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44 Years Old, Very Active, 5 Feet 9 Inches, 140 Lbs, 1 Child, 34DDD to a Small D - Denver, CO
UPDATED FROM susankoz110
3 months post
Photo update
WORTH IT$9,200
HI there....so here is my attempt at a photo. Taken today which is 13 weeks post surgery. Everything is great and my scars look good considering its only 3 months post op. I am going to get the heavy duty scar gel tape that is supposed to be great. I am VERY happy with the results!! I just ordered an Athleta swim top in a medium and it looked beautiful. Before I couldn't even fit into a large without being self conscious. Sorry I do not have any before pics, but trust me, it is a huge difference!
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Let me start by saying how happy I am that I...
Let me start by saying how happy I am that I FINALLY got this procedure done! I've been wanting smaller breasts for years. They were 34DDD and in the way of everything! After pounding tennis courts, life and nursing a baby, I needed a lift as well. I LOVE, LOVE the result! The lift that she did with the reduction makes them look very perky. There are definitely scars, but not as bad as you would think. Just depends on how you scar I suppose. It is an extended recovery, but well worth the patience in the end. if you are thinking about doing this, get it done now. I wish I'd had it done years ago.
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Thanks so much for the inspiration!
I'm looking into using your dr for a BR/BL, can you post pictures? I'm a 34DD
I will try and post some tomorrow. I tried before and I'm horrible at taking them!
Thanks for sharing when you say extended recovery how long do you mean? I am very active too so how long did it take to start lifting comfortably again? And when we're you able to start playing tennis? Thanks in advance
Since you are very active you can relate.......it drove me CRAZY not being able to do anything more than walk. They don't want your heart rate to get elevated for at least 5 weeks, so needless to say its very limiting! I'm sure doctors opinions all differ but after spending all the $$ and down time I'd rather go the conservative route. After all, they have been thru a ton of these and I don't have my doctor degree! :) I started back at the gym (think bike and legs) after 7 weeks, running on the treadmill and things like TREX at 9. I started hitting serves and light matches at 10 weeks. I had a suture that came thru at 8 weeks so that set me back about 4-5 days. But now its awesome....they look great and I've had no problems with exercise because I waited the appropriate amount of time.
I am 140 lbs. and 34F. Was a 165 lbs. and 36G...guess losing weight won't do a lot for me! Do you feel thinner or thicker (in your overall silhouette) propotionally now that your breasts are smaller? I am really on the fence.
Hi there! Funny how you mention the weight thing.....when I was pregnant and nursing (my little boy is 4.5) I was a 36-38G. I lost all my baby weight (35 lbs) plus 5 more. I thought when I lost all that weight they would go away. Not a chamce!! You ask a great question because I just automatically thought that if I had smaller breasts I would be that way everywhere. Obviously your hips and waist are still going to be the same but for me I really like the look that smaller breasts gave me. Not only the reduction in size but the lift made a huge difference. So because they are smaller I feel much more confident! I tried on a few summer dresses today and it was a big difference as far as the look goes. Plus the weightthey were....my neck feels a lot better. I hope this answers your question! It is a tough decision for sure.
Thank you so much for your reply. Did you lose sensitivity in your nipples?
My right one has 100% feeling. The other is about 50%. Kinda funny though because even though the left doesn't have all the feeling you would never know it! They both act the same. The doctor did explain to me that it can take a year to regain complete feeling. I was just lucky with the right one and had the feeling from right after surgery.
That is good to know. Thank you!
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