19 Years Old - Mastopexy / Breast Augmentation/Reconstruction - Great Experience. - Brookline, MA

I deleted a lot of the pictures because I was very self conscious, but I will try to give you some semblance of what the procedure ended up looking like. I'll be sure to add more soon.

Ever since I began to go through puberty, I felt that my breasts weren't "right". Not only were they smaller than I wanted (most girls feel this way), but the left breast was droopy and lifeless, while the right was practically flat against my chest with no shape at all. It was the equivalent of having a C cup on one side and less than an A on the other. I have very athletic shoulders, a small waist and large hips, so the anatomy of my breasts was a nightmare to me. I spent my entire adolescent life ashamed of my body and could never get close to anyone romantically for fear of being shamed and ridiculed for my "circus freak" chest. It wasn't until I brought this issue up with my doctor at age 19 that she referred me to Doctor Tantillo.
The second I walked into the office, I felt very relaxed. Everyone who worked there and assisted me was pleasant and friendly- not once did I feel humiliated or mocked for being there. Doctor Tantillo himself was very pleasant and courteous, leaving the room to let me change into a smock so as not to make me feel uncomfortable. The second he saw my breasts, he smiled and said, "Ah, I know exactly what this is." He very politely explained what I had; "Tubular breast deformity", and assured me with utmost confidence that he could fix it for me and give me the confidence that I had always wanted. He worked with me patiently and professionally to help me find the results that I would want, and even worked overtime to notify my insurance that my deformity should be covered. That was more than I could have dreamed, because it would have been next to impossible for me to afford surgery without that kind of help. And when my insurance company denied any aid, Dr. Tantillo and his associates fought back to make sure that I would get the help that I really needed.
In the end, I had to have two surgeries. First, a tissue expander put into the right breast, similar to what cancer patients use to have reconstructive surgery. It stayed in for a couple of months, and then I had a breast augmentation (with silicone implants, which I was told were ideal for reconstructive surgery), a mastopexy procedure on the left side to make my breasts even, and shrinking the areola to make my breasts look more aesthetically pleasant. Not once did I feel frightened or unsure about it- Dr. Tantillo and the company were extremely polite and courteous. The surgery went very well, and although recovery was uncomfortable (when isn't it?), I can't imagine my life now without it.
I now have the confidence to wear the clothes I want, and more importantly, I feel comfortable to let myself be vulnerable with others. Every boyfriend I have had has told me that I have the best breasts of any girl they'd ever dated, and not once has one complained that "they don't feel real". Even though I knew going in that my case of TBD was very extreme and a "perfect" solution might not be possible, I'm thrilled with how it turned out and couldn't imagine a better outcome. I honestly can't thank Dr. Tantillo enough and would recommend him to anyone out there who's uncomfortable with their body.