Ladies, does anyone have any experience of uplift or lipofill procedures, especially recovery periods? I realise this is relatively minor after what many of us go through but would appreciate any advice!
I had single mx and strattice implant reconstruction in November. All fine now and have just got back to running, pilates, gardening etc. I need an uplift for symmetry, possibly lipofill but not sure. I was always going to leave this until October, after the summer (lots of gardening and running to be done) and a big holiday 1st August and after the half marathon (I did my first one last October then 3 days later got dx so its a big deal for me to do it this year).However, other factors have now cropped up and I am totally torn whether to do June or October:
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I am being made redundant as from 31 August. Currently starting to think about jobhunting but this obviously complicates things. On one hand if I have it done in June my current employer will cover my sick leave, but on the other hand, the recovery period will prevent me from active jobhunting/networking for a while. However if I leave til October, heaven knows whether I will be employed, whether I’ll get sick leave or what.
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My lovely PS will not be available after June so if in October I would need to be referred to another surgeon, which will be a pity as I’ve shared quite a journey with this one.
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I’m worried that if I have it done in June and there are any complications, this will impact on my holiday which is our big treat cruise.
Apparently the recovery is a couple of weeks then another 4 with no heavy lifting, if all goes well I could get back to gentle gardening and running after about 6-8 weeks.
Help! I’d be grateful for any advice. thank you x
Hi roseka
Whilst you are waiting for the other users to reply with their experiences do give the helpline a call on 0808 800 6000. Here you can talk through your thoughts and choices with a member of staff who will offer you a listening ear as well as emotional support and practical information. Lines are normally open weekdays 9 to 5pm and Saturday 10 to 2pm apart from Saturday 15 May due to a telephone change over.
Best wishes Sam, BCC Facilitator
Hello I had both of these End August last year following a single mx and strattice op in Feb 14. The lipofil was on the recon - I had a massive dent in the upper pole - it seemed to be where the big drain was.
The Uplift is relatively easy to deal with - mine was with a slight reduction as well. However, the lipofill is another matter. I had my fat transfered from both thighs (front of). I looked like I had been run over - my thighs were completely black from top to knee. My ps had said that it would be painfull - but I was not prepared for just how painful! I had two weeks off of work and was not supposed to drive for 2 weeks. On my return to work - which is a desk job - I was still in significant pain. I did not have a lot of fat for her to play with and my ps said that is why I still have numbness and pain (burning) on one thigh - this is the one where I had two puncture sites so I am assuming that this thigh had extra messing with. 8 months later the nerve damage is still there, along with the numbness and I am told this is likely to be permanent. In addition you can plainly see the areas that fat has been taken from - and it is painful to lean on my thighs whilst exercising. It is certainly not a cosmetic procedure where your transfer site is concerned. With regard to the fat that was transferred - my skin was very swollen and bruised and about half of the fat has disappeared now. So I still have a small dent - but I will not be having this again. I could not find much information at all about this process so I am hoping that this helps - though I hope it does not put you off. I believe that other people have found it less painful with different donor sites!
The uplift - is fab - very pleased with this and what a difference it makes - and no problems at all. Stayed overnight, home the following day - infact compared to the other ops its a walk in the park!
Hi Roseka
Four, nearly five weeks on from op this is the situation relating to lipofill in reconstruction and reduction/uplift of good boob:
- Discomfort in nipple area of reduced breast and scar underneath breast but it doesn’t stop me getting on with life just affects my choice of bra - as soft and comfortable as possible.
- Bruising has all gone on breast and on hips where fat was transferred from.
- I am not able to exercise at present as I have had a mesh tummy repair but if I hadn’t had that I would be fine to do most activities although would want to be very careful about not banging either of my boobs. I have been told I can start exercising after 6 weeks so I reckon by 8 weeks you will be feeling great and ready for lots of action!
Good luck with op and healing and have a lovely holiday.
Gay x