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Deflated C-cup Adding 400-450cc to Bring Volume Back Post-nursing - Salt Lake City, UT
UPDATED FROM MyIdealJourney
2 months post
8 weeks and what a relief!
$6,700
Just have a moment to relay updates, but boy, am I enjoying my breasts! As suspected, time was the only cure to the concerns I faced early on. While my left breast had some challenges for the first six weeks or so, it continued to drop and reflect the changes in my right breast.
At this point, they are fairly symmetrical, with little to no obvious differences when wearing a bra. I went to Macy's and got fitted. Turns out I ended up as a 34 triple D. I was both surprised and delighted at this discovery. I am finding it a bit more tricky to find sizes at the usual discount department stores I frequented in the past. Although, I will say Nordstrom Rack had a nice selection of bras in larger sizes at a 50% discounted rate.
At this point, they are fairly symmetrical, with little to no obvious differences when wearing a bra. I went to Macy's and got fitted. Turns out I ended up as a 34 triple D. I was both surprised and delighted at this discovery. I am finding it a bit more tricky to find sizes at the usual discount department stores I frequented in the past. Although, I will say Nordstrom Rack had a nice selection of bras in larger sizes at a 50% discounted rate.
UPDATED FROM MyIdealJourney
25 days post
After 3 weeks we're seeing progress!
Just a quick update post and an encouragement to be patient! The girls are changing and as the bruising subsides, my left is dropping. My right is fluffing; such a good girl :)
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November 16, 2016
This has been one of the best written reviews on realself. Thank you so much for posting this. You seem like a very smart and well thought out lady. I appreciated hearing about your husband and hope you update again when you are ready but in the mean time I just hope you are enjoying your breasts!
UPDATED FROM MyIdealJourney
7 days post
A bra to change your life!
I'm not kidding. I thought spending another $60 on top of $6200 seemed excessive. But make no mistake: when you are finished with your BA procedure, you will want a bra worth it's weight in gold (on the comfort scale).
I was given the standard fare at the clinic. I even tried buying a less expensive post-op bra; don't waste your time!
Here's why:
Your incision site: it is typically directly under your breast fold ( inframammary). This is not an ideal spot for an elastic waistband to rest- ouch! Your incision will be sore and if nerves have been severed, the shock-like pain hurts and a snug band rubbing around only exacerbates the irritation.
Material & sensitivity: nothing scratchy or suffocating, like polyester. This bra has no inner seam lines and is lined with silky, smooth fabric.
Pressure on ribs: I found increased aggravation of all pain because the band on the cheap-o bra was ever-so-slightly pressing into my ribs. Post-BA, all the muscles, skin, and structure of your chest area are shifting. You want to minimize any additional pressure in the wrong place.
And this bra is adjustable on the nice, wide, shoulder straps.
For the first 10 days after your BA, ditch the almost-sexy options and go for comfort and support. Plus, I think it's pretty chic for what it is.
I didn't intend to advertise for this bra, but DAMN! It has changed the game for me.
I bought mine on Amazon, size medium (I previously sent back a large):
Brilliant Contours Post-op Comfort Compression Golden Nymph Sports Bra
I was given the standard fare at the clinic. I even tried buying a less expensive post-op bra; don't waste your time!
Here's why:
Your incision site: it is typically directly under your breast fold ( inframammary). This is not an ideal spot for an elastic waistband to rest- ouch! Your incision will be sore and if nerves have been severed, the shock-like pain hurts and a snug band rubbing around only exacerbates the irritation.
Material & sensitivity: nothing scratchy or suffocating, like polyester. This bra has no inner seam lines and is lined with silky, smooth fabric.
Pressure on ribs: I found increased aggravation of all pain because the band on the cheap-o bra was ever-so-slightly pressing into my ribs. Post-BA, all the muscles, skin, and structure of your chest area are shifting. You want to minimize any additional pressure in the wrong place.
And this bra is adjustable on the nice, wide, shoulder straps.
For the first 10 days after your BA, ditch the almost-sexy options and go for comfort and support. Plus, I think it's pretty chic for what it is.
I didn't intend to advertise for this bra, but DAMN! It has changed the game for me.
I bought mine on Amazon, size medium (I previously sent back a large):
Brilliant Contours Post-op Comfort Compression Golden Nymph Sports Bra
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September 29, 2016
!!! My surgeon sent me home from preop with one of these and then I did some research and I am even more impressed with the Dr!! And plan to buy more of these in the future....

September 29, 2016
Smart surgeon! Aren't these bras amazing. Glad you managed to skip the nonsense altogether!

September 30, 2016
While I was researching them, I kinda balked at the price: $65?! I gave up on 'real' bras long ago and just wear sports bras to help keep nipple sensitivity down. If I can't find a 4 pack for $10, I move on. Now.... my boyfriend told me $65 for a great bra is a good deal (he knows from his large chested ex). ... I gotta say, this was not an expense that I saw coming! oops!

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