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Implants Removed, and Fat Transfer - Charlotte, NC
UPDATED FROM green55
fat transfer to breast with implant removal, 2 year check up!
green55December 20, 2014
WORTH IT$10,000
Hi everyone! Well, I am almost at the 2 year mark so had a check up with Dr. Bednar. Everyone in the office still lovely as ever!
Now for my report! I am doing great and will share details. At time of surgery height 5'3", weight 140... a little heavy for my height. Surgery went well with 590cc transferred to each breast and fat placement to give me a very pretty shape. And , yes the most painful part was healing from the lipo but that also went very well. I had hoped for a moderate B cup for long term.
So two years later: age: almost 60, weight 118,( 22 lb weight loss), and 5'3". My breast fat is still great. I retained about 70% of fat, and wear a nice B cup. Breasts are soft, natural, and a very pretty shape. I just love it!!! My lipo scars are hard to find. The nurse that was doing photos for the office had to search for them!
I wish I could figure out how to post new photos, but technology foils me! I gave permission for Dr. Bednar's office to publish photos of me. I am also open to any questions, and of course I want to support everyone and their choices as they decide what is right for them.
My decision to do this was a great gift to myself, and I remain very happy I did it!
Now for my report! I am doing great and will share details. At time of surgery height 5'3", weight 140... a little heavy for my height. Surgery went well with 590cc transferred to each breast and fat placement to give me a very pretty shape. And , yes the most painful part was healing from the lipo but that also went very well. I had hoped for a moderate B cup for long term.
So two years later: age: almost 60, weight 118,( 22 lb weight loss), and 5'3". My breast fat is still great. I retained about 70% of fat, and wear a nice B cup. Breasts are soft, natural, and a very pretty shape. I just love it!!! My lipo scars are hard to find. The nurse that was doing photos for the office had to search for them!
I wish I could figure out how to post new photos, but technology foils me! I gave permission for Dr. Bednar's office to publish photos of me. I am also open to any questions, and of course I want to support everyone and their choices as they decide what is right for them.
My decision to do this was a great gift to myself, and I remain very happy I did it!
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My new photos
green55September 14, 2013
rrrrr, having trouble doing this again. Will try again tomorrow!
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September 29, 2013
Great results! you look fab. Very pleased I read your story. I'm 56, I had my implants out 6 months ago, had some fat grafting, but am very small. Am trying to decide whether to go for more fat grafting or implants, but am scared of more Capsular Contracture , an unnatural look and being too big. Your story and seeing your photos have really helped, particularly because you got those results without the Brava system. ( don't want to go that route, any case, my PS does not use it. Just curious, what were you told about fat retention and re-absorption rate and have you found that the fat grafting stayed now that you are several months postop?
September 30, 2013
Hi Pink, I am still very pleased with my decision! I told Dr. Bednar that I did not want to have a large chest. My hope was for a nice B cup. The pictures that are up were taken a few months post surgery, and I was still a very full C cup. I was told that I would lose some of the fat from transfer and that loss would be gradual up to six months out. Well I am well past the 6 months, and I am very please. My breasts have settled into a 36 B cup, and shaped very nicely. I do not miss the round projectile look of implants at all! I love the shape, movement, softness, and cleavage of this wonderful natural look.
For me, at this age, and my body size it all works together, and to be honest I do not miss the fat he had to " take" from my saddlebags, or waist, thighs, and hips :) Would do this operation again in a heartbeat!
September 30, 2013
Thanks for reply, it is very encouraging. I'm meeting with my ps next week ( who is really in favourite of fat grafting) to find out more about other patients he has done and their results, the lipo method he uses etc. I know he has trained in the US. I do have some some spare fat on hips and thighs rhat I could do without so I don't have the skinny problem that some other people have. Plenty fat to harvest- it must just stay in the newly designated area....
Very grateful for this site and people like you who are willing to share their experiences. My local friends can't really relate to my issues around this.
January 18, 2014
Hello, I am bout to have the procedure done and am wondering if I will be able to walk around and go grocery shopping and stuff right after surgery. How was it for you? How much pain were you in and how long did it take for you to walk around and do errands?
January 19, 2014
Dear Sao151,
I do not think you will be out and about doing errands for a few days. For me the worst of the pain was from the lipo/fat grafting. I was driving and doing some things within a week. Each patient is different, and the doctor will help you decide what activities are safe for you to undertake.
Good luck with your procedure. Again for me, I am still very pleased I did this procedure.
January 30, 2014
Hi there, I was wondering if Dr. Bednar did a full capsulectomy when he performed your explantation or did he leave the capsule in? I am looking to have an explantation and possible fat transfer and looking for a skilled Dr who can do both the capsulectomy and fat transfer. Thanks so much, looking forward to your reply!
February 2, 2014
Dr, Bednar did what was necessary to make make surgery a success. We talked about it before surgery and the full scope of scarring and capsule can not be know until surgery takes place. I am one year post surgery. My results are amazing, and my breast are a beautifully shaped B cup. I feel this surgery is the best present I have ever given myself!
January 31, 2014
That's great green! I plan to do the same (explant/capsulectomy/fat transfer) soon! Did you have both done at the same time? How much of the fat took?
February 2, 2014
I had everything done at the same time. Post surgery I was a very large C cup. My hope was to and up a B cup. One year out now I have beautifully shaped B cup breasts. I am almost 60 years old and petite. To this day I think this is the best present I have ever given myself.
February 8, 2014
I saw one girls post who at 11 months looked great and then at 1 and a half years later the fat was completely gone. So I will be watching you to see what what you look like, please keep us updated:) and thank you for the review so far has been a big help
February 10, 2014
I will try to add photos this week. I am almost 1 year post, and continue to be very pleased with my results. Dr. Bednar does beautiful work.
December 25, 2014
sao151,
I just added an update. Now almost two years after surgery and doing great!
UPDATED FROM green55
overdue update
green55September 14, 2013
I am still so pleased with my decision to do implant removal, and lipo for fat grafting to the breasts. Some new folks need reassurance for whatever their decisions and I am here to support these ladies. I am adding new photos, and also want everyone to know that I am almost 60 years old. Age does not really matter in most things, but our body does age.
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