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Breast Reduction - Scheduled for Tomorrow - San Francisco, CA
UPDATED FROM Ndmsf
2 months post
Silicone stickers
NdmsfAugust 14, 2016
WORTH IT$14,000
For Jabrody08 - here are two photos of the silicone strip stickers. Sorry for the red marks on my torso - I literally just got off a 15 1/2 hour flight (the boobs held up fine!) The stickers in this photo are a bit wrinkled (again, I think the product of the long flight and changes in air pressure.
So I wear these silicone strips 24/7, only taking them off to shower. I started wearing them about 5 weeks post op. I was them every few days with cool water and a mild liquid soap, let them dry for about 30 minutes and put them back on. They last about 3-4 weeks before I need a new one (you know you need to replace them when they stop sticking well). They are pricey though, like usd 60 for each set! I also have a silicone gel that I can use if I don't want to use the stickers (I used the gel at first because I wanted to make sure the scars were completely healed before I started putting sticky things on them!) It doesn't hurt to remove them, you just need to do it carefully and slowly. Hope this helps!
So I wear these silicone strips 24/7, only taking them off to shower. I started wearing them about 5 weeks post op. I was them every few days with cool water and a mild liquid soap, let them dry for about 30 minutes and put them back on. They last about 3-4 weeks before I need a new one (you know you need to replace them when they stop sticking well). They are pricey though, like usd 60 for each set! I also have a silicone gel that I can use if I don't want to use the stickers (I used the gel at first because I wanted to make sure the scars were completely healed before I started putting sticky things on them!) It doesn't hurt to remove them, you just need to do it carefully and slowly. Hope this helps!
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UPDATED FROM Ndmsf
2 months post
8 weeks Post Op
NdmsfAugust 14, 2016
I haven't posted in awhile so thought I would send a new update. I am now 8 weeks post op and still healing well. I had one "spitting stitch" which just came out with a tweezer (no pain) but other than that have had no issues. I hope it continues to go as well! I think the trick is that once you get to 8 weeks, you start feeling pretty good and you have to remember that you should still take it easy! So I have to remind myself of that. I'm flying again for work (Hong Kong to New York) so am hoping the long flight is uneventful and my body feels ok. It is easy to overdo it!
I still have one breast larger than the other and I think it will remain but I will talk to my surgeon as to whether it can be corrected with a little lipo. If it is anything more invasive than lipo (like cutting in again) I won't do it because it is not significant enough!
I have been using the epiderm (biodermis) silicone strips now for about 3 weeks. My scars are healing nicely though it is hard to tell if that is due to the silicone strips or just because. In any event I will keep using them religiously! What I do love about them is that they provide some protection/barrier between the scar and my bra making things much more comfortable!
I still have one breast larger than the other and I think it will remain but I will talk to my surgeon as to whether it can be corrected with a little lipo. If it is anything more invasive than lipo (like cutting in again) I won't do it because it is not significant enough!
I have been using the epiderm (biodermis) silicone strips now for about 3 weeks. My scars are healing nicely though it is hard to tell if that is due to the silicone strips or just because. In any event I will keep using them religiously! What I do love about them is that they provide some protection/barrier between the scar and my bra making things much more comfortable!
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August 14, 2016
You look amazing! I just had my reduction on Monday. If my results come out close to yours, I'll be on top of the world! You definitely had a great surgeon! I hope you continue to heal beautifully and thank you for sharing your journey with us! Congrats again! Laura :)
August 14, 2016
Thanks Laura! I will follow your experience so please post how yours has gone! I am sure you will be as thrilled as I am - it really is life changing. Message me if you have any questions! Hope you are feeling well today!!
August 14, 2016
So what size are you now and can you take a picture with the tape on? Curious to see how that looks and works.. You look fab!
August 14, 2016
Thanks! I'm posting pics of the tape on. They are clear and shaped for a lollipop scar but they also have them in anchor scar shape. As for size, I'm not sure exactly what size I am because I haven't bought an underwire bra yet but it looks like it will be 32C. So I've gone down about 4 cup sizes!
August 15, 2016
Forgot to add that the brand I am using is called epiderm biodermis and they come in lollipop, anchor, and plain shapes. They are expensive (like $60 a set) but they last me about 3-4 weeks and I wash them every few days and wear them 24/7. I don't use any other products or creams, though I do have a silicone gel (called biocorneum) that I used on the scars before I started using the strips (because you can't wear the strips until ALL your scabs have come off!)
August 19, 2017
You look amazing and I basically have the same measurements as you - this makes me even more excited! So looking forward to relief!
I will definitely be coming back to your reviews when I can focus more on recovery/scarring/etc.
I will definitely be coming back to your reviews when I can focus more on recovery/scarring/etc.
UPDATED FROM Ndmsf
26 days post
Before and After! (And the joys of bra buying!)
NdmsfJuly 12, 2016
Hi all, I made it back to Hong Kong with no issues, though I think it was definitely necessary to have spent those 3 weeks post op in San Francisco before flying. If I had had to fly back after 2 weeks, I think it would have been too soon!
On my last day in San Francisco I went and bought some super cute spaghetti strap tops and a couple of bralettes (which NEVER) would have been possible before! When I got back to Hong Kong, I put my old bra (30F) back on and was shocked because it was SWIMMING off me.
My goal now is to keep my scars clean and dry (difficult in the subtropical and highly polluted climate of HK) and to start using the silicone strips as soon as all the scabs fall off. I plan to continue to use the abdominal pads under my surgical bra to keep them dry and protected. How long did you all keep using absorbent pads under your bras (especially when being outside?). Also, am thinking of substituting panty liners under the bra because they are thinner than the big abdominal pads - has anyone else done this?
Attaching before and after photos (before and after bra, and before and after breasts)
Thanks!!
On my last day in San Francisco I went and bought some super cute spaghetti strap tops and a couple of bralettes (which NEVER) would have been possible before! When I got back to Hong Kong, I put my old bra (30F) back on and was shocked because it was SWIMMING off me.
My goal now is to keep my scars clean and dry (difficult in the subtropical and highly polluted climate of HK) and to start using the silicone strips as soon as all the scabs fall off. I plan to continue to use the abdominal pads under my surgical bra to keep them dry and protected. How long did you all keep using absorbent pads under your bras (especially when being outside?). Also, am thinking of substituting panty liners under the bra because they are thinner than the big abdominal pads - has anyone else done this?
Attaching before and after photos (before and after bra, and before and after breasts)
Thanks!!
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July 12, 2016
You look awesome! I hope you'll keep posting. I love to see what you have to say. Almost 2 weeks and counting.
July 12, 2016
Congrats on the safe travel back to HK. What a big step for you to be back there. I never used any sort of absorbent pads or anything, so I'm not much help there. But I had my surgery in April, in Wisconsin, so no real sweat issues at that point in time ;)
You're healing very well!
You're healing very well!
August 14, 2016
Hi. I had my surgery Aug 25 ,I only use pads for a few day , then just used the surgical bra I got for after the surgery . They told me to let them air :) .
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