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One day post-breast lift - so far I am thrilled with my results
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2 months post
Two Months Post-Breast Lift
Braless24July 25, 2022
WORTH IT$10,500
It’s been two months since my breast lift and everything is going fabulously! I’m back to full exercise activity lifting weights and don’t feel any pain or tightness at my incisions. Scar lines are slowly flattening and fading and I apply scar gel twice per day. At 6 weeks I was able to wear underwire bras and I continue to sleep in wireless, front-zip bras to help speed up scar healing and (hopefully) fight gravity. Swelling greatly reduced around the 5-6 week mark and my surgeon said that my breasts will reach their final shape and position by 6 months.
I had my second follow-up with Dr. Unger and he was very pleased with my results. His nurse took photos for my file and there were lots of hugs shared. I went shopping for new bras and now wear a 32DD, or 30DDD, depending on the bra. Sizes vary between brands but I wear Natori, for reference. I’ve gone out braless in public (something I’ve never done before) and it was an amazing feeling. The range of dresses, swimsuits, and tops I can wear now is limitless and I finally feel confident in my own skin. My only regret is that I didn’t do this years ago!
I had my second follow-up with Dr. Unger and he was very pleased with my results. His nurse took photos for my file and there were lots of hugs shared. I went shopping for new bras and now wear a 32DD, or 30DDD, depending on the bra. Sizes vary between brands but I wear Natori, for reference. I’ve gone out braless in public (something I’ve never done before) and it was an amazing feeling. The range of dresses, swimsuits, and tops I can wear now is limitless and I finally feel confident in my own skin. My only regret is that I didn’t do this years ago!
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1 month post
One Month Post-Breast Lift
Braless24June 26, 2022
One month after surgery and all is going well. Swelling continues to slowly decrease and incisions are healing. There's still some soreness around the incisions and I've pulled or trimmed a few stitches that were pushing out of my skin. Overall I feel much more secure and less fragile than the first few weeks. My range of arm motion is greater as well.
I have my second follow-up appointment in two weeks and should be cleared for all exercise and to wear regular bras again. I'm currently measuring a 30DD and was wearing an ill-fitting 34DD before surgery, so a shopping trip is much needed. I will update again as the scars continue to soften and lighten.
I have my second follow-up appointment in two weeks and should be cleared for all exercise and to wear regular bras again. I'm currently measuring a 30DD and was wearing an ill-fitting 34DD before surgery, so a shopping trip is much needed. I will update again as the scars continue to soften and lighten.
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July 2, 2022
I'm your exact size me have been considering this but I'm afraid of the acts making me look "butchered." Thank you for posting and I hope you keep us updated on progress and any new developments.
July 2, 2022
You're very welcome, I'm glad my posts are helpful and I plan to continue posting every few weeks. I was very worried about the scars but the largest incisions are completely hidden in the under breast crease. I've even ordered some "side boob" and "plunge" bathing suits that I would never have dreamed of wearing before my lift. Scars don't show at all!
July 3, 2022
You look great! Thank you posting the cost of the surgery. That always gives us an idea of what we need to budget for.
July 3, 2022
You’re welcome! The cost includes all my pre-op and follow-up visits, post-care bandages, two recovery sports bras, and scar gel. I am a smaller bra size, swimsuit size, and dress/top size after surgery so replacing/tailoring clothing can be a secondary cost to consider. Well worth it though!
July 3, 2022
That is exactly what i need & i am the same size too! Im looking at your breasts before picture & it’s like looking at my own, literally mine look the same! My only concern is the scarring..how are you finding that? I’m worried i might regret that….
July 3, 2022
The scarring is actually much lighter than I expected at this stage of healing. That was my biggest worry as well but now that I have my new breasts I would never go back. The confidence I feel is amazing and the scars will only lighten and fade over time. The biggest incision is under the breast and hidden by the breast crease. You can’t see anything on the side or in my cleavage that would prevent me from wearing any clothing. My husband was supportive but hesitant of my surgery (since he loved them as they were) and he is shocked at how much he loves my “new” boobs. He’s the only other person who will be seeing the scarring and he says it’s much less than he expected. Hope that helps!
