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34K to 34FF- 3 months post op

UPDATED FROM OneTallLady
4 months post

Posted a picture of what I looked like 3 months...

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Posted a picture of what I looked like 3 months out. Now I'm a bit past that. I can definitely notice the shape of my boobs changing from my 1 month picture. They're dropping into a more normal shape. Scarring seems to be o.k. I have my last follow up appointment on April 1st so we'll see what they say. I still have a bit of wrinkling at the ends of the incision lines near the armpits, so I wonder how long it will take for those to smooth out. The right boob is definitely a bit bigger than the left, but it's not noticeable when I have clothes on.

I was fitted professionally for a bra and ended up at a 34FF. The size is good on me because it's proportional to my height but I'm somewhat bummed because I still have to order online or go to specialty lingerie stores to find that size.

The other day I had to buy more sugar at the grocery store and was kind of amazed to see that a small bag of sugar weighed a bit less than what I had taken out. I tried to balance it on my chest to see what it felt like, but I couldn't even do that anymore! Definitely glad to have that weight gone.

I'll try to remember to post pictures when I get to 6 months out from surgery.

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Venkat K Rao

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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March 13, 2013
You look GREAT!! Can I ask what you were taking ... it doesn't seem like you had much bruising. I am scheduled for May 7th...can't wait!!
March 13, 2013
Well, I participated in a clinical trial where they added something to the saline solution that they injected during surgery. Not sure if I actually had that or if I was in the control group, but I think I got it because I did really well right after surgery. That and I did a lot of icing with gel ice packs during the first week.
August 9, 2016
Hi Onetalllady , my ensurance approved my BR with dr Rao, my surgery is on August 22, how are you doing? I read very bad comments about dr Rao and I'm worried, if you can help I would appreciate it. Now I feel better just because you look great, take care
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August 17, 2013
Does anyone do scarless breast reduction surgery in the Toronto, Ontario area? I don't like the look of all the scars. I hear they don't go away 100%.
August 17, 2013
Yes, I have scars, but I would never not do it because of the scarring. I am 8 months post op and couldn't be happier about my decision.
June 12, 2014
I just scheduled my surgery with Dr. Rao. I found your blog to be EXTREMELY helpful! I don't know if I would have felt comfortable doing the surgery without reading this, in all honesty. Thank you! I know it has been a long time since you posted and maybe you won't see this but I am curious to see how you are doing now. I'd love to hear an update, especially regarding your scars. That is my biggest concern.
UPDATED FROM OneTallLady
27 days post

Almost to one month post op. A couple of days ago...

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Almost to one month post op. A couple of days ago the stitches poking out of my nipples started falling out. Sweet relief! Once they came out I was able to stop taking ibuprofen. That was definitely the turning point for me. It also makes taking a shower much more enjoyable because I don't feel like Frankenstein's monster when I'm washing the incisions.

I've posted some updated pics. The right breast is still bigger the left, but I'm hoping that's due to swelling. It definitely feels more swollen when I touch it. I met up with some friends two days ago and did some hugging that I probably shouldn't have.

I have a one-month appointment with my PA in two days so we'll see how I'm healing up. I've been able to sleep without a bra on and without a pillow under my knees. I'm thinking another week or two before I'll be able to sleep on my sides. Definitely feeling good about the surgery.

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December 26, 2012
The new pics look great! Yay for us one monthers :) Glad your stitches came out. I still have them poking out on one side. They're not too bothersome, though. Let us know how your appointment goes!
UPDATED FROM OneTallLady
14 days post

Posted two week post-op photo. You can really see...

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Posted two week post-op photo. You can really see how the skin underneath my breasts was discolored from the constant rubbing from my sports bras. Hopefully that will go away.

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