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36G at 5'0" - Wish I Had Done It a Decade Ago - NYC

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I finally made the decision after bad back and...

NYC1978
WORTH IT$35,000

I finally made the decision after bad back and neck pain became a daily hindrance. I scarred poorly from a previous surgery and was concerned about the aesthetics, but that washed away after the pain became intolerable. I was a 36G at 5'0" (that was where I was properly fitted at a boutique; I usually purchased 36DD bras and wasn't spilling over or anything).

I am now 12 days post-op and wearing a 36C and couldn't be happier. I asked the surgeon for a C because it was around where I remembered being happy at that size. I realize the swelling will probably take me down a bit more, but I doubt to a B, because it's a pretty full C right now. I have full sensation in my right breast and nipple, but not the left yet. It cuts off about half way down the breast. I'm hoping it improves in time but had already accepted this might happen before I had surgery.

Insurance covered the procedure, thank heavens, because I would have paid far more than most, it seems based on estimates here. My surgeon was the only thing out of network, but we negotiated her fee.

I am so happy I did this, I just wish I hadn't waited so long, even though I'm only 32. I spent far too long feeling uncomfortable in my own body. You have to be ready, but my advice is get as much info as you can and don't delay!

One question for anyone out there- one of my breasts is pretty much yellow at this point, bruising reducing by the day, the other breat is still pretty purple. What's the longest anyone has seen bruising? My surgeon says it's nothing to worry about but it's ugly. I'll post pics once it heals up more.

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June 18, 2010
Asymmetric bruising occurs in very large reductions. Time of the resolution from 6 to 10 weeks. From MIAMI DR. B
November 2, 2015
I had mine from a DDD to a good c on 10-28-15 and have no bruising
April 10, 2016
i have no money to get one praying losing weight will help
June 29, 2016
be glad you did it now.... I'll be 62 and just getting the nerve now... Praying my age doesn't interfere, My doctor does't think so.
July 13, 2016
Thank you! I am 53 and 5'1" and can overfill 40DD. I sooo bad want a reduction! My breasts have always been in goid shape and everyone freaks when i say I want a reduction! They don't understand how miserable they make me. Do you mind me asking what insurance you have?
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Please help- everything was fine until two weeks...

NYC1978
Please help- everything was fine until two weeks post-op and parts of my incisions are not healing. Some are beautiful, and others will not heal no matter what. We have tried silverdine and santyl and exudate keeps forming. Can anyone recommend a wound care clinic in Manhattan that could have some answers. I trust my Doctor, and this was beyond her foresight or control, but nothing is working and I am scared. I am not a smoker, not immunosuppressed or diabetic. Any answers appreciated.

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April 12, 2015
There is a doctor - Dr. Harvey Himmel at Mt. Sinai Hospital - who is terrific at wound care. He is also a plastic surgeon, but I went to him for a wound that would not heal (after almost 6 months of running to doctors) and he saved me.
April 12, 2015
Oops - that is Himel - not Himmel.
July 16, 2015
I would recommend that you try multiple over the counter extra strength creams to help reduce the scarring. If any of those creams don't work, ask your doctor about a prescription cream. I do not believe that you can get over the counter pills to reduce the scarring. I am not even sure if you can get prescription pills, either.
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I need HELP for non-healing wounds. Yes,...

NYC1978
I need HELP for non-healing wounds. Yes, they're as scary as they look. I am not a smoker, not immunosuppressed or diabetic. Nothing is working. I trust my surgeon but I need another head working on this to suggest something.

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July 9, 2010
The problem I am having now is non-healing (see photos) repeated exudate and slough despite cleaning with saline, tried silverdine and Santyl. Getting desperate.
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July 22, 2010
I would seek medical help...It doesnt look good! xx
June 2, 2016
You may want to consider colloidal silver. I have heard it is great at healing wounds.
November 21, 2016
Has anyone experience this? It hurts. I see my ps on Thursday. Has anyone's nipple have ripples or is it normal?