POSTED UNDER Breast Reduction Reviews
27 in NYC - Wonderful Life Changing Experience! - New York, NY
UPDATED FROM emmkay
4 months post
3 Months Post!
WORTH IT$10,000
Wow, I can't believe I'm over 3 months post op already! I have felt SO GOOD since my surgery and those little snafus have sorted themselves out.
I just looked through all my photos and my breasts look much better than my last post. My breasts are softening, the scars are fading, and the shape is filling out. There's been a persistent spot under my left breast where the drain was, but very recently it's been closing itself more and becoming less of a problem. My right nipple still wants to be an innie for now, but I've caught a few glimpses of it poking its little head out (especially now that it's getting cold out).
I haven't been sized for bras yet because I am enjoying the freedom of wireless unpadded bras. I've been wearing a size medium in those styles and I'm enjoying the look of longline bras, so pretty and sexy! I've revamped my wardrobe and I feel so confident and sexy even in trendy oversized sweaters. This surgery made me feel like a new woman and I can't believe how good I feel just a few months after surgery. Here's a few pics, and my first pretty bra post surgery :)
I just looked through all my photos and my breasts look much better than my last post. My breasts are softening, the scars are fading, and the shape is filling out. There's been a persistent spot under my left breast where the drain was, but very recently it's been closing itself more and becoming less of a problem. My right nipple still wants to be an innie for now, but I've caught a few glimpses of it poking its little head out (especially now that it's getting cold out).
I haven't been sized for bras yet because I am enjoying the freedom of wireless unpadded bras. I've been wearing a size medium in those styles and I'm enjoying the look of longline bras, so pretty and sexy! I've revamped my wardrobe and I feel so confident and sexy even in trendy oversized sweaters. This surgery made me feel like a new woman and I can't believe how good I feel just a few months after surgery. Here's a few pics, and my first pretty bra post surgery :)
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UPDATED FROM emmkay
21 days post
Good and Bad
The Good:
Since I last updated, the leaking has all but stopped on my left breast. There's still two spots that goo a little but the doctor says that's normal, especially at the drain site. My right breast is softening with some massage, it's still a little high but I can see where I need to massage a little deeper to soften the scar so my breast can drop a bit and reshape. The incisions on the right have had zero problems. It's my favorite breast in terms of healing, but not in shape. I like the shape of my left breast, but there's still some issues with healing. I know everything will turn out beautifully, but right now I need to take a few deep breaths and address...
The Bad:
My left breast looks awful. So much more awful than last week. The doctor says it's either a reaction to the bacitracin ointment or a fungal infection. He gave me an RX for a new type of ointment and instructions to use cortisone to help the rash. I really hope this works, as I don't want to go another week of trying to enjoy life but having the nagging feeling that things aren't all sunshine and rainbows yet. I also don't want more damage to be done in the week, but I know there's a protocol to be followed to find out what the problem is. It may be worth mentioning that I've been having a few lady problems since surgery (antibiotics are the prime suspect), so I'm wondering if a certain downstairs issue can also manifest elsewhere in the body. I'm treating the issue regardless, but I can't help but obsess and wonder about it. It didn't occur to me until after I left the PS office today. Hopefully my one-two punch will clear up my incision site, whether is a reaction to the ointment or a secondary fungal thing. Ugh I just want this boob to friggin behave and heal nicely like her sister :(
I have yet another follow up scheduled next week, but hopefully things will turn around and start coming up Milhouse and I'll be able to skip it and see him in two weeks instead. We shall see.
Since I last updated, the leaking has all but stopped on my left breast. There's still two spots that goo a little but the doctor says that's normal, especially at the drain site. My right breast is softening with some massage, it's still a little high but I can see where I need to massage a little deeper to soften the scar so my breast can drop a bit and reshape. The incisions on the right have had zero problems. It's my favorite breast in terms of healing, but not in shape. I like the shape of my left breast, but there's still some issues with healing. I know everything will turn out beautifully, but right now I need to take a few deep breaths and address...
