POSTED UNDER Breast Reduction Reviews
Out of the Blue - Pittsburgh, PA
UPDATED FROM Acs2656
6 months post
Updated my pics for month 6. They have settled...
WORTH IT
Updated my pics for month 6. They have settled completely at this point, but are still 10 times lighter than before, and firmer. I still have mild numbness in the right nipple. And the left is still completely numb on the surface. But I also still have a chunk of scar tissure above each one that is slowly shrinking, so hopefully feeling will come back when that goes away. Looking at those before picks just now through me for a loop. It is so easy to forget that I ever had to live like that. And it wasnt even that long ago.
Acs2656's provider
UPDATED FROM Acs2656
6 months post
You know what, I haven't been on here to update...
You know what, I haven't been on here to update anything in about two months, but I was just browsing through all the reviews and saw that I had 13 thank yous on mine. That made me so excited. I am so happy that my experience was able to help and comfort as many people as it did. My six months just passed yesterday, on valentines day. I will post pictures asap. Hopefully within the next couple days.
I hope all of you looking into this and who still linger here even after your surgerys are in good spirits!
I hope all of you looking into this and who still linger here even after your surgerys are in good spirits!
Replies (1)
N
UPDATED FROM Acs2656
2 months post
Hey ladies. It has now been two months since the...
Hey ladies. It has now been two months since the big day. I am back to normal 99%, the only little quirks are still not being able to lay on my stomach for any amount of time without feeling like I am pulling something, and the insane amount of numbness I have on my side boobs. My incisions aren't even noticeable when you glance at my chest, and the twisted one under the right side is slowly sinking into my skin.
The follow up two weeks ago went really well. No underwire until month 4, just to keep the scars from hardening up and raising. But she said I looked really fabulous and asked what I used on the scars (thanks to all of you for recommending Palmers!).
The numbness will probably last on and off up until six months she said, since the more you do the more you swell up the blood vessels and cause new numbness. it is a weird sensation, like I am rubbing the skin through fabric. The muscles and tissue can feel it, but the skin can't. Like trying to scratch your leg through jeans. This extends from my nipples and gradually reduces as it heads out toward my armpit. The tops and insides have 100% sensation however.
Anyway, that is really all I have to say. If anyone wants pictures, I will try to find time to post some.
In the meantime, I hope you are all still doing fabulously! And for any ladies just starting their journey, ask anything you want and I am game. It was the best thing I have ever done for myself!
The follow up two weeks ago went really well. No underwire until month 4, just to keep the scars from hardening up and raising. But she said I looked really fabulous and asked what I used on the scars (thanks to all of you for recommending Palmers!).
The numbness will probably last on and off up until six months she said, since the more you do the more you swell up the blood vessels and cause new numbness. it is a weird sensation, like I am rubbing the skin through fabric. The muscles and tissue can feel it, but the skin can't. Like trying to scratch your leg through jeans. This extends from my nipples and gradually reduces as it heads out toward my armpit. The tops and insides have 100% sensation however.
Anyway, that is really all I have to say. If anyone wants pictures, I will try to find time to post some.
In the meantime, I hope you are all still doing fabulously! And for any ladies just starting their journey, ask anything you want and I am game. It was the best thing I have ever done for myself!
Replies (5)
I
October 12, 2012
I still have some numbness too. It's a weird feeling for sure... sometimes more than others. I notice when I go braless for a bit the feeling comes back. I use the bio oil. It works really good too. :) Good to hear from you!
A
R
October 13, 2012
Thanks for sharing your story. I would have been very happy if I had done mine at your age. Im sure you have so much more enjoyment in everything, and you look fabulous. After reading your story Im ordering some palmers oil. Cheers
A
A
October 13, 2012
They look fabulous!! You can barely tell you had the procedure. I'm still numb on the sides after 7 months. You described the sensation perfectly!
A
October 13, 2012
Great pics and story! I'm very envious of your waist size (10 years ago I might have had that but these days not so much). Your new boobs look great. I'm about 4 weeks post-op so still healing. No underwire (which annoys me because I'm about a D at the moment and want more support). Actually my scars get irritated if I try to wear anything else... What strikes me about your story is your description of the numbness. I have the same thing and it's weird; not feeling the skin and feeling underneath the skin!
T
October 13, 2012
I can concur with that. I'm 45 days out and I still cannot feel the skin around the breast on my right boob. It is the strangest sensation and I'm praying that all feeling comes back. My nipples (both) are coming around and beginning to perform as usual although they mostly feel like they are on fire when they are erect............but I've heard that massage can help stimulate the nerve endings for growth, so I masaage before I go to bed with the Palmers Oil, just round, circular, and I'm massaging the scars too. Good luck Archime with the healing. Every day something changes. About 4 weeks + was when I started having some really positive changes and felt like I turned a big corner on discomfort about week 6. Hang in.
A
October 13, 2012
I hope it improves for all of us. Just so strange! I will have to try the massaging.
TS
October 21, 2012
Thanks for the great review! I just learned about Arnica Montana and did a search on here to see if anyone had used it. I'm on my way to go get some now before my BR on Thursday. Hoping my recovery goes as well as yours.
A
Replies (5)