Question:
How much pain is involved with a panniculectomy and a breast reduction/lift??
I am getting a Pannicluectomy and a Breast Reduction/Lift done on December 2nd. and I would like to0 hear from anybody who has had the same thing done at the same time,I already know I will be coming home with drains and binders both top and bottom, but how long does all this usually take to heal?? and are you happy with the results from both? — bikerchic (posted on October 8, 2002)
October 8, 2002
I can't answer your question, but wanted to say good luck to you on your
surgery. You have really done great with your weight loss. I hope to have
plastic surgery done soon also, so maybe you can share your experiences
after you have yours!
— Lisa N M.
October 8, 2002
I had the panni/boob lift in May 2002. The pain was completely managable.
What was suprising was the tightness I felt across my abdomen. I was
afraid to stand up stright for a little bit, but realized that laying flat
was standing up straight. I had some hardness and tenderness in my right
breast which resolved over time. I had a little seroma (fluid filled sac)
in my abdomen which had to be drained, but over all I recovered within 2
months. However, my thighplasty (medial and lateral) has given me fits
with repeated seroma development and most recently cellulitis in my right
lower calf (where I had a previous history of cellulitis). If I have
learned anything it is that removing massive amounts of excess skin is a
risky proposition because fat doesn't form scar tissue. It doens't knit
together nicely or easily. However, I would do it all again to achieve the
gains I have made in mobility and comfort as I no longer look like and feel
like a walking water bed. I can't wait to get my arms done. Good luck to
you!
— merri B.
October 8, 2002
I had a great experience with my panniculectomy/brachioplasty (sorry, I
can't help you with any breast lift information). It was by far the most
"comfortable" surgery that I have ever had....probably because my
surgeon didn't have to do any work on the underlying muscles...he only
removed a large amount of excess skin and fat. I woke up feeling very flat
and tight, but with suprisingly little pain. I hadan anchor incision with
four drains, two at the top of each thigh. Two of the drains were removed
in the first two weeks, the third at three weeks and the last at seven
weeks. My surgeon doesn't prescribe binders post-op. I went back to work
in a week with no problems. I wish you the same wonderful experience!
— Diana T.
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