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55yr old -Dr Bednar- fat transfer to breast (and a bit to face)
UPDATED FROM 55m
2 years post
Status of fat transfer & new procedure reference
55mJanuary 17, 2019
WORTH IT$13,150
Sorry for delay in addressing recent inquiries..busy holiday season :) I’m still in process of choosing breast surgeon to consult of addressing the clogged milk ducts that have returned just couple mos after Dr B drained them, albeit to a lesser degree than initial issue. I have since had J-plasma laser procedure to help my sagging skin from the lipo of this procedure, so am starting a new review for that process.
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UPDATED FROM 55m
2 years post
Not oil cysts afterall....
55mSeptember 14, 2018
I forgot tonipdate after my visit to Dr B to address what I thought was oil cysts based on sonogram mammogram I paid OP $810 to get...It was clogged milk ducts. He drained them wo/chargex and they stayed that way for couple of months, but the one in left breast came back worse than first time. Im address g through a breast surgeon to see if can find permanent resolution. Im more “saggy” &/because trying to lose weight Ive gained since procedure. But still almost/true D cup and still glad I did procedure. The consistency of my lipo areas is disappointing, bt thats my body/skin type i suppose
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September 15, 2018
Thank you so much for your honest update! Would you mind sharing a photo? Would you say the consistency of your lipo areas is "worse" than your areas were before lipo? How much weight have you lost? I'm asking since I would like to lose some weight but haven't dared so far for the sake of my breasts... The best of luck for your milk ducts!
November 16, 2018
The areas are more defined, but incrwased laxity which looks like cellulite or adds to poor appearance
September 16, 2018
I think the trade off of having definition of my hamstrings is worth the bit of condition diff, but I didnt use roller as much as shouldve. I do have some disparity btwn areas but its minimal (again maybe rolling every day wouldve redistributed properly while in beginning of healing cycle) Do that consistently, drink a TON of water and no alcohol & you ger age than myself (50s) should give best possible result. Eat the ton of protein they suggest too if i recall correctly and all the “good fats”. All of that is important. I lost apx 10lbs & need another 5-10 to be my opinion of “best”, but that would prob drop my bra size, so will see.
November 2, 2018
I love your results but so sad to hear that you're having to go through this. Would you recommend myself to have this procedure? I was considering this but after hearing your story I'm nervous
November 16, 2018
My story shouldnt make you nervous, am Im quite satisfied regardless of the negative points. You should do consultation amd consider your ability to follow recovery instruction to the letter, and include rolling any lipo areas, no alcohol, and knowing what your skin is in (ie: thin, etc)
January 13, 2019
Would you share before and after photos showing your lipo areas? Your breasts look great!
June 13, 2019
I dont have before photos, but can say that the after looks good clothed but bad in a bathing suit...lumpy & saggy with several rounds of RF (will have to look up format) having no noticeable effect and scars are dimpled. I’m not adverse to try new options to correct this, but dont hold much hope as realizing limitations seem to be genetic. I have started taking collagen supplement to see if that helps as well. My weight fluctuates still by 5-10lbs, which is another factor. I’m currently trying to get back under 125 as my personal “feel best” weight
June 13, 2019
Thank you! I don't know if i that helps but I usually wear board shorts... And you have your beautiful breasts as eyecatcher! xo
UPDATED FROM 55m
1 year post
Lumps = oil cysts
55mNovember 5, 2017
Ultrsound and 3D mammogram results are good in that no cancer but oil cysts, larger and more in left breast than right, but in both breasts. Have spoken with Dr B and considering draining somewhat after reading and sending him report to review. I dont want to lose volume (breasts look normal). The left (largest) one bothers me. I didnt notice them until couple mos after stopped regular exercise. Im just gettng back to gym, so wondering if that will make a difference on its’ own.
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November 5, 2017
Thank you for posting an update on the lumps! It's very reassuring for the procedure. Are the lumps painful or more of a nuisance?
November 6, 2017
Thanks...the largest one in left is intermitently bothersome..hurts if too much pressure, maybe as ncmomma3 says, due to diet. The smallest one because its hard hazelnut size at 6 oclock position of left breast is annoying but can only feel in laying down position. Both breasts appear normal visually so not planning to drain completely due to worry of lost volume. Will see how they change after few weeks of regular exercise and better diet and post again ;)
November 5, 2017
I’m about 9 months post and noticing a few little beads. Some are more painful than others. But it seems to fluctuate with cycles or when I have caffeine or sugar. I changed my diet and started massaging and it’s helped some. Thanks for keeping us informed! I just had Dr B check mine out last week. Not much I can do other than wait. He said it’s still a part of the healing process.
