As a 46-year old mom of two, I am in pretty good...
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14 Apr 2014
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11 months post
As a 46-year old mom of two, I am in pretty good shape due to regular workouts; but exercise, age and breastfeeding definitely took a toll on my breasts. They were droopy, deflated and not at all nice to look at naked. But that is no longer the case...Almost a year ago, I began doing some cursory research on breast augmentation. My research led me to the Luxxery website. On a whim, I completed an online consultation request form. Within just a few hours, I received an email response and was scheduled for an appointment for the next week. When I went in for my consultation, I had my questions ready - but was a little anxious, because all the online research in the world can't give you all the right questions to ask or tell you what to expect when you go to a plastic surgeon's office for the first time. In fact, there is so much information out there that it can make you feel more confused than when you started. And electing to have plastic surgery of any kind isn't like buying a car -- or at least it shouldn't be. You absolutely need to feel like you trust the experience and judgment of the professionals you're working with. You need to feel comfortable and if you're lucky -- you feel like your doctor and his staff are not only the best at what they do -- but that they care about you having an end result you will truly be happy with when all is said and done. I feel so fortunate that I got exactly that with Dr. Ayman Hakki and his staff at Luxxery. Dr. Hakki is competent, charming, a little cocky and a true artist with the work he does. He and cosmetic consultant Carla were able to discern exactly what I wanted, even when I honestly hadn't yet figured it all out for myself. They were very open about the possibility of risks, and from the start set realistic expectations about what I would end up with, given the amount of lift I needed and the amount of breast tissue I was starting with. Regarding the finances, Carla was super responsive and made all of my financial options and responsibilities very easy to understand. I went to Luxxery on a whim, but I left feeling confident that I wanted to have the procedure, and that I’d found the right place to do it after that first visit. After formally committing to have the mastopexy/augmentation, I went back twice more for consultations regarding sizing. Since I didn't have anyone to go with me to offer opinions, I was grateful for insights and suggestions the consultants provided. They were so patient, friendly and knowledgeable. I felt like I had real friends there with me that were giving me their honest opinions. But I never felt pushed or overly influenced to do anything except what felt right for me. In the end, I had a general idea of the implant size I wanted, but I felt comfortable that Dr. Hakki and his surgical staff would adjust the size of the implant during the procedure to what would look attractive, proportional and work well for me given my lifestyle and activity level.The procedure itself was a breeze and went exactly as they'd explained. Of course there was discomfort for a few days, but again, Dr. Hakki and his staff were attentive and available any time I had a question about what was normal or not -- and what I could or shouldn't do. Following Dr. Hakki’s instructions, I was back up to speed and able to handle most of my normal activities in very little time. Bottom line: I am thrilled with my breasts and would unquestionably recommend Dr. Hakki and the staff at Luxxery to anyone who is considering plastic surgery. I went from sad and saggy to well-proportioned and perky with 360cc implants. I am very happy with where I am today. I will definitely go back to Dr. Hakki and Luxxery if I choose to have any additional enhancements.