Getting Revision: Re-Aug & Lift in South Florida

Hiya Dolls! My first time posting here (under Breast Augmentations), I was originally on the Butt Aug/Fat Transfer Board, but as it turns out, my finances aren't quite ready for my luscious big booty dreams! Instead, I've chosen to improve the top half of my torso. I'm 29, 3 Kids, separated, and a fitness lover. Back in November 2007 in NYC, I had my first cosmetic/plastic surgery procedure ever and it was a big one. It was after two children and breastfeeding. I got a full tummy tuck, lipo of abdomen & flanks, and a breast lift with aug. Here is my size/measurement history:

ORIGINAL INFO:

• Bra Size 36B-C (SEVERE PTOSIS, very droopy, no projection)
• Dress size 10-12 Depending
• Height: 5'8
• Weight: 161

AFTER SURGERY 2007:

• Bra Size 36DD-F (Size varied depending on bra brand)
• Dress size 8
• Weight: 156

PRIOR TO REVISION 2012:

• Bra Size 36-DD-F (Implants too heavy, bottom out/droop)
• Dress 6-8 Depending
• Average Weight: 154 (Had initially gained lbs b/c planned to get Butt Aug/Transfer- Now slimming down again)
• Current Weight: 168

PLAN FOR SURGERY 2012:

Don't know what bra size will be, but exchanging 410cc Saline implants for 300 post-lift. Dog ear revision.

After having my last child in November of 2010, I'm ready for my final makeover overhaul! I breastfed my last and that took a MAJOR toll on my breasts.

Monday March 12, 2012

I'm having my surgery with Dr. Pane in Miami. (I call him TPane after the rapper T-Pain LOL ) He's sweet and attentive. My first consult went PHENOMENALLY well (I booked same day) and I truly feel he can improve my look and correct what I can't stand about my breasts now. He's incredibly realistic and told me my original P.S. shouldn't have put such an aggressive size implant after my lift. Because my skin is so pliable and abundant in elastin, he recommended going with a smaller implant in addition to the lift.(Mentor Saline Smooth Moderate Plus Profile 300ccs Bilaterally).

I LOVE to workout religiously and also do pole dance fitness (super hard training and conditioning) so I need my breasts to reflect my lifestyle. I got them way too big originally (out of fear of being too small after surgery). It was fun while it lasted, but I'm getting older and going to be 30 this year, so I have to step it up. I want most of my volume and curves to be in my lower trunk/booty zone anyway! I'm super stoked about my upcoming surgery and I've even begun gathering my supplements, supplies, garments, etc.

Enjoy, talk to you Dolls later! Be well! xoXXox

Pre-Op Complete! Hey Guys! Just wanted to update you on what's been going on. Yesterday I had my pre-op with the OFFICE. I was under the impression I was going to get to see and speak with the Dr and review our case plan goals, answer questions, etc. Either way, I didn't wait long at all until I was called in from the reception area. I was taken to a room where I waited to be weighed (Lost weight, yay! was 168,9 now 162,3) and about four vials of blood was taken. I was told by the MA what specifically they would be checking for, namely just a general looksie.

After that, I was given what seemed like TONS of consent forms to sign and initial. I think because this place is a big surgery center with lots of other physicians, they've taken ALL the measures to cover their butt! Lol I didn't mind it though, it is what it is. I did take my time to read and refused to sign two pages because I hadn't discussed my future breast size with the doctor. For some reason I'm become a little concerned that 300cc's might be too small for me. I've been 410 for five years, I don't wanna be tiny either! Regardless, he wasn't there to answer my questions and discuss THAT further (I was told he was in surgery), so I just told her I would prefer to wait and sign it after I speak with him. YOU GUYS HAVE THE RIGHT TO DO THAT! Don't just sign, just because it's expected of you!

So let's see, what else went down? Oh yeah, my before pictures were taken. She did the basic angles and also took snapshots of my dog ears for that revision. After making my final payment with my super sweet, super awesome patient care coordinator, I was out the door and on my way. Before I left, I made an appointment for a "second consult" where I can have time to be in front of the mirror with the Doctor and go through our surgical gameplan. That's going to be this coming Saturday morning. I'll feel more comfortable with my expectations after that... I also reiterated the fact that I INSISTED upon an early surgery time. I want him fresh. First or second for the day! I don't play that... those surgeons work hard, long hours and I need him totally alert and ready for me! (We all feel that way!) :P

Anyway, that's it. I'm STOKED and I can't believe everything is going down in just 10 DAYS!! Well.. in an hour, 9! LOL. I love having this to look forward to. I hope all is well with everyone! I'll try to check back in after Saturday's meeting. Xoxo

Hello all! I had my "second consult" with Dr. Pane yesterday morning. This was basically so I can have more time to discuss the surgical plan and outcomes/expectations with the doc. It was a very efficient and informative meeting.

After telling me my labs came back GREAT, we addressed the breasts:
I was concerned about 300ccs being too small and he told me that he can estimate that the amount of breast tissue he will remove alone (in order to perform the lift) will be about 100cc's... so with that in mind we agreed that he will put in a 325 and fill it to 350. This will insure more volume so I can have cleavage and fullness to my boobs but it won't be so big and heavy that it'll drag and droop down easily. I'M EXCITED!

Then we discussed the dog ears/my hips:
So I asked him how we was planning to go about the revision and he told me it would NOT include lipo, that my dog ears would just need a small further incision in order to get it to lay down flat. He asked me to put a finger down and cover one of them while looking in the mirror. He asked me if I was pleased with how that looked... I told him it was OKAY... I guess I thought he would also remove some fat. He told me the amount of fat he'd remove with JUST the dog ear revision alone would be a small section that he would remove while fixing the scar. He told me if I wanted a bigger section of fat removed, that would involve liposuction and bring out different equipment for that (therefore altering the price of my surgery). He then asked me to do the same thing, stand in front of the mirror but this time tug the whole area where my dog ear is (pulling backwards) and he asked me if I liked that look and VOILA! I loved it! I guess what was bothering me most was that fat atop my hips that make it look like I have muffin top with everything I wear! He said that would definitely be lipo of one area. I told him to ADD IT ON, I was positive it would improve the general look and contour of my midsection. So yes, we're going to do that too.

I asked other general questions relating to surgery... he said Arnica and Bromelain would be fine, the surgery would be about 3.5 hours (for a lift/aug revision, lip of hips and dog ear revision) and I would need someone mostly for the first 48 hours. He said because I already had a pocket formed for my breast in the first breast surgery in 2007, I wouldn't be in so much pain and discomfort this time around. He said it should be a breeze for me this time around. I would also have to get an abdominal binder since I'm adding the lip to the hips (I saved mine from TT in 2007).

What else? I told him my concerns about anesthesia: being awake and feeling the pain while nobody else knows! He wrote me a Rx for Valium for me to fill and take prior to surgery. THANK GOD for THAT! My surgery is in 7 days 19 hours and I'm getting anxious already! LOL He told me I can return to the gym in two weeks, drive as soon as I feel up to it and not too dizzy (about 4-5 days depending).

He wants me to get a SUPPORTIVE type of post-surgical compression garment for my breast, which I already ordered online. I'm getting the Tonserio Support Brassiere.

So that appointment went swimmingly! Afterwards I met with the consultant to discuss the financial details of adding the lipo and consents for that, etc. So the only thing I'm waiting on next is a phone call from their office confirming my surgery TIME for March 12th. I pray they respect my wishes for being one of his early cases of the day!

Hope all is well, Take Care Beautiful People!
XoXXoX