POSTED UNDER Breast Reduction Reviews
54 Years Old, 63kg, 10G/12F Depending on Brand. I Am Looking at AUD $7500 out of Pocket After Medicare & AHM. Brisbane, AU
UPDATED FROM Tuttsy
6 months post
6 months on
Well I had my second & last visit with my PS. One at week one & then at 3 months. I think he was a little surprised that I wasn't falling all over him in gratitude. He got over it quickly & suggested I see him in another 6 months time with a referral from my doctor as my current referral has run out. Not a lot to love right there. Anyway, my only ongoing concern is my scars. I have diligently worn siltape almost everyday for 6 months & I have started massaging with bio oil but I have always been a poor scarer, & this op will be no exception. Under my left breast is worse with an angry red rope of a scar which is sore & often itchy. Around both nipples the scars are pink & ropes but thankfully not sore or itchy. I'm loathe to return to my PS as I feel we have not bonded (scarcasm pun) however I may have to as I don't see my current scar fading to a white manageable line any time soon. As for everything else, I seldom think about my surgery. I have found that I comfortably fit into many of my pre op bras so have not thrown out any of them. To be honest, when I wear a bra, I can't tell I've had surgery as my good pre op bras gave me the lift & shape I am now. Funnily enough, I would still, have the surgery as the lift is awesome. I have also found that the pain I was getting in my upper back & arm has almost completely gone which is a huge bonus in itself. My apologies for waiting so long between updates. I have been very fortunate & have spent the past 2 months travelling. Shall nip off & snap some updated pics including my tragic scars. Hope you are all doing well.
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UPDATED FROM Tuttsy
3 months post
3 months post op
still wearing surgical bra, siltape, bio oil. Massaging is the only time I am now aware that I have had surgery as scars are still tender.
Overall I have had a huge breast lift & I can go braless if I choose.
Downside: did not get the reduction I wanted. Am a 12DD when I was aiming for 12C...huge difference. Still don't fit many of the cute dresses I was hoping to wear & cannot find a non underwired bra in a 12DD that doesn't look like a maternity bra. I can in fact comfortably wear many of my pre surgery bras. I have stretch marks, a lot of side boob that I did not have pre op, & a marked skin fold on the right inner breast so no low cut tops. My shape is a little flat bottomed.
With the benefit of hindsight I would have it done all over again but I would be way more forceful about getting a reduction & not just a lift. My PS really thought he knew what was best for me, & he was mistaken. I really did want to be smaller, not his idea of proportionate. I had a gut feeling that despite what we discussed, I was always going to end up bigger than I wanted with this particular surgeon. I should have trusted my gut.
Overall I have had a huge breast lift & I can go braless if I choose.
Downside: did not get the reduction I wanted. Am a 12DD when I was aiming for 12C...huge difference. Still don't fit many of the cute dresses I was hoping to wear & cannot find a non underwired bra in a 12DD that doesn't look like a maternity bra. I can in fact comfortably wear many of my pre surgery bras. I have stretch marks, a lot of side boob that I did not have pre op, & a marked skin fold on the right inner breast so no low cut tops. My shape is a little flat bottomed.
With the benefit of hindsight I would have it done all over again but I would be way more forceful about getting a reduction & not just a lift. My PS really thought he knew what was best for me, & he was mistaken. I really did want to be smaller, not his idea of proportionate. I had a gut feeling that despite what we discussed, I was always going to end up bigger than I wanted with this particular surgeon. I should have trusted my gut.
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A
November 18, 2015
I was wondering how you were going: thanks for the update.
I'm glad the healing is going well, but I'm so sorry it's not quite the result you wanted. I know you compromised right at the start with your surgeon, but ending up even bigger than the compromise result you discussed must be really disappointing :(.
For what it's worth, the after vs the before is an amazing improvement. I think the shape looks great and the size is a big difference.
Is there a possibility of a revision if you still aren't happy in 6 months or so?
I'm glad the healing is going well, but I'm so sorry it's not quite the result you wanted. I know you compromised right at the start with your surgeon, but ending up even bigger than the compromise result you discussed must be really disappointing :(.
For what it's worth, the after vs the before is an amazing improvement. I think the shape looks great and the size is a big difference.
Is there a possibility of a revision if you still aren't happy in 6 months or so?
