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38 Yrs Old, 4 Kids by C-section and Wanting my Figure Back! - Ontario
UPDATED FROM chrissyddd
1 year post
Time flies! 7 week post revision update
Sorry y'all! I've been so busy moving to our new home that I've been neglecting my updates.
So I had my follow up with my surgeon last week. I didn't even have to say anything. He noticed right away that the left was lower. He wouldn't touch me surgically anytime soon anyways so I didn't ask for anything but at the three month mark I'll ask about just tightening the skin at the bottom to help push the implant up and make them look a bit more uniform. He mentioned I'm one of few unlucky people who, although my scars are beautiful and thin and barely visible, have scars that are too thin and don't hold things in place as well as others. I'm loving the improved look though so if he can just do an office fix, then I'll stick with that. I won't subject myself to a big general sedation surgery again. Not that I had any bad reactions but just figure this is minor cosmetic issue. And I could live with it instead of a major surgery again.
Unfortunately I've gained a ton of weight this summer with not being able to be active and well... S'mores! Damn those things are good. I'm so addicted to their marshmallowey, chocolatey, and graham crackerey goodness!! Lol. Plus all the other crap I allowed myself to eat during our way too busy moving week and then our rental reno two weeks. Fall is coming and I'm allowed to go back to the gym now (still no direct chest workout). I'm sure I can lose this fluff soon! I'm going to get him to fix the dog ears once I lose the gained weight. No sense doing it now.
Pics... excuse the horrible lighting. I'm at camp and everyone is still sleeping and this was the best I found. Lol I've noticed I've lost pigment to the bottom side of one of my left nipple. Not even sure how that happens. Like a small triangular area. The dr didn't even touch that area the second time around so I have no idea what happened there. Not worried about it, just weird... lol
So I had my follow up with my surgeon last week. I didn't even have to say anything. He noticed right away that the left was lower. He wouldn't touch me surgically anytime soon anyways so I didn't ask for anything but at the three month mark I'll ask about just tightening the skin at the bottom to help push the implant up and make them look a bit more uniform. He mentioned I'm one of few unlucky people who, although my scars are beautiful and thin and barely visible, have scars that are too thin and don't hold things in place as well as others. I'm loving the improved look though so if he can just do an office fix, then I'll stick with that. I won't subject myself to a big general sedation surgery again. Not that I had any bad reactions but just figure this is minor cosmetic issue. And I could live with it instead of a major surgery again.
Unfortunately I've gained a ton of weight this summer with not being able to be active and well... S'mores! Damn those things are good. I'm so addicted to their marshmallowey, chocolatey, and graham crackerey goodness!! Lol. Plus all the other crap I allowed myself to eat during our way too busy moving week and then our rental reno two weeks. Fall is coming and I'm allowed to go back to the gym now (still no direct chest workout). I'm sure I can lose this fluff soon! I'm going to get him to fix the dog ears once I lose the gained weight. No sense doing it now.
Pics... excuse the horrible lighting. I'm at camp and everyone is still sleeping and this was the best I found. Lol I've noticed I've lost pigment to the bottom side of one of my left nipple. Not even sure how that happens. Like a small triangular area. The dr didn't even touch that area the second time around so I have no idea what happened there. Not worried about it, just weird... lol
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September 3, 2017
Glad he may be able to fix the slight droop. They look great though. Such an improvement. You look awesome and your scars are almost nonexistent. What did you use on them?
September 3, 2017
Absolutely nothing used! Lol. That's how good my scars heal! But since they are so thin, they don't hold well. Lol. Except for stretch marks. Those [RS bleep] never go away. Lol
September 3, 2017
i think they look awesome!
UPDATED FROM chrissyddd
11 months post
5.5 weeks post revision
Ok girls. I need your honest opinions. Am I just being too picky? Am I seeing things? I find the right breast perfect in height and shape and size. The left breast (to me) looks like it's bottoming out a bit. It's a bit lower than the right and when I bend forward I get tugging pain into the left armpit. I have barely any upper pole fullness to it and the nipple flips upwards instead of pointing straight. I don't see my surgeon until aug 23rd (haven't seen him since 2 weeks post op)
Hubby says they look fine and I'm imagining it but that's what he said pre revision also and I KNOW they didn't look good. Despite taking 125cc off each side, my size hasn't changed. I'm still wearing the same size bras with just slightly less over-too spillage. I kind of wish I would have downsized to 200cc now.
On a positive note, at exactly 4 weeks, the nerve pain that I was having to the right ribs vanished. I don't know if the stretches at the gym finally freed whatever was causing the pain or what but I'll take it. (I went to the gym for the first time the day prior to pain relief)
Went back to work on Tuesday. It was crazy busy but I managed. No further pain issues. Just needed to get my head back in the game.
Hubby says they look fine and I'm imagining it but that's what he said pre revision also and I KNOW they didn't look good. Despite taking 125cc off each side, my size hasn't changed. I'm still wearing the same size bras with just slightly less over-too spillage. I kind of wish I would have downsized to 200cc now.
