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Breast Reduction & Breast Lift Review - San Diego CA
UPDATED FROM Juls92078
4 months post
4 months post op
WORTH IT$7,000
I saw my PS yesterday to review how my scaring is healing. The puckering in my right breast looks so much better! The left breast the scaring had become worse and painful. My PS gave me an injection of something that is supposed to breakup scar tissue. I wish I could remember what it is called but today there is almost zero pain in the scar and has lightened in color by about 40% just today. You should be able to see the pinpoint where the needle was inserted. I see him again in 2 mos to deceive if we remove scar tissue or if it heals better on its own. I am very please with my progress!
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UPDATED FROM Juls92078
3 months post
Product Reviews
I have been meaning to put this on for a couple weeks, but have been busy or keep forgetting. Hopefully some of you who have not yet gone through this process yet may one day find this information helpful. At least that is my hope.. :)
Product Reviews:
Marena B2 Surgical Bra
38C
This bra was given to me by the Surgery Center not my PS. This I know because when I went to my 1st follow up appointment the Nurse said to me, wow what a fancy contraption you have there my dear. I looked quizzically at him and said, um I’m pretty sure you guys put me in this; It’s been on me since I woke from Surgery. His response, well you must have had surgery at a surgery center.. That said.. this bra has it’s ups and downs.. but I’m going to rate it as an A+. It fit extremely secure and is vest-like. This was perfect for right after surgery. You want zero movement and everything held super secure this did the job perfectly well. A couple of downsides are.. you may want another bra to alternate in and out of a rotation. The seams laying in the same place all of the time after the 1st week started to drive me insane. I wore it constantly the 1st week post op and then later for security while sleeping at night for the 1st month. After you are no longer oozing the bra material is scratchy up against the scars.
Annette Surgical Bra
36D
I purchased this on my own on Amazon.com and am very glad I dic. The material is a soft cotton like feel. Feels less “vest like” has a racer back style instead of the “vest” feel. Easy Close front. I bought the 36D before surgery because honestly I thought I was going to end up bigger than I came out. I really had to beg my PS to get them as small as possible. It was pretty big at first… but when putting in my ABD as.. fit good. Liked stuffing my bra for once! I am still wearing this bra I find it extremely comfortable and now that my breasts are “dropping” into a more natural shape the D kinda fits.
ABD Pads
My PS gave me some of these at my 1st office visit and when I asked where I could get more, they said I probably would not be able to find them and gave me a small stock pile to take with me. I personally like a challenge and it wasn’t to hard to find on Amazon.com I got a box of 25 for just under $7.00 with my prime membership. I also purchased a case of Neosporin at the same time with 3 boxes. I did not ooze to much, I still have a box left over. I did use these even afterwards when my scars were bothering me. They are very soft .. contain no latex and I found the oozing didn’t stick to them like glue either, which trust me is helpful.
Sport Bra – Moving Comfort Rebound Racer
This I purchased at Dicks Sporting Goods for around $52.00. I was out the door for about $60. It has no underwire but the most amazing support and racer back that will with stand workouts like Insanity, P90X, Jillian Michael Body Revolution and T25. It was the best investment and trust me I have put it through the test. I went with a crazy color because let’s face it now I can.. no more nude or back or white! I wear it under a loose workout racer back tank top so you can see it and looks cute under any color tank top!! I love it. Finally a sports bra I can show off and not be embarrassed.
Product Reviews:
Marena B2 Surgical Bra
38C
This bra was given to me by the Surgery Center not my PS. This I know because when I went to my 1st follow up appointment the Nurse said to me, wow what a fancy contraption you have there my dear. I looked quizzically at him and said, um I’m pretty sure you guys put me in this; It’s been on me since I woke from Surgery. His response, well you must have had surgery at a surgery center.. That said.. this bra has it’s ups and downs.. but I’m going to rate it as an A+. It fit extremely secure and is vest-like. This was perfect for right after surgery. You want zero movement and everything held super secure this did the job perfectly well. A couple of downsides are.. you may want another bra to alternate in and out of a rotation. The seams laying in the same place all of the time after the 1st week started to drive me insane. I wore it constantly the 1st week post op and then later for security while sleeping at night for the 1st month. After you are no longer oozing the bra material is scratchy up against the scars.
