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Ready for a Lighter Load - Tampa, FL

Name: Ready for a Lighter Load - Tampa, FL
Item: Henry A. Redmon, MD
Rating: 5
Author: Brittnae

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Surgery tomorrow. I'm excited yet nervous. I have...

BrittnaeFebruary 22, 2016

WORTH IT$5,000

Surgery tomorrow. I'm excited yet nervous. I have always had big breast.. I remember my mom buying a bra and weeks later it being too little. I'm ready to carry a lighter load.
I've been researching a lot and was wondering how long do you stay in a compression bra? Should I purchase one?
One of my fears are complications. I know I will have scars but I don't want complications to make them worst. Oh and pain right after surgery... Is it bad?

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Henry A. Redmon, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (7)

bonochik

February 23, 2016

I had mine a week ago and there was some discomfort, some random shooting pains off and on and highly sensitive nipples. I am at the beginning of healing still so so I don't like how my incisions look and I am sore most of the time, unless I'm lying down but it's a low grade soreness. I have more mobility than so expected. The biggest irritation post-op was my throat from the breathing tube! I am satisfied with the size though. Good luck! :)

Brittnae

February 23, 2016

Thanks for responding. I hope things get better for you. I believe I rather have sensitivity of my nipples. I don't want to loose feeling in mine. Thanks for letting me know some type of expectations.

kbt40

February 23, 2016

I believe you need a don't support bra not a compression bra. The compression bras are for implants. I was advised to wear sports bras which I am doing so. Now two weeks post op. I wear it day no night and only remove to shower. I'm wearing mine for at least three months. This is my second BR and I didon't wear one long enough last time and I suffered extensive stretching of the scar tissue. This time I'm firmly held in until summer! scarring is part of it but don't worry because the body is designed to heal. I use a surgical wash when I shower that removes any bacteria that might cause problems. I pad the wounds out now my dressings are off. So they don't rub against the fabric of my bra. Pain isn't fun. I am jacked up on pain relief and it still hurts but it's healing pain. Don't worry. Eat right. Feed your body with goodness to help it heal.

Brittnae

February 23, 2016

Thanks for responding. I plan to wear mine day in and out. I don't want any sagging! Do u use the paper tape on incisions? I purchased nursing pads to line my bra with.

kbt40

February 24, 2016

I use just dressing the nurse gave me. A patch over each nipple and I run it along the bottom of the bra padding between the ancor scar. A nursing bra is a good idea as are those cups you can get to protect when breast feeding too. I was told when all the stabbing is gone to massage the scars with Bio oil twice a day to break up and scar residue and soften the feeling. I'm two weeks post surgery tomorrow and I wore dressing for eight days. No showers. Then I had dressings and stitches out on day eight. Had a shower and padded from that point. Try to find a bra that's free from seams and webbing. The softer the fabric the better during healing. Front fastening is easier, certainly if you have a bad back or shoulder pain.

Brittnae

February 24, 2016

Ok thanks for the ideas.

The_perfect_stylist

October 31, 2017

Hello do u have an ig so I can write you about this I’m about to get this done and I’m not comfortable with my doctor fb me on Nishia vernon or @the_perfect_stylist on instagram plz

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