POSTED UNDER Breast Reconstruction Revision Reviews
Ongoing Reconstruction
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1 month post
Six week picture
scontos47January 20, 2017
WORTH IT
Sorry--for some reason my photo did not post.
Just want to add that I added my prosthetic nipple to the left breast implant to show you what it looks like. I have opted for this instead of a tattoo because of all the revisions I have been through.
Also, the swelling under the real right breast from the lipo--hope that will go away and the breast with drop and project. Getting closer to matching apples and oranges :)
Just want to add that I added my prosthetic nipple to the left breast implant to show you what it looks like. I have opted for this instead of a tattoo because of all the revisions I have been through.
Also, the swelling under the real right breast from the lipo--hope that will go away and the breast with drop and project. Getting closer to matching apples and oranges :)
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UPDATED FROM scontos47
1 month post
Six Week Update
scontos47January 20, 2017
Saw Dr. Hess for my 6-week check up and he feels that all is doing well. I am still concerned that the left breast implant is too big and that the lower pole projection is too much. Right real breast lift is starting to settle but still lacks any lower pole projection--swelling underneath is from the lipo he did because the previous implant was smaller than my real breast.
However, I am happier than I was before the revision and just need to be patient about the right breast lift relaxing and developing some projection. I have not eliminated the idea of having one more go at it and having a smaller implant with less projection done in 6 months or so--just need to see what happens.
However, I am happier than I was before the revision and just need to be patient about the right breast lift relaxing and developing some projection. I have not eliminated the idea of having one more go at it and having a smaller implant with less projection done in 6 months or so--just need to see what happens.
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UPDATED FROM scontos47
29 days post
New after picture
scontos47January 6, 2017
I am now one month out and was able to take the tape off today. I am posting an after picture that shows the left breast implant and the right breast lift. The right breast (real breast) is supposed to drop and the swelling underneath is from some liposuction he did so hopefully I will have better lower pole fullness in that breast to match the lower projection of the implant.
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January 6, 2017
Wishing you the best! And thanks for stopping by my journal. I appreciate your comments.
January 9, 2017
I think you look more symmetrical! As you know, it takes a while to see your results. Crossing my fingers you like these results. Keep us posted...your story is very helpful to other women!
January 10, 2017
Thanks--I, too am keeping my finger crossed--would like this to be the last surgery :)
January 10, 2017
BTW, are you considering a tattoo for your breast? Or perhaps just let it be as you've been through a lot. You have a very clean scar...nice work!
January 10, 2017
I have not considered a nipple/areola tattoo--mostly because I knew I would need revisions which might skew the position of the tattoo. What I have done is used a prosthetic (silicone) nipple that simply attaches to my skin. They come in pairs and last for well over a year and they look fairly realistic. Since I like to wear mostly sports bras or camisoles with built in bra shelf, I usually have a slight nipple protrusion on both sides--looks pretty natural and makes me feel better.
I also agree that Dr. Hess has given me a very nice scar :)
I also agree that Dr. Hess has given me a very nice scar :)
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