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27 Years Old, 5'4", 125 Pounds, 32F/34E
UPDATED FROM Isabelle87
5 months post
Spitting Stitch at 5 months!? + more bikinis :)
Isabelle87February 23, 2018
WORTH IT$6,941
So I woke up to this big pimple like spot near my anchor incision yesterday! It looks and feels just like the other spitting stitches I have had but it seems like 5 months is awfully late to be having this! It is slightly frustrating as these spots seem to stay red for a long time and can scar, but oh well!
On another note, I tried on more swim suits today just for fun...i'm still fitting into small or medium depending on the place/style. This one in the photo is size small from Vie En Rose although when I look at my boobs they definitely don't seem small to me...more medium i guess. Anyway I hope you are all doing well! I will try to post a scar update at the 6 month mark :)
On another note, I tried on more swim suits today just for fun...i'm still fitting into small or medium depending on the place/style. This one in the photo is size small from Vie En Rose although when I look at my boobs they definitely don't seem small to me...more medium i guess. Anyway I hope you are all doing well! I will try to post a scar update at the 6 month mark :)
UPDATED FROM Isabelle87
4 months post
Saw my surgeon today
Isabelle87January 8, 2018
Hi everyone,
I had my appointment today at my clinic. I thought I was seeing the nurse but actually saw my surgeon...quite the surprise. My redness and pain (described in my previous post) is actually almost gone now! My surgeon said it must have been from a stitch and that the last of my stitches should be disolving around this time. Who knew that the stitches could cause problems away from the scar lines (except for Wendy53 who called it!...thanks Wendy). My surgeon was also very pleased with how my scars are healing and seemed to think they looked really really great for 3.5 months! I was really happy to hear this as I was feeling guilty for not using my cica care strips consistently. He told me they look so good that I should not purchase another pack of those once these ones finish (there would be no point). I have been using my homemade scar serum twice a day when im not wearing the cica strips so maybe that has helped a lot too! Either way I am happy with his reaction!
Thats all for now ladies...happy healing :):)
I had my appointment today at my clinic. I thought I was seeing the nurse but actually saw my surgeon...quite the surprise. My redness and pain (described in my previous post) is actually almost gone now! My surgeon said it must have been from a stitch and that the last of my stitches should be disolving around this time. Who knew that the stitches could cause problems away from the scar lines (except for Wendy53 who called it!...thanks Wendy). My surgeon was also very pleased with how my scars are healing and seemed to think they looked really really great for 3.5 months! I was really happy to hear this as I was feeling guilty for not using my cica care strips consistently. He told me they look so good that I should not purchase another pack of those once these ones finish (there would be no point). I have been using my homemade scar serum twice a day when im not wearing the cica strips so maybe that has helped a lot too! Either way I am happy with his reaction!
Thats all for now ladies...happy healing :):)
Replies (5)
January 9, 2018
That's awesome! Sounds like you are doing great- Happy 2018 to you :-)
January 9, 2018
That is wonderful...so glad the red spot wasn't anything serious.
January 9, 2018
I'm glad to hear that it was nothing serious, Isabelle! Your surgeon is an artist, so he would be thrilled to see these good results from his handiwork.
January 11, 2018
Great news. Super happy for you! Fantastic results.
February 8, 2018
hi! I was interested in getting a breast reduction as well and I was wondering who your surgeon was because it looks like he did an amazing job and I was interested in going to him
February 8, 2018
Hi there! My surgeon did an amazing job and is very personable as well. He seems to have a very good reputation. One of the nurses at Landings Center even called him a "talented artist". The only downside was that I did not see very much of him before or after surgery (although if there had been any complications he would have made time for me). I do highly recommend him if you are looking for a surgeon in this area! I would set up a consult with Dr. Bendor-Samuel for sure! It took me 3.5 months to get a consult with him but I think that might be longer than average. It only took me 2.5 weeks to get the surgery after my consult which was quicker than average (he said it is normally around 3 months).
UPDATED FROM Isabelle87
4 months post
New bras + NYE + Cellulitis!?
Isabelle87January 2, 2018
Hi everyone,
I wanted to post a little update today as I have several things to report!....
