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I had lipo to my hips and fat transfer to my...
tif1120March 31, 2013
WORTH IT$3,000
I had lipo to my hips and fat transfer to my breast 3 days ago. Feel very sore as I have before when I had lipo so I expected this. I took my garment off to shower and loved the size of my breast. I know they are swollen and black and black and blue now so I'm sure they will go down some. I hope not too much. I definitely recommend my plastic surgeon, Dr Widenhouse in Charleston SC. I've had successful procedures with him in the past. He is knowledgable, has great bed side manner and his staff is great, on top of just being a great surgeon.
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April 1, 2013
Congrats!! Did you use Brava?
What made you decide on a fat transfer?
Welcome to the forum!!!! Can't wait to see and hear your updates!
April 1, 2013
No, I didn't use brava. My surgeon didst feel it was necessary. I am not sure I felt the $1,000 cost was worth it either. So far I am happy with the results. I am about to post pics for 4 days out. My bruising is going down, still same size I feel like.
April 2, 2013
thank u for sharing the experience, I am thinking to get fat transfer to the breasts done, and my doctor uses BRAVA but with me he said it wasn't necessary as well, he also uses prp to increase fat graft survival rates. I have a question though! Could you please tell us how many cc he injected in each breast ? thank u very much! I hope u recover well and soon and will stay posted to your updates!
April 2, 2013
I believe he said 450cc but I will ask him in my follow up appointment to be sure then update.
April 2, 2013
You look good! I am definitely more sore in the lipo areas, too. My breasts are sore, but since I don't have to sit on them, have them pressed against the chair or bed, like my thighs and back, I don't think it's as noticeable. They hurt when i touch them but not too much after several days.
April 2, 2013
Thanks Tif1120 - I am glad to see the procedure is moving up the east coast. I will be in NC. Charleston is much better then Central/South FL. I hope that your healing continues to go well. Can you please share your starting size and your potential end size that you are aiming for? I want to go from unbalanced lower Bs to a balanced fuller top C.
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In 3 more days it will be 2 weeks since my lipo to...
tif1120April 8, 2013
In 3 more days it will be 2 weeks since my lipo to hips and fat grafting to breast. My breast are not sore anymore but the lipo areas are still sore, especially after exercise or a couple hours of not wearing my binder. I don't have any pain med left and it is bearable pain but still uncomfortable. Today was my first day not wearing a sports bra. I wore one of my old bras which was too small. I feel like it was a mistake. For the first time my breast look uneven and different size like the bra being too small smashed them. I have noticed since the swelling and bruising went down I have lost some size, maybe 25%. If I lose too much more in the breast, I will end up doing the fat grafting again because that part was only $800. not including OR fee or anthesia. I have uploaded a new photo.
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April 9, 2013
We're about the same time-wise! Wednesday will mark 2 weeks post-op for me, and I'm feeling much better every day, but I'm still taking it easy. I tried on some old bras today and think some of the larger sizes will fit, but I'm going to wait a few more weeks before I wear any of them as they are mostly underwire and I don't want any weird pressure on my fat grafting sites!
April 9, 2013
Tiff,
Thanks for your update & your updated photo. Did you call your doc & ask about your old bra & if maybe it killed some fat? What % did he tell you would remain in the end? Yes, sometimes it takes several transfers, good attitude on your part. Did he put any fat in the upper pole? Did you use Brava
Thanks,
Amelia
April 26, 2013
Hi Tiff,
Are you still happy with your results? Have your breasts changed?
Amelia
UPDATED FROM tif1120
I am still very happy with the results. I have...
tif1120April 29, 2013
I am still very happy with the results. I have lost most of the fat but retained about 25%. I'm happy with the results still and plan to try again in a few months.
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May 1, 2013
Glad you are doing well & happy with your results thus far Tiff. Please keep updating us over time.
Take care,
Amelia
May 9, 2013
Hi Tiff, how are you feeling now that you have had time to heal.. Do you like the size toy got... & how do u feel about your lipo??? Congrats!!
June 5, 2013
Hi Rocking GIrl,
I see you have been busy reading everyone's stories- good for you. I have several friends who have had lipo, 2 girls 10 years ago, & some w/fat transfer 17 mths ago. The girls that had it done 10 years ago have not gained any weight and have not had any fat redistribution, they are super health freaks. The girl w/the fat transfer has purposely gained 5-7 lbs post transfer as her husband & she like her curvier. She had lipo done to her legs & her flanks, she says her weight gain is all in her hips which were not lipoed and she loves it cause it makes her curvier. I do not want to gain weight as I am scared that I would get fat in my stomach as that is my biggest area which was not lipoed. The general consensus seems to be if you gain weight over your pre lipo weight the fat will redistribute somewhere else first, if you gain ALOT of weight then it can return to the lipoed sites. Best not to gain weight and have a pretty stable weight to do this procedure. I do not know what you would do if you developed cysts, its according to how painful they are. I have friends who have breast cysts that did not have fat transfers so it can happen anyway. One had the cysts removed b/c they were very painful. This procedure does not cause breast cancer. I am not sure if caffeine and alcohol effect the fat. I have had a tiny bit of wine at week 6 & 7 and started drinking 2 cups of coffee a day and iced tea at day 2 and so far I am measuring the same and same cup size as week 4 after the procedure. Sometimes the breasts seem smaller but they do not measure that way and the bras fit exactly the same. I may have just been used to looking at them swollen. They are really the perfect size for my smaller body now. At 2 months, I am thinner then ever. Hope that helps. Oh the person that claims they are exercising and can not lose weight probably is eating more calories and does not realize it. People say that all the time and do not admit to themselves how much they are eating.
June 5, 2013
With lipo, the condition of your skin stays as it is or slightly worse. My legs had some cellulite and it is still there. The fronts of the thighs look tighter and more lean. The backs do have a tiny bit of loose skin where the cellulite was but I will just lift weights on the legs. It is just a little. Overall, I do not mind it at all & would do it again in a minute!
Hi there, welcome and thanks for sharing your experience with us!
Wow, you can already see the difference in your before/after photos! How are you finding the recovery? Have you had much pain?