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3 Month Update
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.
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!
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.
Provider Review
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
111 Ridgeview Dr., Cary, North Carolina
My overall rating for Dr. Stoeckel is five stars because of my results, which speak for themselves. This was a huge decision for me, personally and financially, and I couldn't be happier with the results Dr. Stoeckel gave me. Although I completely trusted his surgical expertise and his aesthetic judgment, my results surpassed my hopes and expectations.