Age 40, 5' 7", 140 lbs, 2 Kids, Looking for a Boost

It's been more than 7 months since my surgery. I remain happy with the shape and size. My breasts are not identical; however, I'm a believer in sisters vs. twins.

The real downside is that I continue to have no sensation in a large are on both breasts. I can't feel anything on my areola and the area surrounding. This is super disappointing. Without a doubt, I knew lack of sensation was a possibility. What are the chances I'd have no sensation on both sides? I do know it's possible for sensation to return up to 18 months after surgery. I will keep my fingers crossed.

Here are some photos showing what the scars look like one month after laser treatment. I am also using scar strips at night. I am extremely pale, so my scars were very red. I do think they look less red now. I think I will probably do a second laser treatment. As I mentioned before, the laser just speeds up what would happen naturally (less redness and scars turning white). I can't say what portion of my results is from laser, scar strips, or an additional month of healing. I do think the results are noticeable.

I am very pleased with the softening of my breasts this past month! I continue to be happy with the overall shape.

I still do not have sensation in my areola and and a good portion of skin radiating outward. I know it can take up to 18 months for sensation to come back. I have my fingers crossed! A few days ago, a small area on my left breast that has no sensation had a numb feeling (a little tingle) for about 5 minutes. I hope that is progress!

At my next appointment I will ask about doing push-ups. I was able to do push ups pre-surgery, but now I can't lower my upper body more than 2 or 3 inches without feeling tremendous tension across my pectorals. The tension is so strong it's painful. Also, I'm not sure if I were able to lower myself further if the tension would increase or stay the same. Honestly, I feel like something might be damaged. I'd like to know if I can expect an improvement over time or if this is the new normal.

Had my 6 week appointment to day with Dr. Murphy.
Everything went well! I have clearance to get in a pool (big question from kids). I asked particulars about exercising my upper body and what to expect down the road. I wish I had sensation or tingly feelings in my nipples or area around my areola. Dr. Murphy says never regeneration may take 18 months. It's chillax for now.

As part of the surgery package, I got a coupon for a free service and opted to use it for scar laser treatment. I thought I'd have to return to the office in a few weeks, but I was able to see Beth (I think she's Dr. Murphy's wife) today. I knew what to expect based on underarm laser hair removal. It doesn't feel great, but it's very manageable. The zap (feels like a rubberband snap) fades quickly. Anyway, Beth said the laser treatement takes months to years off regular healing. The photos below are from a few hours after the treatment. The scars are currently redder than normal because of the treatment. Beth said I likely will see results in 4 weeks. Many patients have 2 or 3 treatments, so I may go back. I'll update with photos in a month to show the change.