So Worth It! - San Diego, CA

So, I went in for a 6 month post-op appointment and expressed some concern that my right breast seemed a little larger than the left and shaped a little differently. The doctor agreed and suggested we do a revision, removing a small amount of tissue and also adding liposuction on the side of the breast. This procedure is done while I am awake. I will have Vallium and then numbing injections. I will post photos soon so you can see where my concern is about the size difference. Other than this small revision though, I am very happy with my result and love my new breasts!

I am SO pleased that I decided to have a breast reduction. I am 12 weeks post-op and very pleased with the results. At 8 weeks post op I was cleared to swim and to exercise unrestricted. I started riding my horse again and was so much more comfortable in a supportive sports bra than I have ever been in the past. I am a 36 full C, and since I still have about 15 lbs to lose, I think I will end up a mid C cup, which is exactly what I wanted. Dr. Mofid knew I planned to lose more weight, and made sure my breasts were proportionate to my body shape and goal weight. The scarring isn't too bad. The underneath scars are quite red and lumpy, but the areolar scars and vertical scars are already fading. The right side took longer to heal and opened up a tad, so it's a little redder and still somewhat swollen compared to the left side. I can sleep on my stomach again comfortably, and wear any bra I choose. I have actually been wearing strapless dresses, with no bra or just a lightweight bandeau type bra with no underwire. It feels SO good to be able to fit into regular sized clothes, especially dresses. I am very grateful to Dr. Mofid, who provided EXCELLENT care and his staff was always so kind and considerate. I highly recommend Dr. Mofid. I should add that my brusing was minimal, and my recovery was complication free. Did I mention that I love my new nipples? I retained all sensation, and it actually increased. I am still numb in certain areas of my breat tissue, but my nipples are very sensitive and the perfect size. When I sleep on my side, my top boob no longer touches the bed beneath me LOL! Can you tell I'm very pleased? This is has been a life changing decision and I advise anyone thinking about it to GO FOR IT! Don't wait another second! I will take and post some updated pics later tonight.

Hello Everyone! Today I had my "almost 3 week" post op, 19 days to be exact. The Dr removed all of my steri strips and I got to see my new nipples! I'm very pleased. The right side is a little off from the left, but I think that is due to swelling on that side and that as swelling decreases, they will look more similar. I noticed last night that there was some bleeding on the right side. When my Dr removed the strips from the leaking incision, there was such a foul smell! My instructions are not to touch it, place gauze between my breast and the bra, and let it drain and heal. The Dr isn't worried at all and feels it will heal up nicely, just slower than the left. The right side is the side that had more removed. Once the strips were removed, I had a lot of relief from the pulling and tugging I was feeling. I've been super tired, but feel so much better today! I don't see the Dr again for 6 weeks. Until then, I can let warm soapy water run down my breast, but no touching or rubbing or direct contact with the incisions. Lotion on the upper portion ofthe breast is ok. No scar treatment at all until after my next appointment. I plan to start exercising again with moderate walking this week. I can start weight training again in about a month. All in all, Im super happy so far. The swelling is still extensive, especially on the sides. This last week was tough and I needed my pain meds, but today Tylenol was enough. I've posted updated photos. The puckering will go away as I heal, and my breasts start to take shape.