you and yours will get closer to what you were looking for?
sammalone
May 28, 2014
That's good to know, I'm hoping that will be the case for me too! Either way I'm happy with my results and it could only get better :)
Brand new girl
May 28, 2014
Me too, I can't believe how much it has changed my life. I no longer feel self-concious. My biggest problem was how I looked and how people looked at me, but an added bonus was how much better I feel physically. Only 2.5 lbs lighter, really, but it was in the right place and has really helped!
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