Explant and Lift 550cc Silicone, This is Really Happening! - Gastonia, NC

Hi RealSelfers! Just popping in with a quick update. Healing is going well, scars are changing some, appear a little darker. I started Skinmedica scar gel 3 weeks ago, not really long enough to see if it's making a difference. I have a little piece of suture poking out near the bottom of my left areola. It's the little white dot on the pic. I've had this happen a couple times and it's resolved itself both times. A little scab forms and then one day the scab including suture falls off. Its not painful or anything, just a bit of a pain in the butt since it rubs on anything it touches. Sleeping in a bra is getting old, I'm ready to let them hang free, lol. The best parts so far have been the way I feel in general, the way my clothes fit, stomach sleeping and hugs without those rocks getting in the way. Wishing a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all, enjoy!

Hello RealSelf family! 3 weeks have flown by. I made it through Thanksgiving and even some Black Friday shopping. Feeling really good, almost back to 100%. I've started my workouts, up to 15-20 minutes per day with no problems. Limited to treadmill and elliptical for now. The glue finally peeled off. That stuff is seriously sticky! I'm so pleased with the progress so far. The shape continues to improve. I was scared of the scars but Dr Timmons incision work is truly fantastic. It's funny how when your boobs are no longer your focus you notice other things about yourself. My booty definitely looks bigger to me now and I like it! Heyyy! I've lost about 4 lbs since surgery, not sure why but I'll take that too, heyyy! I've attached a few pics from different angles. Loving the small boob life. Can't wait to buy pretty bras!

Hello everyone! I went for my one week post op today and Dr Timmons is pleased with my healing, yay! I'm pleased too. I asked a bunch of questions today that may be helpful to you ladies too. He expects the asymmetry to improve as swelling on the right comes down. It's improved a bunch in a week. Both breasts are softening and the shape is changing for the better. So nice to have warm, soft, jiggly breasts. I'd forgotten what it felt like! The glue that he used on the stitches has a purple tint so the scars appear darker than they really are. He expects the glue to start peeling off within 2-3 weeks of surgery. I'm very pleased with the placement of the stitches. They gave me a tube of Skinmedica scar gel that I can start when the glue peels off. I can sleep on my side using a pillow. I'm soooo glad. Sleeping at an incline isn't the most comfortable. I can start back at the gym slowly, he suggested I do 20% of my norm to start and listen to my body. I'll try the treadmill or elliptical. No weights for now. I go back in 6 weeks. I'm so pleased so far. I was scared to take the leap but I'm so glad I did.