M. Hugh Bailey, MD FACS

Being a dedicated athlete has left me with little to no boobs. It was something I was always insecure about! My mom got her breast augmentation in her 30s so she was very supportive when I told her I wanted mine done when I was 18! Luckily we waited to schedule a consultation until I was 21 lol however, however I found out the FDA doesn't cover silicone breast implants until you are 22 or older. I knew I didn't want saline, so I waited until the following year and came back to figure out my size and schedule my surgery. I went with a 525cc silicone implant (the gummy bear one, I can't remember the medical name for it) The first few days post surgery were very painful for me. I went under the muscle, so my pectoral muscles were pretty mad at me. My mom didn't really warn me with how creepy they look in the beginning but my god, they were scary. Luckily they dropped and settled a few months later and I was very happy with them (still am!) it's been a learning experience with what clothes looks good on my and what types of shirts to avoid (high cut, loose.. no no) if a breast augmentation is something that will make you feel better about yourself, then I saw go for it! People tried to talk me out of it and say I didn't need it, but I knew what would make me happy and that's all that matters!

I recently had Pearl Fractional Laser with IPL Photofacial combo. In 5 days my face looks remarkable. I am a 58 year old P.E. teacher with severe sun damage and extensive premature wrinkling all over my face neck and chest. My chest and neck are taking longer to heal and it is quite painful.(no pain,no gain.) I the skin continues to grow collagen up to 6mos. or more. How can you beat that? You must have patience. Healing time varies, Give yourself a good 6 weeks before commenting. Don't touch your face with your hands during the healing process. Like anything else,if you don't let your Dr. be the expert,you're doomed. Go with someone you trust!!

I have been wanting this surgery for over 15 years. Since I have had children my breasts starting to sag so badly that now I am experiencing arthritis in my neck. I currently wear a 34G and 30H in other brands. My doctor is putting a biological Mesh in my breast so they can hold up better. Has anyone had this used before, I would appreciate any feedback? My insurance is covering the procedure with my doctor taking out 338G in each breast. At this point, I just want to comfortable and out of pain. If anyone has my size breast, I would be curious as to what size you ended up after surgery? My surgery is Jan 20th. I am so grateful for my doctor for getting my procedure approved. Updated on 23 Jan 2020: My surgery was around 5 hours, it was a long first day but everything went well. I went into my doctor the next day for a check up. He said I’m good until next Tuesday. I have bandages and tape and compression bra on until than. I also have have 2 lines going into my breast one is for pain and one is a anti inflammatory. I I’ll get that out on Tuesday as well. My mother has been taking care of me and I must say I have followed my doctors orders strictly. Hardly any pain just feels like I have done lots of chest exercises. I’ve been off my pain meds for 2 days now. I will update next Tuesday. Updated on 29 Jan 2020: This was the best decision I’ve made. I’m very happy with my results, my recovering is going well. I am very happy with my doctor, his staff and the hospital I was at.