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Reduction & Lift After Pregnancy - Perfect Results, Could Not Be Happier!!

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Spent: $8,500 in Voorhees, NJ

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Updated 15 Mar 2010

Posted 6 Feb 2010

I had twins 6 months ago and being pregnant just destroyed my breasts. Before pregnancy they were a "perfect shape and height," however my breasts became huge as soon as I became pregnant causing them to sag considerably. The excessive sagging was making me very,very uncomfortable, the skin was so stretched out that I couldn't even find a bra that would fit me correctly, my breasts were actually coming out of my sports bra when I walked. Plus the excessive weight was hurting my neck, back and causing irritation underneath my breasts. My breasts looked and felt awful. I was very embarassed of how they looked. I am only 28 years old and I felt like I had breasts of a much much older woman.

I met with a few Plastic Surgeons, a few of them stated they would do a lift and place large implants in. Then I finally found a surgeon I was comfortable with and felt confident in his plan. He stated what I really needed was a lift and reduction NOT implants. He said putting implants in very saggy breasts would only cause them to sag more because of the weight of the implant.

So I decided on a lift and reduction and I honestly could not be happier with the results. I am amzed with the results actually. Granted my surgery was only a few days ago, so far my breasts look even better than they did before I became pregnant. The height is perfect, they are so perky and the shape is wonderful. I am so glad I decided against the implant because they are perfect in my mind. Plus implants come with so many more risks and you have to have more surgeries in about 8 years to have them replaced.

I highly recommend having a lift/reduction if you are too saggy. Just find a Dr. who you feel comfortable with, keep looking for other Dr.'s if they don't spend a lot of time with you in your consultation and you don't feel confident in their plan. It is so important for you to feel comfortable with your Dr. and believe me there are a lot of Plastic Surgeons who think they are too good for their own shoes.

If you have really saggy breasts I recommend not having implants, the lift and reduction will take care of all the sagging and they will be very perky. I am amazed with my results! I am about 3 days post op and the pain is finally starting to subside. The first 2 days were awful but the percocet takes the edge off and in my opinion it's worth the pain. Can't wait to see what they look like in a month! Will update then...

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My Doctor: William Franckle, MD

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Spent so much time talking to me- at least an hour in the initial consultation, office staff was very accomodating, Dr. did not try to sell the implants, stated results would be better without implants. Dr. is very honest and caring. Board certified of course, a lot of experience. Trusted this Dr. more than any other Dr. I consulted with.

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a_a_a 15 Feb 2010
Your shape is beautiful! I'm glad that you're so happy with your outcome.
DonnaNJ 11 Mar 2010
Hi, Can you give me the name of your doctor. I'm 46 and have gained weight in recent years. Even at my optimal weight I was in a large D, now after 4 kids and 20 lbs, I'm in a DDD and it's killing my neck and back. I'm trying to lose weight, but I desperately need a reduction.
BridgetNJ 12 Mar 2010

Hi, I know the feeling. I'm only 28, had twins and my breasts were completely destroyed! I couldn't believe it!! It was so uncomfortable, I couldn't take it anymore! I had a breast reduction & lift,totaling about $8,500. That included everything- Surgeons fees, anesthesia, OR, etc. This Dr. is so sweet, honest, not pushy, & spends so much time w/ you unlike SO many dr.'s I met with. I saw some Dr's in Philly I absolutely hated. His name is {edited} he's located in Voorhees, NJ. Feel free to email me w/ anymore questions you have about the surgery or the Dr. :) -Bridget

Edited by Sharon: We've added your provider info to the review. Thanks!
Kristen7 25 Mar 2010
Hi Bridget! I have been thinking about getting the breast reduction done. Every girl that I have talked to that has had it done loves their results. I have a friend that went to Dr Franckle but, to get implants. She says he is great. My boyfriend is so against this surgery, I don't know what to do. The only thing I am worried about is the scarring and if I can deal with it after wards. But, I am so uncomfortable being a 34 G that I know that I need to do this for myself. Can you send me an update as to how you are doing now? I think I am going to see if Dr. franckle takes my insurance today. Thanks!
BridgetNJ 25 Mar 2010
Hey Kristen, I will post some updated pictures soon, I haven't taken ann updated picture in awhile. I still love the results. The scars aren't bad- especially the vertical scar and the scars around the nipples, amazingly they're almost gone, very very light at least! But everyone scars differently, my sister had it done by another Dr and her scars were pretty bad for years but got better. The scars underneath are dark pink but none of the scars were supposed to fade for a year or so plus they are covered since they are underneath the breasts so those don't bother me so much. The scars underneath are tender still (I had the surgery about 1.5 months ago) It hurts to wear underwire bras for too long still. If you're 34G I would def recommend it, I was a large DD and I couldn't take it! It was the sagging that really bothered me actually. I don't know how you can live like that! Your insurance will most likely cover it but it also depends on your ins. company. If you have enough tissue taken out which I'm sure you'd have no problem with :) I didn't even submit mine because I knew it wouldn't be enough, I'm a small C now. About your boyfriend- let him know that your breasts will look and feel a lot better after the surgery, it may take a few months but they will def look a lot sexier, a lot less saggy, just more feminine looking. And for you you'll be so much more confident, comfortable and all over just happy with your self. At least I was :) I wouldn't ever change my decision! I will post pictures next week when I get back from vacation.
KAH 20 3 Aug 2010
Hi, Im 18 and considering a breast reduction and lift. However, my only concern is the scarring of coarse. I would like to know how you dealt with your scarring over the months and how noticeable they really are.
BridgetNJ 4 Aug 2010
It's been about 6 months after my surgery and the only noticeable scarring is under my breasts. The vertical incision is very, very light and doesn't bother me at all. The horizontal incision is still dark, however since it is under the breast fold it isn't very noticeable and will continue to fade over time. My sister had the same surgery and you can barely see her horizontal scar at all anymore so I'm not too worried about it right now since it's only been 6 months. It does take at least 1 year for your breasts to fully heal and then over a few years for the scars to continue to fade. Everyone heals and scars differently though. And you do scar differently on different parts of your body too so just keep that in mind when asking others about their scars. Just keep the scar out of sunlight, don't go tanning, etc. keep your incisions clean, take care of your body by eating well and taking vitamins and not smoking and your scarring should be okay. Apparently smoking and drinking slows down the healing process by slowing down your circulation so I wouldn't suggest smoking before, during, or after your surgery. Your surgeon will give you a list of vitamins to take before your surgery to help with the healing process as well. In all honesty, I thought my scars would be a lot worse! Believe me, having saggy breasts looked a lot worse then the few faded scars I have now. :) Good luck!
Aurora 81 26 Jan 2012
I love the shape and positioning your surgeon chose. Do you have any recent pics showing how/if they have "dropped" (fallen into place) since surgery? I'm scheduled for Feb 29th, and am nervous about the aesthetic element of the reduction. I want a nice shape and volume and am looking for breasts that I like, and adding them to my photo portfolio to use as examples at my next appointment....

I hope mine turn out as nicely as yours!!!!!!
:)

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