Hello Ladies
I had my implant taken out last november and a new one put in because of capsulation, my surgeon feels that the new one as taken well, and as offered me an uplift on the otherside,
I am unsure what to do because I know I will be having a slight breast reduction on that side and the nipple needs to be repositioned, He has explained potential risk ect, but I think what concerns me is the thought of maybe losing sensation in the breast and technically being messed about with again.
i know cosmetically it will be more symetrical, but still unsure, as anyone one had to make this decision. would be grateful for replies
thanks x
Hi,
I had a reduction and an uplift on my “good” side at the same time as having my mx. It looks fantastic and I couldnt be happier!! I have full sensation in the nipple even though it had to be moved and I joke that my boob looks like it belongs to an 18year old instead of this 42 year old!!!
If you have any questions please drop me a line. wishing you all the best.
deed
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Hi Angels12
I had a “boob job” on my good side three months after the BC surgery because I’d been left so lopsided and was very unhappy like that. I’m delighted with the result, which is a remarkably good match, and have recovered full nipple sensation.
Like deed I now have a pert pair that wouldn’t look out of place on a teenager, but I’m 51! They’ll last me much better into old age than my original pair of large saggy boobs, although I was rather fond of those.
Any more questions, please ask away, I’m not shy!
x
Hi Girls
I’m really pleased I’ve found your post, I had a lumpectomy last April, and now the swelling from that and the after effects from Rads has calmed I am left with very unbalanced boobs, to the point where I wont go swimming or wear fitted tops anymore (both of which I used to do regular). I see my surgeon for my first follow up appointment early next month so am very excited to find out what my options are!
Not looking forward to the thought of more surgery - but if I can have some nice pert boobs at the end of it all that will def be a bonus!
Carly xx
I can totally relate to your dilemma. I had mx with recon 4 months ago and although I am happy with the result I too am now lopsided. My surgeon said he can even me up when I go for new nipple but the thought of being operated on again, as well as the fear of possibly losing nipple sensation is a bit off-putting. But I too have given up wearing anything remotely tight fitting which is fine in the winter but I have visions of wearing nothing but loose flowing kaftans come the summer…lol…also how much scarring do you have with a reduction and uplift???
Xxx
Hiya Angels12,
I had WLE on one side and reduction on the other to match, as tumour was very high up and against chest wall , at the end of December 2010.
I have sensation in both nipples and the re-con side is improving faster than wle side. I have now pregressed from compression bra to sports bra and don’t have to sleep in anything. The scars I’m treating with Vit E or Rosa Fina oil, same as hysterectomy scar 4 years ago which is now invisible.
Do ask to see examples of your surgeons work, as this will give you a better idea of how neat they are etc.
stupid question I know but whereabouts are you - cos you can always ask for second opinion!
If you want any more info please feel free to PM me.
Good luck
Helen xxx
Hi, I’m having this done tomorrow. I had a mx last February and haven’t really been happy with my recon and as time passed I’ve become more and more conscious of the difference in size and position. A very wierd look in tight fitting clothes believe me!! So despite my misgivings about more surgery and having my good side fiddled with - I’m in for the op tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed that I’m happy with the result because I really couldn’t bear to go through this again.
Val x
If you Google mastopexy images you will get a very clear idea of the scars involved. It’s like an anchor shape, with a scar all round your nipple because that has been relocated, a vertical scar from the nipple down to the underside of your breast, plus a curved scar around the underside of the breast. Sounds horrendous but not actually that bad. The one thing I wish I’d known beforehand is that if the scars are massaged in the right way then you don’t end up with the thick scar tissue under the breast which is considered “normal” with this type of operation. I’ve just started physio treatment which is helping to sort this out, but would have been easier (and less painful) if I’d started earlier.
x