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Perfect
I'm five month out and I feel like my breasts have always been this way. They feel very natural and are incredibly soft. I love everything about them. Part of me wishes I had done this six years ago when my son finished nursing but I'm not entirely sure I would have been mature enough to handle having them back then. My boobs force me to practice will power and self control frequently:)
Three weeks out
I am three weeks out and pretty impressed with how much my breasts have dropped. And I am even more impressed with their softness. I have no idea what other implants feel like, but I would 100% recommend the highly cohesive gel aka gummy bear implants. I was hoping by this point to have some reviews from my hubby about how they feel but they still hurt too much for him to play with them. At this point, they have been hurting for so long that it is really wearing me down. While the pain has decreased from severe to moderate, the duration makes it seem worse than it probably is. I know I have a low pain tolerance and I was prepared for it to hurt for a while, but I am really, really tired of them hurting. I have a reluctance to take narcotic main medication for long as it doesn't make me feel very good but I have found that if I stay on a schedule it helps better than if I wait until it gets bad. So, I have been taking half of a pain pill twice a day and one at night. I can tolerate that level of medication without side effects and it works pretty well except for the in-between times when it starts to wear off. I was starting to feel pretty hopeful that the worst was behind me and then the shooting pains started. It has happened three times this week and it takes my breath away. Reminds me of labor contractions. Once it happened at work and it made me cry. At work. And I just started working there last week. I still don't regret having the surgery done but I'm so over this part of it. I know everyone is different and most people said they were back to normal pretty quickly. But a friend of mine said it took her a long time until she didn't hurt. Even knowing how I react to pain, I remember thinking that it wouldn't be like that for me. It's like uncommon complications. Nobody thinks that they will be the one to have them. I am trying to stay positive but it is really hard. At least they look good. I went bra shopping a few days ago since most of the settling has occurred. I needed to buy one to wear for a few hours when a sports bra was not an option. I was expecting to need a 34D or DD and ended up being a 34DDD. They don't seem that big to me. Well, they are big and I still think they are the perfect size but I didn't expect to think the perfect size for me was a 34DDD.
Reflections on Breast Augmentation - Part 2
For those consider breast augmentation, I will try to explain mentally how I feel about them. I kind of feel the same way about them as I feel when I get my hair colored. It is an enhancement that makes me feel prettier. Like my natural hair color, my pre-surgery boobs were just kind of blah. There was nothing especially wrong with them but they weren't that great either. But I am not an earthy type chick that places a high value on naturalism. I am defiantly not opposed to enhancements. I had very thorough and successful laser hair removal in the bikini area about a decade ago. I still absolutely love the results. I have been getting Botox between my eyebrows for several years now. I color my hair. I wear makeup. Some people may consider these things "fake" but their feelings aren't my feelings. Think about when you get dressed up for a special night out. You look great so it makes you feel great. I make an effort to be healthy. I eat well and I'm physically active. If I get grumpy or stressed, I make a point to change my attitude. Being physically and mentally healthy and doing things that enhance my appearance result in me feeling great overall. Having a breast augmentation is part of that. It is not life changing and it doesn't change who I am. But it definitely adds a pep to my step.
One of the things I wondered before having a breast augmentation was how it would impact my sex life. My husband and I have a truly great sex life. We get naked most every day. We have fun with it. It is how we express love for one another when words are not enough. I have heard that women report positive effects on their sex so I have been curious. It is hard to imagine that it could get much better but I kind of get it more now. At one week out, I just have a general idea of what the full impact will be. Nipple stimulation is a big deal to me. My nipples were so sensitive before that I could be laying down with my hubby watching tv and if he started kind of absentmindedly rubbing my nipples, I would be physically aroused enough for sex in about a minute. I am happy to report that my nipples are still that sensitive. It does feel a little different because I do have some numbness but different is good too and it still creates an arousal response. My new breasts cause arousal for other reasons too. For some reason, they turn ME on. I think it may be because of newness. As a teenager, for me anyway, arousal was intense because everything was new. The same goes for when I met my husband. His particular style of intimacy was new so everything felt exciting and made me mushy inside. But eventually it got to the point where I knew what stuff was going to feel like before it happened. It stills fees great but the excitement of newness has worn off. Well, with new breasts, everything is new again. His hands look different when he touches them. It feels different too. Even the way my breasts brush up against him feels different. It is kind of like being a teenager again and it is very exciting.
