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Breast Fat Transfer Mom of 2

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Breast Fat Transfer Mom of 2

Starivy
WORTH IT$10,000
I have wanted to get breast augmentation for many years. After two kids, I pretty much lost all breast tissue. Granted I didn't have large breasts to begin with. But enough to wear a push up bra to show something. But everything pretty much diminished after 2nd baby. I made appointment to get breast implants prior to this but then cancelled after learning my friend developed a capsular contractor on her implants. I really don't want to go through multiple surgeries for just breasts, and paying the thousands of dollars along with all the risks. I learned of breast fat transfer through my cousin who had cancer and received this surgery. Per her doctor, this was the safest long term way to get back her breast. So I took all my guts to go through surgery.

Day of surgery- felt a bit drowsy waking up. I got home and took some pain med. The Percocet made me dizzy and uncomfortable. At one point I started having blurry vision and ringing in my ears. So I cut the pill in half and that helped. Couldn't get out of my recliner without help. She got 300cc from back and outer thighs.

Day 2- Generally felt ok. Stayed in my room most of the day. Pain was manageble. I did have fever of 99.5. Called the nurse and said not to worry. .

Day 3- was able to walk around more. Got off pain med. Only took 1 Tylenol.

Day 4- oh boy, my legs show some dark bruise. Breast are ok. Just stiff.

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December 5, 2018

Thanks for sharing your journey with the community! I wish you well with your recovery and look forward to your updates.

December 13, 2018
How could you see bruising with the garments!? I’m 5 days until post op and worried I’m going to smell terrible! Lol
December 13, 2018
I took off the garment to look. It's ok to take it off for a few minutes.
UPDATED FROM Starivy
7 days post

1 week

Starivy
Feeling a little better better each day. The most concerning thing is the dark bruises on my leg, they look a bit scary. I know eventually they will go away. I have been applying Arnica cream and massage the outer thigns your see it that helps. Breasts are itchy here and there but not a big deal. Getting up and down or transition from one position to another is still painful. But I purposely don't take any pain med as I can tolerate the pain.

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December 9, 2018
Hey I have a date for breast implants but thinking of cancelling and doing breast fat transfer. Have you had any problems with your results etc?
December 9, 2018
No problems so far. I feel really good about this decision. It took me years to get to this. Good luck with yours.
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December 15, 2018
Wow! looks way better than implants
December 16, 2018
Thanks :)
UPDATED FROM Starivy
11 days post

10 days

Starivy
Feeling very much back to myself again. Minimal discomfort. The Arnica cream helped a lot with bruising. I also put a heat pad on my legs. About 70% of the brusing is gone. I'm able to do housework, just no lifting. No change in breasts at the moment. Just a little itchy and still stiff. My waist are smaller and my things look slimmer as well.

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December 9, 2018
Great results!!!
Are they getting softer?
December 9, 2018
Thanks. They are actually. I didn't want to touch them before but just felt them today and they are soft and bounce a little when I walk.
December 11, 2018
I have the same procedure Wednesday and this review gave me some piece of mind! I’m watching Botched and getting all freaked out. Thank you for sharing. I hope everything continues to go well! Where’d you get the Arnica cream?
December 11, 2018
Good luck with surgery. You will feel quite sore after but it's worth it. Arnica cream is on Amazon. It's called Arnica Bruise Cream. I massage it everyday 2 times. Ice helps a lot too.
December 11, 2018
Thank you! I’m with Dr Sowder too! I will get the cream!
December 11, 2018
Great. You'll be happy, she's awesome!An anti itch cream and 2 large ice packs will be very helpful too :). Good luck !
December 14, 2018
How is your recovery going? Is your chest still hard? I hope all is well!
December 14, 2018
It's good. They have soften quite a bit. Feels like my normal breasts now. Slight soreness on my legs if I stay in one position for too long but otherwise everything is good.