Annette Surgical Bra
36D
I purchased this on my own on Amazon.com and am very glad I dic. The material is a soft cotton like feel. Feels less “vest like” has a racer back style instead of the “vest” feel. Easy Close front. I bought the 36D before surgery because honestly I thought I was going to end up bigger than I came out. I really had to beg my PS to get them as small as possible. It was pretty big at first… but when putting in my ABD as.. fit good. Liked stuffing my bra for once! I am still wearing this bra I find it extremely comfortable and now that my breasts are “dropping” into a more natural shape the D kinda fits.
ABD Pads
My PS gave me some of these at my 1st office visit and when I asked where I could get more, they said I probably would not be able to find them and gave me a small stock pile to take with me. I personally like a challenge and it wasn’t to hard to find on Amazon.com I got a box of 25 for just under $7.00 with my prime membership. I also purchased a case of Neosporin at the same time with 3 boxes. I did not ooze to much, I still have a box left over. I did use these even afterwards when my scars were bothering me. They are very soft .. contain no latex and I found the oozing didn’t stick to them like glue either, which trust me is helpful.
Sport Bra – Moving Comfort Rebound Racer
This I purchased at Dicks Sporting Goods for around $52.00. I was out the door for about $60. It has no underwire but the most amazing support and racer back that will with stand workouts like Insanity, P90X, Jillian Michael Body Revolution and T25. It was the best investment and trust me I have put it through the test. I went with a crazy color because let’s face it now I can.. no more nude or back or white! I wear it under a loose workout racer back tank top so you can see it and looks cute under any color tank top!! I love it. Finally a sports bra I can show off and not be embarrassed.
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March 20, 2014
OMG this it freaky lol I was just on your page getting ready to write you a PM and decided to make me a cup of coffee first and "ding" I got email of your update. How funny is that!! Thanks for the info :) I have been looking at bras but wasn't sure on what to get. And how do I know what size to get? I'm thinking a C cup maybe. Btw how are you doing? Are your scars calming down from your last update? Thank you for the info.. I'm a amazon shopper so I will definitely take a look. Oh and I have decided to do TT. I know if I don't do it I will never. So best to get it all done at the same time. Can't believe I'm doing it lol seems so surreal. I'm still scared of it all but hope and pray I will be fine.
March 20, 2014
That is hilarious!! The universe reached out to us today! I remembered oh crap I promised to update that in hopes of helping you! :) you know honestly I bought the D because I was totally afraid that he was going to leave me at least a size or 2 bigger. I mean I really had to beg to get where I am. Dr Batra said he felt like I would feel like he took to much I honestly told him you know if my mammogram came back bad I would have had a double mastectomy without a second thought and kinda been happy about it. I realize its a horrible thing to say - I have family members that have had double mastectomy and know the results. I have seen to many results on here and thought to myself [RS bleep] some of the ladies still have what I would consider to be big boobs! I did not want I be in that boat! I am however noticing way more tummy than before probably because I could not see it under the table on my chest!
My right pucker scar is looking much better but the left is getting worse and more uncomfortable. I am curious to see what he thinks when I see him on the 2nd of April. Hope all is well :)
March 20, 2014
Omg a TT at the same time?? I just saw that! I would love one I will totally be watching to see how recovery I on that! What's his charge for the TT ? You can PM me if you prefer. My husband would rather I do the TT ha ha that bothers him the most the kids do a number in way of stretch marks in a bad way! I have hear recovery on that is pretty painful but feel a lot of ladies thought BR was painful and I just found it a smidge uncomfortable
March 20, 2014
Love your reviews...you look great. That's a really nice sports bra. I'm glad it works for you, it is so much more fun to be able to show off the bright colors. No more hiding! :))
March 24, 2014
Thanks for this information. I am day 3 into my reduction. You look great by the way. I have a question. You mentioned you had your stitches removed. I have dissolvable stitches. Is this going to make it better or worst to heal? Also, did you use some sort of cream on the scars? I am happy so far, I have a funny shape now but I look forward to looking better soon. Anything in general I should look out for? Thanks so much for sharing. This website has helped me tremendously. I also have a tummy tuck in Jan 2014, which went fantastic.
