Alex N. Lechtman, MD

I'm 35 and had my child 10 years ago and he left me with a mom pooch and I lost a lot of fullness in my breasts. One sags lower than the other. My surgeon told me that was only completely fixable if I did a lift and I wasn't ready for that so I did a standard augmentation to regain fullness.I am 100% thrilled with the results, even though I'm still only 2 weeks post-op. I went back to work this week and get tired easily and still pretty sore, but it's manageable (office work). I wear my brace 24/7 and that really helps to support me. I am almost able to walk fully straight. I'm wearing leggings and a hoodie and that is just fine. My scar is easily covered by bottoms.Ready for all this tape to come off! My only con was getting the drains removed, horrible! Luckily, it was super fast and I was then able to shower the next day! Drains were removed at 7 days. I was on pain killers for almost 2 full weeks but have switched to ibuprofen and it's ok.

Hi all! So excited to say that I am officially 1 week away from my surgery on 11/2! I'm 32y/o, 5'3", 166lbs, 3kids that we're breastfed and was a 36D then, currently a full 36B or a small deflated 36C lol. I'm getting 575cc saline implants with a full anchor lift. I've been looking for ppl to connect with that have had a similar surgery that can give any advice preparing for pre-op, post-op, and scar treatment that worked for you. Hopefully I can do the save after next week!! :) Thank you all and god bless all you beautiful women Updated on 30 Oct 2020: Officially 3 days until surgery!! So excited and a bit nervous, but keeping all good thoughts. I did want to show some before pictures of when I was nursing and how I loved how busty I used to be. Then here are my current pictures of how deflated and the degree of sagging my breasts are now, and I definitely wanted to include my wish pictures! ???????? lol Updated on 30 Oct 2020: Here are some pictures of when I tried on the 575cc saline moderate profile implants. Trying them on with some regular tops helped out a lot too! Updated on 2 Nov 2020: Everything went great! I feel great and know it’s going to look amazing. First thing I did today was take an anti-inflammatory/pain med, per the Doctor, before leaving the house. Arrival time was at 6:30am, where I checked in, COVID screening with temp, signed more consent forms and then paid the surgery center. Then I was taken back to get prepped and got a medication patch to help prevent Nausea/Vomiting. This is where my PS came in to mark on me and I was walked back into my procedure room for surgery at 8am. I was asleep in minutes lol. Next thing you know they were waking me up and it was time to go. Doctor was amazing and called this evening to check on me :) I am in a little pain, voice a little raspy from intubation, and felt somewhat dizzy and heavy after anesthesia. Bandages are coming off tomorrow at follow up. I’ll update more then! Updated on 3 Nov 2020: Looks so good, considering I have the full anchor lift! I would have taken more pictures but this is the only one pic we could get before I was wrapped up again. I get to shower tomorrow so I’ll post more views of it then. Updated on 4 Nov 2020: Today I got to take the bandages off and shower. It was so nice because it was getting itchy. The steri strips are still intact and as dry as I could keep them. Everything is sore, swollen, and still riding high, but I’m tolerating It with the meds. My left nipple is still numb but DR says that’s normal and will come back. I ordered a recovery post op bra with the band to help the implants go down that will be here tomorrow. Until then I’m using a medium support sports bra that zips up from Walmart and feels great too. So far I’m really liking the results, I can’t wait to start the scar treatment sheets and gel! Updated on 5 Nov 2020: Today the bruising is more noticeable and yellow. I received my post op bra from Amazon and it’s perfect! I love the band on top and that it leaves room for circulation with just enough support and compression to help with swelling. We did reinforce a few areas with more steri strips until I know for sure the incisions are healed. Other than that everything looks good. Updated on 7 Nov 2020: Here’s an update for the last two days. So on Day 4 I showered and everything looked good, still sore, still bruised, and pain is minimal and very tolerable. I think my left is still higher than my right. Sleeping at night is so much better now, but still upright and with my neck pillow. Day 5 I see more fluffing and I’m loving the results so far! Everything is really coming along great. :) I tend to bruise easily and I anticipated bruising so I put on some bruise cream around, but not on the incisions. I noticed that my left breast incision had some clear, yellow, odorless drainage (no signs of infection so that’s good) just a tiny opening where the steri strips were lifting. I cleaned it, pat dry, and put new steri strips down until I know everything is healed and closed. I can’t wait to get the strips off and see it not bruised! So excited!! Updated on 9 Nov 2020: Day 6 I definitely can move my arms more and more, cleaning and picking up is getting easier. Still can’t pick up my babies though. I was watching that small spot on my left breast and steri strips are still in place and not saturated with anything so that’s good. Day 7 Yay! 1 week down and so happy! :) I was doing so research and it looks like the majority say we can start massaging after the first week as long as incisions are good and we can tolerate it, so I tried and all went well. Steri Strips still haven’t fallen off so I still don’t know how the incisions look and I still can’t start any scar treatment. :/ I’m just patiently waiting for that day. Also, bruise cream seems to be helping! Updated on 12 Nov 2020: So it’s been 10 days since my surgery, everything is going well and as best as we expected. I shared on post op day 5 my left breast had some drainage in that T-zone incision area. Last few days it was good and not draining anything, but THEN last night I noticed a little bit again. I cleaned and removed the steri-strips around it and found it to be more close to a superficial wound-to-maybe a partial thickness wound. I already reached out to my Plastic Surgeon to see what he thinks and will update then. I know the T-zone area is a very tough place to heal and I know everyone heals very differently and at their own pace, so I’m not too concerned, it doesn’t show any symptoms of infection, but I still notified the PS just in case. With all that said, I put a hold off on the massages. I hope it heals fast. I just definitely wanted to share, so if anyone else goes through this it is very common and I’m here for support and any advice too! Thanks and god bless all you beautiful women! :) Updated on 12 Nov 2020: Finally I got to see my incisions and that beautiful anchor scar we all know and dread :-/ but good news! I’m actually very very pleased on how they look! Nothing raised and nice small thin lines for the sutures, that btw I can still feel under the skin, but