On another note, I have advice for those of you in the initial aftercare period. Doctors pretty much cover the spectrum in terms of after care directions. Some say massage them and some say there is no point. Some say wear a bra and some say don't. The instructions contradict each other and run the spectrum. Part of picking a surgeon is picking someone you trust. My advice is to trust his aftercare instructions as well. I try very hard to be careful so I don't do anything that hurts. If something feels good, like light stretching, I do it. I base wearing a sports bra or tank top or nothing on what feels good that day. I follow my surgeon's guidelines but I listen to my body as well. After finishing the internet about BAs, I can tell you some doctors will agree with yours and some won't. I think it is much better to ask YOUR surgeon rather than google.
If you are thinking about breast augmentation, make sure you can handle being judged. I love my implants and will talk about the details and show picture of them to anyone that wants to hear about it and see them. Everyone single woman I have talked to that doesn't have large breasts says that it is something they have considered. The responses range from "I'm jealous, I want some" to "I want to do it but I'm too scared about the surgery part" to "I wish I had done it earlier but I am getting too old to justify it". Most of my friends are moms and having babies deflated their breasts. Not a single one of my friends said they loved their small, flatter post baby breasts. I didn't realize how many women secretly want to have breast augmentation surgery but feel like they cannot due to other financial priorities or lack of support or worrying about what other people would think. So if you have what they want, there is going to be some jealousy. When women are jealous, they tend to not be very nice. My advice is to be prepared for this. I have only been out twice since my surgery but I have received a couple of snarky comments. I think people feel like you getting a boob job entitles to talk about it. I deal with it by trying to react with compassion. I recognize that not only do I have something they want, but they may be feeling that me having an amazing surgeon that crafted the perfect breast size and shape (to me) makes their boobs that are not as great as they used to be look worse by comparison. So, I can understand why they might have a snarky reaction. I don't want anyone to feel worse about themselves because of something I did, so I try steer the conversation to something that makes the other person feel especially good about themselves.
I have had friends ask what my implants feels like. At first, they felt very foreign. They looked great, but felt weird. The big thing was the tightness of my chest muscles. Now that my muscles are relaxing, my implants are starting to feel like part of my body. The interesting thing is how they feel when I (carefully) squeeze them. I fully recommend the highly cohesive gel or gummy bear type implants. My breasts feel similar to when I was a teenager, but different. When I squeeze them very lightly, the firmness is almost exactly like when I was a teenager. But if I squeeze them more deeply, they feel different. I remember my breasts used to be firm on the outer layer, but inside, there felt like there was a harder mass of breast tissue. With implants, the inside is firm but not hard. I think they feel great to the touch, like the perfect combination of soft and firm. So, I am quirky and have weird thoughts... If a mattress topper was made out of the same silicone as the implants, it would be the most comfortable thing ever.
I did something before implants to help me determine what size I would be most comfortable in. I thought I had a pretty good idea but wanted to know how it would feel for sure. A while back I ordered some VS bras and accidentally got one that was super padded. It claimed to increase size by two cups size. When I put it on, my own breast tissue came nowhere close to filling it out. But I had gel inserts from past formal wear so I turned them upside down and stitched them to the top part of the bra. This created upper pole fullness and also added weight so it was realistic. Basically I found a way to simulate through padding that size I wanted to be and I did it in a way where the materials used looked natural. Then I went out dancing. I wanted to see how I felt about people's reactions. I am very comfortable with my sexuality but excess attention from creepers makes me uncomfortable. I wanted to make sure that the size felt comfortable in terms of added attention. Because there is going to be added attention. Humans, by nature, spend more time looking at beautiful things. And a well done breast augmentation is a beautiful thing. Again, I cannot stress enough how important finding the right surgeon is. Dr Corey Harkins was the perfect surgeon for me. He crafted breasts that matched my ideal sense of beauty. I don't mind if people's gaze lingers for a second longer than normal because I am proud of what he created.
