POSTED UNDER Breast Lift with Implants Reviews
26 Years Old, 2 Kids, 5'3 Breast Augmentation with Nipple Lift
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UPDATED FROM kbjlh15
10 months post
10 months later
So, here I am about 10 months after my first surgery. My thought are mixed. Some days i love them and some days I hate them. To me, they have fallen some already, my areolas are different sizes and shapes, as are my breasts. I don't have any pain or discomfort so I suppose that is good news. I have gained a significant amount of weight since my surgery which has led me to be depressed and struggle with my body image.
Prior to surgery I was in shape and quite fit. I worked out twice per day and had so much enery and confidence. Since the surgery it has been extremely difficult for me to get back into a routine. It was like I had surgery, then had the emergency surgery so that set me back even longer in recovery. Then once I thought I was on the mend, what do you know, another surgery. Then I was finally healed and back to working out and being active then it was time for the revision. Since then I have not stayed consistent with anything. I have quit my job and gained about 15-18 lbs. :(
Prior to surgery I was in shape and quite fit. I worked out twice per day and had so much enery and confidence. Since the surgery it has been extremely difficult for me to get back into a routine. It was like I had surgery, then had the emergency surgery so that set me back even longer in recovery. Then once I thought I was on the mend, what do you know, another surgery. Then I was finally healed and back to working out and being active then it was time for the revision. Since then I have not stayed consistent with anything. I have quit my job and gained about 15-18 lbs. :(
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August 29, 2017
I am so sorry you are feeling uneasy and blue. I can totally relate. I've had 2 surgeries (original BL/BA in Nov 2015 with unfavorable results) and then a revision in Jan also with unfavorable results and am currently looking at a third procedure in approx 3 weeks and am unsure and confused.... and depressed.... I put on 5 pounds because one of my issues is rippling in the cleavage area and I've read gaining weight can sometimes correct that... wrong.... so I'll take that off quickly... but over the past almost two years I've been in the healing phase so I haven't worked out much either and feel mushy!
I can honestly say, $15,000 later, this was not worth it at all. Definitely not worth the money... I too have different size areola and they sure larger than I asked for. I asked for 38mm and he said he'd do 40mm and then mynpostbop notes so 42mm.... so clearly he did what he wanted and not what I wanted. I have slight bottoming out with double bubble on my left which I wouldn't have if he had fixed my left like we discussed.... and to make matters worse, my nipple are now uneven heights because of the bottoming out of my left.
He wants to take out a wedge of skin on my left but from everything I've read and the 3 second opinions I got, that is not the way to correct bottoming out and double bubble...
So I understand your disappointment with the multiple surgeries, the extended recovery time, etc. It's hard to stay motivated to work out when you are self conscious and not feeling confident.
This certainly has been life changing and not it a positive way. It's so important to be sure to choose an experienced surgeon. I wish I had gone elsewhere, or not done the procedures at all.
Know that you are not alone. I'll keep you in my thoughts and send good juju your way!!!! Xxoxox! Keep us posted!
I can honestly say, $15,000 later, this was not worth it at all. Definitely not worth the money... I too have different size areola and they sure larger than I asked for. I asked for 38mm and he said he'd do 40mm and then mynpostbop notes so 42mm.... so clearly he did what he wanted and not what I wanted. I have slight bottoming out with double bubble on my left which I wouldn't have if he had fixed my left like we discussed.... and to make matters worse, my nipple are now uneven heights because of the bottoming out of my left.
He wants to take out a wedge of skin on my left but from everything I've read and the 3 second opinions I got, that is not the way to correct bottoming out and double bubble...
So I understand your disappointment with the multiple surgeries, the extended recovery time, etc. It's hard to stay motivated to work out when you are self conscious and not feeling confident.
This certainly has been life changing and not it a positive way. It's so important to be sure to choose an experienced surgeon. I wish I had gone elsewhere, or not done the procedures at all.
Know that you are not alone. I'll keep you in my thoughts and send good juju your way!!!! Xxoxox! Keep us posted!
August 29, 2017
I am so sorry for all of your issues that you have had!! I guess as women we just have this image of what we want to look like. I think if i were to see my breasts on someone else I might say "those don't look bad", however on me, they are not what I wanted. I wanted more upper pole fullness. I just have lower fullness with a nipple on top. I wore a strapless bra this weekend and I had to be careful because my nipple showed over the top of the bra. I do have a tiny lump on my left which seems weird, you can push it in. I showed the surgeon and he said its the implant. But I am supposed to have silicone gel, shouldn't they be smooth? I imagine wearing low cut shirts and dresses with no bra....YEAH RIGHT. still not to this day.
August 29, 2017
Thank you for your update. I appreciate your honesty. This surgery does have a high revision rate so know that you're not alone here. I hope you're able to find some resolution with the issues you're currently experiencing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
August 29, 2017
Hi there...I've been following your story and I'm sending you positive thoughts and good vibes! Thank you for continued updates, I can't tell you how much your journey has helped me through my own. You are a strong and beautiful woman and I hope only good things will come your way from here on out!
August 29, 2017
Well thank you! You are just as strong and beautiful! Just believe in yourself! xoxo
September 13, 2017
What you feel is the implant through the skin. That happens with silicone too. It gets worse as the skin and tissue thin out from the weight of the implants. Wear a good bra 24/7. Chest muscle exercises help keep the implant firm to your skin (unless your implants are under the muscle- then don't do them). We all think a surgeon can wave a magic wand and give us exactly what we want. Its better in the end to just learn to love what you see in the mirror. You're beautiful the way you are.
