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Informative Review! 29 Y/O-No Kids-Big Breasted Since Teenager-No major weight fluctuations - Carmel, IN

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I have been dissatisfied with my breasts for as...

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87babii
WORTH IT$6,000
I have been dissatisfied with my breasts for as long as I can remember. I finally made the decision to go with a lift with a reduction from a 34DDD and wanted to be a full C. So far I think I am a 34D but according to VS I am a 32DD. However I am aware we won't know the end result for some months. They are so perky and I think I have tried on every piece of clothing I own to marvel to the results!

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Debra Bergman, MD

Debra Bergman, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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September 29, 2016
did you get implants? Do you have any before pictures? I am a 34DDD and would like to be a 34D or so wondering if I need implants. Yours look amazing.
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September 29, 2016
No I'm sorry I didn't think about taking before pics I was too excited to just fix the situation. Which I regret take before pics if you proceed. But no implants because I had enough connected tissue meaning I had enough of my own tissue that was still connected to my chest wall if yours is disconnected you may need implants to increase top breast volume. I highly recommend anyone considering it to do it! I feel like a new person and can actually wear all the cute clothes without falling out of them! Hope this helps... best of luck!
September 29, 2016
You look amazing! I, too, have large dense natural breasts but they've started sagging in my 40's (I'm now 48). I'm getting a breast lift on 10/18; I'm so excited! It's great to see that you recommend the procedure. Thanks for sharing. :)
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September 30, 2016

Congratulations on getting the results you were looking for. Your photos really speak for themselves. Enjoy the new you!

October 3, 2016
You look fantastic! Would you be willing to include pics of your incisions healing & your breasts settling over the next several weeks and months? I've not seen a lot of RS journals for Indy area/PSs. Your results are very encouraging! Would your PS have before pics you could share? Thank you for sharing your experience. It is extremely helpful.
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October 3, 2016
Thank you! I will definitely continue to share pictures as I progress. My steristrips have not come off yet but as they do I will post the incision pictures. I unfortunately did not think to take before pictures but looking back wish I would have. I will say the biggest change I have noticed in the last week is breast and nipple sensitivity around the incision areas in regards to the cold/hot and movement. I will be at week four tomorrow.
October 3, 2016
Thank you! I saved your thread so will receive your updates. I will checkout your PS's website too.
October 10, 2016
What was the recovery time frame in regards to resuming your normal daily activities?
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October 11, 2016
She said to gauge how I feel and ease back into things. No real timeline but I plan to go to work three days this week the gym on Saturday then a full workweek next week and two gym days then add three so by week eight I am back to normal.
October 12, 2016
Thank you!
UPDATED FROM 87babii
23 days post

Wanted to add a side view at 3.5 weeks post op

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October 5, 2016
So pleased you posted your results, it helps us all. I am interested in a photo of the underneath the breast of how hight the scars are up the breast. Could you post one?
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October 5, 2016
I made an updated post today with pictures of the incisions and the underneath... is that what you are looking for? Happy to help... let me know.
UPDATED FROM 87babii
28 days post

Things I needed for the first two weeks

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I didn't do much in the way of research before my surgery because I was just fed up and wanted them gone! And had my surgery one month after consultation. However I found myself in need of a few things I didn't realize I needed or found useful. They will tell you about the antibacterial was before surgery but still use it in every shower. The first week was very painful for me but I have never given birth nor had surgery before so your pain tolerance may be different. Due to the pain. A thing was not a option everyday. I got the face, baby and feminine wipes to "clean up" everyday. I think I actually didn't take a bath until three days post op. Due to the painkillers I was asleep those days anyways. Washing your hair will be very difficult because reaching hurts. So it will be good to just wash it and rinse and instead of going through it and to condition, just get a leave in conditioner. The coconut oil is what I was/am using to hydrate my skin. The skin absorbs oil better than lotion and coconut oil has antibacterial properties so I knew that it wouldn't harm my incisions if it came in contact with those areas. The swim top is just a basic string top I use in the shower for support. I take my whole shower then was them last to limit the time they are unsupported. It isn't supper supportive but is better than nothing.

Now to the bra and bandages. Please go buy a bra similar to the one posted B4 surgery. I did so after and it was painful to have to ride all the way out to Avon/Danville area to get one or order one online(which I didn't have time to do). I purchased a small because I am small around. There are no cups to have to fit into and I wanted as much comfortable compression as possible. If you are a 32/34 band small is best if 34/36 then medium and so on. I used the site pads where the base incision is and then wrapped the base around up to my nipples in the gauze roll then I used the small square gauze on my nipples because they needed the extra cushion due to sensitivity.

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October 12, 2016
Any feedback on alcohol intake prior to surgery? Our annual family vacation is scheduled the week before my BL, go figure. Lol. My PS said that light drinking is fine and NO alcohol 48-72 hours prior to the surgery.