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41 Year Old Mom, Breast Reduction and Lift - Chevy Chase, MD
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After wanting to have a breast reduction and lift...
SummerbreezeMarch 22, 2014
WORTH IT$6,500
After wanting to have a breast reduction and lift for many years, I finally decided to do it. I made up my mind in January 2014. My surgery date was March 21, 2014. I am writing my first review the day after, March 22. I am up on my laptop, doing some work and writing this review on this website. I've only taken pain meds yesterday after surgery. Today, I have decided to just try over the counter pain medication. The subscription meds make me feel really dizzy.
I have been wearing a size 34DD for about 10 years, due to having kids and my breasts becoming enlarged. I tried wired, supportive and minimizers for years. None of them seemed to work. My back would always be in pain and clothes just not fitting properly.
This is just day 1-post-op. I feel pretty good, I have the surgical bra on and have not really looked at my breast as there is still soreness and some pain. Further, I don't want touch any of the surgical strips. I plan to ice the area for the rest of the day to see if it helps with swelling. The quick examination I gave myself, rendering much smaller breasts but I wont be able to see them without the surgical bra for 3 more days as my doctor instructed me to keep on until then.
So far everything is good. I will log back on to provide the after pictures which I hope to be improved, smaller breasts. Keeping my fingers crossed.
I have been wearing a size 34DD for about 10 years, due to having kids and my breasts becoming enlarged. I tried wired, supportive and minimizers for years. None of them seemed to work. My back would always be in pain and clothes just not fitting properly.
This is just day 1-post-op. I feel pretty good, I have the surgical bra on and have not really looked at my breast as there is still soreness and some pain. Further, I don't want touch any of the surgical strips. I plan to ice the area for the rest of the day to see if it helps with swelling. The quick examination I gave myself, rendering much smaller breasts but I wont be able to see them without the surgical bra for 3 more days as my doctor instructed me to keep on until then.
So far everything is good. I will log back on to provide the after pictures which I hope to be improved, smaller breasts. Keeping my fingers crossed.
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2 days post
Pictures 2 days post-op
SummerbreezeMarch 24, 2014
I still have bandages. I will update pics after bandages are removed.
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March 24, 2014
Hi congratulation you are looking really good. What size you wanted to have? I also had my BR on the 21 of March. Having more pain today than the day after...but thats probably because I try to do stuff. How are you feeling today? Wish you speed healing.
March 24, 2014
Thanks so much. I wanted a B size cup and I believe I am true to size now. I am so very happy. I only took meds on the first day but I iced the area for the first 48 hours helped with swelling and pain. I feel great, but I am taking it easy. Try not to do too much. Hope you feel better.
March 24, 2014
Was your surgery done as outpatient with no hospital stay? Are these all the bandages you came home with? I just got insurance approval last week for my surgery, but won't have it done until April 21st due to work issues that must be dealt with before taking time off. And my sister is having to plan her trip from out of state to come "take care of me" for the first 2 weeks. Can you wear a bra of any kind right now? I'm starting to look at info I can find before my pre-op on April 15th. It looks like you don't have a terrible amount of bruising like some photos I've seen. Wishing you the best for a quick and pain free recovery!
March 24, 2014
Hi, I took off just two bandages and yes, this is all I had. It was outpatient facility. I cant wear a bra yet as I have the surgical bra that is required for the next 2 weeks. I can't wait until I can shop for new bras, no more irritating underwire.
I was recommend applying ice for the first 48 hours it helps with swelling and pain. All the best to you and wishing you an easy recovery.
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March 24, 2014
looking great.
March 24, 2014
looking good! Congrats.. things will only get better from here!
March 24, 2014
Thanks so much. I am so excited... I can't believe I've been restored back to my twenty-something breast... So thankful.
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4 days post-op pics
SummerbreezeMarch 25, 2014
Here are my pics on day 4, sorry for the residue from the bandages but didn't want to wash area too hard. I noticed one nipple is higher than the other, hope this will even out. Fingers crossed.
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March 25, 2014
Looks like you will have a beautiful size and shape. Don't worry about the nipples...swelling can definitely affect things. Hope you are feeling good.
March 26, 2014
You look great! Did you have an anchor or lolipop incision done?
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