September 13, 2017
Really? I wouldn't have thought that a silicone implant would physically be able to bulge out in a spot....hmm they are under the muscle so I steer clear from all isolated chest workouts.
October 19, 2017
Sorry your struggling with your decision to have surgery. I too went thru a depressed stage when I was having healing issues with my large open wounds. I still struggle to find that extra energy I need to get back on track and lose a few pounds. You are very beautiful on the inside & outside. Yes we all sometimes struggle thru things but remember all of us here on RS are here to help & support one another. I’d be interested in seeing some updated breasts photos as the last time you posted they were healing beautifully! Check out my profile sometime, in my last post I attached my before and after pics
Good luck with everything I’m going to keep eye out for your post on your belly button issue. Happy healing dear and have a fabulous day sunshine! :)
October 19, 2017
Thank you so much, it's so nice to have a community of people that are going through the same things! I saw your photos and your wounds. Yikes, you must have been very nervous! I hope you are feeling better!
October 19, 2017
I’m finally feeling fabulous! I LOVE my boobs! What exactly are they going to do to your belly button? I’m so curious about that
October 19, 2017
He did 1 laser treatment on it one day when I was in for a check up, hoping it would tighten the wrinkled area. It might have helped if I had multiple treatments but my surgeons office is 3 hours away from where I live. And for me that's too far to drive for a 10 min appt. But when I go the 15th for Lipo he's basically going to remove the wrinkly area in s crescent shape and fold it down and see it up. He said i will have a scar but it should be tighter and look a bit better. He said he doesn't do it often because it doesn't always look like a regular belly button because the top "hood" appears to look different.
UPDATED FROM kbjlh15
7 months post
About 3.5 months post revision
So, I am pretty sure I'm about 3.5 months post op. Post op being my 4th surgery. My last surgery was in Feb of this year.
Overall I am pleased with my results. Maybe not 100% satisfied, but that may be my own fault. Initially I said I wanted "natural" looking breasts but with upper pole fullness. I ultimately went with moderate profile. Now I am thinking I maybe should have gone with high profile. Majority of the fullness is in the bottom...if I wear a low cut short braless they just look like large books with a lot of space between them. I probably should have gone with high profile to achieve this look...
My scars are okay...very flat, but not 100% straight. One breast seems fuller and higher than the other, but I guess that's to be expected.
Has anyone had any type of bellybutton repair done? Where my bellybutton uses to be pierced it stretched during both pregnancies and looks awful. I am looking into having this corrected, as it makes me very self conscious. I am still considering Lipo, no consult yet though
Overall I am pleased with my results. Maybe not 100% satisfied, but that may be my own fault. Initially I said I wanted "natural" looking breasts but with upper pole fullness. I ultimately went with moderate profile. Now I am thinking I maybe should have gone with high profile. Majority of the fullness is in the bottom...if I wear a low cut short braless they just look like large books with a lot of space between them. I probably should have gone with high profile to achieve this look...
My scars are okay...very flat, but not 100% straight. One breast seems fuller and higher than the other, but I guess that's to be expected.
Has anyone had any type of bellybutton repair done? Where my bellybutton uses to be pierced it stretched during both pregnancies and looks awful. I am looking into having this corrected, as it makes me very self conscious. I am still considering Lipo, no consult yet though
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May 20, 2017
I think your scars look amazing :) I have been following your story since the beginning and I'm so happy to see your fantastic results!
May 20, 2017
Thank you so much. I have occasionally been using the silicone scar strips. Id say about 2-3 times a week I will either wear them all night after I've showered, take them off for a day and then wear them all day while I'm working the next time.
May 20, 2017
I think you look great! Btw having a little more fullness in the lower pole (i.e. 45:55 upper to lower pole ratio) is actually a very desired shape. Google "ideal breast shape" and "scientific study" for more details. Glad you're healing so nicely!
May 20, 2017
Thank you : ) I will read that study. I am satisfied, I guess I just wanted to be able to go braless and them still look lifted and full, not low and far apart.
May 20, 2017
Well you're braless in your photo and they certainly don't look "low and far apart"! As they say "we're our own worst critics". LOL. Regarding bras here's an article that you may find interesting:
http://www.healthnutnews.com/scientists-have-just-told-women-to-stop-wearing-bras-heres-why/
http://www.healthnutnews.com/scientists-have-just-told-women-to-stop-wearing-bras-heres-why/
May 20, 2017
I also think you look marvelous. High profile implants are for girls with a very narrow breast pocket and may not have been ideal for your shape (I know they weren't for mine). It's so easy to second guess ourselves. I hate that us as women are never happy with ourselves. I am really trying to focus on being positive about how I look and trying to be very happy with my outcome. You have been through so much! I am really so happy that you look the way you do -- for a while I was worried for you. Often when there are complications like you had, the end result doesn't look great. And I think you look simply fantastic. :)
May 20, 2017
Thank you so much! I agree, we are too hard on ourselves. I think that we see a picture of something we like, and then have that image in our minds as what we want for ourselves and when our results look different because our body is different, we are just unhappy even if the results are great.
May 21, 2017
Hi!! Yeah!! Its good to hear from you!! You look great. You are healing from your last surgery very well!!!! Congrats. :)
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