angienyc

4 months!

Hi, your results look great - very natural and what a transition! Thank you for sharing your story so far out from your surgery. I've been very pleased with my process thus far but notice at 8 weeks, my right side is not dropping like my left. My doctor says early stages everything looks great but I read so many different opinions about dropping that I can not help but wonder if its something else. Your story was great to read. Thanks again!

Hi, Congrats on your coming surgery. It's funny how each persons experience can be different. I really did like him, his staff and I knew I was in very good hands (so really I agree as long as the job is done right). The only thing I can say is you can see that he is extremely busy. Sometimes my visit is very quick (he is always happy to answer questions however) and at other times I get the impression he has more time to chat. Keep me posted and feel free to ask me any questions!

Thanks blk11! I'm really pleased with them! Can not wait until summer :) It IS a big decision - especially financially! I'm going to post pics again at 6 weeks (next week) but the scars are healing FINE. I would not put much worry into that. I had my eye on this particular doctor that I chose. I went to another doctor before him just so I had a comparison. The first doctor said I may want to consider a lift but you can always do that later (why would I want to go back a couple years later when I obviously need it now) he also said I may want to reduce my areola's but you can always do that later (okay....) So basically the seed was planted concerning my condition. When I went to the consultation with my doctor that I ended up choosing. He said the same (so it wasn't a shock) BUT he said that he strongly recommends the lift ect. and explained if I didn't do the lift, after a year, I would find myself back in his office. I filed it all, went home and researched like heck - basically every case I saw that required a lift looked like my before photos and it all made sense. So many women look gorgeous with just an augmentation and incision under the breast for a reasonable price but I knew I had more to consider and basically wanted to look as beautiful as them when it was over. Does your doctor seem like he is a creative type too? Mine has fine art and drawing degrees so that also spoke to me. Good luck! You are doing the right thing. Just enjoy it now that you know what you need to do!

Hi blk11, We have been speaking on my blog page -my breast were considered tuberous, large areolas, ptosis and asymmetrical (in other words a mess) - not to mention small. I had the lift and silicone unders. I haven't seen anyone on this site spend more $$ than me (as of yet) for this procedure but I rationalized it this way - This will be something that I am doing and It's going to be nothing short of fabulous when it's done. Living in nyc I was hoping to spend $10,000 max but when I understood what was involved, I was not letting 5K get in the way as I loved my doctor and felt extremely comfortable with him handling my multi-issues. The extra money is alot for me - but all said and done I rather pay it now than down the road for a re-due. You want to feel relieved, happy and proud with the result. Long story short, your doing this so do it right and feel good about your decision. Give it all the time you need and don't rush : )

Oh I actually did get an implant but I also got a lift and areola reduction. When I first started thinking about have a breast lift/augmentation, I was concerned that my body would not accept the implants. When I realized what a nice result you can have without an implant (with a lift) I thought about just reshaping my breast and making them pretty. I am a firm believer in quality over quantity ; ) Instead of feeling that you went backwards from where you started and as though you have to live with it, when/if you are up to it, I can not see why not seek out a doctor who specializes in reconstruction (not sure if I am using the right term) but basically, someone who can take what you have and re-shape them. Maybe an implant is not for you but at least you will feel confident in their appearance. It must feel really dim right now - but so many ladies go in with such different and dramatic situations. Surely yours in not something impossible!