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Post-Revision
As my left side never moved into place from its hard, high position, a revision was scheduled for a capsulotomy to release the implant into that lax lower left quadrant.
The revision went smoothly and the implant dropped down into the pocket almost completely right away. I’d hoped it might move a little more, but it’s been a few weeks now and I think this might just be where it’s going to stay.
This is FAR better than the position it was in before, and having more of that lower-pole fullness makes a world of difference.
That breast still is firmer than the right side, and I’m still having some sharp twinges of pain in it from time to time. The frozen shoulder hasn’t fully resolved, though, so I am hoping that will help with the remaining comfort issues over time.
Aesthetically, I’m pleased overall. I notice some asymmetry when looking at myself standing fully front-on in that the left areola is smaller still (also SO much better than before the revision), and “looks outward” more than the right. I don’t usually just stand still facing forward, though, so I’m not too worried about it. Heh
Cleavage is fantastic and I love my proportions! I went to get professionally bra sized, and it looks like I’m not going to be shopping at VS anytime soon. 34 G/H puts me solidly into boutique bras. I’m cool with that — there are some amazing lingerie brands out there for small bands/large cups that I didn’t even know existed until now.
Oh, and still loving the tummy tuck too. I’d been using Biocorneum after a full 6 months of Embrace, and most of the scar is good. The right side still is darker, probably because the tape I was using before I started the Embrace pulled off the new skin entirely on that side. The scar in the middle is a bit tough still, so I’ve started using ScarAway strips on those areas to soften and reduce them a little faster, I hope!
I would absolutely do these procedures again, and Dr. McGee and his staff have been great!
The revision went smoothly and the implant dropped down into the pocket almost completely right away. I’d hoped it might move a little more, but it’s been a few weeks now and I think this might just be where it’s going to stay.
This is FAR better than the position it was in before, and having more of that lower-pole fullness makes a world of difference.
That breast still is firmer than the right side, and I’m still having some sharp twinges of pain in it from time to time. The frozen shoulder hasn’t fully resolved, though, so I am hoping that will help with the remaining comfort issues over time.
Aesthetically, I’m pleased overall. I notice some asymmetry when looking at myself standing fully front-on in that the left areola is smaller still (also SO much better than before the revision), and “looks outward” more than the right. I don’t usually just stand still facing forward, though, so I’m not too worried about it. Heh
Cleavage is fantastic and I love my proportions! I went to get professionally bra sized, and it looks like I’m not going to be shopping at VS anytime soon. 34 G/H puts me solidly into boutique bras. I’m cool with that — there are some amazing lingerie brands out there for small bands/large cups that I didn’t even know existed until now.
Oh, and still loving the tummy tuck too. I’d been using Biocorneum after a full 6 months of Embrace, and most of the scar is good. The right side still is darker, probably because the tape I was using before I started the Embrace pulled off the new skin entirely on that side. The scar in the middle is a bit tough still, so I’ve started using ScarAway strips on those areas to soften and reduce them a little faster, I hope!
I would absolutely do these procedures again, and Dr. McGee and his staff have been great!
Shaping up
Six weeks down and things seem to be progressing apace. The areolas look like they are evening out some, which is good. I hope they do so a little more.
I had a seroma a couple of weeks ago so my surgeon aspirated aspirated that. Oh gawd, that felt SO WEIRD despite still being numb in that area and I did not want a repeat on this visit. There’s a little swelling in that spot, but he didn’t aspirate again. Whew!
He did inject some local anesthetic in that very annoyed spot at the end of the incision under my right breast, and removed a stitch that had been causing trouble from day one. It started healing right away, though there’s definitely more scar tissue build there.
I had a little bit of reaction to the paper tape he had me using where it peeled off part of the top layer of skin on my abdominal incision, so I let that heal and then started my Embrace strips. They went on great on the breast lollipop and anchor scars, but I had a helluva time getting them flat on the tummy! Over the course of the days, I ended up using Tegaderm to seal the places where it would start to come up. It worked really well and I would totally recommend it for holding any silicone strips in place, and even for holding a cotton ball in the belly button! I did a little research, and apparently some of the early studies on efficacy of silicone strips for scar therapy used this exact method, before the silicone was self-adhering! If anyone takes this route, though, DO NOT buy Tegaderm in the store, it’s ridiculously expensive. Amazon has boxes of 100 for $20. You will have to swap out the Tegaderm every few days, though the silicone can stay on for 7-10 days.
I’ve been using Biocorneum on my areolas, though, just given the shape and that they move/contract with temperature differences.
Abdominal incision has been ITCHY, so the occasional Benadryl has been in order to keep me from scratching at it.
Left boob has dropped a little, but is still being ornery. It’s so flat on the outer side! Doc says it will fill out, but of course I’m impatient and want it to behave NOW. Sometimes when I lay down or move a certain way I feel a sharp pulling sensation deep inside that one, which he also says is normal.