The following is my review of my surgeon. His is out of the Plastic Surgery Center of the South:
I am happy with every aspect of having Dr. Corey Harkins perform my breast augmentation. Size is relative and has to do with both proportion and the feelings they evoke. Breasts come in many great sizes. There are Kate Hudson boobs (small and super perky), Jennifer Anniston boobs (perfectly proportional) and Anna Nicole Smith boobs (high octane sexy). I didn't know much about Dr. Harkins when I scheduled my consultation. He was one of several doctors that had been recommended and I knew he had exceptional training and a reputation for being a perfectionist. But good augmentation results are about more than that. Aside from surgical training and skill, the most important factor when choosing a surgeon is their ability to interpret your vision. I wanted breasts that were big and voluptuous like Scarlett Johansson. This is a tricky size for my body because I'm 5'2 and small framed. But I am a huge flirt and having sex with my husband is my absolute favorite thing in the whole world. I wanted my breasts to reflect my sexual playfulness and confidence yet be appropriate professionally and comfortable when playing sports. I chose Dr. Harkins because he immediately understood what look I was going for. I was not disappointed. People talk about wishing they had gone larger or smaller or having moments early on where they regret having surgery. I have never had one second of regret or wished for a different size. This is because Dr Harkins did an amazing job. He did more than just get the size right. He made my breasts really, really pretty. Every time I take off my shirt and look in the mirror, I marvel at their perfection. I believe this type of artistry cannot be taught. Dr. Harkins rocks! And his support staff is top notch. They did a great job making sure every step of the process was easy and enjoyable.
One of the things I wondered before having a breast augmentation was how it would impact my sex life. My husband and I have a truly great sex life. We get naked most every day. We have fun with it. It is how we express love for one another when words are not enough. I have heard that women report positive effects on their sex so I have been curious. It is hard to imagine that it could get much better but I kind of get it more now. At one week out, I just have a general idea of what the full impact will be. Nipple stimulation is a big deal to me. My nipples were so sensitive before that I could be laying down with my hubby watching tv and if he started kind of absentmindedly rubbing my nipples, I would be physically aroused enough for sex in about a minute. I am happy to report that my nipples are still that sensitive. It does feel a little different because I do have some numbness but different is good too and it still creates an arousal response. My new breasts cause arousal for other reasons too. For some reason, they turn ME on. I think it may be because of newness. As a teenager, for me anyway, arousal was intense because everything was new. The same goes for when I met my husband. His particular style of intimacy was new so everything felt exciting and made me mushy inside. But eventually it got to the point where I knew what stuff was going to feel like before it happened. It stills fees great but the excitement of newness has worn off. Well, with new breasts, everything is new again. His hands look different when he touches them. It feels different too. Even the way my breasts brush up against him feels different. It is kind of like being a teenager again and it is very exciting.
On another note, I have advice for those of you in the initial aftercare period. Doctors pretty much cover the spectrum in terms of after care directions. Some say massage them and some say there is no point. Some say wear a bra and some say don't. The instructions contradict each other and run the spectrum. Part of picking a surgeon is picking someone you trust. My advice is to trust his aftercare instructions as well. I try very hard to be careful so I don't do anything that hurts. If something feels good, like light stretching, I do it. I base wearing a sports bra or tank top or nothing on what feels good that day. I follow my surgeon's guidelines but I listen to my body as well. After finishing the internet about BAs, I can tell you some doctors will agree with yours and some won't. I think it is much better to ask YOUR surgeon rather than google.
If you are thinking about breast augmentation, make sure you can handle being judged. I love my implants and will talk about the details and show picture of them to anyone that wants to hear about it and see them. Everyone single woman I have talked to that doesn't have large breasts says that it is something they have considered. The responses range from "I'm jealous, I want some" to "I want to do it but I'm too scared about the surgery part" to "I wish I had done it earlier but I am getting too old to justify it". Most of my friends are moms and having babies deflated their breasts. Not a single one of my friends said they loved their small, flatter post baby breasts. I didn't realize how many women secretly want to have breast augmentation surgery but feel like they cannot due to other financial priorities or lack of support or worrying about what other people would think. So if you have what they want, there is going to be some jealousy. When women are jealous, they tend to not be very nice. My advice is to be prepared for this. I have only been out twice since my surgery but I have received a couple of snarky comments. I think people feel like you getting a boob job entitles to talk about it. I deal with it by trying to react with compassion. I recognize that not only do I have something they want, but they may be feeling that me having an amazing surgeon that crafted the perfect breast size and shape (to me) makes their boobs that are not as great as they used to be look worse by comparison. So, I can understand why they might have a snarky reaction. I don't want anyone to feel worse about themselves because of something I did, so I try steer the conversation to something that makes the other person feel especially good about themselves.
I have had friends ask what my implants feels like. At first, they felt very foreign. They looked great, but felt weird. The big thing was the tightness of my chest muscles. Now that my muscles are relaxing, my implants are starting to feel like part of my body. The interesting thing is how they feel when I (carefully) squeeze them. I fully recommend the highly cohesive gel or gummy bear type implants. My breasts feel similar to when I was a teenager, but different. When I squeeze them very lightly, the firmness is almost exactly like when I was a teenager. But if I squeeze them more deeply, they feel different. I remember my breasts used to be firm on the outer layer, but inside, there felt like there was a harder mass of breast tissue. With implants, the inside is firm but not hard. I think they feel great to the touch, like the perfect combination of soft and firm. So, I am quirky and have weird thoughts... If a mattress topper was made out of the same silicone as the implants, it would be the most comfortable thing ever.
