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37 Year Old, 2 Children, Fat Transfer with Slim Figure to Breasts - Charlotte, NC

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I have been following your stories for about a...

stagecoach77
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I have been following your stories for about a month now and decided I should blog my story to hopefully help others like you all have helped me. I am a mother of 2 and like many of you, just wasn't happy with my deflated 34B cup. I am now 3 days post op of fat transfer to my breast so I will try to update as I can on my results. Everything with this experience has gone great so far. I can't wait to see my final results but am still only 3 days post op. ( I feel my "not sure" will definitely be a "Yes", it was worth it.)
I originally contacted his office to set up a consultation via Skype the first of January because I am located in Texas. After reading such excellent reviews about his work, I felt confident I had found the "one" I wanted to do my surgery.

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Edward J. Bednar, MD

Edward J. Bednar, MD

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January 27, 2014
Welcome to RS and happy healing!
January 27, 2014
Hi there, thank you for sharing your journey, can't wait to see your 3 month pics! You look great, happy healing :)
January 27, 2014
By the way, was fat only taken from your back? X
January 28, 2014
No, I had probably close to 20 places lipo'd from - wondering if that is why I am SO sore. Ha!!
January 28, 2014
Haha, could be!! I'm hoping to do this in a year or so with Mr Bednar but I'm travelling all the way from the UK so it's gonna be quite a trek! Looking forward to reading about your experience over the next few months so thanks again for sharing, really helps a lot, take care x
February 3, 2014
Hi. I'm in the UK and had my transfer done here twice now. Good results but not a lot of fat each time (I'm thin). Have you researched UK doctors and why have you chosen to go with Mr Bednar?
February 4, 2014
Hi, yes I think I have found all the doctors that do it here and although I would prefer not to travel, from what I have seen and talked about with them they do not seem as confident in putting larger amounts of fat in like dr Bednar. I work so finding time off to recover two or three times would be difficult. I have fairly large implants (460 cc) so would need quite a bit of fat to fill the skin. Would rather just do it once even if it means travelling long haul x
February 4, 2014
Hi. thanks for your reply. It sounds like you are going to be replacing the implants with your own fat then. Mine was added on top so I didn't have that 'space' to fill up, that's why I could only be done in small amounts. I did look into Brava but that was in USA not England. Do you know a doctor in UK that uses the Brava system? I want to have one last go at this and want as much put in as possible as I've nearly run out of spare fat now!! x
February 4, 2014
I'm sorry I don't know about Uk doctors that use Brava, but I have read there is not much evidence either way that it helps much. Who did u use for your transfers? My breasts are plenty big enough with implants, i just don't like the shape and feel of them. I have had them done twice but just want to be as natural looking as possible. When I weigh it up, a life time of replacing my implants would cost more that travelling to the US for one final and hopefully last op. Just seems right for me x
February 4, 2014
Hi. I went to someone near Bristol as I live in the South West. Where abouts are you based? I am now going for a consult with a PS in London who is an expert at Vazer lipo technique to see what he thinks about going for a third attempt! I was told that if you place a lot of fat in one place that the blood supply can not reach the new fat cells to keep them alive, that is why it is best in small amounts, but all over but in overlapping rows of droplets of fat. I would like to know how Mr. Bednar makes the new fat pick up a new blood supply? Perhaps you could ask as I think it is a pertinent question you need to find out the answer to. I looked amazing straight after but some of it is post surgery swelling and then a lot of the rest disappears which is so sad! I think it would be good if you can monitor photos after 3 months from women that have had it done to get an honest result. I do love to chat about it, its become quite a hobby for me researching all about it so do keep in touch if you find out anything new. Take care. x
February 6, 2014
Check out coleen3000 and nina789 on here, they have both had incredible results with mr Bednar and have shared them on this website. This is the reason I want to see him rather than anyone in the UK as I don't think we have caught up with a few surgeons I the USA. From what I have read so far the best kind of lipo for survival of fat seems to be tumescent but who knows. I am from bournemouth btw, so not too far from you xx
January 27, 2014
Thank you for sharing! You look great! I have a couple questions as I am 3 weeks out from my procedure. Do you have a before picture? Do you know how many cc's were put in each breast? Were you under local or general? How was your pain the day of and one day after. I have two children as well, 5 and 2, how are you doing caring for them and keeping your breast protected? My two year old is a boob man :). And someone already asked about the lipo, only one area!? Thank you again for sharing, you look amazing 3 days post!
January 28, 2014
LolaG14 - I posted an update today and tried to answer some of your questions. Check it out.
January 27, 2014
Hi- I am from Texas as well and i was wondering how come you didnt go with a dr here? just didnt feel comfortable? Ive been looking at both fat transfer and regular breast augmentation. Im leaning towards fat transfer just to help with the extra fat i have on my stomach and enhance my boobs at the same time..lol..i hope you post more pics. I love your results...im very interested to see your 3month photos
January 28, 2014
I really researched the doctors all around and didn't feel comfortable with anyone but the best. I am very slim to begin with and a lot of physicians won't even do the procedure if you don't have enough fat. (which tells me their lipo skills aren't perfected). Dr. Bednar appears to always get good results letting me know he's got the technique down.
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6 days post

