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34 Years Old and Unhappy with Deflated Breasts - United Kingdom, GB
UPDATED FROM Julie171016
2 months post
2 months post op
$8,511
I've not posted an update for a while as changes are minimal so here are a few pics of 3 weeks vs 2 months post op for comparison. I'm Still really happy and they are feeling more and more natural every week. My only slight complaint is that the left is slightly higher and areola slightly bigger but to be honest what natural boobs are a complete replica anyway! My focus is really on scar management at the moment and so far everything is progressing as expected: they are looking quite red. The skin gathering at either side of the informatory incisions is still lumpy but daily massaging plus silicone sheets seem to be softening and flattening them... keeping me fingers crossed that I continue healing well. So far I'm really pleased with the results and that I went ahead with the procedure.
UPDATED FROM Julie171016
27 days post
4 weeks post operation
Here are a few progress pictures. Healing well and delighted with the results so far. Still applying 3M tape and my surgeon has said I can now start massaging the incisions to help soften the scar tissue. I may wait a few more weeks until I start using silicone tape as there are still a few scabs here and there that need to drop off.
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M
November 13, 2016
You look fantastic! Good idea to hold off on the silicone tape on your scabs. However, I was advised to keep these type of wounds/scabs along my incision lines covered (wth gauze or bandage) and moist to prevent additional scarring.
Studies have shown that allowing a wound to air out and form a scab encourages your body to create more collagen... creating more skin cells and a larger scar. If you Google the words "wounds" and "covered or uncovered" you'll see a number of articles on this subject. Of course it's always best to consult with your own PS on this matter.
J
November 13, 2016
Thank you so much for your kind words and support. Interesting what you say about the scabs! Would you suggest using moisturiser to keep them moist of some other sort of ointment? J
M
November 13, 2016
A regular moisturizer will dry out too soon. Even oils such as coconut or olive oil will dry out or rub off pretty quickly. Most wound care specialist would recommend Aquafer or Vaseline if the wound is not infected. I prefer aquafer, however it does cost more than Vaseline.
I had a small open wound at the juncture of my inframmamary incision. It was caused from removing my Steri-Strip too soon and pulling the scab off. My PS told me to use Polysporin covered with gauze. I used a nonstick gauze with the Polysporin. I also use my 3M tape to create a little Band-Aid to hold down the gauze. I changed it once a day for moving very slowly. Once it looks like it was starting to heal I switched out to the aquafer with the gauze. The theory that you want to try to avoid antibiotics on your incisions if possible. As they can also cause irritation and additional scarring while killing germs. Anyway my wound has healed very nicely without a hard scab. And the area is completely flat! I have since kept it covered with silicone tape.
If you already have hard scabs I would still cover them to soften the area up... and speed up the healing. Better late than never. Hope this is helpful. :-)
I had a small open wound at the juncture of my inframmamary incision. It was caused from removing my Steri-Strip too soon and pulling the scab off. My PS told me to use Polysporin covered with gauze. I used a nonstick gauze with the Polysporin. I also use my 3M tape to create a little Band-Aid to hold down the gauze. I changed it once a day for moving very slowly. Once it looks like it was starting to heal I switched out to the aquafer with the gauze. The theory that you want to try to avoid antibiotics on your incisions if possible. As they can also cause irritation and additional scarring while killing germs. Anyway my wound has healed very nicely without a hard scab. And the area is completely flat! I have since kept it covered with silicone tape.
If you already have hard scabs I would still cover them to soften the area up... and speed up the healing. Better late than never. Hope this is helpful. :-)
M
November 13, 2016
I forgot to mention above to be sure to use enough Aquafer/Vaseline with the dressing so it does not pull off the scab when removing.... It was a little tricky finding that balance between too much aquafer and not enough. :-)
J
November 13, 2016
Thanks so much this is really useful. My scabs are hard already but I will definitely give this a try... anything that helps reduce any long term scarring!
T
UPDATED FROM Julie171016
19 days post
19 days post operation
Just had my first week back at work and not going to lie, it was hard work. By the end of each day I felt tender, very sensitive and grateful to lay down when I got home. That said, things are gradually getting less uncomfortable but I can't wait to feel back to my old self. Changed my tape today so thought I'd add some close ups of progress so far (I've always found other RS close ups helpful for reference). Frustratingly I think I've accidentally removed part of the scab under my right when removing the tape: hopefully I've not done any lasting damage but decided not to reapply tape in this area for now to give it a chance to dry/heal over. Happy healing everyone.
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A
November 5, 2016
I'm sure there will be no damage, they look absolutely fine! Have they started dropping already? Personally I don't use tapes or anything over the incisions and i'm just looking forward to some more healing in order to start using the silicone tape.
J
November 5, 2016
I don't think they've dropped much at all actually, I just think the swelling in the upper pole has reduced which makes them appear a little lower, albeit my left is lagging behind my right. Hopefully they will appear more aligned once the swelling goes down more. They are definitely starting to feel softer though which is good news.
A
November 8, 2016
Hope the recovery is going well, are you happy with the results so far?, I hope you don't mind me asking but where did you get your black post surgery bra from?
J
November 8, 2016
Hi Anouska, so far I am really pleased with the results, I love the size and pertness. However, I think there is still lots of healing to be done until they look a little more natural and one of my biggest fears has been the residual scarring: only time will tell on that front. In terms of the surgical bra I was provided with these by the surgeon. The brand is called the Marena comfort bra so I'm sure you could find it online. J
A
November 8, 2016
Hi Julie that's great that your happy so far, I think it's so important to be pleased with the work done, I'm sure that must build confidence in how the finished article will look when fully healed & swelling subsides, a friend of mine had an augmentation and uplift and had similar scarring to yours about 6 months ago now and the scars have pretty much gone! Anyhow I think your girls are looking fantastic already so I'm sure there going to look amazing when healed dropped & fluffed, I'm having mine done next month & I'm really excited & a little nervous so thanks for the name of the bra I'll check it out!
J
November 11, 2016
Thankyou so much for the supportive and kind words, it means a lot. I can't wait to see the final result so but far I'm feeling positive about it and so glad I went ahead with the procedure. Super good luck with your operation and I'll be sure to follow your journey. It's only natural to be nervous but you'd never have gotten this far if it wasn't something that was really important to you! X
A
November 11, 2016
It really is important to me thanks, I'll probably start documenting my journey from next week I'm sure I'll need some moral support xx
D
January 15, 2017
You look great!!.I'm actually considering going to Mr Ian Whitworth myself! Im booked in for a consultation, i do have three others booked aswell. I have had one so far and was mortified when i was told i may need a lift in addition to implants in order to achieve the look i require! Most pictures I have seen of lifts look awful, however i am pleasantly surprised at how wonderful yours look and even more excited that It was Mr Whitworth who comes highly recommended.
Good luck think i may consider the lift now, I will wait to see what he says.
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