I did something before implants to help me determine what size I would be most comfortable in. I thought I had a pretty good idea but wanted to know how it would feel for sure. A while back I ordered some VS bras and accidentally got one that was super padded. It claimed to increase size by two cups size. When I put it on, my own breast tissue came nowhere close to filling it out. But I had gel inserts from past formal wear so I turned them upside down and stitched them to the top part of the bra. This created upper pole fullness and also added weight so it was realistic. Basically I found a way to simulate through padding that size I wanted to be and I did it in a way where the materials used looked natural. Then I went out dancing. I wanted to see how I felt about people's reactions. I am very comfortable with my sexuality but excess attention from creepers makes me uncomfortable. I wanted to make sure that the size felt comfortable in terms of added attention. Because there is going to be added attention. Humans, by nature, spend more time looking at beautiful things. And a well done breast augmentation is a beautiful thing. Again, I cannot stress enough how important finding the right surgeon is. Dr Corey Harkins was the perfect surgeon for me. He crafted breasts that matched my ideal sense of beauty. I don't mind if people's gaze lingers for a second longer than normal because I am proud of what he created.
The following is my review of my surgeon. His is out of the Plastic Surgery Center of the South:
I am happy with every aspect of having Dr. Corey Harkins perform my breast augmentation. Size is relative and has to do with both proportion and the feelings they evoke. Breasts come in many great sizes. There are Kate Hudson boobs (small and super perky), Jennifer Anniston boobs (perfectly proportional) and Anna Nicole Smith boobs (high octane sexy). I didn't know much about Dr. Harkins when I scheduled my consultation. He was one of several doctors that had been recommended and I knew he had exceptional training and a reputation for being a perfectionist. But good augmentation results are about more than that. Aside from surgical training and skill, the most important factor when choosing a surgeon is their ability to interpret your vision. I wanted breasts that were big and voluptuous like Scarlett Johansson. This is a tricky size for my body because I'm 5'2 and small framed. But I am a huge flirt and having sex with my husband is my absolute favorite thing in the whole world. I wanted my breasts to reflect my sexual playfulness and confidence yet be appropriate professionally and comfortable when playing sports. I chose Dr. Harkins because he immediately understood what look I was going for. I was not disappointed. People talk about wishing they had gone larger or smaller or having moments early on where they regret having surgery. I have never had one second of regret or wished for a different size. This is because Dr Harkins did an amazing job. He did more than just get the size right. He made my breasts really, really pretty. Every time I take off my shirt and look in the mirror, I marvel at their perfection. I believe this type of artistry cannot be taught. Dr. Harkins rocks! And his support staff is top notch. They did a great job making sure every step of the process was easy and enjoyable.
Provider Review
I am happy with every aspect of having Dr. Corey Harkins perform my breast augmentation. He was one of several doctors that had been recommended and I knew he had exceptional training and a reputation for being a perfectionist. But good augmentation results are about more than that. Aside from surgical training and skill, I think the most important factor when choosing a surgeon is their ability to interpret your vision. I wanted breasts that were big and voluptuous like Scarlett Johansson's. I knew this would be tricky for my body because I'm 5'-2" and small framed. I wanted my breasts to reflect my sexual playfulness and confidence yet be appropriate professionally and comfortable when playing sports. I chose Dr. Harkins because he immediately understood what look I was going for. I was not disappointed. People talk about wishing they had gone larger or smaller or having moments early on where they regret having surgery altogether. I have never had one second of regret or wished for a different size. This is because Dr Harkins did an amazing job. He did more than just get the size right. He made my breasts really, really pretty! Every time I take off my shirt and look in the mirror, I marvel at their perfection. I believe this type of artistry cannot be taught. Dr. Harkins rocks! I have a friend that is planning a breast augmentation next year. She is a nurse and knows many of the plastic surgeons in the area. She had pretty much decided she was going with a different doctor but changed her mind based on my results. She said she would be seeing Dr. Harkins because she "had seen lots of boob jobs and his is up there with the best". Also, his support staff is top notch. Meghan is the patient coordinator and she is so sweet and helped me to feel calm and confident going into the procedure. The whole staff did a great job making sure every step of the process was easy and enjoyable.