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Breast Lift (No Implants) and Lipo After 40 Lb. Weight Loss.
UPDATED FROM rockaboo
3 months post
3 Month Update
WORTH IT$8,500
I had my three month appointment with Dr. Stoeckel tonight. He took photos tonight and sent them to me as side-by-side photos with my pre-op pics.
Dr. Stoeckel said he was very pleased with the result of the breast lift but agreed while there are improvements in the outer thighs and inner knees, those results are not dramatic. I do wish the results had been more dramatic, but I will just continue to try to shape my legs through exercise and eating well.
At the end of the day, I'm thankful for his conservative approach, as I've seen some photos on here where doctors were too aggressive in removing fat and actually made things look worse. Maybe in a couple more years I will have some more light lipo on these trouble spots.
I have not used any scar treatment yet. I might start using something soon, but I'm honestly amazed at how minimal the scars are.
Dr. Stoeckel said he was very pleased with the result of the breast lift but agreed while there are improvements in the outer thighs and inner knees, those results are not dramatic. I do wish the results had been more dramatic, but I will just continue to try to shape my legs through exercise and eating well.
At the end of the day, I'm thankful for his conservative approach, as I've seen some photos on here where doctors were too aggressive in removing fat and actually made things look worse. Maybe in a couple more years I will have some more light lipo on these trouble spots.
I have not used any scar treatment yet. I might start using something soon, but I'm honestly amazed at how minimal the scars are.
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UPDATED FROM rockaboo
2 months post
8 Week Update
I am pretty much all healed up at this point! I am expecting my legs to continue to improve for another few weeks - Dr. Stoeckel told me that by 3 months, that would be more or less my final result.
As for my breasts, the vertical incisions are barely visible, and I expect the horizontal incisions to continue to fade. I have used no scar treatment creams or strips - I'm just healing naturally.
I am back to my pre-surgery workouts - SO happy to be back in the gym!! I started on the elliptical at 6 weeks, but I am now back to my full high intensity workouts and it feels great!
As for my breasts, the vertical incisions are barely visible, and I expect the horizontal incisions to continue to fade. I have used no scar treatment creams or strips - I'm just healing naturally.
I am back to my pre-surgery workouts - SO happy to be back in the gym!! I started on the elliptical at 6 weeks, but I am now back to my full high intensity workouts and it feels great!
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November 12, 2014
Thank you for sharing. You look great! I have a lot less anxiety now. I'm having a lift without implants along with a tummy tuck in 2 days. While I know what to expect with the tummy tuck, the breast lift is more of a mystery. I was hoping they could be "reinflated" so to speak without the cutting that goes along with a lift. I feel much better after seeing your photos and reading your posts.
November 12, 2014
I understand your anxiety. It's hard to know what to expect when every breast lift looks so different. It seems like breasts are as personal as fingerprints, doesn't it? My biggest fear was the scarring, but I've been so fortunate with how my incisions have healed. I'm sure you're in great hands with your surgeon. Best luck and please let me know how it goes. You sound like a beautiful person, and I know your results will be awesome!
November 15, 2014
Just read your full review, great pics and you look amazing! So far your review is closest to mine in the fact we are closer in age, I'm 32, I workout a ton, and after weight gain and loss (and for me 2 kids) my boobs are saggy and if I pull the into a push up bra they just look wrinkly and gross, and I have naturally large chest as well. I have been going back and forth on if I want to do implants or not. I've seen 4 doctors for consultations and so far have had three COMPLETELY different answers as to what they wanted to do. 1st one wanted to do a reduction, lift and then implant. 2nd one wanted to do just a small implant and the lift he didn't think I needed a reduction, the 3rd one said I didn't need implants and thought he could give me good results without implants, and the 4th one wanted to do a two part surgery over a three month time frame. One surgery as a breast reduction and lift, and the second surgery to put in implants. How crazy is that that I got four different scenerios! So you can see why my head is spinning!
February 28, 2015
Do you remember when you were able to stop using the tape, and how often you changed it when you did wear it? I am curious because I am going that route too instead of scar creams, ect. I feel like our boobs are related through Dr. Stoeckel....like cousins, or something...lol :)
UPDATED FROM rockaboo
29 days post
One month update
My breast lift was one month ago tomorrow. My swelling seems to have gone completely down now, and the only thing left is for these incisions to heal up. The vertical incisions are healing very well except for one small area on the right breast, and the horizontal incision is still quite red and sort of bumpy.
And I would do it again in a heartbeat. I am still glad I decided not to get implants. Looking at photos on realself, it's easy to get in the mindset that you need to get implants to get a good result, because there are far more reviews of BL + BA than BL alone. However, I feel I made the right choice for me. I believe my results are the best they could be with a lift alone.
And I would do it again in a heartbeat. I am still glad I decided not to get implants. Looking at photos on realself, it's easy to get in the mindset that you need to get implants to get a good result, because there are far more reviews of BL + BA than BL alone. However, I feel I made the right choice for me. I believe my results are the best they could be with a lift alone.
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October 16, 2014
I've seen some great results on here but I really do think yours is by far the best I've seen... and in such a short amount of time. It's only been one month and you look so great. It's probably a combination of having a skilled surgeon and you and how well you've been able to heal/take care of yourself after surgery. I like to look at your pictures for inspiration! thanks for sharing and chatting with me from time to time!
October 16, 2014
You look great without implants :)
Happy 1 month Anniversary to your new girls.
October 20, 2014
You do look fabulous!! I think its key what you said...life without implants was the right choice for you...and it was for me too. I don't have full breasts like you do, but my breasts are exactly what I envisioned on me...and I'm so happy as well!!!
Thank you for sharing!! You're a great inspiration!
October 27, 2014
Hello!
if you don't mind me asking, I was curious about how your nipples were affected? I've heard of some horror stories with no feeling and numbness, so i was curious to how yours turned out!
November 7, 2014
Hey Kourtney. :) I saw your comment back last week, but I wanted to give it a little bit longer so I could give you a good answer. As of today I can safely say there is no numbness or loss of feeling. I can still feel them. I had heard that too, but I made up my mind that even if I lost feeling, no feeling and lifted would still be better than feeling and at my belly button. :)
November 6, 2014
Great to hear that you are happy with your BL. Any update on how your legs are healing? Did you get itchy? Have you seen the results you were looking for?
November 7, 2014
My legs are healing very well. My surgeon told me that on my 3 month follow up I should really see the changes, more so than at my one month follow up. As far as itchy goes...YES. SUPER ITCHY. (My Day 11 review mentions it.) My inner knee and saddlebag (I hate that term, by the way) areas are still a bit tender to touch. While I did not get the results I was looking for, I think my hopes may have been unrealistic. I would have loved a drastic change, but leg shape is hereditary and I am basically stuck with what I have. My PS is very conservative (which is one reason I chose him) and he was unwilling to lipo my calves, nor did he remove as much fat from the inner knee as I probably would have liked. That said, while the change is subtle, it is noticeable. I have gotten so many compliments by people who have noticed my "weight loss." Someone told me "You don't need to lose any more weight!" and last night a girlfriend asked what my secret was. :)
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