J
November 19, 2015
Hi Tuttsy
You are looking really pretty. Sorry to hear that you didn't get the size you wanted. Instincts are important and I believe if we always listen to them we would all be a lot happier. I think too if we trusted in ourselves more we would be a lot happier. I have a few years on you and I now always listen to my instincts. I don't know if I lucked out or I was just so adamant about being smaller but I definitely got small. I look at some of the women who have a c cup size and think sometimes maybe I should have gone bigger but then I put on a t shirt no bra and I know I was right on telling my PS how small I wanted to be. But I think too he preferred smaller to larger breasts , not too many of them around. His only comment about being smaller was about the explant and my breast cavity would really determine how small I could go. No one knows what's best for you except you. You could go back in few years and go smaller. I did a second surgery granted 30 years apart but the incision lines are so much better than my before breasts. I knew at 31 I wanted smaller and my PS then advised against it and did a lift with implants, at first I loved them but I was a 32 d and they grew and grew. Now if they grow and they will, they will never get too big, unless I live to be 110. Thanks for posting always nice to see how your doing. ❌❌
You are looking really pretty. Sorry to hear that you didn't get the size you wanted. Instincts are important and I believe if we always listen to them we would all be a lot happier. I think too if we trusted in ourselves more we would be a lot happier. I have a few years on you and I now always listen to my instincts. I don't know if I lucked out or I was just so adamant about being smaller but I definitely got small. I look at some of the women who have a c cup size and think sometimes maybe I should have gone bigger but then I put on a t shirt no bra and I know I was right on telling my PS how small I wanted to be. But I think too he preferred smaller to larger breasts , not too many of them around. His only comment about being smaller was about the explant and my breast cavity would really determine how small I could go. No one knows what's best for you except you. You could go back in few years and go smaller. I did a second surgery granted 30 years apart but the incision lines are so much better than my before breasts. I knew at 31 I wanted smaller and my PS then advised against it and did a lift with implants, at first I loved them but I was a 32 d and they grew and grew. Now if they grow and they will, they will never get too big, unless I live to be 110. Thanks for posting always nice to see how your doing. ❌❌
T
November 19, 2015
thanks for the feedback ladies. I hate the thought of more surgery, but as I am still pre menopausal (late bloomer) I fully expect to continue to grow. Have resolved to make the most of the lift & start saving towards the 10 year revision. Ten years being my optimistic time frame. On the bright side, am looking forward to telling my PS he was wrong, & just maybe he should listen closer to what his patients are telling him.
Y
December 13, 2015
**Just a friendly reminder this is your body and your choice and you should always have a say in whatever procedure you'd feel most comfortable having and don't just go strictly by whatever the doctor tells or thinks will be best for you.
Here's another helpful tip: next time around try finding one who is willing to accept your health insurance as payment in full, towards them performing breasts reduction surgery on you; however, just keep in mind this may minimize the amount Plastic Surgeons, who are willing to perform this procedure. Also, just remember that you're having this done for medical necessity and your health insurance should be willing to pay them for this.
**One last thing, before you have a consultation with another Plastic Surgeon, research them online to make sure that they specialize in both Breast Reconstruction and Breast Reduction Surgery and that they come highly recommended with 4-5 stars ratings or reviews on multiple websites.
UPDATED FROM Tuttsy
2 months post
6 weeks post op
And the weeks tick by.
Scars are red but the ropiness has definitely improved.
Nipples have some sensitivity/soreness.
Bulge on inner right remains & shape does seem a little square at this point in time.
Clearly dropping but just a fraction.
Swelling has gone so I am still large, a good 12DD according to the bra fitter. A lot further from the C than I would like but I just look at my before pics to remind me of how big an improvement there is.
Tenderness continues. Most noticeable with change like removing my bra, getting upright first thing in the morning.
Scars are red but the ropiness has definitely improved.
Nipples have some sensitivity/soreness.
Bulge on inner right remains & shape does seem a little square at this point in time.
Clearly dropping but just a fraction.
Swelling has gone so I am still large, a good 12DD according to the bra fitter. A lot further from the C than I would like but I just look at my before pics to remind me of how big an improvement there is.
Tenderness continues. Most noticeable with change like removing my bra, getting upright first thing in the morning.
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W
October 5, 2015
You are looking great, especially comparing your current photo to your pre-op! You will still probably be smaller than you are now - I could tell a big difference at the four-month point, and I'm older than you - 62. I had my mammogram this morning at just over 7 months. I was really worried about the pain, but it wasn't bad at all!
A
October 6, 2015
I'm sorry you didn't get to go as small as you would have liked, but as you say, it's a huge improvement.
Glad to hear that you are seeing some improvements in that scar. I know that was a concern. Still a way to go, so I assume that the scar and the shape will continue to get better.
I hope you're feeling positive about it all.
Glad to hear that you are seeing some improvements in that scar. I know that was a concern. Still a way to go, so I assume that the scar and the shape will continue to get better.
I hope you're feeling positive about it all.
J
October 6, 2015
You look amazing, I'm three months 4 days PO and find there is a big difference in how mine look at 12 weeks, I'm much smaller and a few years older but very happy when you compare my becomes to my afters. Lots of luck with your healing.
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Just wanted to say again you really look great in spite of the scars.❌❌