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BA to Even out ~100 Cc Asymmetry (27 Years Old, No Kids, 5'5" & 135lbs) - Miami, FL

UPDATED FROM nychick88
2 months post

POD 42 (6 Weeks)

nychick88
$4,700
So there's not really much to report. I don't remember when the soreness stopped but I'm pretty much back to normal in terms of pain/discomfort. When I rub the left side of my left breast, it feels sore but nothing to complain about; the right side of the right breast is still numb though. Also, a few days ago, I realized my nipples aren't as sensitive as they were before so that's a yay! :)

If I had to do things over, I think I'd go bigger. I feel like with my shoulders not being very narrow and matching the width of my hips, 400ccs don't translate as large as some other women on here. I posted some slight full body pics so you can see what I mean. Right now I wear a 32G at department stores and a 32DDD at VS which doesn't fit as well as the 32G but can work. However, I feel like I don't look remotely near that size. Even though that's my take, I had a friend say I did, in fact, look big.

Although I feel this way, I keep telling myself to remember God willing having kids in the future and that will add some size ... that was a worry for me because I didn't want anything to cause me too much discomfort with my back which is something I heard. I also didn't want to go too big so that it is very noticeable and will be a problem when working out.

So right now, I'm just staying patient and trying not to read too many reviews on here because they cause me to compare myself too much. I'm just hoping that at month 2 and 3 I start to see the results I'm hoping for - less gap between the two and more fullness. On a side note, I DO luv the loads of side boob that I have now though :)

*For the ladies farther out than me: Did you notice more shape & size changes after month 2 and 3? Do you think I still have more D&F to do? Did you develop more cleavage as time went by?

As a reminder I'm 5"5', ~135lbs and got 400cc mod+ :)

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Leonard A. Roudner, MD, FACS

Leonard A. Roudner, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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September 7, 2016
Hey there. I don't know how I missed this update. You're looking so good. I totally understand the wishing you had gone bigger feeling. It's normal. I just keep looking at my before pics and it reminds me of how lucky I am to have the end result I do. For me, I feel like I lost some size due to swelling. And by month 3 you should be pretty much done with d/f. But if you're still unhappy, I'm sure you and the surgeon can work something out. But I think you look great! They say end result can take up to a year, so don't be too hard on yourself.
UPDATED FROM nychick88
25 days post

POD 25 (almost 1 month)

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Hey ladies! :)

I know it's been a while but like I mentioned before, I need a break from this since I kept comparing myself to others and realized that didn't make sense - my body needs time to heal.

But on a side note: you ladies on here are so wonderful. It means so much to me to get comments on how I'm doing and just feedback/advice in general. Thank you so much! And I also read all that you guys post - please keep them coming!!

So just a quick follow up:

2 Weeks PO - I went in to see the doc and was told at 3 weeks I can start wearing bras. I still have to be mindful of activity because the nurse said people can still experience internal bleeding if they do too much. The next appointment I have is a month from that appointment so it would be about 6 weeks PO.

3 Weeks PO - Didn't have to go into the office but at my 2 weeks PO appointment, I was instructed I can wear bras as well as lift my hands over my head. YES! :D Felt so good to finally shave! haha.

Another side note: after about 6 days PO, I started having this pain on the right side of my upper back and neck. It would flair up when I drive, I went the day after my 2 weeks PO appointment to see the doctor himself but he said this can happen. After 3 weeks, I noticed this started to go away :)

POD 25 (today) - I've noticed I don't have the upper back and neck pain so I'm so grateful :) I also noticed that turning the wheel when I drive don't feel weird or hurt anymore. I still have some soreness on the sides of my breast but not as bad as before. I also still have some numbness on the sides as well.

I got sized a few days ago and I'm glad I didn't go bigger! Finding bras is almost a challenge! I almost don't size in VS! lol.

But anywho, I've posted some pics. I know fluffing takes some time but I've already noticed some decrease in the pointy boob shape I had at week 1 and week 2. Glad about that lol.

Honestly, I think those meds DO have lingering effects on the mind. I feel so much better and happier once I took a break and with each day, I'm happier with the results :) I know the left breast will be droopier but I feel like the asymmetry is diminishing even though I didn't do a lift! :D

Anyways, thank you for reading my long posts. Please feel free to ask me questions or for the ladies who have done this, please feel free to keep sending me advice :)

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July 25, 2016
*needed a break
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July 25, 2016
The difference time makes is crazy! They look awesome! My left will always be a little droopier as well. But that's how I always was so no biggie! I haven't done any serious bra shopping! Ahhhhhh I know it's going to be a challenge for me as well and if I don't fit into VS after dropping/fluffing I will be sad! I am 4 weeks post op and the underparts of my boobs are very numb still!
July 25, 2016
Thanks girl :) and yeah I'm okay with the droopiness ... I'm just grateful and I figured I'd hold off on a lift till I see how breastfeeding in the future goes. And yeah!!! Try to hold off on the bra shopping ... I'm saying that based on what I've read from other ladies and since bras are so pricey (since anything over a D is so scarce and tend to be expensive) ... But don't be upset if u don't fit into them after a few months :) just don't buy too many now
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July 25, 2016
Yea there doesn't seem to be a need for a lift any time soon! I think they look great. And I will definitely hold off :)
July 25, 2016
Thanks :)
UPDATED FROM nychick88
8 days post

PODs 2-8 (today)

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Hey ladies :)

Went a little bit MIA for two reason: 1) I reallyyyyy needed to rest and heal! It kind of wasn't what I was expecting but every day since the day of surgery has gotten considerably better which I'm so so grateful and happy about! When I say "it wasn't what I was expecting", I mean in regards to needing help for various activities from flushing the toilet (sorry if that's TMI) to putting on a button up shirt. Certainly humbling but I'm so grateful to have help so it's been okay.

