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3 Year Update
Hello!
So here's the 3 year update. (We moved, so unfortunately the lighting/angles look a bit different than all the other photos.) In general I'd say the transfer has held up pretty darn well. I have put on more weight since last year, sadly none of it went to my breasts! Bust is still measuring at 36"—so really, no change there.
I kinda just posted the basics here, but if you have specific questions about being at the 3yr mark let me know!
So here's the 3 year update. (We moved, so unfortunately the lighting/angles look a bit different than all the other photos.) In general I'd say the transfer has held up pretty darn well. I have put on more weight since last year, sadly none of it went to my breasts! Bust is still measuring at 36"—so really, no change there.
I kinda just posted the basics here, but if you have specific questions about being at the 3yr mark let me know!
1 Year Boobiversary!
Hello!
Well, it's been a wild ride but I finally made it to a year. I'm seriously so surprised and grateful for the fat retention from this procedure. It was 100% worth it for me. You'll see in the photos, but my scars ended up raised a little bit. I'll be asking Dr. B about that on our phone call next week. The scars near the pubic area and on the back are almost totally faded.
I gained some weight (10lbs), which I like to pretend is muscle. I am measuring the same in my breasts since getting my bra fitting at about the 3 month mark. Here are the stats:
Bust: 36"
Waist: 26"
Hips: 38"
I'm not sure if I'm missing anything with this update, so feel free to leave a message/question!
A big thank you to everyone on the realself community! You're all awesome!
Well, it's been a wild ride but I finally made it to a year. I'm seriously so surprised and grateful for the fat retention from this procedure. It was 100% worth it for me. You'll see in the photos, but my scars ended up raised a little bit. I'll be asking Dr. B about that on our phone call next week. The scars near the pubic area and on the back are almost totally faded.
I gained some weight (10lbs), which I like to pretend is muscle. I am measuring the same in my breasts since getting my bra fitting at about the 3 month mark. Here are the stats:
Bust: 36"
Waist: 26"
Hips: 38"
I'm not sure if I'm missing anything with this update, so feel free to leave a message/question!
A big thank you to everyone on the realself community! You're all awesome!
5 Month Update
Hello!
As promised, here is my 5 month update. I'm uploading some comparison photos—1 month vs 5 months post-op. My scars are doing really well as far as fading. The ones under my breasts are a little raised still and I'm considering going back to using the silicon strips for that area just because there is constant pressure from my bra that probably isn't helping in the healing. I uploaded a photo from one of my scars under my butt cheek which I hadn't shown before, but all of my scaring on the back is about that shade. The scars on the back side were always much darker than the ones on front for some reason.
Everything is going really well. I did have a scare with a lump, however. I found a small (pea sized) lump on my left breast and ended up getting a mammogram and ultrasound. The lump (plus a few other areas, I'm told) are due to fat necrosis (dead fat). These are NOT cancerous and have no danger of becoming cancerous. These dead fat areas will soften over time, but I'm not sure if they will completely go away. The radiologist and Dr. Bednar confirmed the same info... they are benign and should soften over time. I was super relieved to hear that it wasn't anything serious, but still I'd encourage everyone to stay on top of monthly (or weekly) self breast exams!
As promised, here is my 5 month update. I'm uploading some comparison photos—1 month vs 5 months post-op. My scars are doing really well as far as fading. The ones under my breasts are a little raised still and I'm considering going back to using the silicon strips for that area just because there is constant pressure from my bra that probably isn't helping in the healing. I uploaded a photo from one of my scars under my butt cheek which I hadn't shown before, but all of my scaring on the back is about that shade. The scars on the back side were always much darker than the ones on front for some reason.
Everything is going really well. I did have a scare with a lump, however. I found a small (pea sized) lump on my left breast and ended up getting a mammogram and ultrasound. The lump (plus a few other areas, I'm told) are due to fat necrosis (dead fat). These are NOT cancerous and have no danger of becoming cancerous. These dead fat areas will soften over time, but I'm not sure if they will completely go away. The radiologist and Dr. Bednar confirmed the same info... they are benign and should soften over time. I was super relieved to hear that it wasn't anything serious, but still I'd encourage everyone to stay on top of monthly (or weekly) self breast exams!
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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
439 N. Wendover Rd., Charlotte, North Carolina
Dr. Bednar and his entire staff are friendly, knowledgeable, competent, and an overall pleasure to work with!