Love my New Look

I wish they were smaller as I still sweat a little underneath my breast when it's hot. I feel like the nipples sit up too high and she be over just a tab as they sometimes come out of my bra. My nipples are still sensitive . I have keloid skin so my scars did not heal well. I did get steroid injections earlier this year to help reduce the scarring as I still don't feel comfortable enough to wear a regular bra. I believe the injections did help with the pain or discomfort from wearing a bra.

I also received lipo at the same time of my reduction on my flanks and stomach and the results are uneven and not the same on my flanks. I asked the doctor about it and just blew it off as nothing. I'd suggest finding another doctor for lipo.

Week 1:
I was wrapped up for 3 days after surgery so I didn’t get to see my breast until I went back in the office to have the wrapping removed on the 3rd day. I was given a smaller recovery bra, as my surgery bra was blood stained. So, I wasn’t able to take a shower until day 3.
The pain was not that bad. I took the prescription pain medication for the first 2 days. I felt like it was making me sick so on the 3rd day, I started taking extra strength Tylenol. On a scale of 1 – 10, I would say the pain was a 6 or 7 on the first 2 days. I ordered 2 bras similar to the one I was given at the doctor’s office off of amazon.
I slept in my recliner on the 1st day. I think I slept in my bed after that. Just prop up your pillows. I had 2 behind my back and 2 in the middle to keep me from turning on my side or stomach.


Week 2:
I didn’t recall having pain in my 2nd week. I felt twitches sometimes in my breast but nothing where I need to take pain medication. I did take the muscle relaxers though as I felt my muscles where tighter. I removed all my bandaids during the 2nd week. I also went in for my follow-up appointment and everything was looking good. I received a free massage during that follow-up visit.


Week 3:
I returned to work. I noticed that I did get a little tired on one day where I had to do a lot of walking but other than that things were fine. I noticed a split starting to form in my T spot on one of my breast. I used Neosporin for 3 days but I wasn’t seeing a change so I called the doctor’s office. The nurse called a prescription for an antibiotic cream to use on the scar twice a day. So, I would put it on in the morning and at night before going to bed. I also started using Vitamin E oil on my scars. After my shower in the morning, I put Coconut Oil over my breast and scars. At night, I use the E oil.
IMPORTANT NOTE - I tried on my old bras thinking I could get rid of them now but they all still fit. They fit just right now so I’m thinking I must a size D – DD now.


Week 4:
T spot sore started to improve. I started using the prescription cream once a day. My skin started flaking around my breast really bad. Not sure why since I use the coconut oil everyday. Think I will try using Vaseline and see if that helps with the flaking. I went in for my follow-up appointment. Everything looks good. I painted my daughters room. I was very careful not to reach too far while painting. I also started back edging my grass. It’s an electric one so I didn’t have to pull a string. I left the cutting to my brother. I prefer to cut my own grass but I didn’t want anything bad to happen with my breast. My doctor said to wait for 6 weeks before going back to cutting the grass.
I’m still sleeping on my back. I turn to the side a little now but not a full size sleep yet.


Misc:
-Everyday for the first month, I used Hibilclens solution at the end of my shower. It’s the same stuff they give you to shower with the day before and of your surgery.

I’ve been wanting a breast reduction and lift for 4 years. I’m 5’6” and 180lbs. My bras size was 34 DDD/F. One of breast is bigger than the other so one breast is actually bigger than DDD/F. I was constantly getting rashes under my breast as well as odors. I tried to get it approved through UHC insurance twice but it was denied both times. I had to pay on my own. I put the majority of the cost on my Care Credit Medical Credit Card (interest free for 1 year). The surgery center and other fees where put on my regular credit card.

I had several consultations before deciding to go with Doctor Caplin. I chose him mainly because of his before and after photos as well as reviews on realself. He also was able to do some fixes from my previous tummy tuck but I won’t get into that on this review.

My surgery was scheduled for a Monday. The Saturday night before surgery, I went out and had too much to drink. I was throwing up and very sick the next day. I believe this made me very dehydrated and the nurses had a hard time finding a vein prior to surgery on Monday. I took a laxative on Sunday night as well. I went home the same day as my surgery. I arrived at the Surgery center around 6:30am and left around 2:30pm. The nurse recommended that you have someone stay with you for the first night at home.

I took two weeks off from work. I think that’s plenty of time. I have a desk job. I could have gone back after one week off. One of breast is still bigger than the other but I love my results overall.