Now for reason 2) I started to "over-scan" RS and all the reviews. As I mentioned, on POD 1 (when I was a bit more like myself) I found my implant card and was very surprised to see I was given the same size implant on each side despite the asymmetry I have. So with that disappointment, I started to read others reviews and was getting almost sad because I began comparing myself to women who got a lift and started to think I should have done that and to add EVEN more stress, I started looking at women who got HP and started thinking why my surgeon didn't give me that instead of the mod+ I was given.

After all that, I decided I should put my phone and computer AWAY and just allow my body to heal since that's what I SHOULD be doing. Comparing and getting myself upset isn't going to do anything and I should just keep my mind focused good things :)

So anyways...

POD 2: I was feeling okay and I went in for my first PO appointment. The surgeon and nurse met with me to change my bandages to waterproof ones so that I can shower. When the doctor came in, greeted me with "Hey! You have boobs!" lol. Then he pushed on each boob which was uncomfortable but not painful and that was pretty much the whole appointment.

POD 3: felt better than the day before but nothing to report. I notice differences between the two breasts but the doctor told me since I didn't opt for a lift, my left would remain droopier than my right. I feel like it's very apparent in photos (which I have attached). I'm hoping somehow they balance each other out in a few weeks. Staying optimistic!

POD 4-6: Each day I'm feeling better. Nothing to really report.

POD 7: One week already! :) I went for a 1 week follow up and the nurse took off my bandages entirely. She also told me I can lift my arms to shoulder level but not overhead yet. With the shoulder level mobility, she said I can now do my hair and I can drive if I haven't done so already. I'm still not allowed to wear a bra but I can wear camis or tanks. Before I left she removed to small superficial stitches and pushed on each boob which wasn't too bad discomfort-wise. She told me to come in Friday to remove the major stitches and then teach me massages (yay!).

Sidenote: I also have been having tight muscles primarily on the right side of my neck. I feel like it started POD 6 when I started driving; however, I think I'm also hunching because my boobs still feel kind of heavy and when I straighten up, it feels a bit "weird" and tight. I feel like this wouldn't happen if I was allowed to wear at least a sports bra but have any of you had this experience? Any suggestions? I'm trying the shoulder rolls but it still feels slightly uncomfortable to do. I'm going to ask at my appointment tomorrow if I can at least wear a low impact sports bra.

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July 13, 2016
Sorry that you felt sad at first!!! They will even out my nipples were always off, and when I first looked at my boobs they were so off, but you need to give your body time to heal and for them to settle... Go check out the last picture I posted 1day post op vs 18 days post op. The change is crazy and my nipples ended up being more even than before my BA and my left boob has always been bigger than my right. But my PS from the start said he did not want to do two different size implants on me because the difference was so slight to him even though to me it wasn't because I look at them feel them and squeeze them all the time. I trusted him and I am very happy with how they are looking 18 days post op!! So give it time girl. You look great now and the unevenness you spoke of in your first picture is starting to go away!
July 16, 2016
You have no idea how your comment makes me feel. Thank you for taking the time out to share that. I agree! I have to give it time! I think the Vicodin and crazy pain pills have a lingering effect on emotions bc I feel like I've been allllllll over the place with wishing I went bigger and then comparing myself to other girls; but not too long ago I put on a tank with my leggings and looked in the mirror and was happy with my silhouette :) my doc is known for having a good artistic eye and I told him what I wanted and I just need to heal and trust the work ... Just got to let go and let God :) but thank you so much for your words of advice ... Definitely helped :)
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July 22, 2016
I just saw this. But no problem! I hope by now you are feeling better and those drugs absolutely have an effect on our emotions! Just got to remember how long it takes for the body to heal. And everyone's different.
July 25, 2016
You're so right. Thank you for the comment tho :) Hope you're doing well too! Luv reading all the follow up posts you ladies put. Please keep doing them!
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July 22, 2016
Hey there. I'm so sorry to read about how you were feeling the first few days. I went through a little bit of that too when I first had my surgery. Even contemplated a reduction.. Lol Silly for being 2 days out I know. But how have you been doing lately? I hope all is well and you're feeling great. You did the right thing by taking a break from here and just focusing on healing. <3
July 25, 2016
Thanks so much :) I'm doing significantly better thank God :) ... thank you for asking ... hope all is still going well with you too! <3
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July 25, 2016
Your Welcome! I need to update mine soon :)
July 25, 2016
Yes!! Please do!!0