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I Have Pseudoptosis and Am Getting a Lift with Breast Implants - Beachwood, OH

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I wanted a breast aug. only but after much debate...

jsideaMay 8, 2012
$10,000

I wanted a breast aug. only but after much debate and seeing 4 doctors, I have decided to get a lift along with implants. All the drs. on this site said that I do not need a lift, but I do not want large AND saggy breasts. First Dr. said I needed a full anchor lift, 2nd Dr. said no lift saline, 3rd Dr. said vertical lift without moving the nipple and saline, 4th Dr. said no lift silicone. So you could see my dilemma. I decided to go with the 3 doc since I felt most comfortable with her. She uses Microvascular echniques (smaller instruments) and blocks nerves so you are not in a lot of pain. And you can NOT even see her scars in post op pictures after a year. I will be getting 330 cc saline (my dr. says silicone can be very harmful) And it is what I feel most comfortable with. I have a lot of breast tissue already so I think they will still feel real. Very nervous...can anyone relate to my situation and share their expereince? Thanks and I will keep updating this as I go through the process.

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Alohababy
May 8, 2012
How large are you wanting to go? I think your breasts are fabulous!! They look they way I always wanted mine but my nipples always were looking at the ground. I think your nipple placement is perfect to go a little large I think you will look wonderful not that I think you do already. Just to give you a heads up I had a lift with implants and it is much more a recovery than implants alone. When I first got my implants it was a piece of cake but this go around was pretty rough. Go with your gut and what you know will make YOU feel good it is you in the end that must be happy and no one else! Good luck!
jsidea
May 8, 2012
Thanks for the imput alohababy. I want to be a full D. I wear C bras now but pretty much measure a B cup. I just hate that extra saggyness under my boob. And that the fact that they go in my armpits when I lay down - hah.
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Angie_M
May 8, 2012

OMG, your breasts are gorgeous! But I agree with Aloha, you have to do what you think you'll love. Please keep us posted on what you decide to do!

misslakey0326
May 8, 2012
I agree with the other ladies, you have just beautiful breasts! You are working from such a great starting point that I think no matter what you do, you will look great. I have so far had a doctor say that I need a lift and two say that I don't and I'm totally torn myself! Please keep us updated!
jsidea
May 24, 2012
Did u decide which direction to go? :-)
misslakey0326
May 25, 2012
I did! 4 out of 5 docs said they think I will be happy with augmentation only... I can always get the lift later if I decide I'm not as happy with them as I should be. Scheduled surgery on June 29!
You look absolutely fabulous, by the way. I think you went with a perfect size for your body. How are you feeling? Able to be mobile yet? I'm really worried about post op pain!
jsidea
May 25, 2012
I didn't think I would be in so much pain but day 2 was soooo painful. It felt like all my ribs were broken. The actual incisions around my nipple and the vertical cut have been painless though. My dr. Only prescribed me 5 Vicodin and Celebrex ( she is an all-natural dr and doesn't believe in narcotics) so if your de gives you pain meds then you should do better than me. I also think the drains were very painful because as soon as she took them out, I could sit right up with out pain.
Upload pics when you get a chance and I will help you through the process!! It helps to talk to people who have done this.
misslakey0326
May 25, 2012
What are the drains? Does everyone get them? That sound vicious.. lol
jsidea
May 26, 2012
They help with swelling. Basically if that fluid was not being drained from your body it would just be filling up your breasts and making them swell more.
misslakey0326
May 26, 2012
Day 5 looks great!
UPDATED FROM jsidea
10 days pre

Getting nervous ....a week and a half away. I'm...

jsideaMay 11, 2012
Getting nervous ....a week and a half away. I'm scared that the saline implants will feel unnatural. My dr assures me that you won't see or feel the difference because of the amount of breast tissue I have. Anyone have experience with saline ?

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PretttyOne34
May 11, 2012
I think you look great. I wouldn't do anything.
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7 days pre

1 week to go: I am getting nervous about the size....

jsideaMay 14, 2012
1 week to go: I am getting nervous about the size. I measure 32" above breasts, 34.5 at breasts, and 29.5 under breasts. Not sure what size that is....32 b or c. Anyway I am thinking 300 to 330 saline implants. Are they going to be too big? I want to be a full d. But don't want to make me look "fat". Also, i only took 3 .5 days off from work .... Is this enough time? I have my pre op appt wednesday so I'll keep you updated.

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Girl0509
May 14, 2012
I don't want to scare you but 3.5 days would not be enough for you to take off! I started to feel myself after 7 days but was still a bit drowsy. I could go back to work maybe on day 7 but rather not. Kind of depends on your job. But 3 days is just not realistic with lift and augment. You will still be on painkillers and I could hardly walk and lift my arms. I went back after 10 days and it was still hard....I think 300-350 cc will be great for a full D. I was a saggy 34b or c and I had 375 cc that made me a little bit bigger than I wanted. I wanted full C or small D, and I'm a DD .(you can see my review pics) So I kind of wish I went with 300-350. Now I have to just make sure I wear tight clothing and not to gain weight so I don't end up looking too top heavy for my 5.4 height and 116lb. Your original breast is so pretty you will have real great results! Just try to take more days off, it's a big surgery!!! Good luck, hope I helped !
jsidea
May 14, 2012
Thanks. My dr. Uses a series of nerve blockings that last 72 hrs. So I'm hoping I will be ok. I won't be on the pain mess that make you constipated so that is good. I am just getting a vertical scar, not a full anchor lift. I'll find out more during my pre op appt in 2 days. I have lots of questions for her. I am an interior designer and lift small things at work so trying to think of an excuse to tell clients when I can't reach high to measure windows for example...haha. I'll update on wednesday.
Girl0509
May 15, 2012
It that case you should be fine. I work in a extremly fast paste environment, standing on my feet 4 hours a day handling thousands of dollars so I could not be tired and drowsy on pain meds. But I came off my narcotics after 3 days so even with a full lift it's doable.... Good luck, I'm excited to see your results!
1of5
May 14, 2012
Just tell them you tweaked your back. :) good luck!
jsidea
May 15, 2012
Thanks! It is so nice talk to people who are going through the same thing!!:-)
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