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I'm writing this review with hopes that I can help others considering tuberous breast correction. Deciding to go through with plastic surgery is a major life decision that shouldn't be taken lightly. For me, the process was psychologically and emotionally stressful. I worried about the outcome, how I would feel, what people would think of me, and if I would regret it. With that being said, now that the process is complete and I'm on my way to being fully recovered, I cannot even put into words how happy I am with the results and my ONLY regret is that I did not go through with this earlier in life.
As a teen my breasts never developed properly, and while I am a very confident and successful person, my breast deformity always seemed to eat away at me and made me feel inadequate. I finally decided, enough is enough, I have the money saved, I'm getting this procedure done and over with.
After researching surgeons in my area, I knew almost immediately that Dr. Deluca would be the surgeon for me. I called for a consultation and the receptionist set me up with an appointment within a few weeks time.
Consultation...
The consultation with Dr. Deluca solidified my decision. He explained my condition (tuberous breasts) and an overview of how he would perform the correction. Two things stood out to me during the consultation. He informed me that he would not go larger than 350cc-375cc because that would be a reasonable size for my frame and would be the largest size my skin and tissues could accommodate. This put me at ease, mainly because I have heard horror stories of people going too large and having complications. He also informed me that I would most likely NOT be able to breast feed - this was a big concern for me and a downside of the surgery that i really needed to weigh against the benefits when making my final decision. Never once did he try to "sell" me on surgery. He plain and simple explained the facts, including the risks. I was very overwhelmed with the information he provided me with, but was able to use this information to make an informed decision. After the consultation, I sat down with his surgical secretary and selected a date for surgery. At this time, she provided me with a folder of information, documents, and research sources (including Real Self). I was also told I could cancel my surgery if I decided I did not want to go through with it. At no point did I feel pressured.
Waiting for the big day...
The weeks leading up to surgery were very emotional. I was anxious and nervous, but the excitement far outweighed any nervousness. I was certain that I had chosen the right surgeon. The more I researched tuberous breast corrections, I discovered that Dr. DeLuca was one of THE BEST and most competent surgeons in the country. I'm very lucky that Dr. DeLuca is located in my area.
At this point, I struggled with how I would tell my friends and family. I didn't want people to judge me and think I was being materialistic or frivolous. After discussing it, I felt relieved to have a good support system backing me. I personally think that this is a very important part of the process - surround yourself with positive people who support you and want the best for you.
Surgery day and recovery...
The hospital staff were professional and did a great job at calming my nerves and making me feel at ease. Upon waking up from surgery, I felt very minimal pain (pain level 2-3), I made sure I ate a few packets of crackers so I had a good base for the pain meds (I had heard nausea is common after surgery and wanted to try to avoid this). I made sure I stayed on top of the pain and stayed on a consistent schedule for the three days following surgery. On day four, I started to spread out the length of time between meds, and day 5-7 I just took one before bed and was on basic Advil during the day. Definitely give yourself plenty of time to heal and arrange to have someone take care of you day and night.
Results...
When I saw my results for the first time i almost cried because I was so happy. My results far exceeded my expectations. My breasts are the perfect size for my frame and are now a normal shape. I was concerned that I would always feel like I have foreign objects in my body and be uncomfortable, but this is NOT the case. I feel I now have the breasts that I was MEANT to have. My self esteem has improved tremendously.
Tips...
Purchase a body pillow, comfortable blanket, and make sure you set up a relaxing environment before surgery.
Ask about the vitamins to help with brusing/inflammation.
Stay on top of pain meds.
Make sure to eat enough healthy foods and drink plenty of water. I made sure to incorporate protein at every meal but also indulged in a few of my favorite comfort foods.
The Genie Bra and Hanes Comfort Flex sports bras from Walmart are extremely comfortable and inexpensive. When it was uncomfortable to bring my arms fully over head, I was able to step into these bc they stretch.
