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Fat Transfer Breasts (With BRAVA) - Seattle, WA
UPDATED FROM jchooshoes
24 days post
Three Weeks Out
jchooshoesJune 3, 2013
$7,500
So, all looks good, I am healing well and have stopped using Brava. I was really horrible with it after surgery as it was so uncomfortable and I was coping with lipo.
I am a little bit sore on my abdomen still, my flanks feel fine, but I do have a bit of swelling and certain areas feel stiff/hard to the touch. I'm hoping that the next 3 weeks will be much better.
For all that are considering this proceedure, I will say that while I am generally happy, it was more pain than I thought. One, the itching is TERRIBLE I wanted to rip my skin off! Icing helped me as well as massage and keeping my skin moisturized. Two, perhaps it'sjust me, but I am not used to feeling so immobile and lethargic. You need to remind yourself that your body just underwent surgery and is in recovery mode - extra rest and a tired feeling. Not being able to hit the gym also adds to me feeling blue. Three, waking up from surgery was AWFUL. I was shivering and nauseated and dizzy. Promptly went home and slept the day. Woke up feeling much better.
I don't see huge results from the lipo, but this is because I didn't have a whole lot taken out. I do have a much flatter tummy, especially first thing in the morning. I used to have to suck in my tummy and now it looks like I'm sucking it in even when not. So I love how natural the result is. My next post will be more dedicated to lipo results since it is 1/2 of the equation!
Now my breasts! I don't want to sound conceited, but they're much nicer looking in person! I love the subtle fullness and shape is very nice. I'm not sure if I will do the second graft as suggested by my PS, here's to hoping I retain well!
I am a little bit sore on my abdomen still, my flanks feel fine, but I do have a bit of swelling and certain areas feel stiff/hard to the touch. I'm hoping that the next 3 weeks will be much better.
For all that are considering this proceedure, I will say that while I am generally happy, it was more pain than I thought. One, the itching is TERRIBLE I wanted to rip my skin off! Icing helped me as well as massage and keeping my skin moisturized. Two, perhaps it'sjust me, but I am not used to feeling so immobile and lethargic. You need to remind yourself that your body just underwent surgery and is in recovery mode - extra rest and a tired feeling. Not being able to hit the gym also adds to me feeling blue. Three, waking up from surgery was AWFUL. I was shivering and nauseated and dizzy. Promptly went home and slept the day. Woke up feeling much better.
I don't see huge results from the lipo, but this is because I didn't have a whole lot taken out. I do have a much flatter tummy, especially first thing in the morning. I used to have to suck in my tummy and now it looks like I'm sucking it in even when not. So I love how natural the result is. My next post will be more dedicated to lipo results since it is 1/2 of the equation!
Now my breasts! I don't want to sound conceited, but they're much nicer looking in person! I love the subtle fullness and shape is very nice. I'm not sure if I will do the second graft as suggested by my PS, here's to hoping I retain well!
UPDATED FROM jchooshoes
14 days post
Almost two weeks post-op!
jchooshoesMay 23, 2013
Hi yall,
Thought I'd post here for an update.
First three days post op were awful, it was hard to feel so helpless as I've never gone through surgery. The pain was tolerable with exrta strength Tylenol. I took the precription anti-biotics religiously (I was so scared of infection) but only pain meds night one.
I also didn't start Brava until Sunday night instead of Saturday as I was told not to take the dressings off until Sunday.
At two weeks my lipo scars are looking good, but I am concerned they will be dark so applying a blend of vitamin e, argan, rosehip oils to the sites. The belly button one is totally fine, and as expected well concealed. My tummy is a bit swollen as I haven't been so great with walking and diet enough, but I'm certain the results will be great.
Compression garment is a pain and a half.
Swelling from my breasts I do believe are almost gone, and I'm quite pleased with the shape and size. I hope I stay this size!
Thought I'd post here for an update.
First three days post op were awful, it was hard to feel so helpless as I've never gone through surgery. The pain was tolerable with exrta strength Tylenol. I took the precription anti-biotics religiously (I was so scared of infection) but only pain meds night one.
I also didn't start Brava until Sunday night instead of Saturday as I was told not to take the dressings off until Sunday.
At two weeks my lipo scars are looking good, but I am concerned they will be dark so applying a blend of vitamin e, argan, rosehip oils to the sites. The belly button one is totally fine, and as expected well concealed. My tummy is a bit swollen as I haven't been so great with walking and diet enough, but I'm certain the results will be great.
Compression garment is a pain and a half.
Swelling from my breasts I do believe are almost gone, and I'm quite pleased with the shape and size. I hope I stay this size!
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UPDATED FROM jchooshoes
1 day post
It has been about 24 hours since surgery. Thanks...
jchooshoesMay 10, 2013
It has been about 24 hours since surgery. Thanks to all for your kind words and wishes!
I am from the Seattle area, but traveled to Canada for the surgery (Kelowna, BC). It was quite a long drive!
Feeling okay, just sore on the donor sites (abdomen) and breast area.
The PS said he was only able to get about 200cc in, despite Brava! I am quite small, so I'm happy with that. Hopefully it retains, I'm going to get Brava-ing again tomorrow afternoon (48 hrs post op).
Will post new pictures later. Best, x.
I am from the Seattle area, but traveled to Canada for the surgery (Kelowna, BC). It was quite a long drive!
Feeling okay, just sore on the donor sites (abdomen) and breast area.
The PS said he was only able to get about 200cc in, despite Brava! I am quite small, so I'm happy with that. Hopefully it retains, I'm going to get Brava-ing again tomorrow afternoon (48 hrs post op).
Will post new pictures later. Best, x.
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May 11, 2013
Hi Jchoo!
Congrats on being "on the other side" as they call it! Awesome & glad you are feeling okay. Wow, that was a long drive. What made you go to Canada for the procedure? Was your only donor site the abdomen? Do you have to drive all the way back for many follow-up visits? I was wondering if the doc was going to be able to fit in the original cc's in the plan as you really need the space. Well, like you said, get back to brava after 48 hrs so you can retain. Hopefully, you can get about a 70% retention with using Brava post-op.
Keep us posted! Can't wait to see your photos.
Amelia
May 13, 2013
I used to live in Vancouver actually! And my husband's family lives in Kelowna, so we're here anyway for a visit! I took two weeks of vacation, so on the last day I will go in for a check up. Next one will probably be in 8 weeks he said. I don't mind making the trip up for that during a long weekend maybe.
I really am quite pleased with early results. I'm a small gal as noted, and with the size/shape the usual 250ccs is likely more than a cup size for me! I will post pics in a week as I'm trying to be good and keeping Brava/compression garment on.
Abdomen/flanks/a bit off my hips were taken.
Thanks for the thoughts! (Especially you, amelia!)
May 13, 2013
Aaaahh Jchoo, that sounds nice! You will get such a nice effect having the abs,hips & flanks done since they all lie near each other. I kind of wish I had the abs done too since they are the only thing that bulges now, LOL!! Good luck, keep up your post regiment & we will look frwd to your pics!!!!!!
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Love your results, I think you look wonderful! Thank you for your review.
I don't see anywhere you've listed your PS' name.
I've been to a couple of consults with doctors a bit further away from me but if there was a competent doctor in Kelowna (I can't seem to find any with exp of breast fat grafting), that would be perfect for me!