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Revision....
Sorry it's been so long, for those curious.
The good Dr. has agreed to a revision. She's a perfectionist and does good work, and I'm very happy she has offered this free of charge!
I am not sure it's her fault, nor mine. It was probably just the way I healed and would explain why I keep having problems with the stretching from the previous two surgeries (one Dr. Brown in Toronto).
Guess there will be a different approach!
I was going to have a revision in Spring 2018 but I was currently losing a lot of weight....and was advised to get within 10lbs of goal before messing with this, which I totally agreed with.
I go to Florida for half of the year so it makes things quite difficult to figure out. I'm currently having a laser necklift and upper eye surgery, so this spring may not be the best time to have the revision....I plan on doing it in the fall after many summer events.
I will update as I go back to speak about revision, and will also include some current photos below.
The revision will be for stretched aerola, drooping, and scar revision.
Until then!
The good Dr. has agreed to a revision. She's a perfectionist and does good work, and I'm very happy she has offered this free of charge!
I am not sure it's her fault, nor mine. It was probably just the way I healed and would explain why I keep having problems with the stretching from the previous two surgeries (one Dr. Brown in Toronto).
Guess there will be a different approach!
I was going to have a revision in Spring 2018 but I was currently losing a lot of weight....and was advised to get within 10lbs of goal before messing with this, which I totally agreed with.
I go to Florida for half of the year so it makes things quite difficult to figure out. I'm currently having a laser necklift and upper eye surgery, so this spring may not be the best time to have the revision....I plan on doing it in the fall after many summer events.
I will update as I go back to speak about revision, and will also include some current photos below.
The revision will be for stretched aerola, drooping, and scar revision.
Until then!
Revision!
Well, my areolaa stretched out a but too much and caused sagging for some reason....the scars were stretched too which led to a bad shape. I talked to the doctor who agreed and has offered a free redo, which I think is super awesome, and actually quite unexpected based on past experiences with the OTHER previous surgeon. She is going to try something different. I was supposed to have a redo this year, however I lost 30 lbs with more to go....so she said once I hit my target goal, that would be the perfect time. I go back this May for a check in, and then we can plan the redo. I think this kind of bad healing can happen to anyone regardless of the doctors abilities, and with her being a perfectionist, she couldn't stand to let this happen. I will update in May 2019!
A little backdating! Going good so far! - October 19th and November 10th
I have meant to update for a while, but things have been very busy with a trip to Panama and Costa Rica, and then our 6 month move to Florida for the winter. Some backdated stuff with photos that I have dated in the comments to show the results on the way. Will do another post under this one to show the photos from TODAYS DATE.
Life has gotten pretty much back to normal. The new found confidence (despite the early scars) is quite incredible. More so than I thought. Hubby doesn't seem to mind the scars at ALL. He loves the new result. He still says there was nothing wrong before, but the way I have changed mentally was worth all of the money I spent. I actually LOVE being topless....something I could never have imagined before! I go topless in the hot tub....on long car rides at night, lol....at home....any chance I get. I go BRA LESS now....I wear low cut tops and not have to worry about anything peeking out, even when I do wear a bra. It's GLORIOUS!
Well now on to the physical side of things.
The scarring is pretty harsh, so let that be a reality to consider. It is fading though....so that's good. I've been looking at other results for this time, and it seems I am on track. On our trip to Panama and Costa Rica, I floated in the salty ocean for ages....I think that helped. At the time I had the point of a stitch poking out....but wasn't worried about the salt water. I just stayed away from the chlorine and made sure to keep everything clean. I even went on a crazy ATV trail....I opted for my medical bra thank goodness! I still wear it most nights and some days. I am terrified of stretching. So TRAUMATIZED still!
I am pretty sure my bra size has gone up. Not complaining, lol. 36C? Maybe even bigger. Will have to get properly measured.
After my trip, I got home and was fed up with the stitch....I could feel it rubbing against material. I took a pair of tweezers and gave it a little pull. A bit was hanging out now and I felt no pain. So I kept pulling slowly and about an inch came out until there was no more. Easy peasy. The hole was healed in not even a day.
The area of the one areola that was folded under the tape is fine now, and the size has been catching up to the other. Now everything just needs to stop getting bigger. I think it has for the most part, but again, I am paranoid as heck!