I’m feeling good, though! Not running or working out yet, but fully functional otherwise. My partner and I resumed sex at 2 weeks, gently, and he and I are almost back to our normal style now, though some positions still stretch the incisions a little and we have to change it up. (TMI, but maybe helpful to others, LOL)
Next appointment is in mid-February. Going to keep on with the Embrace and hope Lefty gets more onboard with dropping into place!!
I had a seroma a couple of weeks ago so my surgeon aspirated aspirated that. Oh gawd, that felt SO WEIRD despite still being numb in that area and I did not want a repeat on this visit. There’s a little swelling in that spot, but he didn’t aspirate again. Whew!
He did inject some local anesthetic in that very annoyed spot at the end of the incision under my right breast, and removed a stitch that had been causing trouble from day one. It started healing right away, though there’s definitely more scar tissue build there.
I had a little bit of reaction to the paper tape he had me using where it peeled off part of the top layer of skin on my abdominal incision, so I let that heal and then started my Embrace strips. They went on great on the breast lollipop and anchor scars, but I had a helluva time getting them flat on the tummy! Over the course of the days, I ended up using Tegaderm to seal the places where it would start to come up. It worked really well and I would totally recommend it for holding any silicone strips in place, and even for holding a cotton ball in the belly button! I did a little research, and apparently some of the early studies on efficacy of silicone strips for scar therapy used this exact method, before the silicone was self-adhering! If anyone takes this route, though, DO NOT buy Tegaderm in the store, it’s ridiculously expensive. Amazon has boxes of 100 for $20. You will have to swap out the Tegaderm every few days, though the silicone can stay on for 7-10 days.
I’ve been using Biocorneum on my areolas, though, just given the shape and that they move/contract with temperature differences.
Abdominal incision has been ITCHY, so the occasional Benadryl has been in order to keep me from scratching at it.
Left boob has dropped a little, but is still being ornery. It’s so flat on the outer side! Doc says it will fill out, but of course I’m impatient and want it to behave NOW. Sometimes when I lay down or move a certain way I feel a sharp pulling sensation deep inside that one, which he also says is normal.
I’m feeling good, though! Not running or working out yet, but fully functional otherwise. My partner and I resumed sex at 2 weeks, gently, and he and I are almost back to our normal style now, though some positions still stretch the incisions a little and we have to change it up. (TMI, but maybe helpful to others, LOL)
Next appointment is in mid-February. Going to keep on with the Embrace and hope Lefty gets more onboard with dropping into place!!
2 weeks post
Feeling good overall! The tightness in the muscle between my navel and my sternum that was kind of worrying me because it was SO tight has loosened up. I’ve been trying to stand a little straighter over the last week as it wasn’t putting any strain on my incisions, so maybe that helped a little? Probably mostly just normal healing though.
I had my follow up visit yesterday, but my surgeon didn’t show. I’m hoping that his morning surgery case just ran over(?). They didn’t tell me, they just had the nurse look me over instead and take out the remaining navel sutures.
Everyone in that office is really nice, the whole process just seems very haphazard a lot of the time. I’m really used to a high level of quality communication from my other medical professionals, and I’m in health care myself, so that makes me really pay attention to the whole picture. Like I said, they’re all really great to talk with, I just think the whole process could run more smoothly and in a way that’s WAY more reassuring from a patient perspective.
Anyways. The nurse removed those sutures and took some photos of the swollen/inflamed spot on the lateral end of the long incision under my right breast. That’s where the tag on the bra was rubbing/irritating the first couple of days post-surgery. I mentioned that maybe the folks at the surg center could remove those tags so other patients might not have the same trouble. They probably won’t, but it’s worth a mention.
I also brought up the size difference between my areolae again. The nurse agreed that there is definitely a difference, and she took some pics to show the doc.
I have another appt in 10 days. Here’s hoping it all keeps going well overall!
I’ve got to be more patient with myself. I keep doing too much and making myself sore/tired. I chaperoned a kid school trip today and it was fun, but I am BEAT now.
I had my follow up visit yesterday, but my surgeon didn’t show. I’m hoping that his morning surgery case just ran over(?). They didn’t tell me, they just had the nurse look me over instead and take out the remaining navel sutures.
Everyone in that office is really nice, the whole process just seems very haphazard a lot of the time. I’m really used to a high level of quality communication from my other medical professionals, and I’m in health care myself, so that makes me really pay attention to the whole picture. Like I said, they’re all really great to talk with, I just think the whole process could run more smoothly and in a way that’s WAY more reassuring from a patient perspective.
Anyways. The nurse removed those sutures and took some photos of the swollen/inflamed spot on the lateral end of the long incision under my right breast. That’s where the tag on the bra was rubbing/irritating the first couple of days post-surgery. I mentioned that maybe the folks at the surg center could remove those tags so other patients might not have the same trouble. They probably won’t, but it’s worth a mention.
I also brought up the size difference between my areolae again. The nurse agreed that there is definitely a difference, and she took some pics to show the doc.
I have another appt in 10 days. Here’s hoping it all keeps going well overall!
I’ve got to be more patient with myself. I keep doing too much and making myself sore/tired. I chaperoned a kid school trip today and it was fun, but I am BEAT now.
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