POSTED UNDER Breast Reduction Reviews
34 Y/o 34DDD/E 115lbs. Tired of the Pain of Large Breasts - Laguna Hills, CA
UPDATED FROM Big'uns NO MA'AM
3 months post
10 week update (revision complete)
WORTH IT$10,000
It feels like 6 months has gone by! Can't believe it's only been 10 weeks. I went in 2 weeks ago to get the little dog ear on my right side revised. Dr. Zelken also noticed that since the swelling was gone, my breasts settled a little too much in the middle (less on the sides) and asked if I wanted that revised as well. I was excited to hear that that was an option! I thought I would have to wait for a year to see if they rounded out. Of course I said yes. So he re cut the inner half of both breasts and took a little extra skin off. It really helped the shape a lot, and the scars where the cleavage are are really smooth now. I'm really excited, because I was happy before, but I had no idea this type of revision could even be done in office. I thought it was great that Dr. Zelken suggested it, because I think he's really trying to achieve a perfect result here, even though it meant more work for him. I'm telling you, he's great! The revision took some of the fullness out of the middle, so when I wear little triangle bralettes now the girls don't spill out the middle and the reduction is barely noticeable in the cleavage area. I went back twice since then (once a week for re-check) and everything is all healed up now. So I'm done with doctor visits. I'm just going to focus on using the scar strips now and waiting for the scars to fade. I'm totally used to my new boobs now. They look like the side and shape I should have been born with.
I'm greatful to have found such a great doctor. I'm also lucky to have been able to get this done while I was in between jobs. I start my next job next week. I'm also looking forward to getting back into dating again at some point. I feel more confident now about my body. I'll update the healing progress at 6 months.
I'm greatful to have found such a great doctor. I'm also lucky to have been able to get this done while I was in between jobs. I start my next job next week. I'm also looking forward to getting back into dating again at some point. I feel more confident now about my body. I'll update the healing progress at 6 months.
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Replies (3)
June 11, 2016
Hey big'uns! You are looking fantastic! I would be delighted with that result too!
Can I ask you - I'm almost 4 weeks post op now. Have you noticed a big difference in the swelling and shape from week 5 to week 10? It's hard to tell from the pics. I feel like mine are still SO high and wide and swollen but I don't know if it really IS swelling, or if this is it - and if this is it - I'm not very happy with the result! :(
Would be great to be reassured that there is a big difference between weeks 4-10. I can't find many women my size and shape who post updates for this long so thank you SO much for continuing to update - it's really really helpful to those of us behind you!
July 19, 2016
My shape is still changing, but it did change a lot between weeks 8-10. I takes a long time for the swelling to go down. Your nipples will end up higher. Mine settled and my nipples ended up higher, but it started happening 2 or 3 months in. I'd say give it till 3 months, things will change a lot. And if you still aren't happy talk to your doctor about doing a revision. I'm sure he can get you to where you want to be.
July 26, 2016
You are absolutely right! It's been a while since I posted that above, and big changes since then! I am TINY! 81cms around on a good day. Swelling all come down, dropping to a more natural shape (I almost miss the high boobs now!) and no more pain at all. Feeling wonderful! Nipples still low, but saw the surgeon yesterday and he said that is because of the way he sutured me and the suture should come loose in a few months, and if it doesn't a simple procedure can loosen it and then they will drop and the nipples will come up.....we hope.....!
July 19, 2016
I'm sorry I never replied! I haven't been on the site in awhile. If you aren't happy with the shape, and pulling the skin helps, it sounds like something your surgeon can fix. It's hard to explain what my surgeon did.. When my swelling went down after the initial surgery, my breasts were more full in portion in the inner half, between where the indecision stars at the cleavage, to where the vertical scar intersects. My surgeon cut a section of skin, along the outside of the original scar, which tightened up the inner portion of the breast and distributed the mass more evenly, and it also took care of the little dog eat and made the shape more rounded. Just don't be afraid to ask your surgeon if you'd like him to fix it! Good luck!
UPDATED FROM Big'uns NO MA'AM
1 month post
Favorite recovery bra
This was my go-to recovery bra after I stopped wearing the medical one hospital had on me after surgery (which was also great).
It's the Victoria secret PINK tropical lace unlined bralette. It says unlined, but there's a nice soft cloth layer under the lace. And no underwire and adjustable straps. I have three of these now in different colors. I don't think I'll ever go back to underwire bras! Also, after your surgery, don't forget to step into the bra and pull it up. It's impossible to pull it over your head for the first week or 2.
It's the Victoria secret PINK tropical lace unlined bralette. It says unlined, but there's a nice soft cloth layer under the lace. And no underwire and adjustable straps. I have three of these now in different colors. I don't think I'll ever go back to underwire bras! Also, after your surgery, don't forget to step into the bra and pull it up. It's impossible to pull it over your head for the first week or 2.
Replies (3)
May 1, 2016
Looking SO. GOOD! :D
May 1, 2016
Great review! Your process has been very similar to mine...virtually painless. Congrats!
May 2, 2016
Congrats to you too! This site has been great. Reading other people's reviews and experiences made this whole process so much easier for me.
May 13, 2016
SO cute! I'm 4 days out now! Going in on Monday! Wish me luck!
May 13, 2016
I'm so excited for you! Don't be scared! I remember getting really nervous a couple days before surgery, but trust me, you will be really happy you did this. Having smaller boobs makes life so much easier. You are going to feel great! It takes like 10 years off instantly and your back will feel awesome.
May 13, 2016
Thank you! Yes I am borderline freaking out right now! But my lovely PS has given me 5 Xanax for emergencies. Hope I can make them last the weekend!
I had my op on the 24th of march, I seems to have one breast that is more rounded and one that is a bit more pointy, if I just pull the skin of the rounded one I can make them look the same, so am interested in what you had done with the revision, as I don't quite understand what he did, did you have stitches again or just tape?
I don't know if anything will be possible for me as it was done on the NHS.
Clothed, I am very happy.
Good luck with your new job.
I'm sorry for the late response, I haven't been on the site in awhile. If you aren't happy with the shape, and pulling the skin helps, it sounds like something your surgeon can fix. It's hard to explain what my surgeon did.. When my swelling went down after the initial surgery, my breasts were more full in portion in the inner half, between where the indecision stars at the cleavage, to where the vertical scar intersects. My surgeon cut a section of skin, along the outside of the original scar, which tightened up the inner portion of the breast and distributed the mass more evenly, and it also took care of the little dog eat and made the shape more rounded. Just don't be afraid to ask your surgeon if you'd like him to fix it! Good luck!