As for scar treatments.
I got this micro needle roller....and plan to use it once a week on the scar area after a shower. Maybe twice a week, we'll see:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00V87ZTRI/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
My husband and I both do the scar massages. I use three different oils at different times. Argan, Tamanu, Rosehip, and Coconut. At first I could only use Rosehip, especially after the roller treatment, as I found the Argan and Tamanu a bit stingy. They both are fine now....
I just bought the coconut oil....I use it all over though. Seems nice to use on the scars too....
Here are the links to the brands I have. The Argan I got from a friend direct from Morocco. I think the brand is Arganat.
Eden's Semilla Rosehip: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00Y5G7FFS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Scentuals Pure Tamanu:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01II0NO60/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Anjou Coconut Oil:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016B3EEA6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Right now we do the massage along the lines and circles of the scar, as well as small circles going down the line. I do not do directly across the scars yet, as I heard that can possibly lead to bigger/wider scars. Not taking the chance. Apparently you can do the cross ways massage later into healing. I will wait a couple more months for this. Again. PARANOID, lol.
That's all I can think of for now. Oh, I noticed all the redness around the scar area, if you look close it's little capilleries. It's been there the entire time, so I am sure it's normal and will fade in time. The nurse said nothing about it, so....
Life has gotten pretty much back to normal. The new found confidence (despite the early scars) is quite incredible. More so than I thought. Hubby doesn't seem to mind the scars at ALL. He loves the new result. He still says there was nothing wrong before, but the way I have changed mentally was worth all of the money I spent. I actually LOVE being topless....something I could never have imagined before! I go topless in the hot tub....on long car rides at night, lol....at home....any chance I get. I go BRA LESS now....I wear low cut tops and not have to worry about anything peeking out, even when I do wear a bra. It's GLORIOUS!
Well now on to the physical side of things.
The scarring is pretty harsh, so let that be a reality to consider. It is fading though....so that's good. I've been looking at other results for this time, and it seems I am on track. On our trip to Panama and Costa Rica, I floated in the salty ocean for ages....I think that helped. At the time I had the point of a stitch poking out....but wasn't worried about the salt water. I just stayed away from the chlorine and made sure to keep everything clean. I even went on a crazy ATV trail....I opted for my medical bra thank goodness! I still wear it most nights and some days. I am terrified of stretching. So TRAUMATIZED still!
I am pretty sure my bra size has gone up. Not complaining, lol. 36C? Maybe even bigger. Will have to get properly measured.
After my trip, I got home and was fed up with the stitch....I could feel it rubbing against material. I took a pair of tweezers and gave it a little pull. A bit was hanging out now and I felt no pain. So I kept pulling slowly and about an inch came out until there was no more. Easy peasy. The hole was healed in not even a day.
The area of the one areola that was folded under the tape is fine now, and the size has been catching up to the other. Now everything just needs to stop getting bigger. I think it has for the most part, but again, I am paranoid as heck!
As for scar treatments.
I got this micro needle roller....and plan to use it once a week on the scar area after a shower. Maybe twice a week, we'll see:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00V87ZTRI/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
My husband and I both do the scar massages. I use three different oils at different times. Argan, Tamanu, Rosehip, and Coconut. At first I could only use Rosehip, especially after the roller treatment, as I found the Argan and Tamanu a bit stingy. They both are fine now....
I just bought the coconut oil....I use it all over though. Seems nice to use on the scars too....
Here are the links to the brands I have. The Argan I got from a friend direct from Morocco. I think the brand is Arganat.
Eden's Semilla Rosehip: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00Y5G7FFS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Scentuals Pure Tamanu:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01II0NO60/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Anjou Coconut Oil:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016B3EEA6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Right now we do the massage along the lines and circles of the scar, as well as small circles going down the line. I do not do directly across the scars yet, as I heard that can possibly lead to bigger/wider scars. Not taking the chance. Apparently you can do the cross ways massage later into healing. I will wait a couple more months for this. Again. PARANOID, lol.
That's all I can think of for now. Oh, I noticed all the redness around the scar area, if you look close it's little capilleries. It's been there the entire time, so I am sure it's normal and will fade in time. The nurse said nothing about it, so....
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