1) i am visiting my partners family in Maine right now and saw that Victorias Secret had their semi anual sale on (bras for 10-20 bucks!). I was having a bad self image day and thinking maybe my boobs were still too big or getting bigger so I had a feeling that bra shopping (especially at VS) would only make it worse. But i really wanted to check out the sale since I can wear different styles now, and underwires, at 3 months+ post op. So i went in and the prices were incredible...way better than in Canada....so i tried on maybe 12 bras ranging in sizes (still wasnt sure what size i was at VS). I tried some in 32D, 32DD, 34C, and 34D. I tried to remember that the letters don't matter too much but it was still somewhat upsetting looking through D and DD bras!!! Anyway, in the end I wanted to cry tears of joy because 34C is what fit the best! I liked about 5 of the 34C bras I tried on (unheard of...normally I leave the VS change room frustrated and empty handed). I went home with 3 new bras and only paid $44 after tax for all three! What a deal!
2) I went out to a party for new years eve with lots of people who I had never met before. Normally I would toil over what bra to wear and how to cover up my chest....i wore scarves a lot. But I decided to put on a black open plunge neck top that showed off my cleavage and I actually didn't even wear a bra underneath. Where did this confidence come from!? I felt so natural and comfrotable and even sexy ;) .....shout out to finally520 who also rocked a sexy plunge neck (for new years eve i think?).
3) i have a sore and red spot on my right boob (im pointing to it in the photo). It is a bit hard to see but it is noticeably red (pinkish really) and it is sore to the touch. If i press on it it feels tender and almost stings if i press hard enough. It has been there for maybe 6 days now. At first I thought it was nothing but now I am worried that it could be cellulitis which is pretty serious. Since I am in the states I can't see a doctor but I booked an appointment at my surgical clinic for Monday. I was told that as long as I don't have a temperature and there is no smell or discharge, i should be fine until Monday. I just took some echinacea and vitamin C and drank a tea with 5 cloves of garlic crushed into it in an attempt to take the inflammation down a notch and get my body in shape for healing itself. Wish me luck that this turns out to be nothing!! I would hate to have a complication at this stage :( And if any of you know what this might be, let me know! I know it doesnt look too bad in the photos but it is quite tender.
Thats about it for now...happy healing everyone :D
I wanted to post a little update today as I have several things to report!....
1) i am visiting my partners family in Maine right now and saw that Victorias Secret had their semi anual sale on (bras for 10-20 bucks!). I was having a bad self image day and thinking maybe my boobs were still too big or getting bigger so I had a feeling that bra shopping (especially at VS) would only make it worse. But i really wanted to check out the sale since I can wear different styles now, and underwires, at 3 months+ post op. So i went in and the prices were incredible...way better than in Canada....so i tried on maybe 12 bras ranging in sizes (still wasnt sure what size i was at VS). I tried some in 32D, 32DD, 34C, and 34D. I tried to remember that the letters don't matter too much but it was still somewhat upsetting looking through D and DD bras!!! Anyway, in the end I wanted to cry tears of joy because 34C is what fit the best! I liked about 5 of the 34C bras I tried on (unheard of...normally I leave the VS change room frustrated and empty handed). I went home with 3 new bras and only paid $44 after tax for all three! What a deal!
2) I went out to a party for new years eve with lots of people who I had never met before. Normally I would toil over what bra to wear and how to cover up my chest....i wore scarves a lot. But I decided to put on a black open plunge neck top that showed off my cleavage and I actually didn't even wear a bra underneath. Where did this confidence come from!? I felt so natural and comfrotable and even sexy ;) .....shout out to finally520 who also rocked a sexy plunge neck (for new years eve i think?).