6 days post op

stagecoach77
I'm still feeling very sore - since I am slim, Dr. Bednar took fat cells from ALL over (back, abdomen, flank, thighs, etc...) He injected 525 cc in each side which was great considering I didn't have a lot of extra fat in any one place. I was under general anesthesia for about 3 1/2 - 4 hours - this procedure takes a lot of time so you need to consider that when finding a PS. They have to have the patience to do a good job the entire procedure. I flew out of Texas on Tuesday to Charlotte, had my pre-op procedure on Tuesday afternoon and then had my procedure Wednesday morning at 8 am. My mom traveled with me so I was happy to have some help. Even after eating snacks, taking Zofran (anti-nausea) meds, and Phenergan suppositories, I still threw up twice Wednesday afternoon/early evening. I think the anesthesia just doesn't go well with some individuals. The lipo part is no joke - that is where I am still having pain from. My breasts are sore but nothing too bothersome. I traveled Saturday back to Texas but got wheelchair assistance at the airport which helped a ton!! I drove my son to school for the first time today and did fine. My children are 4 and 6 so they are not entirely dependent on me which helps my recovery. I am able to move around and get them what they want and still take care of them, but don't have to carry them around, etc... I feel you would definitely need help if your children were any younger.

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January 28, 2014
Thank you so much for your information! I really trust the doctor I have chosen as I know a lot of people who have had procedures with him, and like you said I like that he didn't tell me I had to gain weight. I have been a little more lenient on my 1200 calorie/day diet and exercise, just because I know the lipo is the worst part of the recovery and I would rather limit the areas I had harvested. I'm super nervous for the general and super jealous that your are done and onto the recovery portion! I hope things continue to go well for you, can't wait for another photo update!
January 29, 2014
Thank you for sharing. I'm very interested in Dr. Bednar as well, in my opinion his results are the best. Please let me know if you deal with any lumps in your breast or loose skin from the Lipo. I wish you a speedy and healthy recovery.
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January 30, 2014
Congrats
February 1, 2014
Congrats! You look good. How do your hips look? Do they still have a curve? How do your legs look?
February 2, 2014
I posted an update today with pics. .)
February 1, 2014
hows it going now??? Any updates
February 2, 2014
I posted an update today with pics. .)
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10 days post

10 day Post op

stagecoach77
I'm feeling better as each day goes by. I think it began on the 8th day where I didn't wake up and wonder what I had done to myself. My breasts and back of my legs are still bruised but I think that can take a few weeks to get better. It is still tough to get in and out of a vehicle but I have noticed I feel better the more I move around. After I have been inactive for awhile (at night in bed or sitting on the couch during day), I feel stiff until I start to move around. Just like others have explained, it feels like your muscles are very sore from an intense work out.

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