“Tuberous breast to fabulous breasts”
Breast implants: Worth it
Pain: Mild
From a young age I knew my breast were different and I was uncomfortable showing even my closest girlfriends! My breast looked like snoopy's nose or banana's! I had a condition called tuberous breasts. I wore padded bras until I was 30 when I made the final decision to have my breast augmented and lifted to change my size and shape.
After careful consideration and years of research and picking the perfect doctor for the job I finally had my surgery and I would do it all over again in a heartbeat!!!!
Post Surgery
- Minimal pain and soreness which was easily controlled by my pain medication.
- Minimal bruising and swelling which were controlled with Arnica Montana and frozen peas.
- My incisions are around my aerola's, they healed fairly quickly. They are still pink but nothing to complain about.
- Numbness in my left breast due to the nerves being cut or stretched which is a risk of this surgery. This numbness is almost gone. Just like the doctor said it took time to subside but was no big deal.
- I am proportionate! I am 5'11" and am now a round, lovely 34 D. I was a small 34 B with large, pointy aerolas.
- Increased confidence and a new found love for unpadded bras!!!!!!!
I am beyond thrilled with my results and would recommend this procedure to anyone who is unhappy with their current breasts! I feel more confident, clothes look better and I don't have to hide under my padded bras anymore!!!!
Updated on Mar 17, 2009:
Jan 16, 2009Comments and replies (24)
6 posts
18 Jan 2009
Good of you to post photos. That is courageous.
9 posts
20 Jan 2009
You are going to hate me but I think your breasts looked nice before as well as after.
76 posts
23 Jan 2009
Very natural looking! How much down time would you say you had before you could resume your normal activities such as exercise etc.
76 posts
24 Jan 2009
I'm a fitness instructor, mostly dance fitness, so I guess I can expect not to teach for 3 weeks or more?! I'm about a 36b now and would love to be a full C or even D. I just don't want my body to be out of proportion! I'm 5'6 and about 130lbs. I've heard you should always go bigger because after the swelling, you will shrink!
465 posts
25 Jan 2009
You do shrink after swelling but don't go bigger..I had mine done instead of a lift my D disapeared to a B don't know why..So plumping them back uo was better than scars.. But I wish they where smaller or closer together. My hips are fairly narrow....Full C is plenty considering you are dancing all the time..You don't want to get a black eye..LOL I got the smallest available..Placement/projection is everything so show your doctor where you want them width wise...Sometimes if they are too far apart on a small frame it makes you just look top heavy..You can go smaller but closer together.Like a push up/in bra if you get my drift...I never discussed placement width and wish I did....Just my 2 cents
76 posts
26 Jan 2009
Thanks Awalk! I do have a small frame about 5'6, 130lbs, small waist, so I wouldn't want to look out of proportion and LOL on the black eyes! I hope to have this done by the end of the year! TIA
1 post
27 Jan 2009
I had a surgery a month ago i took off at work for 2 weeks i feel great, I was size 32A went to size 34C 470CC im very petite 5'2 weight 110, i went back to work all my friends said i look great not too big and not small,is worth it i paid 4700.00 my doctor was great.
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30 Jan 2009
I appreciate all of this great information. I'm wanting breast Implants soon and I live in Santa Rosa. What Surgeon did you go to? They look amazing!!
10 posts
2 Feb 2009
Good morning Salidad! I went to Dr. {edited}!!! AWESOME doctor!!! I felt very at ease and informed and that is why I choose him! Best of luck with your surgery!!! Editor note: sorry to intervene, but this information is provided at the top of the page under "Provider". You are required to register to see the name (free, of course).
2 posts
15 Mar 2009
Thank you so much! I am in tears! I have been searching for over two years for women with tuberous breast who received results like yours. It is so nice to know that it is possible to achieve such natural, beautiful results. Thank you for being so brave and posting you're story and pictures. With love, Zoe P.S. Were you able to get your insurance company to help out with the cost any?