March 25, 2014
Well I was sadly disappointed to learn when I went in for the "removal of the stitches" I too had dissolvable stitches and my PS only clipped the ends of the knots on my stitches! Although I did not have any issues. Once your PS gives you ok to massage Breasts I would recommend doing that 2 times per day. I can't remember if I was 4 weeks or 2 weeks when I was able to do that. I feel like it was when I had stitches clipped. Not comfy I still am not a fan but it really has helped my breast settle into a more natural shape! I only really used Neosporin too. I am really beginning to wonder I paying for scar sheets is really beneficial. My scars seem to look close to the ladies that used them. I too loved this site. So many people who understand what you are feeling and honestly can answer a lot of questions when you start to think hmm am I crazy or should I call my dr ;)
Breast of luck to you!
UPDATED FROM Juls92078
3 months post
12 1/2 weeks update
I am behind on my updates. Must mean since I am forgetting about the boobies & things are pretty much back to normal.. Yes! :)
I have decided thatwhile running is MUCH easier.. while the breast no longer almost knock me out.. it feels really good.. I am not really a fan of running! Oh well.. I had to purchase a much sturdier bra for my P90X & Insanity workouts. It was quite pricey $70 but it works really well. The jumping jacks at first were quite uncomfrtable.. but I changed into a better support sport bra & everything was fine.
I am beginning t get sensation back in my right nipple. I would not describe the sensation as a god one, its quite uncomfortable actually. It comes and goes so at least it is not constant. It bothers me the most in the shower if somehow I get one spray perfectly in that area.. I try to avoid that.. and I still shy from my husband hugs. Just a bit sensitive.
Added some photos that I took from home this morning before I left for work. I do have to say the puckering in my right breast seems to be settling down, looks better But now that I started working out my scar in the left breast has started to sread. So will have my PS look at both of thse on April 2 for possible scar revision & see what he says. Other than that all is well..
I have decided thatwhile running is MUCH easier.. while the breast no longer almost knock me out.. it feels really good.. I am not really a fan of running! Oh well.. I had to purchase a much sturdier bra for my P90X & Insanity workouts. It was quite pricey $70 but it works really well. The jumping jacks at first were quite uncomfrtable.. but I changed into a better support sport bra & everything was fine.
I am beginning t get sensation back in my right nipple. I would not describe the sensation as a god one, its quite uncomfortable actually. It comes and goes so at least it is not constant. It bothers me the most in the shower if somehow I get one spray perfectly in that area.. I try to avoid that.. and I still shy from my husband hugs. Just a bit sensitive.
Added some photos that I took from home this morning before I left for work. I do have to say the puckering in my right breast seems to be settling down, looks better But now that I started working out my scar in the left breast has started to sread. So will have my PS look at both of thse on April 2 for possible scar revision & see what he says. Other than that all is well..
Replies (4)
March 5, 2014
Hi!! Your looking great :) looks like maybe it's the rubbing of the bra. Glad to hear your doing well. I rescheduled my surgery to April 8th I wasn't thinking of school lol. I do have a question for you.. Did you get any other options for being put under for surgery. I have read some do twilight or IV sedation. Just wondering what options are out there.
March 5, 2014
No I was not really given options. I met with the anesthesia guy 30 before going under. He put me out via IV I don't remember discussing options but I suppose we could have. I told him to knock me out I was ready to get the show on the road! :)
April 8th yahoo! That is exciting!
I wish it was my bra rubbing but i think its not. My scar is spreading apart (growin wider) I have gone back to wearing gauze in my bra during the day because its so sensitive. I'm still massaging twice per day. But better all the time! I think tomorrow I'm going to post some of the things I used after surgery. Bras and abd pads that I really liked. Hopefully some will find it helpful :)
March 5, 2014
Nice.. You sound so brave :) I hope I can go in there and say the same thing lol .. But yes any info will be helpful.. Thank you!!
March 5, 2014
You are looking great. My scars seem to be getting wider too. I guess it is normal for them to look worse before they look better. Saw PS yesterday and he said I look like I am healing wonderfully and it can take up to a year before scars fade.
August 16, 2017
Wow! An amazing change. What size are you? Do you wear underwire bras at all now?
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