November 17, 2017
Is there anything you can do to dissolve/fix the oil cysts apart from surgery?
November 17, 2017
Ive sent the report to DrB to review. He suggested the draining of large ones. Ive yet to discuss who he recommend do that here in town rather than me going back to see him. The hard on on the left Id consider removing because its small. The lg ones in left do ache at times and havent yet changed after week or so back to reg exercise routine. Will post after doc reviews my U.Sound report
November 18, 2017
I see, thanks for posting up an update 1 year onwards. I have been back and fourth abut breast implants vs fat transfer. The negative effects from implants have always scared me so I’ve leaned towards fat transfer. But if there are long term complications with FT as well it’s somethng to consider. If you could update the cost for drainage is that’s the route you end up going for, that would be good. :) thanks!
November 18, 2017
I thought i posted response...Im in conversation with doctor now...trying to figure out how to get actual report off my secure medical record system to them in pdf format so they can analyze and advise. Draining via needle rather than surgery is what he has mentioned so far, though Id like the smallest, hardest one taken out if could be done outpatient under local anesthetic..that may be ignorant on my part to think itd be that simple.
November 18, 2017
Geez. I see my post now..anyway, it is an annoying situation but bottom line is Im still glad I did procedure, just not liking the feeling of having a mini implant!
November 19, 2017
I discussed with doc B this morning. I dont believe he will charge me to drain and he prefers to do the procedure. I assume I will be paying for flight and accomodations only because it is a surgery correction in my mind, but should ask i guess.
November 19, 2017
PS: i would never cnsider implants is why i waited until found FT i was comfortable with...i just wasnt aware oil cysts were so common. Its a minor complication in my mind vs the artificial device in my body that i think has to be replaced every 10 yrs or so??
March 27, 2018
I just had breast fat transfer with Dr. Bednar one week ago. I too am a baby boomer and my recovery is not so easy as someone a lot less younger than I. I wanted to thank you and all those other brave women who put their photos, stories and updates out on RS that gave me the courage to have this procedure done. I will be getting my photos out this week on RS. Please continue to update on your progress, the lumps, oil cysts and your outcome. You look amazing and thank you for sharing!
March 27, 2018
I too made my decision based on this site participants. Im still glad I did procedure but jist now getting baack around to addressing the cysts. Dr Bednar prefers to address the draining so Im looking for cheap flights...may get laser or some other IPL while there to make it worthwhile trip ;)
March 27, 2018
Very wise move! I would have loved to have had Dr. Bednar work on my face too while I was there. I'm not praying for cyst, but if the opportunity presents itself, next time I'm in NC, I'll definitely do the same. I have these God awful brown spots all over my face. The price of being outdoors all these years. Good Luck to you!!
March 28, 2018
How big are your cysts? Do you have to pay for the draining? Are you happy with the appearance of you donor sites? Good that you're still glad you had the procedure done...
March 28, 2018
Three in left breast are large enough to be bothersome, largest of which hurts sometimes. I dont anticipate a charge to rectify. Im “off” slightly one side to other in my waist & thighes balance-wise but for what he had to work with, very satisfied. I’d never seen the definition of my hamstrings in all my years of gym work before the procedure :)
March 28, 2018
That sounds very good. Have you ever heard of Serrapeptase? Haven't tried it but it is enzyme and supposed to resolve "dead" organic matter - maybe it could be helpful with oil cysts? Good luck
March 29, 2018
Wow, no, but will read up on it now ;) my gut reaction would be what effect would it have on anything marginal surrounding. There are few smaller necrosis lumps that are somewhat annoying, for which that sounds promising. Im not sure how oil cysts are categorized.
March 29, 2018
As far as I know, oil cysts are a cluster of dead fat cells. And the enzyme in Serrapeptase only breaks dead organic matter down...
March 30, 2018
From what i read briefly today it is an anti-onflamatory that among other things helps with fibroids..not sure but I will look into it more and ask the doctor
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