POSTED UNDER Breast Fat Transfer REVIEWS
28 Y/o Fat Transfer to Breasts. - Charlotte, NC
ORIGINAL POST
I am starting to get nervous - my pre-op is...
improvedme2016December 11, 2015
$10,650
I am starting to get nervous - my pre-op is Tuesday, so I'm hoping to get more information on what's going to happen next - what the recovery will really be like. I've been speaking with some girls on here, trying to see how everyone has been doing. Hopefully my experience will be just as positive as theirs! I'll post some before photos - I'll have to take some so that I can remember what I looked like, anyway!
It's weird - I've had these girls my whole life and never really felt like they belonged on my body - and I've always been more 'hippy'. Hopefully this is the perfect procedure to balance that out.
Dr. Bednar and his staff have all been amazing so far. I have no worries about that whatsoever.
My main concern is the discomfort some girls have had post surgery. I can only take a week off - and then I have to get back to work, so I feel like I'll be at the office aching and in a good bit of discomfort, struggling through the first couple weeks.
If any of you ladies have had this procedure, please feel free to comment! I definitely could use some courage. I was doing REALLY well and then all of the sudden I started getting nervous. Oh boy.
I want to keep you all informed along my journey - please feel free to ask questions, message me, and I'll do my best to get back to you. I'm one of his few local patients so I feel like that is a plus for me.
Anywho. I'm rambling. At least it's Friday!
It's weird - I've had these girls my whole life and never really felt like they belonged on my body - and I've always been more 'hippy'. Hopefully this is the perfect procedure to balance that out.
Dr. Bednar and his staff have all been amazing so far. I have no worries about that whatsoever.
My main concern is the discomfort some girls have had post surgery. I can only take a week off - and then I have to get back to work, so I feel like I'll be at the office aching and in a good bit of discomfort, struggling through the first couple weeks.
If any of you ladies have had this procedure, please feel free to comment! I definitely could use some courage. I was doing REALLY well and then all of the sudden I started getting nervous. Oh boy.
I want to keep you all informed along my journey - please feel free to ask questions, message me, and I'll do my best to get back to you. I'm one of his few local patients so I feel like that is a plus for me.
Anywho. I'm rambling. At least it's Friday!
improvedme2016's provider
Replies (7)
December 13, 2015
I can't comment on the procedure because I've not had it done, however I am planning to have implants removed and given the amount of tissue I had before (zero) I am concerned about my results post explant and wonder if this might be an option to add some natural fat tissue to my breasts. Charlotte is not too far from me to be an option, so I will be eager to hear how it went and see before and after photos. I have read the posts of a couple of others in this community who have gone to Dr Bednar. Have you read their reviews? are you doing anything pre transfer to prepare? I read one post from a person who wore some strange contraption for quite a while before the procedure, can't remember what it was called, but it didn't look comfortable...
December 13, 2015
The Brava! So I was told that 1) The Brava is no longer available for use, however there is another similar contraption if they think you need it. I was told that I don't need to wear it, as its really for patients for asymmetry in their breasts.
2) Dr. Bednar and I did go over my meds and the only thing that I have really changed is that I have gone off of my birth control pills to reduce chance of blood clot.
I should have more information Tuesday about what I need to do post, and if anything in my habits needs to change.
I have read other reviews, there is one woman on here who had extraordinary results and her review dates over 2 years back with a pretty recent update. You can certainly call and get some sort of consultation (Skype or in person) and Dr. Bednar will tell you if it is a good procedure for you.
We spoke about both option, fat transfer and implants and I believe this is the best option for me. Good luck! Keep me posted! Feel free to message me!
2) Dr. Bednar and I did go over my meds and the only thing that I have really changed is that I have gone off of my birth control pills to reduce chance of blood clot.
I should have more information Tuesday about what I need to do post, and if anything in my habits needs to change.
I have read other reviews, there is one woman on here who had extraordinary results and her review dates over 2 years back with a pretty recent update. You can certainly call and get some sort of consultation (Skype or in person) and Dr. Bednar will tell you if it is a good procedure for you.
We spoke about both option, fat transfer and implants and I believe this is the best option for me. Good luck! Keep me posted! Feel free to message me!
