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Small Breast Reduction 32DDD
UPDATED FROM pk2714
6 months post
Insurance Denial
My insurance has denied a second breast reduction. So at this point, I have requested a quote for a less invasive second reduction under local anesthesia where we would just open my vertical incisions while I am awake and remove a small amount of tissue there. It wouldn't change my size much. Maybe only decrease them 1 cup size, but it would be something. If the quote is something I can afford, I will accept it and we will get it scheduled hopefully soon. I wish insurance would help, but unfortunately they have decided it is not medically necessary! Will keep you updated.
UPDATED FROM pk2714
5 months post
Updated Scar Pictures!
I have been using the New Gel+ Silicone Scar Treatment and I think I am starting to see some improvement in my scars. I have also noticed that they are getting less sensitive which means less pain!
*On the outside of my breasts, they are still completely numb and they appear very 'veiny' for lack of a better word. Did this happen to anyone else? They look like stretch marks, but they're not. It's weird! Planning to ask my surgeon at my next appointment.
*On the outside of my breasts, they are still completely numb and they appear very 'veiny' for lack of a better word. Did this happen to anyone else? They look like stretch marks, but they're not. It's weird! Planning to ask my surgeon at my next appointment.
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The shape is amazing! What type of silicone is that? I’d like to get some!
New Gel+ Silicone Sheets. They were pricey, but they really helped!
They look great! How much was removed from your breast?
Not much. Only 220g from right breast and 370g from left breast. I am in the process of scheduling a second reduction. I wish she would have taken more the first time!
Oh really !! They look amazing to me! I WISH I had your results! Mine only removed 93grams left and 193grams right. Have to wait another 3 months before i can schedule my second reduction. I paid so MUCH out of pocket, very very upset i have to do this again and pay more money ...i figured already have the scars so why not! My back is still hurting me too. 3 month post on the 11/30 so not much is going to change after that. Please let me know how it goes for you! Keep in touch
So sorry you're in the same boat. Yeah I hate that I'm spending more money, but I also feel like I want to just get this all done and over with already instead of waiting and doing it down the road. I had my first surgery in May and insurance did help cover that surgery so I paid a little over $3000. Now this one I'm on my own and I'm nervous for how much it will cost. I just wanted to get this second one done and get through recovery so I can move on with life with smaller boobies! Haha my surgeon recommended I wait a couple years. She said as I get older I may learn to love larger breasts, but I know I won't lol. I want them to be as small as possible and I just want to get it over with. I have time now over the holidays to recover so the timing is perfect. Good luck to you! I will keep my page updated with my story! Let me know how you are doing :)
Wow very nice insurance helped cover the first time! Second time you should only pay for anesthesia but even than they are expensive but vs paying the entire full price! I totally agree! Ive had big boobs since i was 9! Over them and ready to be small too! My PS thinks they look proportional to my body but it’s really how I FEEL! If i end up being too small (doubt it) can always wear a push up bra !!!! Yes keep me updated and I will do the same!!!!!!
What type of incision is this. Never saw it tgat way. And it seems like so little was taken out more like a breast lift. Do you feel relief?
It's called a SPAIR incision. Created by Dr. Dennis Hammond. I do feel symptom relief, but no, not much was removed (see above comment!). A plan for a second reduction is in the works. I wish my surgeon would have removed more the first time around.
The shape is brilliant especially with your type of incision congrats!!!
I was a 38 h and had 750 gms off of each. It seems like you had more of a lift. Maybe ask the doctor to redo it
UPDATED FROM pk2714
5 months post
It's Been Too Long
It's been waaaayyy too long since I last updated! I am now almost 5 months post op and I'm doing okay. Basically, here's the run down: A section of my incision opened up around 10 weeks post op and I rejected a stitch. I kept the wound very clean and it did not get infected (WOO HOO!). It finally closed up around 12 weeks post op. Around this time I also noticed that I was developing hypertrophic scarring. After talking with my surgeons office, we decided to try some silicone sheets before we tried anything more drastic (i.e. steroid injections). I have been using the New Gel + Silicone Scar strips for about 6 weeks now and I think I am starting to see improvement. In September I began my Junior year of college and due to stress, my acne (yuck!) flared up pretty bad. My GP raised my acne medication dose from 25 to 50mg of Spironolactone. This medication is a testosterone blocker and between that and the birth control I am required to take to be on the Spiro, my breasts have started to grow. I had to purchase new, bigger bras. I had been wearing 32C and now I have to wear 32D. I'm feeling discouraged and not sure what to do. I see my surgeon next month and I hope she has some advice for me. I don't want this to all be for nothing if they grow right back! At this point, I definitely don't regret the surgery, but I am nervous for what the future holds... I will post updated scar pics when I have been using the silicone strips for 8 weeks. Right now it's hard to see a difference on camera so I'm going to give it a little more time!
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You are looking fantastic! I'm so happy for you - now you can wear all the cute little tops without creating a side show. :) Your breasts look amazing and your scars are really fading. When did you start using the silicone sheets? I'm only at 2 weeks today and started two days ago. Congratulations!
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