Frozen peas work great for icing.
Give yourself plenty of time to heal.
Make sure you have someone that is willing to take great care of you until you're feeling better.
As a teen my breasts never developed properly, and while I am a very confident and successful person, my breast deformity always seemed to eat away at me and made me feel inadequate. I finally decided, enough is enough, I have the money saved, I'm getting this procedure done and over with.
After researching surgeons in my area, I knew almost immediately that Dr. Deluca would be the surgeon for me. I called for a consultation and the receptionist set me up with an appointment within a few weeks time.
Consultation...
The consultation with Dr. Deluca solidified my decision. He explained my condition (tuberous breasts) and an overview of how he would perform the correction. Two things stood out to me during the consultation. He informed me that he would not go larger than 350cc-375cc because that would be a reasonable size for my frame and would be the largest size my skin and tissues could accommodate. This put me at ease, mainly because I have heard horror stories of people going too large and having complications. He also informed me that I would most likely NOT be able to breast feed - this was a big concern for me and a downside of the surgery that i really needed to weigh against the benefits when making my final decision. Never once did he try to "sell" me on surgery. He plain and simple explained the facts, including the risks. I was very overwhelmed with the information he provided me with, but was able to use this information to make an informed decision. After the consultation, I sat down with his surgical secretary and selected a date for surgery. At this time, she provided me with a folder of information, documents, and research sources (including Real Self). I was also told I could cancel my surgery if I decided I did not want to go through with it. At no point did I feel pressured.
Waiting for the big day...
The weeks leading up to surgery were very emotional. I was anxious and nervous, but the excitement far outweighed any nervousness. I was certain that I had chosen the right surgeon. The more I researched tuberous breast corrections, I discovered that Dr. DeLuca was one of THE BEST and most competent surgeons in the country. I'm very lucky that Dr. DeLuca is located in my area.
At this point, I struggled with how I would tell my friends and family. I didn't want people to judge me and think I was being materialistic or frivolous. After discussing it, I felt relieved to have a good support system backing me. I personally think that this is a very important part of the process - surround yourself with positive people who support you and want the best for you.
Surgery day and recovery...
The hospital staff were professional and did a great job at calming my nerves and making me feel at ease. Upon waking up from surgery, I felt very minimal pain (pain level 2-3), I made sure I ate a few packets of crackers so I had a good base for the pain meds (I had heard nausea is common after surgery and wanted to try to avoid this). I made sure I stayed on top of the pain and stayed on a consistent schedule for the three days following surgery. On day four, I started to spread out the length of time between meds, and day 5-7 I just took one before bed and was on basic Advil during the day. Definitely give yourself plenty of time to heal and arrange to have someone take care of you day and night.
Results...
When I saw my results for the first time i almost cried because I was so happy. My results far exceeded my expectations. My breasts are the perfect size for my frame and are now a normal shape. I was concerned that I would always feel like I have foreign objects in my body and be uncomfortable, but this is NOT the case. I feel I now have the breasts that I was MEANT to have. My self esteem has improved tremendously.
Tips...
Purchase a body pillow, comfortable blanket, and make sure you set up a relaxing environment before surgery.
Ask about the vitamins to help with brusing/inflammation.
Stay on top of pain meds.
Make sure to eat enough healthy foods and drink plenty of water. I made sure to incorporate protein at every meal but also indulged in a few of my favorite comfort foods.
The Genie Bra and Hanes Comfort Flex sports bras from Walmart are extremely comfortable and inexpensive. When it was uncomfortable to bring my arms fully over head, I was able to step into these bc they stretch.
Frozen peas work great for icing.
Give yourself plenty of time to heal.
Make sure you have someone that is willing to take great care of you until you're feeling better.
Provider Review
I honestly cannot put into words how happy I am with Dr. DeLuca's work, he is an amazing surgeon. If you are considering tuberous breast correction, I highly recommend scheduling a consultation with him.