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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 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.
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!