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I'm back!!!!
So a lot happened in my life and I didn't have time to post any updates. Sorry about that! Thankfully there are so many other ladies out there that are posting.
So.... 7 months post op and my boobs are awesome!!! They are squishy and soft. They dropped down and the swelling is gone. I'll start with my concerns though just to get it out of the way.
-CONCERNS-
Scarring is a bit of an issue. The aspiration puncture marks on my breasts are healing VERY slowly. This likely has a lot to do with the fact that I have brown skin. Sometimes when brown skin scars, the scars become darkened to the point where they are easily visible. The scars on my chest are healing, it's just taking a while. They used to look like horrible acne, but now it looks more like freckles. I hope they continue to fade though. They aren't really raised so they aren't really detectable by touch.
My lower back scar, and beneath my butt cheeks are still really dark. I'm going to look into some lightening creams for those. There's no way I can wear a swimsuit without someone seeing them, and I don't like that. :(
The scars under my breasts aren't cute either but they are small and flesh colored. Those scars look more like I had barbell piercings removed or something.
Double butt!! Omg I have a very small double butt line/ crease area underneath my right butt cheek and I seriously hate it. I've tried rolling, massage, everything, but it's not helping and I'm not sure what to do. I feels like there might be trapped fluid or something there, but I am not sure. Has anyone else had this? Was too much fat sucked out right there?
Lumps! I still have some lumpiness in each breast. It doesn't really bother me. They are small and not very noticeable. I went to the gynecologist last month and she checked me out. Turns out that she also had a fat transfer!! She assured my that the lumpiness is to be expected with fat transfers. She said I could try to deep tissue massage them, but that it's not necessary and that it poses no threat to my health. Just have to keep giving myself self exams, but we have to do that anyway ladies!
-GRATITUDE-
I am wearing a 34D in Victoria's Secret bras (very snug fit), although I'm still fitting into the 34DD bras I got from there too. I wear push up bras most of the time because I love the cleavage I have now. :) I do have a few flimsy lace bras but they are a joke. A brisk jot up and down any staircase now is a pain in the ass without support.
My left breast is slightly smaller than my right, but it was like that before the surgery. Also, I lost 4 pounds. I didn't notice much change in breast.
Care credit to be paid off next month!!! Woo!
My nipples finally came out, probably around January. They still go flat sometimes (see picture) but they are no longer inverted! Hooray! I also have full nipple sensation. That took a while to come back -- about three months or so.
My outer thighs are great! But I feel like I should've asked for my inner thighs to get done too. Maybe in the future -- we'll see.
Overall, I am very happy with my results. I would even consider a second transfer. I talked to Sylvia about it a couple months ago. I have to wait until the one year mark though.
If you're on the fence about it, I hope you decide to go for it with Dr. Bednar!
If you have questions, inbox me or write me a comment.
Xoxo
So.... 7 months post op and my boobs are awesome!!! They are squishy and soft. They dropped down and the swelling is gone. I'll start with my concerns though just to get it out of the way.
-CONCERNS-
Scarring is a bit of an issue. The aspiration puncture marks on my breasts are healing VERY slowly. This likely has a lot to do with the fact that I have brown skin. Sometimes when brown skin scars, the scars become darkened to the point where they are easily visible. The scars on my chest are healing, it's just taking a while. They used to look like horrible acne, but now it looks more like freckles. I hope they continue to fade though. They aren't really raised so they aren't really detectable by touch.
My lower back scar, and beneath my butt cheeks are still really dark. I'm going to look into some lightening creams for those. There's no way I can wear a swimsuit without someone seeing them, and I don't like that. :(
The scars under my breasts aren't cute either but they are small and flesh colored. Those scars look more like I had barbell piercings removed or something.
Double butt!! Omg I have a very small double butt line/ crease area underneath my right butt cheek and I seriously hate it. I've tried rolling, massage, everything, but it's not helping and I'm not sure what to do. I feels like there might be trapped fluid or something there, but I am not sure. Has anyone else had this? Was too much fat sucked out right there?
Lumps! I still have some lumpiness in each breast. It doesn't really bother me. They are small and not very noticeable. I went to the gynecologist last month and she checked me out. Turns out that she also had a fat transfer!! She assured my that the lumpiness is to be expected with fat transfers. She said I could try to deep tissue massage them, but that it's not necessary and that it poses no threat to my health. Just have to keep giving myself self exams, but we have to do that anyway ladies!
-GRATITUDE-
I am wearing a 34D in Victoria's Secret bras (very snug fit), although I'm still fitting into the 34DD bras I got from there too. I wear push up bras most of the time because I love the cleavage I have now. :) I do have a few flimsy lace bras but they are a joke. A brisk jot up and down any staircase now is a pain in the ass without support.
My left breast is slightly smaller than my right, but it was like that before the surgery. Also, I lost 4 pounds. I didn't notice much change in breast.
Care credit to be paid off next month!!! Woo!
My nipples finally came out, probably around January. They still go flat sometimes (see picture) but they are no longer inverted! Hooray! I also have full nipple sensation. That took a while to come back -- about three months or so.
My outer thighs are great! But I feel like I should've asked for my inner thighs to get done too. Maybe in the future -- we'll see.
Overall, I am very happy with my results. I would even consider a second transfer. I talked to Sylvia about it a couple months ago. I have to wait until the one year mark though.
If you're on the fence about it, I hope you decide to go for it with Dr. Bednar!
If you have questions, inbox me or write me a comment.
Xoxo
VS for Sizing
Ok, so I went to Victoria's Secret this morning just to get my current sizing since I'm pretty much at the 1 month mark. I tried several online bra size calculators and with my band size of 30 and bust of 36, I kept getting recommendations for DDD, E and F sizes.
VS initially sized me at a 32 DDD. I tried on one of those bras and there was just a little bit of room at the top. She brought me a 34 DD and it fit my breasts perfectly, so that's where I am now.
-CURRENT MEASUREMENTS-
Band: 30
Bust: 36
It might be difficult to tell from the photos that I have a small frame, but the good news for me is that since I have some weight on me, my DD boobs look proportionate and natural. I was terrified of looking "done," so I'm happy where I am now. If I lose anymore I think I will still be ok with it, and I'm guessing I might drop to a D cup if I lose anymore fat -- which is still pretty awesome. :)
Will probably update again after my 1 month post op follow up with Dr. Bednar.
-LOVE-
I am seeing many amazing results for the fat transfer. I'm so happy for you ladies and you look wonderful!
See ya!
VS initially sized me at a 32 DDD. I tried on one of those bras and there was just a little bit of room at the top. She brought me a 34 DD and it fit my breasts perfectly, so that's where I am now.
-CURRENT MEASUREMENTS-
Band: 30
Bust: 36
It might be difficult to tell from the photos that I have a small frame, but the good news for me is that since I have some weight on me, my DD boobs look proportionate and natural. I was terrified of looking "done," so I'm happy where I am now. If I lose anymore I think I will still be ok with it, and I'm guessing I might drop to a D cup if I lose anymore fat -- which is still pretty awesome. :)
Will probably update again after my 1 month post op follow up with Dr. Bednar.
-LOVE-
I am seeing many amazing results for the fat transfer. I'm so happy for you ladies and you look wonderful!
See ya!
Photos, Almost 4 Weeks
I took these photos over the weekend. Just uploading here for comparison. Swelling in back and hips is going down. My breasts are a little smaller. The lipo areas still sting and are very sore like I am healing from injury.
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