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Breast Lift and Implants to Improve the Appearance of my Very Asymmetrical Breasts - Dominican Republic, DO

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So, for 3 months I've been reading reviews on...

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anamanzana
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So, for 3 months I've been reading reviews on RealSelf and it has been so helpful, so I HAVE to share my own experience. I just turned 30 years old, but I been thinking about breast surgery since I was a teen. My breasts have ALWAYS been too asymmetrical, so much that I've always had to fill one side of my bra. In the last few years the bigger breast became saggy which made the appearance even worse. So, even though I haven't had children yet, I decided that for my 30th birthday I would go ahead and get the surgery. I hope to have children in 4 or 5 years, but right now is my time and I want to be confortable with myself. Im getting silicone round implants and a breast lift (lollipop scar). My goal is for my breasts to be more symmetrical.

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Dr. Manuel Espaillat

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I chose to have my surgery in Santo Domingo because that's where I live and I have friends that had very good experiences with this doctor. He's a member of the Dominican Plastic Surgery Society. I will rate the doctor after my surgery, I will also upload post-op pics after the surgery.

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March 22, 2013

Thank you for starting your story on RealSelf. I look foward to following your journey. It must be rather frustrating to always think about filling the other side of your bra. I bet you're so excited to do away with this! Do you have a possible surgery date yet?

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March 22, 2013
I had surgery on Wednesday morning, everything went well. Now Im recovering and I feel this is a new beginning for me. I hope to wear beautiful strapless dresses this summer :) and no more filling one side of my bra!
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March 22, 2013

Oh how wonderful...everything went well and you're so happy! Congratulations!
Can't wait to hear how the strapless dress and bra shopping goes. Keep us posted on your recovery. Happy healing!

December 18, 2014
Hey so how much was it for your breast lift and everything included? And what exactly was included? Also who was your doctor
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2 days post

Hi! I had my surgery on Wednesday morning and I...

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Hi! I had my surgery on Wednesday morning and I feel great! I remember taking a sleeping pill the doctor gave me at 8am and waking up in my room at the clinic in the afternoon... with my new breasts. It was nice to open my eyes and see my family there (husband, sister, cousin, dad and grandma). I can't imagine doing this all by myself, seeing those faces was so important. I thought I was going to feel pain, but no pain, just discomfort, as if I had bricks attached to my chest! By the way, I ended up getting 240 cc silicone implants, I wanted cute small boobs that fit my small frame (I weight 105 pounds and 5'6'' tall). And they look great so far, they look natural already... even though the implants still have to drop and the right boob is more swollen because it needed more lifting.

The doctor gave me painkillers to take every 8 hours, but I haven't taken any because I don't feel a lot of pain. I DO need help getting up and I can't lift my arms, but I feel better than I expected. Also, the day after the surgery I got to peek at my boobs when the doctor was putting on the bra and I was happy to see no bruising. I didn't see the scars, but my husband said they don't look scary or anything (before the surgery I told him that they would look scary because I wanted him to expect the worse hehe).

Im taking Nexium and a antibiotic. The only time I have felt sick was yesterday after I took the 1st antibiotic, I started to feel nausea and wanted to puke, but I decided to lay down and take deep breaths and felt better.

I know this is just the beginning of my recovery, but I already feel more confident about myself. Knowing that I don't have to fill my bra on one side feels great. I think that's the reason Im not in pain, it's hard to feel pain when you're so happy inside :) It shows you everything is mental.

My next consultation is on Tuesday, I look forward to seeing my boobies!

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March 22, 2013
congrats! I also live in Dom Rep, Santiago. I'm getting a lift and ba April 23rd :) Can't wait!!! Wishing you a speedy recovery!
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March 27, 2013
Thanks! Take good care of yourself xx :)
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March 25, 2013
Happy healing, by the way who was your doctor?
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March 27, 2013
Dr. Espaillat and Im very pleased.
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April 17, 2013
What they look great! continue to heal!
UPDATED FROM anamanzana
6 days post

Hi, today I had my 1st post op consultation and...

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Hi, today I had my 1st post op consultation and everything looks good. I asked the doctor how come I haven't felt any pain!! he said you're not supposed to feel a lot of pain if you take care of yourself, and that's what I've been doing, really resting and also walking around a bit. So, yeah, I bought the painkillers he prescribed right after the surgery, but I still haven't taken any, it's a great thing :)

Breasts are still very swollen, but they feel softer. The right breast the more swollen, but the doctor said it will go down and they will look more even.

Something really funny is that I thought I had stitches, but today I found out I don't have any (except 1 on the right breast). So, I guess is like glue or tape on my breasts, not stitches. Also, Im allowed to shower completely now!

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March 27, 2013
I would like to thank you. Your results are great. I am having the same done, but I'm going to Mexico. I'm traveling from Canada, and I will be on my own :(. I hope to use your "pics" of examples of how I want them to look. Have a great recovery
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March 27, 2013
Thanks for your nice comment :) Be strong mentally, being on your own might be the hardest part in my opinion. And talk, talk, talk to your doctor and yes, show him pictures of what you like and don't like, I did that. Good luck and positive energy for you