will soon dissolve. All thanks to Dr. Lechtman for being so amazing and living up to his amazing reputation! I’m so happy I went with him! Now all I have to do is take care of and watch that left breast T area. Then hopefully I can start the scar treatment stuff soon. :)) Updated on 16 Nov 2020: Time flies!! It’s crazy that it feels like forever when we wait to have surgery and then 2 weeks pass just like that! *SNAP* lol I’m totally loving the results though!! :D I’m happy to say I’m not having any pain, trying to massage morning and night as tolerated, and just keeping up with that left breast incision. It’s definitely progressed in healing with just Antibiotic ointment and a bandaid. I’m trying to be patient lol until then I’ll update next week :) Take care and stay safe!! Updated on 23 Nov 2020: All is healing very well and settling so nicely! I’ve kept up with massages and they don’t feel so stiff anymore. I’ve got almost total strength back with lifting, even though I’m limiting and not doing much for a long time, I can finally lift and hold my babies!!! :)) I included some pics of old swim tops, shirt and sports bra just to see how they look in clothes and I love it! So much better lol. I’m waiting on buying any real bras until I drop some more. Also, my Left breast incision and T Zone area is almost all the way healed. Yay! I’m thinking after my month follow up I’ll start the scar treatment stuff, so definitely more to come! I hope everyone has a blessed and safe Thanksgiving Holiday! Updated on 5 Dec 2020: I’m super thrilled the way everything is looking and healing up. I’m a little late posting an update but I wanted to wait until I saw the doctor for my first month follow up. No problems to report. I can start some scar treatment stuff and the doctor said try taking Vitamin E and using vitamin E oil, so definitely more to follow in the future :) I am back at work, I can completely carry and lift my kiddos, I’m keeping up with the massages during showers, I haven’t bought anything other than sports bras so it’s still mystery of what size I am now, and that’s ok because I’ve heard it takes about 3-6 months before we settle into a more permanent look where the implants are in the breast pocket completely and rounding out. I’m in no rush I love them regardless lol. My left breast incision healed *thank goodness* and is only a little dry skin on that incision area. I do like to keep putting antibiotic ointment on the healed incisions. Im hoping everyone is staying safe, healthy and having a blessed holidays with their families :)) thanks for visiting! Updated on 10 Dec 2020: So I’m 4 days into using scar treatment silicone sheets and gel. I know I won’t notice anything just yet but wanted to update and let you all know what I’m using and how I’m doing it. I just wanted to try OTC or stuff in stores called ScarAway sheets and gel. I use it for at least 12hrs a day and with the gel around the nipple since its not bad there. Then when it’s time to take it off I rub in Vitamin E oil during massages and sleep with that and then start over with the sheets and gel in the morning. I’m also taking all my vitamins including vitamin E. I’ll try and update monthly. Hopefully we notice a difference:) Updated on 3 Jan 2021: Two months in and I love love love the results! Lol they feel natural and apart of me... not foreign at all... scar sheets are going well too, along with the scar gel and vitamins. Although I try my best to stay consistent, I still feel like I am starting to notice a difference! Still have not committed to buying a bra just yet, just sports bras and my bralette. I’ll wait another month I think to see if they settle more. No other changes, just massaging them and they do feel soft and squishy haha. It’s weird since I did get them under the muscle sometimes if I flex hard enough I notice my chest move more lol but it’s not bad. I haven’t started working out yet but hopefully this month I’ll be able to and I’ll let you know how that goes. Other than that I hope you like the pictures and I’m hoping everyone had a blessed, safe, and healthy New Years! :)) Updated on 12 Feb 2021: Hey everyone- So it’s been 3 months since my surgery and things have healed and recovered great! I’ve had a few hiccups along the way but really am happy with my results. I’ve included some pictures in the last month where on two different occasions I had a small opening or sore, idk why or how but they have healed since with just the antibiotic ointment and bandaid like my PS recommended. Also, I’m not massaging as much as the beginning, still using scar treatment stuff occasionally, and definitely been taking my vitamins. My next appt with the surgeon is my 6 month follow up in May! Can’t wait :) so a lot of other peers have said right around this time the results we see 3 months and on will be our final outcome for our surgery. I finally bought a few bras, which I went from a 36B to a 36DD and XXXL in sports bras and bralettes. Everything looks and feels great! I hope this helps everyone out there thinking about breast augmentation w/lift or has gone through it or going through it now that you have support and you will not regret it! Thanks and stay healthy! Updated on 21 May 2021: Omgosh hello again! Sorry I’m a little late posting my 6 month update hah a but better late than never - right! So I left off at 3 months and decided to wait till now to post instead of every month so we can all see a bigger difference. Let me first think of any problems or concerns I have so far, which is not much. I really love how they turned out! It was a major improvement that was very much needed. I haven’t had any issues with the scarring opening up or capsule contracture, and my saline implants feel nice and soft. I was doing the scar sheets and massages regularly, then gave myself a break, but I am still taking vitamin e and using that oil as well. I went to my follow up and Dr. Lechtman was amazing. He’s very professional and so friendly. He examined me and we did notice my left breast is a little less sensitive to touch, which is okay with me. The only concern I had was that my right breast is slightly lower- he did tell me way before surgery that I had more breast tissue on my left side with a smaller breast pocket and the right side was less breast tissue with a larger breast pocket. He told me that I’ll follow up in a year (this coming Nov) to see where both implants settle for good and we can go from there. He said if I do want to go back to correct, he can lower the left side or do a pocket revision to my right and not charge any surgeon fee to do it. So now I just get to wait and see and enjoy the summer :) I really do love them and I know I wasn’t born perfect and one side of our bodies are different then the other so I’m not unhappy with my results. Dr. Lechtman and his whole staff have been amazing through this entire process! Sorry for such a lengthy update X-D just want to make sure every this is out there. I hope everyone has a wonderful summer! Stay safe out there! Xoxox! I’ll post another update around 9 months. Take care!

