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Since 1983 - Voorhees, NJ
UPDATED FROM Be natural
1 year post
Well it's been a long haul!
$5,000
January of 2014 I had my first fat transfer. Lipo from mostly belly. Didn't have much to spare. Had second fat transfer in Aug 2014. That lipo was from thighs , upper hips. Liposuction is not for sissy's. I believe I am finished. My right breast was okay after explantation. But PS had to work miracles on the left. I think he did a great job for what he had to work with.
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UPDATED FROM Be natural
7 months post
A little over month since fat transfer
Still would not be caught dead in swimsuit. If I could get that area filled in. So far the fat is staying over my ribs. I was actually caved in when you touched it. I did loose fat where indention is on the upper left hand side. Of course I torture myself by looking at the beautiful fat transfers who actually have cleavage 6 months out.
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March 10, 2014
Thank you for sharing your story and pictures. I am so sorry for your struggles. Surely you are helping so many women who are facing similar choices and difficult outcomes. I know that other women's stories of CC and repeat surgeries helped me tremendously in making the decision to explant instead of replace (I had 12 year old implants with left side CC). Please hold your head high, sharing your truth with the world is an heroic act, and has so many effects that are rippling out into cyberspace touching the lives of other women around the world. You may never know about the women who you help to chose explant instead of revision surgeries, or the young women who may choose to never implant at all because they have access to the truth. Thank you so very much, for your bravery and beauty.
March 10, 2014
There are so many unanswered questions in these situations. But it seems they don't keep stats with exact history's of people with problems. Perhaps they might be able to tell who should not have specific procedures. They certainly warn you it may not look good when they come out. That was never mentioned when they went in. Or perhaps repeated getting them replaced should be discussed...instead of saying "yes I can fix that". Unfortunately for me the fixes were short lived.
Thanks so much for your acknowledgement and encouragement for my situation.
March 10, 2014
You'll be fine in a one piece suit! I've got a strange looking boob, too....but hey, we're still better off without the old bags inside us :) You'll feel better in a few months.......keep in touch!
March 10, 2014
I will let you know how things change over time. Thanks for all your encouragement!
March 10, 2014
Good for you for staying strong!!! Thank you for being so brave in sharing your story. No more plants, just you!!! Time heals all wounds, literally. It could always be worse. I'm taking mine out soon also :)
May 31, 2014
If you can afford another procedure, my doctor can actually create new breast tissue and you get an incisionless, reverse tummy tuck as a benefit. He does this by taking the skin from the upper abdominal area (via dozens of tiny needle price and not an unsightly incision) and advances the tissue upward to create new breast tissue. He helps it to take root in its new home, by requiring the patient to wear Kenisiology-type tape under the breasts for 6-10 weeks. I needed this type of reconstruction since my implants also had done a number on me....If you read my blog, there is an unhappy camper. I don't think she followed the post surgery directions and that's why hers failed....I know it sucks that we bought into the idea of having of perfectly implanted C-cups, only to have the cold implants rule over our minds-- they were always your mind, right--and destroy our lovely breast.
May 31, 2014
What an amazing experience. Did you ever mention the price of your procedure? I am assuming you had to make a trip there for consult and back for surgery. I have heard some docs will do like a computer consult with live interaction. I live in jersey. Do you know if I could fly post op? My dr had talked about doing a flap from back muscle . But decided he could fix it without doing that. I would so love to have cleavage. Right now I would just like some normalcy in left breast. The thought of wearing swim suit is repulsive.
UPDATED FROM Be natural
5 months post
Transfer last fri
The donor areas are the most uncomfortable. Day one was a breeze. Then Saturday reality set in. But I'm doing okay. They still don't match. Which I didn't think would ever happen. But it is much better. PS said I would have to give it a couple months to see the outcome.. I really don't have anymore money to invest in this. I love Dr. Franckle and Angel. The staff at Premier Plastic is the best. I also had wonderful experience with the staff at Virtua surgical center in Sewell. Okay I'm rambling...I know it is the pics you have been waiting for : )
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January 30, 2014
((Gentle hugs)) wish I could have a cup of tea and some scones with you. You are in my prayers!
January 30, 2014
Thinking of you! Happy healing. And thanks for telling your story.
January 30, 2014
HUGS.....how is your left breast today? How are you feeling? Thank you for having the courage to share your journey with us. It takes a lot of courage to be vulnerable. XOXO Rest and do the things that make you happy today.
January 30, 2014
It WILL get better, and you'll feel better in a few months. One of my nipples is still inverted as your (L) one is, but the PS said scar tissue in side can make them retract. Massage is supposed to help, so I massage away - it's been 6 months for me, I'm not perfect but am SO very happy that I did this. You will be, too!!
February 3, 2014
I recently read a review where the results were similar... can't remember who but she went back to her surgeon two weeks later and he released the skin that had stuck to her ribcage ( same as you) ...her breast quickly fluffed back to normal...
February 3, 2014
He said he released some tissue during fat transfer. I just can't wrap it around my brain why it all can't be separated. Just like when they have to make a pocket for an implant or expanders for radical mastectomies.
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