The Bad:
My left breast looks awful. So much more awful than last week. The doctor says it's either a reaction to the bacitracin ointment or a fungal infection. He gave me an RX for a new type of ointment and instructions to use cortisone to help the rash. I really hope this works, as I don't want to go another week of trying to enjoy life but having the nagging feeling that things aren't all sunshine and rainbows yet. I also don't want more damage to be done in the week, but I know there's a protocol to be followed to find out what the problem is. It may be worth mentioning that I've been having a few lady problems since surgery (antibiotics are the prime suspect), so I'm wondering if a certain downstairs issue can also manifest elsewhere in the body. I'm treating the issue regardless, but I can't help but obsess and wonder about it. It didn't occur to me until after I left the PS office today. Hopefully my one-two punch will clear up my incision site, whether is a reaction to the ointment or a secondary fungal thing. Ugh I just want this boob to friggin behave and heal nicely like her sister :(
I have yet another follow up scheduled next week, but hopefully things will turn around and start coming up Milhouse and I'll be able to skip it and see him in two weeks instead. We shall see.
Replies (4)
P
August 12, 2014
have you tried a day of not putting anything at all and airing the breast to let everything dry out? nature is often the best answer. i know what you mean about treating the breasts as individuals, I have a favourite too!!!!
E
August 12, 2014
As soon as I noticed the rash, I washed the area and aired out for an hour or so. For about 2 days I used a clean piece of gauze under my sports bra. There has been some improvement overnight with the cortisone and new ointment.
S
August 12, 2014
It's been great reading your review! Your pictures are inspirational as your beginning size is similar to mine :) It's great to see that your boobies turned out perfect!!
C
August 16, 2014
Probably not the best comment, but you were perfect before but you look good now and i understand wanting the reduction.
I
UPDATED FROM emmkay
14 days post
Minor Setback
Yesterday I took a shower and as I was drying off, I noticed my left breast was steadily dripping fluid. It leaked through the day and soaked through some gauze pads. Needless to say this scared the crap out of me and I've shed a few tears about it. My PS is out of town, but his staff are amazing and welcomed me to the office. They took a look at it and reassured me it looked normal, not the worst wound separation they had seen. So I'm back to being padded up with gauze after a few days of freedom.
The feeling is coming back to those numb spots, and the feeling is pain. It feels like an intense nipple sunburn, or like extremely chafed nipples. This is the week my body really gets to healing. It's a little uncomfortable and I'm disappointed I still have open wounds but one of the ladies that helped me today said that I'm "only two weeks out - still considered immediately post op." They made me feel better, but I'm still a little down. I'll just keep an eye on it and the PS wants to see next week. I need to read my post op mantra, gotta stay positive! http://www.breastreduction4you.com/breast-reduction-recovery/postopemotions_print.htm
The feeling is coming back to those numb spots, and the feeling is pain. It feels like an intense nipple sunburn, or like extremely chafed nipples. This is the week my body really gets to healing. It's a little uncomfortable and I'm disappointed I still have open wounds but one of the ladies that helped me today said that I'm "only two weeks out - still considered immediately post op." They made me feel better, but I'm still a little down. I'll just keep an eye on it and the PS wants to see next week. I need to read my post op mantra, gotta stay positive! http://www.breastreduction4you.com/breast-reduction-recovery/postopemotions_print.htm
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C
August 5, 2014
So glad to come across your review :) A very realistic but positive experience. I'm having surgery tomorrow morning and should be heading to sleep instead of trolling this site.
I also had a question-which type of incision did you have? It looks like the vertical/lollipop incision. And do you know approximately what size you are now, or will be in a few months? Thanks in advance :)
E
August 5, 2014
I had the vertical/lollipop incision, I don't have a second incision in the inframammary fold.
My PS and I discussed aiming for a large B/small C and I think I'm on course for that. I measured myself for funsies the other day and I was a 32D (with swelling and everything). My left breast looks bigger but with the recent leakage I think the swelling will finally start going down, I'm keeping positive! Good luck tomorrow! Just breathe and relax and let things happen, you've done so much to get to this point, let everyone else do the work from here on out :)
C
August 5, 2014
Thanks for writing back so quickly. I love your results and am so happy I'm getting the lollipop procedure done, too :) I'm also getting some under arm and side lipo as I'm about 30lbs overweight.
Keep heeling and thanks again for sharing your experience.
M
P
August 5, 2014
The fluid will be fat necrosis, dead fat cells finding their way out, very normal part of healing, looks like you are doing great
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