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UPDATED FROM RSMember2286
2 months post

8 weeks

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Not much to report, just wanted to post some progress pics. Scars healing nicely. I've been alternating Scargaurd and Mederma. My breasts are very soft and natural feeling. I do have some rippling along the bottom of both breasts that can be felt, but not seen. I'm not concerned with it though. I took all these pics at the same time, but some in natural light and others in bathroom lighting. They look different, so just posted them all. Hope everyone else is doing great!

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Christian A. Prada, MD, FACS

Christian A. Prada, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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August 23, 2013
Healing beautiful
August 23, 2013
Thank you! :-) The scars a becoming much less noticable very quickly now I've started scar treatment.
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August 23, 2013
What scar treatment are you using?
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August 23, 2013
Lookin good
August 23, 2013
Thank you! :-)
August 23, 2013
What scar treatment do u use
August 23, 2013
The Scargaurd is a liquid brush-on silicone treatment for evening out raised scars ans Mederma gel for fading discoloration. I've been alternating them.
August 23, 2013
Ty!
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August 23, 2013
Hi there Prada sister!! You look fantastic! I cannot wait to be two months post op. are you able to work? Did you change size from early on? I'm struggling to find a sports bra that does not hurt my stitches. Of course I have way more then you had. Take care. Thanks for posting!
August 23, 2013
Thank you! I am free and clear for any workout, which I desperately need. Have def put on some weight, but for the past two weeks have been working out regularily again. Still nervous to run. Wouldnt hurt at all, but I'm nervous about messing them up now that I love them! Lol!!! I also have been avoiding chest muscle workouts because I've noticed sometimes when I flex those muscles it doesnt look so pretty in my cleavage. Gonna go ahead an not try to develop those muscles anymore. :-)
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August 23, 2013
I'm so glad you are happy and doing well. It will be three months before upper body workout for me. One of the down sides of under the muscle is the distorted look when doing chest workout... At least that was my experience and have read that from others as well. I will be wearing a very supportive sports and a tshirt over once I can do chest work again. I'm so oft and flabby but I have lost 5 lbs since surgery. I can't wait to get back to the gym. Take care beautiful!
UPDATED FROM RSMember2286
2 months post

6 week update

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It's been 6 weeks today! I can't believe how time flies. I have come a long way physically and mentally. I am starting to love my new breasts. They are becoming a part of me and I don't obsess about every little imperfection anymore. They feel so soft and look good in clothes. My incisions are healing well. I've been massaging to keep them soft, but they don't need to drop anymore. I just stopped using the tegaderm (clear incision dressing/tape) this week, and just started using mederma scar gel around the areolas. I'm going to buy some scar gaurd strips this weekend too.
I'd say I'm very happy or where I'm at now, and my husband thinks they are great! :-)

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August 10, 2013
What does your hubby think of them? They look very nice..
August 10, 2013
Thank you! He is definitly a fan. :-) He said they make me look very proportional with my curvy backside. Lol
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August 11, 2013
You look amazing! They fit your frame perfectly and your incisions look wonderful! I know you were as freaked out about scarring as I was, so congrats on avoiding ugly, nasty scars! It's only been 6 weeks and they already look so good that I think that they will be hardly visible when they are totally done healing. Isn't Dr. Prada the best?! Your shape is great too, from all angles, which is super important. Looking good :)
August 11, 2013
Thank you! I'm feeling pretty fortunate at this point. I'm looking forward to even more healing. :-)
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August 12, 2013
Thanks so much for continuing to update. Honestly, you just look perfect! I'm so glad I chose Dr Prada! He had a tough revision with me but I could not have been in better hands. My healing has a long way to go but I'm amazed at the thinness of my scar and I just know I will be happy! All the best beautiful!!
August 13, 2013
Thank you! I'm really happy with my results, and I'm confident you will be too once you've had time to heal. Everyone know, I was skeptical throughout my recovery, but now I feel like I've come around to reality! :-) My boobies are like night and day from my before pics. Yeah, they may not be 100% identical, but who cares!? My favorite thing about them is the shape (especially side profile). Nothing like the flap-jacks I had before! Ha ha!!! That is worth it right there. And I know my scars still have a long way to go before they are done healing/fading, but honestly, they aren't even bothering me and my husband doesn't care because he loves them even with any slight "flaws." :-)
UPDATED FROM RSMember2286
2 months post

Finally got some cute bras from VS...

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This is just one, the others are already washed and are drying so I can start wearing them immediately. :-)
To my surprise, the reason I have not found any bras that fit right... Is because, well, I'm a 34DD....or....wait for it... a DDD!!! I told the lady at VS that I was a 34C before, but recently had an aug and I had brought D's into the dressing room. I realized quickly that was not going to do it. So she got me some DD's and some fit, some did not. She said, let me try a a different style, and brought back another. I tried it on and she came in and we agreed it was better, and she said, "that's a DDD, I wasn't going to tell you beforehand" and giggled mischievously! Lol!!!

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August 5, 2013
Love it!
August 5, 2013
Thanks! I think I'm falling in love, finally!!! :-)
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August 5, 2013
Me too! I hope mine turn out just as beautiful as yours!
August 5, 2013
Awwwee, thanks! You're too sweet! :-)
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August 6, 2013
Nordstrom has beautiful bigger bras and they will size you there as well. Also big girl bras website
August 9, 2013
Your pics look great!! I go for my BL/BA next week though I am replacing my implants since one has failed. Glad to see you haven't been in to much pain.
August 9, 2013
Thank you! I'm 6 weeks today and will post an update later. Everything is looking much better and I'm really happy now! :-)