Fat Transfer - 4 days Post-Op

I know that there are a lot of concerns about fat transfer and how things hold up over time. It's been 18 months since my procedure and I couldn't be happier. I have not noticed any loss of volume, in fact they've grown just a bit over the last year as I had some other medical issues that required a great deal of bed rest during which time I put on some weight. My breasts definitely grew a little during that time. My OB/GYN has also started me on HRT, and they've grown a little bit due to that also, I believe. It could just be my imagination, but they have been quite tender lately just like they were when they first grew when I went through puberty.

I've added a few new photos. Ignore the scratch on my left breast, that was just a recent minor run-in with the edge of a cabinet door. I also have a couple of new scars from a recent hernia surgery, nothing related to the fat transfer. All of those scars have healed nearly invisibly.

I had my fat transfer procedure last Friday and I'm feeling pretty well. Boobs are a little tender still, and my bruising is really settling in, so things don't look very pretty right now. Doc took fat from my tummy, flanks, and inner thighs. The legs hurt the worst so far. I get stiff when I sit for a while and then get up and walk. Saturday, the day after the procedure was the worst. Really sore and draining from lots of sites where the doc took the fat out. Pain meds helped a lot though, and it was nothing I couldn't handle. Just back to over-the-counter stuff now and it's helping plenty.

I love the size and shape of my breasts now. I hope that they will continue to look good and not shrink too much as I re-start my diet and exercise. I have a follow-up with the doctor tomorrow and we'll see how things progress.

So Friday's the big day! I met with my dr. again and we reviewed what my goals are... remember that we're doing a fat transfer... I want to have more projection and fullness under the areolas, and I want the girls to be a little perkier at the nipple. I have a lot of confidence that this will go well for me, I think Dr. Wade does a really good job... I just hope that my final result gets me to where I will be happy.... I don't want to go in and do implants after this, and I'm not even going to think that way until after I see how this turns out. Not too nervous yet, but a little excited and hopeful!