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30yo, Mother of 2, 157 Lbs - Fat Transfer to Breast

UPDATED FROM LegalEagle624
2 months post

Progress Update - 8 wks post op

LegalEagle624
$3,000
Hello all! I'm 8 weeks post op now. I feel as though I'm fully back to 100%. I can sleep on my stomach now (although this isn't my preferred sleeping method, but I can't lay on hard surfaces. My breast are soft but they can't be squeezed or pushed in. I believe I've lost some volume but that as expected. I've been smoking occasionally for about a month (no cigs though) so I'm praying that doesn't impact my growth. Overall, my breast feel full and "fatter". I am wearing a size 36C, however, I can still fit some of my 36B cups.
As for my lipo areas - I am no longer numb and the soreness is gone. I still have lumps that develop from time to time but consistent massaging helps with that. I did two thermal accent treatments post-surgery and I believe that helped as well. One thing I'd like to mention is be mindful of your weight after the procedure. The doctor told me to eat a fatty diet so my body doesn't "attack" the fat tissue that was transferred. Well, I did that and I got my stomach back. Smh. So I've been slowly working healthier foods into my diet. I still wear my waist garment during the day as well.
Incisions/scars - I am using Bio-oil (during the day) and Shea Butter (during the night) to treat my incisions. I see them daily so I don't see much progress but like any scar, healing can take time.
I'm be sure to check back in and updated you all later. Feel free to ask me any questions. Thanks :)

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Dr. John Hamel

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I love Dr. Hamel. He prayed with me prior to the surgery. During the surgery, I kept talking to me and making jokes to take my mind off the procedure. When things got painful, he stopped to give me a chance to take a breather. His still was great and caring as well. They sent me home with everything I needed. I even has Dr Hamel's cell phone and was able to call with questions/concerns (which I did). I was surprised when the next morning, I received a text from him asking if I was feeling better.

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July 7, 2015
Did you use the brava device? Sorry if someone has already asked.
July 8, 2015
Hi, no I didn't use that Brava device. However, I'm sure that would have assisted in my growth progress.
July 7, 2015
Hey, your results look great! I found I held on really well to my breast fat transfer, but seemed to lose quite a bit at the 3 month mark, I also think my left breast feels fuller to my right. Do yours feel pretty equal on both sides or is one more fuller than the other? Thanks for sharing your progress :)
July 8, 2015
My breast have always been uneven. One received 50 additional cc's of fat that was supposed to help level that out. But I still as though one is slightly larger. But hey, all natural breast are somewhat uneven anyway right :)
July 8, 2015
you look beautiful! I am doing the same in two weeks! super excited I. I am having lipo flanks, abd and lower back then bra line back lift and breast lift with the fat transfers- really its like having an upper body lift! sheesh . I told him to stuff them as full as he can, pray to hold most of it :) blessings
July 9, 2015
Wow - you will definitely have a transformation. Good luck - I hope you recover 110%
July 9, 2015
oh my gosh I feel like then next 2 weeks are draggggggggging. I cant wait. thanks for the encouragement! Lord knows I need it :)
July 20, 2015
Do you have any lumps?
July 20, 2015
I see that answer now, but how are they progressing?
July 21, 2015
Lumps are gone and things are back to normal! I can finally do abdominal exercises with no worries or pain.
July 22, 2015
Your breast looks natural. And that's a good thing.
UPDATED FROM LegalEagle624
1 month post

6 Weeks Post Op :)

LegalEagle624
I must say, I'm glad to be at this point. Everything is coming along well. My size has definitely went down but that was expected. I still have some lumps in my abdomen but I do massages daily and I can't definitely tell that helps. There's some slight pain in my lipo area but I care bare it. My mid-stomach is still numb (I heard this will take awhile to go away). My scars - well I wish they were completely gone but I use BioOil and Shea Butter on them and it's helping. Well the breast - although they have went down, I can still see an increase in size. I can officially lay on my stomach and it not bother me - BUT I don't do this because I want to maximize my results lol. They are soft and I don't feel any lumps. I'm not quite comfortable for some reason in a regular bra so I've been wearing supportive sports bras instead. I'm also wearing a waist trainer and the sports bra helps with shaping my back area as well. One thing I've noticed, if you don't watch what you eat, you will surely gain the stomach back. My surgeon told me to maintain a fatty diet for 6 months (not gain, just maintain) so I don't loose fat tissue in my breast. I would really prefer to hit the gym hard and loose 10 pounds but I'm being good. I am able to do crunches and sit-ups now without pain. I also drink plenty of water because I read that it helps create a strong blood supply for the fat cells to attach onto (or something like that). Either way, I'm drinking about a half gallon per day. I was told (and I read online) that the fat cells in my breast would go away and come back so I'm looking forward to that part.

I would definitely do the procedure again if necessary. Dr. Hamel did a great job :)

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June 20, 2015
You look great. Hope most of it stays...They say it takes 6 months to get the full result but, in the meantime, you look wonderful. Thanks for sharing...God Bless...
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June 22, 2015
New photos please
June 23, 2015
You have great results! I'm 3 months post fat transfer to the breasts, I held onto quite a lot until 2.5 months, now it's gone down a lot. That's interesting you say the fat may go and then come back as I haven't heard that before, fingers crossed for me then. Did you know the timeframe that may happen? All the best with your recovery
June 24, 2015
Can you post new pictures please ..? Thank you
June 26, 2015
You talk about pain... were you awake for the whole procedure? Did you do anything like conscious sedation? Was it really just $3000 for everything!? Wow. What is the doc recommending to increase the chances of the fat staying?
UPDATED FROM LegalEagle624
10 days post

One week post op

LegalEagle624
Well everyone! I'm one week post op - well actually 10 days post op. The stomach is still numb and there's still some pain in my abdomin, flanks and back. It's not really bad pain (on a scale of 1-10, the pain is a 2/3). So Motrin does help but it's not really necessary. I went to the gym today (I know, I know but I missed working out lol). My PCP told me to workout gradually and stop immediately if I felt pain. And guess what - it wasn't bad. The only thing really bothering me is the numbing. It feels soooo weird. I think there's still a little fluid left because when I sit down, there a firm pouch at the bottom of my stomach. I'm including updated pictures also. I did one thermal accent treatment the day after surgery. I was recommended to come back but I'm waiting on the pain to subside. So far so good though.

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May 19, 2015
You look GREAT!
May 22, 2015
You look great, congrats!
May 22, 2015
Holy shnikees!!! The difference is phenomenal.. Ok so yes you can see the difference but you can have a quick revision(being honest)but it's just the first day.. Hope you have a speedy recovery..
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June 8, 2015
Revision for what?
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May 24, 2015
Thank you!!!! So much for you posted One more week and I get my mommy makeover done with fat transfer to my breast, I wanna say thanks for you posted Really helpful You look great!!!
June 1, 2015
Wow you look great..I'm glad I decided to go with the fat transfer...I hope you have a Speedy Recovery