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Silicone stickers
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!
8 weeks Post Op
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!
Before and After! (And the joys of bra buying!)
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!!
Provider Review
UPDATE: Dr. Carolyn Chang is the best. I am now over 4 weeks post op and cannot express how thrilled I am with the results. I have had ZERO back pain since the moment I woke up from surgery - that alone is life changing. What i had not counted on was how beautiful my new breasts would be! I'm amazed every time I look down! In addition to her incredible skill as a surgeon, her pre and post op care (and that of her staff) was amazing. I had my first post op appointment the day after surgery, and one every 2 - 3 days until I was ready to fly home. Dr. Chang and her staff were committed to not only ensuring I had excellent results, but that my post op care was perfect - she or her nurse saw me regularly to ensure that there any issues were caught and dealt with quickly. I had no complications (thus far, fingers crossed!) but I thought it was extremely conscientious that she and her staff never waited for a phone call from me but were proactive to ensure they monitored me every few days and saw me in person to make sure everything was proceeding as expected. In addition, both Dr. Chang and her staff were warm and kind and made me feel right at home. In addition, their insurance team is fantastic and will negotiate all the ins and outs of the process (I never spoke with my insurance company a single time!) If I ever needed anything else done, without a doubt, I would go see Dr. Chang. ORIGINAL: Fantastic pre-op experience thus far. Dr. Chang is clearly an amazing surgeon and highly respected, but she os also kind, understanding, and put me at ease (I was very nervous). She clearly explained the procedure, ensured my exoectations were in line with reality, and overall made me feel as if I was in very good hands. I will update more after surgery. Office staff (patient coordinator and insurance team) are also fantastic.