Definitely not an easy surgery, but Stay focused, it is definitely worth it, you think you won’t be able to stand up straight again but you will, (5wks) Make sure you have a supportive person helping you. I am very happy the way it turned out. Will post pre and post pics later. Number one thing I had wish I had done before surgery... Buy a recliner!!!

Before my breast augmentation I was A 34C at Victoria secret and of course their bras run small so I was usually a full B in any other brand, my left boob was also a lot bigger then my right. My doctor recommend doing a size bigger on my left side to even them out which is what I was wanting to do as well Updated on 27 Feb 2017: Excited to show my experience through my breast augmentation! I was undecided on what size I wanted to go with. I know I wanted to be big but I didn't want to "[RS bleep] star" status big, I ended up deciding on 525cc saline under the muscle implants. Which were filled to 535cc on the left and 575cc on the right. I'm very happy with how they turned out but I do wish I would've gone bigger! I'm now on two weeks post op waiting to see how they settle! Updated on 27 Feb 2017: I got to go back the day after to get my wraps taken off and they were definitely not what I was expecting!! They were way smaller and very high up (which I knew they would be high up from researching) but from what I've found each day they do seem to get bigger in size and I'm happy with where they are at the moment Updated on 27 Feb 2017: I did mine through the Areola was wondering when the tapings are suppose to fall off and what to expect when they do!!!! ???????????????? Updated on 27 Feb 2017: It's been two weeks post op tape still attached to incision area, skin around it was starting to get irritated and reddish pinkish color so my doctor had me take the tapes off and wait to see what happens but forgot to ask when I can start scar treatments! Updated on 27 Mar 2017: Updated on 28 Mar 2017: Updated on 10 May 2017:

Dr. Letchman exceeded my expectations with his professionalism, bedside manners, and skill level as a plastic surgeon. I truly believe he is not only a great surgeon but also places his patients best interest and safety 1st. I am more than pleased with results and I could not be happier!No Regrets!

I went from a 38DDD to a 38D, I am 20 years old, 5'4" and currently 180 pounds. I am extremely happy with my new breasts and I feel so motivated to start working out. I am unhappy with my health, and I want to start working on it, of course I need to wait until I get the okay from my surgeon. I have always had large breasts and I am so thrilled to look in the mirror and see a body I love. I have so much more self confidence and I don't worry about people staring anymore. I just can't get over the fact that I had the surgery, I am so glad that I did this now and didn't wait until I was older.

