POSTED UNDER Breast Reduction Reviews
39 Years Old, 2 Kids, Size H, Height 5'2", 180 Lbs. Omaha, NE
UPDATED FROM gilliali
13 days post
Some complications have occurred
gillialiAugust 2, 2016
$3,200
well, it appears I've developed nipple necrosis on my right nipple. Super sad about this.
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August 5, 2016
How are you doing now? What did they do to remedy the situation?
August 6, 2016
Right now, there is nothing they can do. They want it to finish dying off and see what's left. Based on how it goes, the presented a few options, (anywhere from skin grafting to tattooing). But they said it will be a few months before anything can happen, at the earliest. So for now, there's a lot of gauze and a steady stream of blood :-(
August 6, 2016
I'm very sorry to hear this. Maybe think of it this way-- plastic surgeons have fixed a lot worse things (injuries from car accidents for example). Try to stay positive. The body can do amazing things and it needs your help to heal. Please keep us updated.
August 12, 2016
I'm going through the act same thing right now with my right breast. Had my BR surgery on July 20th and ps is considering taking me back to surgery to remove the dead areola skin/tissue rather than waiting for it to fall off by itself, give it some time to heal after, and then doing a skin graft/tattooing/ reconstruction, etc. We'll decide for sure next week. It is an unexpected bump in the road but we have to remain positive. It'll all be fine. Good luck with your recovery and please keep us posted.
August 13, 2016
So sorry about your setback. The MD ended up just cutting out the dead nipple yesterday and now wants it to heal and then get a tattoo. You're right, having the right attitude is very important right now. Good luck with your recovery too.
August 13, 2016
Thank you. Will you require nipple reconstruction as well? I'm just ready to move forward with the debridement sooner rather than later. I guess being a control freak doesn't help but right now I just feel as though I'm in limbo.
UPDATED FROM gilliali
5 days post
7.25 pics
gillialiJuly 26, 2016
Amazingly, my actual breasts are the things that hurt the least today. The drains are pretty bad (my 1st post op appt is tomorrow) which is 7 days after surgery. I really hope those come out.
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July 26, 2016
Ugh. I had drains for 4 days, that seemed like an eternity. Hoping yours come out today!
UPDATED FROM gilliali
4 days post
4 days post op
gillialiJuly 24, 2016
Feeling tired, but good. ZERO back, neck and shoulder pain. Really happy with the results so far.
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July 25, 2016
I am having breast reduction surgery later this week with Dr. Johnson. I wanted to ask you how much Dr. Johnson drew on you before the surgery? I've heard the more drawing the better the outcome.
July 25, 2016
He actually didn't draw on me until about 20 minutes before the surgery. he drew on me quite a bit then. He had his marker and measuring tape. I think he measured up in 1" increments then drew a small semicircle where the nipple was getting positioned to. then he drew a bunch of angles throughout my chest area. did he show you before/after pics?
July 25, 2016
No I haven't seen any before and after pics of his work execept for yours. Thank you so much for answering my question, it means a lot to me and it helps me to be less anxious about the surgery!
Blessings to you