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Should I Worry About What Others Say/think? - Springfield, MA

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Posted 14 Apr 2011

Ok so I had them done. I never thought about getting implants, was pretty happy with the size I was. Problem is I was heavier then, started training then lost a lot of weight for figure competitions. With that said, lost my boobs too. As time went on I didn't think much of it but I really started hating the fact that they looked like pieces of skin on my chest and never wanted to take my bras off. I even stopped wearing sports bras at the gym. So I finally went to a consult and got them done. I was a 34b and went to a 34c high profile 330cc breast implant.

After the surgery I was very sore and my chest felt extremely tight, I wasn't happy because they looked so high and a little deformed. I did go under the muscle so I knew that the tightness would eventually go away. I had to take percocets for the first 2 days, especially to sleep but ny the 3rd I was ok.

Now it has been a week and a day, and the tightness and soreness is much, much better. I am a little sore and the incisions are a little sore but nothing unbearable. They have started to go down some and the swelling has gone down a lot. They are starting to look and feel like my own. So now this is my only concern...

I avidly go to the gym, actually I go every day. I see my friends there and it's a small gym so I pretty much know all the regulars. Why am I so concerned that everyone will notice when they see me? Wasn't that the point of getting them done, so I could look and feel better? I feel so self-conscious of all of a sudden. Like if I am going to be judge and talked about. Only my close friends know about my surgery but it is noticeable since I was so tiny before. Should I even worry? My friend says no, and that people will talk anyways. I need to get this out of my head because I love the way I look! Comments would be greatly appreciated!

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She is very professional, as well as her staff. She also was available when I had questions or concerns, even let me come back in for another sizing 2 days before surgery.

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tinaHP 14 Apr 2011
I, personally, would just slap a sports bra on and head to the gym and never say a word. For one thing they appear smaller when you have a sports bra on and who really cares anyway. Most people are very open minded when it comes to plastic surgery these days. And the ones who aren't are just uninformed or small minded. Depending on how they act. I wished I had never told anyone and just went about my business. I had a couple of people say some horrible things that I let get to me. But most people really don't care as much as we think they do. Good luck and just enjoy! In six months they will look ans feel wonderful!!!!
Camarillo7896 19 Apr 2011
I got mine done a month ago and I feel THE SAME way... i know it takes some getting used to and they look FABULOUS...but Im almost embarassed!!! but ya know that will pass as we get used to them :) Good luck to you and do what I try to do everyday...stand up straight, stick your chest out, and walk with your head held high!! xoxo
Iona9299 19 Apr 2011
Like everything in our life, our views, opinions, methods don't agree with everyone else's. Please don't go through like with this, or anything else, needing someone's approval. Do you like them? Do you like how you feel now? If so, enjoy that feeling and smile at everyone else.
Cupcakediva 19 Apr 2011
I feel the same way! I am only 4 days post op and don't plan on seeing anyone until 2 weeks post op. Even still I know that they will look high and swollen (like they are now...by the way, right now they feel like boulders on my chest, ouch!). If I can help it I won't be around people too closely until 4 weeks out. I don't plan on telling anyone unless I was asked point blank by someone I know well. People may wonder, but if they actually ask, I think they have a lot of nerve. I would never ask anyone that question! But I am nervous....I live in a town that is very "earthy" and people rarely wear make-up, let alone get new boobs. They would be very judgmental.
Ludlow9820 20 Apr 2011
Ok ladies!!! I am currently 2 weeks post op. I did go to the gym yesterday. Can't do much but walk on the treadmill but needed to get out of the house. My breasts have gone down significantly and no longer feel like boulders but they still have to drop.

When I went in and took off my sweater and did not care!!! My friends know, and they said that I look good and to be proud lol. I didn't get as much stares from people and I felt good. No longer going to care. If they ask me, well I will deal with it then. I don't think they will. I look good and feel good and that's what's important!!! So hold your head high and enjoy them cause they sure aren't cheap! LOL

Thank you so much for the love and support!!! I appreciate it and it has made me feel so much better!!!!
Iona9299 20 Apr 2011
Good for you! Be proud of how you look and feel and know you did this for you, not anyone else.
Cupcakediva 20 Apr 2011
So glad you felt comfortable with the "big reveal" and glad that you are out and in public.
DaleAnn82 18 May 2011
I've been thinking about this a lot. I go to the gym almost 4-5 days a week. I was thinking about how embarrassing it's going to be to go back after so long and be different up top. I'm glad you posted this. I feel a little bit better about my concerns. Thank you!
casey1203 31 Aug 2011
I am from the Springfield, MA area also and am considering getting it done. Does anyone have any thoughts as to how to choose the doctor or if you got it done around here, do you have any recommendations?

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