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36 Yo Mom of 4, Fat Transfer to Breast - Charlotte, NC

UPDATED FROM Shesgotlegs
1 year post

One year update

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WORTH IT$10,650
It's been over a year since my surgery and the girls still look good. Lost some volume on top but still wear same bras. I would say I'm a large C, which is a great improvement.
Here are some swim suit pics.

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Edward J. Bednar, MD

Edward J. Bednar, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.6 | 238 Reviews
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June 22, 2017
Amazing results. I saw others have side effects on fat transfer to breast. Your have done the surgery for 16 months now. Just wondering if you have experienced any symptoms of lumps or fat necrosis in your breast. That is the major concern for me. I wanted to have fat transfer to breast for a year now but still hesitate b/c of the fat necrosis that will causing more surgery to follow. Also did you used the Brava systems prior to surgery? Thank you in advance to answer my questions.
June 26, 2017
No fat necrosis or lumps. And no I did not use brava
June 26, 2017
And thank you! Very happy w the results
June 28, 2017
You look great! Have you lost any weight in the last year? I notice if I flucuate 5-7 lbs that I will loose or gain some volume.
October 22, 2017
Sorry just seeing this. I have hovered around 140-143 most of the past year. I do notice though when I'm getting my period they fill up real nice.
July 3, 2017
Wow you look amazing! I am so glad you shared your story. I have been thinking about a fat transfer for 2 years now. I never got to enjoy my pre pregnancy body because I lost it at 17(not that I mind but I do miss the self-esteem that came with it). To look at your end result it looks like you never had children. I am literally blown away by your results. It makes me feel so hopeful. Thank you for all you your pics and detail about your journey. I feel more confident in proceeding with a fat transfer now. I am going to be adding more money to fat transfer jar lol.
October 22, 2017
Thank you and good luck!
July 16, 2017
How long are you down after have the procedure done
July 16, 2017
I need to know how long to take off from work? Thanks
October 22, 2017
I'm sorry just checked this now. I took only a week off work. It was very sore still that first week back but doable. I also sit at a desk which helps.
UPDATED FROM Shesgotlegs
5 months post

5.5 month update

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I'm back with an update! In summary I'm very happy with my results. I have never looked this good! I'm married with 4 kids and getting hit on by guys 10 years younger than me haha.
My retention has remained the same since @ 8 weeks. The lumpiness in my stomach is pretty much fully gone and I don't swell there anymore. I still have some numbness in my hip area but not bad at all.
I haven't even worked out all summer but have maintained this new shape! So here's my transformation:
Bra: from a 34A to a 34D
Dress/skirt: from a size 8 to a size 4/6
Pants/shorts: from a size 8 to a size 6

Clothes fit me so much better now and I'm rocking bikinis!!!!
And the best part is that no one can tell I had anything done because they are so natural looking. I use push ups to get that extra umph but they are perky even without.

Thank you again to Dr. Bednar and his staff! Awesome job all around!

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August 17, 2016

Thank you for your helpful update. You look great! Glad your retention rate is high and that you're enjoying your results. Looking forward to future updates!

August 17, 2016
Thanks soo much for the update! Your review was one of the first i started following and was instrumental (among others) in my choosing dr bednar. Can u advise if u ever had any lumps/bumps that u could feel in either breast?Guess you'll be changing your review title entry to "worth it" from "unsure" ;)
August 19, 2016
Thanks and Yes def worth it but I'm not sure how to change it haha. I have not had any lumps in the breasts.
August 19, 2016
There is an edit button when u pull up ur review title to amend info. Im gonna IQ w sylvia on the lumpiness...its just on right side so worrisome to me. Thanks again for current status..very helpful!
August 22, 2016
Hi! First, I want to thank you for posting all your great pics- progress. I am From NYC as well, searching for natural look (empty after kids), I wonder how was your journey from NYC to Charlotte, where did you stay? And did you have total care after ? Trying to figure out the plan.
September 12, 2016
The trip to NC was a breeze. We stayed at the Hampton inn and it was awesome. Plenty of places to walk to. We took ubers back and forth the the dr. My husband came with me so I didn't need to get care. But you'd def need one night of help. God luck!
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January 9, 2017
Hi! I am also from out of town and considering this doctor/fat graft procedure. So did you just have to make one trip to NC or did you go for a pre op and THEN a post op appointment as well? If the pre and post op appts can be done via Skype, and I'd only have to make one trip, that would be ideal!
August 22, 2016
Thank you so much for the great updates and pictures. I've been thinking about fat transfer haven't seen any before and afters I liked. However yours turned out incredible. Money well spent. I may have to pay your doctor a visit.
September 12, 2016
Do it! I'm so happy, very natural results.
August 23, 2016
Thanks so much for sharing! Does the fat settle now at the size you are at or do you still have to worry about losing more? I am 5 weeks post explant and this may be in my future :).
September 12, 2016
I think I'm at my long term size now. And I keep losing weight and they stay pretty full so that's a good sign. Pre-surgery I was 153 and I'm @ 143 now and still in 34D.
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28 days post

4 weeks post-op

Shesgotlegs
Healing nicely. I love my shape on lipo areas- I've lost inches and a few lbs.
Breasts are soft and bouncy and have nice cleavage with a push-up.
So far I'm very happy.

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March 30, 2016
Looking great and it looks like you haven't lost too much once the swelling went from the fat transfer x
March 30, 2016
You look AWESOME !!!
March 30, 2016
Thank you posting updates. I hope you retain the fat transferred to your breasts permanently.
Please keep posting updates as they will help me do my own. It seems that. All Dr Bednar's operations are succesful. What technique he is using?
Unfortunately I live in another continent or else I would definetly go to him
April 3, 2016
Hi- I think he technique is to over fill the greats with fat so that more is retained. Other Drs I've seen who do this will only transfer a little bit of fat and the retention is not great. He's also very good at contouring the breasts and body.
June 24, 2016
How is retention? Im scheduled for mid July and looking for all current info i can get. Thank you!
April 1, 2016
HUGE transformation! Not just the breasts, but total body. Congrats! You look stellar!
April 3, 2016
Thank you! Your review is what made me call Dr Bednar. I've probably read it 50x. He did an amazing job on you and I was hoping for the same results!
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May 3, 2016
Hey, Just wondering if there was a recovery center or did you stay in a hotel? I am planning to have this same surgery really soon and i am also coming from NY. Also why are you "not sure " if you are happy with the results?
May 4, 2016
Hi I stayed at the Hampton inn, great place and highly recommend. I would say it's worth it. I would have liked a little more fullness on top but all in all they are a great size and are a major improvement to what I had. Also very happy with lipo. I am still very numb in back area so looking forward to being fully healed.
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May 12, 2016
Thanks! You look great btw.