3 years ago I had a WLE on left breast following diagnosis, and i am now ready for reconstructive surgery. I have been to see a plastic surgeon, and as the difference between my 2 breasts is pretty big (ones a C cup and ones an F cup apparently), I have been offered lipofilling in one breast and a reduction on the other. My surgeon has told me she can make the smaller breast a D cup using lipofilling, but thats the stretch. Although I cant wait to have even breasts again, im still quite disappointed that im going to have to “lose” so much of the “good” breast. A question to anyone who has had lipofilling… did your cup size increase by more than one size after the procedure?? I am excited about getting it done, but im just curious to find out other peoples experiences!
I’ve put a post on another thread about my own experience with recon, but to sum up I’m about to go through same procedures as you. Lipo-transfer and reduction. My first lipo-transfer will be on 10th March, so not sure if I’ll be ahead of you or not.
My surgeon says you can only go up one cup size with the transfer, so thats why need a reduction on other to get them balanced. Your other option is to have an implant if you want a bigger cup size.
I dont mind going down from a DD to a C cup though as the finished result will be a perter, matching pair, albeit with more scars to fade.
Be happy to let you know how it goes if you dont get there first
My op is just shortly after yours, on the 12th. I guess i’m seeing things similarly to you in that the pair will probably be a more managable size for when i’m older when things start to head south (think they already are actually!)! (im 26 atm). I maybe hoped for a DD, but what does it matter really? Im looking forward to having more choice buying bra’s, something i haven’t had for years and years!
Im not looking forward to the reduction so much, think it seems more invasive, and as you say, those extra scars. But to have an even bust again, it will be worth it!
I hope your op goes well! As there is only a couple of days between us, you prob wont get a chance to let me know prior to my op!
I’m considering my options at the moment. I had a ‘basic’ LD flap recon without implant in May last year and now I’ve finished rads and chemo I’m ready to even them up, as my consultant says. She’s keen to make them both the same, but to be honest I’m dead against surgery on my right (unaffected) breast. Why go through so much surgery just for parity???I@d like my left one to be the same cup size as the right but pertness isn’t an issue - a good bra can sort that out… or am I looking a gift horse in the mouth if my surgeon can transform me back to the shape of my twenties (I’m 45 now)? The trauma of the original surgery, nearly a year ago, has not yet abated; I know that I wouldn’t have to entertain the prospect of node surgery on the right, but still - we all know it isn’t an easy ride… and just for the sake of cosmetics???
I do think it’s completely different if you’re still very young and it DOES matter how your breasts look naked, particulary if you’re not in a long term relationship. But I’m not (very) young, I have an OH who will love me whatever, I’ve breast fed for a total of 6 years and I just want ONE breast that works/responds normally.
SO, to get back to the topic, I’m considering lipofil on the grooves and lesser cup fill on the left side rather than implant or reduction on the right. I’m only a C cup as it is!!
I would love to hear how you all get on as i have been suggested this procedure with the ps but being an A cup i would love to go up a size but don’t know if its an option.
Please do keep us informed as i would like to know what type of results u get?
I’ll be in next week for the first lipo transfer - did your surgeon mention it takes more than one go to notice a difference, the 2nd fill, a while later, is the one that makes the cup size difference. But hopefully this first procedure will bring noticable benefits in the boob and tummy (flatter I hope) area. Got all my tummy flattening pants in the drawer ready to go.
Good luck Nat, you are just behind me eh. We can compare results quite soon, I hope.
I hope we all come away from this additonal “work” with a satisfied result. I know for me I have found it tiresome wearing a bra filler and restricted clothing options for such a long time and with such a big difference on each side (the other boob just keeps getting bigger and saggier with every extra pound gained)- it will be a relief to get the balancing act underway.
The only person who doesnt like the sight of me naked, is me. My body shape hasnt bothered my partner so far (makes me feel beautiful even when I dont), but I’ve never yet let him see me topless since my mast. I have thought of it as “work under progress” and when I have completed the process I’ll be happy to reveal what is the finished “me”, but I’m not ready to unveil myself just yet as I’m not yet happy. Does that make any sense? I think I care more about it than he ever will… self confidence is an important thing though. (My boobs were one of my best assets until this happened, I thought, so I guess it’s my own opinion I have to work on).
I’m dont think I’m particularly vain, I just want to be able to take my clothes off without looking so bad.
Sorry I’ve rambled. Let’s keep up with how we all get on.
Jan - know what you mean about feeling ok looking at yourself naked; no one else seems to mind (OH & kids, who are girls aged 13 & 4) but I hate it. The thing I hate most though is having no nipple… at the moment I stick a silicone one on for those more intimate moments, so at least I’ve passed the ‘wearing a top in bed’ time…
I keep thinking of myself as that doll in the Comfort advert - patchwork…
Thanks for your comments! I havent had much of a chance to check this site of late…
Well im just recovering from the first stage of lipofil. Im equally excited and aprehensive about seeing myself without the dressings and swelling! My breast hasn’t been too sore at all tbh, and the pain around my middle is easing slowly but surely- I haven’t had any painkillers today, but for me that’s as much because their side effects can be worse than the pain itself (the pain is still managable tho).
Jan - I hope you’re starting to feel better after your op as well! I guess its early days for both of us to know how we’ll look! I’ve got a feeling it will be fun and games come the second op which will involve a reduction on the “good” breast as well as the lipofil! eek! Time will tell!
Hallo ladies,
I had one breast removed recently. I would be interested in a reconstruction but do not want nor silicones nor LDflap. I would be grateful if you would post your experience with lipofilling.Is it possible to reconstruct an entire (small) breast?
Bye, love from Annmarie.