3) i have a sore and red spot on my right boob (im pointing to it in the photo). It is a bit hard to see but it is noticeably red (pinkish really) and it is sore to the touch. If i press on it it feels tender and almost stings if i press hard enough. It has been there for maybe 6 days now. At first I thought it was nothing but now I am worried that it could be cellulitis which is pretty serious. Since I am in the states I can't see a doctor but I booked an appointment at my surgical clinic for Monday. I was told that as long as I don't have a temperature and there is no smell or discharge, i should be fine until Monday. I just took some echinacea and vitamin C and drank a tea with 5 cloves of garlic crushed into it in an attempt to take the inflammation down a notch and get my body in shape for healing itself. Wish me luck that this turns out to be nothing!! I would hate to have a complication at this stage :( And if any of you know what this might be, let me know! I know it doesnt look too bad in the photos but it is quite tender.
Thats about it for now...happy healing everyone :D
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January 3, 2018
New bras look great. I especially like the blue one. Way to rock no bra!! Its the craziest feeling being able to just get up, get dressed and go to an event not fussing with your chest/outfit every 10 seconds making sure "everyone" is in or covered appropriately. My husband before his work holiday dinner commented on how he thought we were going to be SO late bc I didn't start getting ready till last minute. We were not late and I was not frazzled, even with curling my hair (which I do once a year). Unheard of!! --- this all go towards the new found confidence you mentioned.
Hope that red bump is nothing. Crossing my fingers for you!
Hope that red bump is nothing. Crossing my fingers for you!
January 3, 2018
Haha you showed him! When We were at the new years eve party I must have been showing quite a bit of cleavage because my partner said "be careful...you dont have big boobs to hold the shirt in place anymore"...i had to explain that it doesnt work that way and I felt confident enough to show off my cleavage so I didn't care! Its not like I even have that much to show anymore! Haha
January 3, 2018
Your scars look great!!! What have you used to help fade them? Thanks!!
Great New Years top!!
Great New Years top!!
January 3, 2018
Hey! Thanks for saying that...i think they still look quite red but i dont mind. Ive een using the cica care silicone strips (somewhat inconsistently) as well as an oil serum i made myself (i posted the recipe for it a couple of posts back).
January 3, 2018
You look amazing!! I swear, every update your boobs look better and better. And because I'd like to hear it when my surgery is over....You have my dream boobs :P I'm showing my surgeon your pics for my pre-op in a month. Keep strong, girly!
January 3, 2018
On my goodness, you are the nicest!! Thank you for your kind words and I'm sure that your results will be even better!! Best of luck and keep us all updated!! :D
June 3, 2018
OMG!! I was thinking the same thing. the size of your new boobs are perfect. I will definitely be showing surgeons your pictures when i go in for consultations.
January 3, 2018
Wow looking great, girl! I can't tell from your photo how widespread your spot is. Any chance it might be an undissolved stitch working its way out? That can happen months after the surgery.
January 4, 2018
Good thought but I don't think so because it is not along the scar lines. I had a suture come out and it was much different.
January 4, 2018
Could it be the knot at the beginning of a long running stitch? The reason I ask is that I found a small lump in my breast more than an inch above the scar line. Ultrasound and mammogram showed something there and I was advised to have them repeated in six months. The doctors and technicians were all aware of my surgery. A chance conversation with my sister a couple of days later made me wonder if it was an undissolved stitch, and a quick visit to the surgeon's office confirmed that I was most likely right. This was eight months after the surgery and it wasn't near the scar line. The nurse told me that they have had patients come in months and months after the surgery thinking they have an infection starting, and it's just the knotted end of the stitch surfacing.
Sorry for the long story, but if it can help put your mind at ease, it's worth it! Hopefully it will be something simple. Keep us posted!
Sorry for the long story, but if it can help put your mind at ease, it's worth it! Hopefully it will be something simple. Keep us posted!
January 8, 2018
Oh jeez thanks...i hadn't considered that the stitches could cause problems away from the suture line. I started taking strong garlic tea and echinacea a few days ago and the redness and pain has reduced significantly (could be coincidence or not). Hopefully it doesnt come back!
January 3, 2018
Wow, your reduction looks great and the bras and the dress looks great. The girls couldn’t look more perfectly natural if you were born with them!
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Didn't see any threads in the mirror, but I couldn't really examine it well. Had to wait for my hubby to come from his business trip. Well, it just closed up in 2 days on its own. Got all calm again.
Wow your breasts look great, so beautiful form and proportional projection!