On a positive note, at exactly 4 weeks, the nerve pain that I was having to the right ribs vanished. I don't know if the stretches at the gym finally freed whatever was causing the pain or what but I'll take it. (I went to the gym for the first time the day prior to pain relief)
Went back to work on Tuesday. It was crazy busy but I managed. No further pain issues. Just needed to get my head back in the game.
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August 17, 2017
Hi there, sorry I didn't notice your update until just now. I don't think the notification system has been working too well lately. FYI, I just did an update myself in case you weren't aware. To address your questions: I do agree with you in regards to the appearance of a little bottoming out on the left side. Hope you don't mind my honesty. And if it's something that bothers you I don't think it would be too difficult for your surgeon to address. Removing a little skin in the crease area would probably also lift the implant up giving you more upper pole fullness on that side as well.
Of course what I'm talking about is just tweaking for perfection. If you left everything just as it is you still look much improved over before. As for nipples angling upward as opposed to straight out, I wouldn't be too concerned about that. In fact according to one of the largest studies on "ideal breast shape" the nipple angling upward at a 20° angle is considered more aesthetically appealing compare to pointing straight out. Google "ideal breast shape" and "study" for more details.
Re bra size I downsize 185cc still fit into many of my old bras, although they are much more comfortable than before. LOL. Bra size is kind of a myth, not to mention subtracting one line (i.e. band) from another (i.e. bust) is not an accurate or scientific means of measuring... as it doesn't take into account volume or shape. Glad to hear that you have no further pain issues. Good luck with your upcoming appointment. I look forward to hearing more. :-)
Of course what I'm talking about is just tweaking for perfection. If you left everything just as it is you still look much improved over before. As for nipples angling upward as opposed to straight out, I wouldn't be too concerned about that. In fact according to one of the largest studies on "ideal breast shape" the nipple angling upward at a 20° angle is considered more aesthetically appealing compare to pointing straight out. Google "ideal breast shape" and "study" for more details.
Re bra size I downsize 185cc still fit into many of my old bras, although they are much more comfortable than before. LOL. Bra size is kind of a myth, not to mention subtracting one line (i.e. band) from another (i.e. bust) is not an accurate or scientific means of measuring... as it doesn't take into account volume or shape. Glad to hear that you have no further pain issues. Good luck with your upcoming appointment. I look forward to hearing more. :-)
September 2, 2017
Interesting about the ideal nipple position! Had no idea!! I'm slowly learning to accept they are cousins instead of sisters. Lol don't worry I don't mind you being blunt. I'll post an update for the rest ;)
August 31, 2017
Chrissyddd, I am just now seeing this. I was hoping you would get the perfect results you wanted this time around. I think they look good but I do see what you are talking about with the slightly upward nipple and lack of upper pole. They still look great and so much better than before but if it bothers you then that is all that matters. Maybe they just still need more time. Can't wait to hear what happens at your po appt. Good luck hun
September 2, 2017
I'll have to post an update. Been so busy with the move, I haven't had time. Now we're finally settled and can enjoy life again. ;)
September 1, 2017
Hi Chrissyddd, I am so glad that you got your revision and that you are feeling better. By now you have seen your Dr for your follow up and I would be interested in what he had to say. I can see what you are saying and I am hoping that your results turn out similar to mine. For the longest time after my procedure my right breast was overly larger than my left and more volume in the lower left hand pole. My surgeon told me to just be patient - a trait that I am not very good at practicing, but I obeyed and I waited. I don't know when it happened but they evened out to an acceptable proportion. My right breast has always been larger than my left and he decided to not rectify it. Now I think they look just right. So here I am, crossing my fingers that your left breast is just a little more swollen, just a little slower at taking shape and soon you will see improvement.
I am approaching my one year anniversary, at which time I plan on posting an update.
Good luck to you!
I am approaching my one year anniversary, at which time I plan on posting an update.
Good luck to you!
September 2, 2017
Just saw him last week. I'll have to post another update. Been so busy with our move to the new house I've been neglecting my updates. Lol. My patience is non-existant as well. Lol I'll try to be more patient and hope my results end up like yours.
September 2, 2017
Yes "sisters not twins". Another member here mentioned that their new hobby was monitoring every little change and their breasts from day to day. I was thinking more like hour to hour. LOL. And of course the more we stare at something the more imperfections we find; they start looking like "cousins"... Lol. What's interesting is I never noticed that my breasts were actually quite asymmetrical prior to my BA/BL until after my surgery. Going back now and looking at my preop pics I see all kinds of things I never noticed before. So I have to figure if it wasn't such a big deal before, I shouldn't make a big deal outof the variances that are within the norm. Talk later. :-)
September 2, 2017
Btw, I'm not sure what this message ended up here. I was responding to your message below. Oh well.
September 3, 2017
Lol. It's all good. It happen to me all the time. This app is kind of wonky sometimes. Thanks for the pep talk. For the most part i forget about my boobs until i walk in front of a mirror nekkid. Lol. I still wish I'd gone smaller but meh. Hubs loves them and he's the only one that gets to see the fun bags besides me so I'll keep 'em. Lol
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I've also been struggling with a little weight gain myself. I agree chocolate and marshmallows can be pretty tempting. They say the best way to control your appetite and not eat more than one (i.e. chocolate, marhmellow, etc) is to not eat that first one in the first place. LOL :-)