July 3, 2022
Thank you for posting this great review. I am confused how or why there are stitches sticking out. It seems like that would be irritating to your skin if you only remove the pieces sticking out, there’s some odd ones underneath to. Is that normal
July 3, 2022
It is a little strange but also very common and something I dealt with before when I had stitches on a cut. The stitches that they leave in are dissolvable but sometimes the body pushes them out as it heals. It’s called “spitting stitches” and the bodies natural defense to a foreign object it doesn’t recognize. Those stitches that are getting pushed out have already done their job but aren’t breaking down for whatever reason. They were itchy and causing a bit of inflammation so I gently pulled them out with tweezers. Your doctor can do this at a follow up visit as well.
July 3, 2022
Wow that is so informative. Like you I worry and hooked everything. I would have thought that would cause the incision to open? Overall what was your pain level? Could you get out of bed alone and move well? Did you wear a tight fitted bra? Or looser?
July 3, 2022
It was like pulling a loose thread and the incisions had already healed so the stitches weren’t doing anything at this point. It sounds scarier than it was but a little strange for sure. Overall my pain level was moderate but less than I expected and I only took pain meds for 4 days. I had no issue getting out of bed and moving around and they encourage you to be walking and not laying around all day so you get your blood flowing and avoid clots. I went to a friend’s party just a few days after surgery because I was feeling so good. I was instructed to wear a wireless bra 24/7 for 6 weeks before I could go back to a regular underwire bra. You will want tight, front-close sports bras for recovery. I got a cheap 5-pack in assorted colors on Amazon. It’s better they fit tighter to reduce swelling and movement. I’m just over 5 weeks since my surgery and don’t have any soreness or anything, I feel completely back to normal. The first 3 weeks are the most uncomfortable but everything has been easy since then. :)
July 3, 2022
A lot of breast lift reviews do not discuss the discomfort. It obviously Hass to be painful because of the major incisions that have been done so I appreciate you talking about that some. Did you have any concerns with any of the incisions opening? How did you put cream on the T-Zones if they were covered with stare strips?
July 3, 2022
Great questions. Yes I was very paranoid about my incisions opening and am a worrier in general. I developed small holes at my T-zones (which freaked me out but I was assured were normal) but those went away completely by 5 weeks. I’m not sure if all doctors do it but my surgeon left the t-zones uncovered after surgery except for a bit of gauze you remove at 24 hours. This was so I could apply antibiotic gel to the t-zone since it is the area most prone to infection and separation. Everything else was covered in steri strips until 3 weeks when I removed them. I used a hand mirror to be able to monitor my incisions closely, and probably googled more than necessary, but my body did it’s thing and everything healed up beautifully.
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21 days post
Three Weeks Post-Breast Lift
Braless24June 16, 2022
My third week of recovery was relatively uneventful and I’m feeling much more secure and less fragile. Bruising has completely cleared and swelling continues to slowly decrease. I’ve been walking for exercise and doing arm movements and stretches to increase my range of motion.
My steri strips had not fallen off naturally so I was instructed by my doctor to remove them at 3 weeks. I got my first look at my incision scars and areolas and overall I’m really pleased. The incision lines are much finer than I expected and I think they will look great once fully healed and flattened. I begin using twice daily scar cream today and will continue that for the next 6+ months as my scars soften and lighten. There are a few sutures that are poking out but that’s normal and if my body does not fully absorb them then my doctor can remove at a future visit.
In one week I can begin running and more strenuous cardio and I’m looking forward to that milestone. I will post my one month photos next week. I’m still very satisfied with my results and will continue to share my recovery journey.
My steri strips had not fallen off naturally so I was instructed by my doctor to remove them at 3 weeks. I got my first look at my incision scars and areolas and overall I’m really pleased. The incision lines are much finer than I expected and I think they will look great once fully healed and flattened. I begin using twice daily scar cream today and will continue that for the next 6+ months as my scars soften and lighten. There are a few sutures that are poking out but that’s normal and if my body does not fully absorb them then my doctor can remove at a future visit.
In one week I can begin running and more strenuous cardio and I’m looking forward to that milestone. I will post my one month photos next week. I’m still very satisfied with my results and will continue to share my recovery journey.
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July 2, 2022
You look great!!
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