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55yr old -Dr Bednar- fat transfer to breast (and a bit to face)
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Like so many, breastfed kids so deflated chest. I...
55mJune 7, 2016
WORTH IT$13,150
Like so many, breastfed kids so deflated chest. I exercise daily and eat healthy balanced diet most days, but have stubborn areas of fat that I hope are good deposits for survival after transfer to breasts. I'm on schedule but not yet made up my mind whether to have small amount transferred to face at same time. Is there anyone out there who had closer to 10 days to get to point of hiding with makeup undereye. Ive read no more than 1 cc should he used (havent asked specifics of doctor yet). I'm lookng for responses to get an idea. Dr Bednar and Sylvia have been responsive, informative and straight-forward in what to results to expect for my body composition...5'6", 129lbs
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Replies (5)
June 15, 2016
Oh I would l love to get fat transferred to my face! Tough decision, but can't wait to hear what you decide. I have heard that the areas that are most sore post op, are not the breasts, but the areas from which the fat was grafted. Keep us posted on any news!
June 30, 2016
What have you decided to do about face fat transfer? Your date is coming up soon
July 12, 2016
My consult is today, surgery tomorrow. Im unlikely to do anything to face after seeing other reviews on this site unless doctor impresses me otherwise. The "overfilling" in combo with my easily bruised skin may be more than i can handle and price quoted seemed high for the couple areas I want ($4500). But I will get more detail and post update later today :)
October 6, 2017
Wow! You look amazing! No visible scar, total transformation, and a youthful round shape that women half your age would envy. I'm super impressed.
UPDATED FROM 55m
Day of treatment
Its "D" day!
55mJuly 13, 2016
Im posting update while awaiting my taxi to head to 8am surgery. After consult yesterday incl Sylvia showing me her "right after" pics with little bruising, i decided to do very limited amount of transfer to face, as well (much lower pricing..$4500 was quote for whole face). Im super paranoid of ending up with a "done" look tho so being sure the doctor understands i cant leave to him what he thinks best in this area (whereas he has total reign on all rest). This is a "one and done" situation for me so really have to be sure what im comfortable with is clear. Its obvious the doctor is a talented artist and all the detailed stellar reviews on this site made my decision, so thank you ladies in advance for helping me. As relates to the post caption, he thinks i will end up a "c" (or almost) and thats perfect for me.
Pre surgery measurments:
Chest 33 1/2
Waist 28
Ab 34
Hip 37
Thigh 22
Bicep 11
Weight 129
Height 5.5
Pre surgery measurments:
Chest 33 1/2
Waist 28
Ab 34
Hip 37
Thigh 22
Bicep 11
Weight 129
Height 5.5
Replies (6)
July 14, 2016
How did it go? I had my surgery today as well! Fat transfer to breasts and one needed a lift. I am feeling OK def a little painful but the meds are great!
July 14, 2016
Meds make me sick (didnt eat first). Super tired and stiff but getting to/from bathroom. My man is out getting me xtra strength tylenol to help w aching. Not being able to take deep breath is bothersome. Icing and elevating and resting. Im much older than most so recoop will be slower i think
July 14, 2016
Sounds like you are doing ok!!! I am 36 and feeling pretty crappy! Ha ha! My mouth is so dry. That's really killing me. Seems like it would be no big deal but it makes it so I choke when I eat. It's so bizarre. Hate it. Think I am going to switch to OTC pill too. Thanks for keeping me posted! Feel better soon!
December 16, 2016
I look slot like your before and you had a great outcome with the fat transfer. My fear is that 100% will go away on me. My body doesn't hold a lot of fat and if I do have enough to transfer in I'm worried it won't stick around. That surgery isn't cheap. My PS said if likely keep 60%. Is that what you've seen? You look great!
December 21, 2016
I believe ive lost 20% though was advised to expect up to 40% loss. Im thin-skinned and 10+ urs older than you. Im still 32DD/34D depending on bra. I think by your pictures you could benefit from transfer and would never consider implants, and sounds like uouve come conclusion you wont do again ...good choice!! i waited so many years to do something becuz i wouldnt co sider implants. Im COMPLETELY satisfied with results even tho theyve settled lower and arent really firm (the swollen stage is like an implant i think looks). I have a lump in one that im not keeping up with warm compresses to soften but had made progress to where it doesnt bother to touch. I highly recommend fat transfer but be careful on PS. There are slight variations on procedure from what i read on RS, and i chose dr bednar based on this site. I think u ate i. Great shape and have great breast shape and if you are still "remodeling" and improving til whenever is appropriate healing time, you are miles ahead of so many and great health improvement to-boot...fantastic for you!
December 21, 2016
Thank you so much for this thoughtful response. I want to stay an A cup - maybe a b cup but never bigger. I think you're right the doctor and approach matter. You're PS does a lot of nice work with fat grafting. I'm still shrinking and settling. I have one area of adhesion on one breast that looks like a dent. It may be that I just want to fill that space, but ikl wait a while for all to completely heal. Again thanks for the information. I trust patients experiences more than the general statistical data our doctors give. There's too much variability in execution. I may end up going to see Dr Bednar. Have a beautiful day!
UPDATED FROM 55m
2 days post
Bednar beautification 2nd day post op
55mJuly 15, 2016
Feeling 100% better today. Had my recheck today on way home. 10 mins for a once over and his "after" pics and on my way. He said can use sports bra now (first shower tomorrow). Have compression socks on after told today need to be worn for 5 days. Everyone was quite accomodating, kind and responsive in their office. I was surprized as was he That he found 625 to put in right and 655 cc in left (to fix slight assemetry). He told me to expect to retain in the 400-450 range.
Thanks for joining us and starting a review -- I hope that you find lots of support here. Have you checked in here yet, it's a great place to connect with others preparing for their big day and meet some recovery buddies. Will you be sharing pre and post-op photos with the community?
Good luck and be sure to keep us posted on your next steps.