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Implant Removal After 26 Years - And Then Breast Lift. - Los Gatos, CA

UPDATED FROM JoeLooseSkin
10 days post

Got stitches out, what do you think?

JoeLooseSkin
WORTH IT$2,400
I got the stiches out today and it really wasn't bad getting them out. I have to say I like the shape that the PS created, I didn't even have this as a 16 year old girl. PS says I'm healing very quickly. However, I'm thinking the nipples look big but maybe it's the redness around the areola?? making it look that way. Has anyone had a lift and had them shrink up a bit? I did see on this site the they can be swollen and look larger due to that. So, whadya think?

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Howard Sutkin, MD

Howard Sutkin, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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October 7, 2014
Hi JoeLooseskin! I think you look awesome, to me they look swollen, only to get smaller, and IF they don't....you will still look good, you can't loose either way! Doesn't it feel good to be free and light again! Can't wait till my drains come out, I look boxy....I am sure time will help. Thanks for all your reviews on this site,mi am not going to post pics till all drains are out, because they all look the same! Fitagain.
October 7, 2014
Thank you so much. Your kind words are so helpful and it means a lot! I think your photos look awesome already, even with tape on and stitches. Mine looked so weird to me with the tape and such. You've got a good head start. :) We have similar situations in that ours were in for over two decades and similar ages. Can't wait to see more photos and your progress. You're post is really helpful!
UPDATED FROM JoeLooseSkin
8 days post

Lots of itching today

JoeLooseSkin
Posted pics yesterday so I won't post any today. Feeling better but lots of ictching. Can't wait to get the stitches out on Monday.

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October 4, 2014
Almost there. :) You're looking Awesome!
October 5, 2014
Thank yu so much. That's so helpful. Such a tough stage.
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October 5, 2014
YOu are very welcome. yes,I agree. These procedures do take a toll on us. But worth it in the end. :)
October 5, 2014
You look great, hope your feeling well too. Happy healing.
October 5, 2014
Oh thanks so much! I'm feeling better. Get stitches out tomorrow.
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October 6, 2014
Congratulations on your lift! I'm a definite believer myself and scar treatments are so easy these days! Happy healing!
October 6, 2014
Thank you so much for the support, Asmallbird! You're very kind. I see you had a breast lift too. You look fantastic! I had my stitches out (going to post photos shortly) today and noticed that my areolas looked larger. Not sure if that will stay that way or not. Did yours do that? I've been searching around and haven't found much about it except that they can be swollen in the beginning.
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October 7, 2014
My ps also did an areola reduction during my lift but I did notice they were "pink" where the stitching was. They fit me much better now that you can't tell there were stitches there. Make sure you use a scar treatment around them as soon as your ps okays it! That has definitely worked wonders for my skin already. Great shape by the way! I know exactly what you mean about not even having this when you were 16. What talented surgeons we have in our lives!
October 7, 2014
Thanks for the tips and encouragement!!! Yes, we have wonderful surgeons, we're so lucky. I will ask my PS about the scar cream. Which one did you use?
UPDATED FROM JoeLooseSkin
7 days post

Are we there yet?

JoeLooseSkin
Just wondering if anyone else has gone through the "what the heck?" stage with a breast lift. I've seen some great stories where women have had the "boxy" look, which is what I have right now, and it does go away. But, right now I'm having nightmares about being Frankenstein's bride. My PS says everything looks wonderful and healing ahead of schule with no brusing etc. He's happy. Ok, but, I have to keep looking at my before pic of my previous tubulars! It gets better right? It's been 7 days.....

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