December 13, 2015
Thanks for the info. I will wait to see what happens once the implants are removed. I would suggest thinking very long and very hard before getting implants. You say you are looking for "fuller" breasts which must mean you do have breast tissue. I had no natural tissue, was thin and had had two children. Still, If I had known how much physical and emotional trauma (not to mention the $$) I would endure, I would never have done it. But the past is past. I am hoping to be happy with me, naturally. If not, I will investigate the fat transfer option. I will definitely be looking for updates from you. When is the procedure?
UPDATED FROM improvedme2016
5 days pre
Pre-op!
improvedme2016December 22, 2015
I had my pre-op last week. Photos, fitting for the compression garment, the whole nine. Sue is amazing, she went through every step of the procedure with me, listened to my questions - which I'm sure she has heard a million times, but she was so patient with me!
I had to get a compression garment specially ordered. Why? Because I have stupid hips the size of the moon and a small waist. That might be an exaggeration ;) - but thankfully we got one that fit! Went in yesterday to try it on. I was actually so excited because of how much fat it sucked in.
I'll have to take some before photos because my surgery is on MONDAY.
I'm bidding adieu to my wine for three whole months which will make me so sad, but to help maintain results from this is absolutely worthwhile.
Oh can we talk about the photo machine? It is the weirdest little contraption but it was so COOL. It actually measures breast volume so they'll have a better idea post-op of what I retain.
This stuff just makes me happy. I'm one of those people who watches all of the plastic surgery shows. If I could sit up in the wings like in Grey's Anatomy I'd be all over it! Maybe in a past life I was a surgeon ;)
Happy holidays everybody! Again, feel free to ask me any questions about my experience as I go through it - I'll be as open and honest as I can be so I can hopefully steer someone in a direction that works for them!
:)
Be well!
I had to get a compression garment specially ordered. Why? Because I have stupid hips the size of the moon and a small waist. That might be an exaggeration ;) - but thankfully we got one that fit! Went in yesterday to try it on. I was actually so excited because of how much fat it sucked in.
I'll have to take some before photos because my surgery is on MONDAY.
I'm bidding adieu to my wine for three whole months which will make me so sad, but to help maintain results from this is absolutely worthwhile.
Oh can we talk about the photo machine? It is the weirdest little contraption but it was so COOL. It actually measures breast volume so they'll have a better idea post-op of what I retain.
This stuff just makes me happy. I'm one of those people who watches all of the plastic surgery shows. If I could sit up in the wings like in Grey's Anatomy I'd be all over it! Maybe in a past life I was a surgeon ;)
Happy holidays everybody! Again, feel free to ask me any questions about my experience as I go through it - I'll be as open and honest as I can be so I can hopefully steer someone in a direction that works for them!
:)
Be well!
Replies (2)
January 29, 2016
Thanks for sharing your experience and you look amazing now!
My breasts fat transfer is scheduled for 2/15 and I'm super excited (and nervous)!
"Oh can we talk about the photo machine? It is the weirdest little contraption but it was so COOL. It actually measures breast volume so they'll have a better idea post-op of what I retain."
Didnt see this machine at my doctor's office...
My breasts fat transfer is scheduled for 2/15 and I'm super excited (and nervous)!
"Oh can we talk about the photo machine? It is the weirdest little contraption but it was so COOL. It actually measures breast volume so they'll have a better idea post-op of what I retain."
Didnt see this machine at my doctor's office...
UPDATED FROM improvedme2016
2 days post
I definitely made it through!
improvedme2016December 30, 2015
Hello everyone!
I wanted to give you a little update sort of how everything goes down the day of surgery. Some of you have emailed me asking about the process and I thought it might be helpful to put it on here.
The day of surgery, everyone was absolutely amazing. The anesthesiologist came in and explained step-by-step what would happen. I'm talking, every little detail, whether you want to hear about it or not. You'll probably just sit there nodding like I did. She asked if I had any questions, and I just shook my head because really, I couldn't think of anything.
When I got back to the table, they had music playing (I wanted to sing but my nerves kicked in pretty quickly) so they gave me a little something-something to relax, and that was it. Poof. 3ish hours gone.
When I woke up from surgery I was pretty shaky, and a little nauseated. Not only did they give me ginger-ale, but they sent me home with a few cans, too. I could not have asked for anyone better. The nurse sat with me the entire time in recovery until my mom could come back and it was time to go!
I was able to take the first round of pain killers when I got home, and while they help control the pain, it certainly doesn't get rid of it. I am pretty achy still, but really the difficult part is sitting and standing. Once I'm in those positions, if I have my trusty 8 million ice packs that I put all over the place, I feel much better, or if I'm walking around.
I cannot stress enough how important it is to get up and move around a bit. Yes, you're going to be tired, but it really does help. I'm not saying try and run a marathon, but load the dishwasher, or feed your animals. Even it's something as small as going from your bed to your living room to watch television.
Now for the nitty-gritty.
My breasts are sore. Not as sore as my legs and abdomen, but definitely sore, and gigantic. (YAY) I feel a little like dolly parton.
My nipples sort of got sucked back into my breasts, so I am hoping that when the swelling goes down they'll at least come out to where they were before. I never had extremely protruding nipples, more along the flat side - they take some effort to get hard and don't stay out long, but I can't even see them anymore and that just stinks.
I'd asked Dr. Bednar if he could put some fat into them, too, to try and see if they'd come out. He said he did that first and they popped right on out, and then as soon as he started injecting the fat into the breast they decided that it was too much effort to stay out and in they went.
I know you all want photos, and me, too. I'm trying to get the energy enough to take them for you. I can certainly do one in the sports bra today so you can get the more immediate before/after.
This is so long-winded, but I really want you all to get as much out of reading reviews as I did.
Oh also! The night after the surgery, Dr. Bednar called to check on me, and last night, Sylvia called to check on me. I cannot say enough good things about this staff, everybody.
Be well!
I wanted to give you a little update sort of how everything goes down the day of surgery. Some of you have emailed me asking about the process and I thought it might be helpful to put it on here.
The day of surgery, everyone was absolutely amazing. The anesthesiologist came in and explained step-by-step what would happen. I'm talking, every little detail, whether you want to hear about it or not. You'll probably just sit there nodding like I did. She asked if I had any questions, and I just shook my head because really, I couldn't think of anything.
When I got back to the table, they had music playing (I wanted to sing but my nerves kicked in pretty quickly) so they gave me a little something-something to relax, and that was it. Poof. 3ish hours gone.
When I woke up from surgery I was pretty shaky, and a little nauseated. Not only did they give me ginger-ale, but they sent me home with a few cans, too. I could not have asked for anyone better. The nurse sat with me the entire time in recovery until my mom could come back and it was time to go!
I was able to take the first round of pain killers when I got home, and while they help control the pain, it certainly doesn't get rid of it. I am pretty achy still, but really the difficult part is sitting and standing. Once I'm in those positions, if I have my trusty 8 million ice packs that I put all over the place, I feel much better, or if I'm walking around.
I cannot stress enough how important it is to get up and move around a bit. Yes, you're going to be tired, but it really does help. I'm not saying try and run a marathon, but load the dishwasher, or feed your animals. Even it's something as small as going from your bed to your living room to watch television.
Now for the nitty-gritty.
My breasts are sore. Not as sore as my legs and abdomen, but definitely sore, and gigantic. (YAY) I feel a little like dolly parton.
My nipples sort of got sucked back into my breasts, so I am hoping that when the swelling goes down they'll at least come out to where they were before. I never had extremely protruding nipples, more along the flat side - they take some effort to get hard and don't stay out long, but I can't even see them anymore and that just stinks.
I'd asked Dr. Bednar if he could put some fat into them, too, to try and see if they'd come out. He said he did that first and they popped right on out, and then as soon as he started injecting the fat into the breast they decided that it was too much effort to stay out and in they went.
I know you all want photos, and me, too. I'm trying to get the energy enough to take them for you. I can certainly do one in the sports bra today so you can get the more immediate before/after.
This is so long-winded, but I really want you all to get as much out of reading reviews as I did.
Oh also! The night after the surgery, Dr. Bednar called to check on me, and last night, Sylvia called to check on me. I cannot say enough good things about this staff, everybody.
Be well!
Replies (1)
I am on my 2 day post-op and doing well. The compression garments don't seem as restrictive anymore...maybe I am getting used to them(?) and I am walking around a lot more, but mostly because I am tired of sitting! I did take the bandages off my chest to take a look and I am pleased so far, even though they look like flat hard pancakes. I was a 34AA before and tiny. They are going to soften and drop so I need to remind myself to be patient :-)