Just like a lot of the posts I read, I have wanted bigger boobs since I was in middle school. I had always been really thin growing up and worn a 34B, but in college I gained weight and with that my boobs only got slightly bigger, 36C. I have finally started to lose all the weight and am currently 5'6" and 140lbs. I want to be down to at least 130 by the actual surgery. I have been on this site every night reading other people's experiences and it has gotten me so excited to do it! I was originally planning on Aug (after I quit my job, but before school starts), but im too excited now and want to do it in July. So, I called the Dr.s office today and scheduled an appt. They said I first meet with the patient coordinator to go over the procedure in detail and try on sizers which is a free appt, then after that I will meet with the PS and I believe that is the $100 consultation. Ok, these pics are so not flattering but Im going to post the good, the bad, and the ugly because its been SO helpful when other people did!! Updated on 30 Apr 2014: so I just had my first consultation with the patient coordinator person this morning and it went really well she went over everything about the procedure and implants in general and then I got to try and sizes. I started with 300 and then 325 350 and 375.I'm going to go somewhere between 325 and 350 I think the 375 looked way too big maybe my torso is short but they looked like they were taking over and overwhelmed me. I would rather wish I had gone bigger then go to big and wish I was smaller!! I'm definitely getting silicone though and with everything the total is going to be $6300 which is pretty much what I was expecting. what looks better? I'm going to be about ten pounds lighter by the surgery too. I want to look fit sporty proportional not like I have "big boobs"! Updated on 7 May 2014: For the most part everyone that I told has been very supportive. One friend is against it but does the whole "whatever makes you happy" thing and another was just really surprised and literally would not even acknowledge that I told her like it made her uncomfortable. Im not even sure why I told so many people! I guess I'm just really excited but the people who aren't excited for me have me feeling slightly insecure about this decision. I kinda second guess myself like why am I actually doing this? I don't that low self esteem I just think I would look and feel "better", more feminine. And when someone isnt on board I feel like I have to defend my decision which is silly. Updated on 20 May 2014: Im so excited! !! I had my second consult today and LOVED the surgeon and his staff. He was informative, nice, funny, very patient. I was measured, tried on sizes again, went over all my questions and concerns. Now im thinking I want to go with 375cc instead of 350cc. Partly because I don't want to regret going too small of course but also because 25cc is less than two tablespoons. And I do want to look bigger than I do with my padded push up bras! Im going to have my primary physician order my labs about a week before surgery that way my insurance will cover it! Im a little nervous about people at work noticing for some reason. Part of it is that I already took my two weeks vacation and now im going to be taking another 6-8 days off. Anyway, im wondering if I should buy sports bras ahead of time or wait until after? Updated on 17 Jun 2014: I arrived and the patient coordinator took my mom and I into a room. We went over the payment options and I paid in full. This is the first time I felt uneasy/anxious mostly because spending that amount of money all at once is overwhelming plus it makes it feel REAL! Then the nurse came in and went over a packet of info that contained what to do and not do before and after surgery. She said I will be bandaged up tight after surgery and then the next day at my post op appointment I will bring my own sports bra and they will put me in that. She said no underwire for 6 weeks. Also that the steri strips covering the incision will stick on for 3-4 weeks, even in the shower. I don't think ill be able to stand that! I really want to return to work as soon as I can but she said the PS will always recommend two weeks. She followed that by saying a lot of people can't do that and go back sooner but for recovery purposes the longer the better. Which of course makes sense and I don't want to push myself too much too soon because I would hate for something to go wrong! Also no ibuprofen or aspirin a week before or after surgery. The Dr came in and went over the risks of surgery again and confirmed size. I told him I want to go back to 350cc NOT the 375cc. I had been flip flopping a bit but feel very confident in that decision! So im two weeks away and I have to go pick up my prescriptions either today or tomorrow and also go pre-register at the surgery center. I am scheduled to arrive at 12pm on July 2nd (initially they said 7am which i prefer but what's the difference, right?) Before I left I asked to try on the sizers again just to be sure and because, lets face it, its fun!! Very set happy confident sure and satisfied with the 350cc even taking into consideration this mysterious"loss of volume" everyone talks about when you go under the muscle. Updated on 20 Jun 2014: Ok so I went back again today just to take more pics and to reassure myself that im picking the right size. I tried on 325 350 and 375. The 375cc are just too big for me. I have come to accept the 25cc or whatever of lost volume by going under the muscle which is why I tried on the 325cc, so by going with the 350cc i know what they will look like. I am content with the 325 look so Im going with 350cc! Ok I know im going on about this haha but I've put a lot of thought into this. Theother reason im going with this size is because this is how I will look naked or in a swim suit, basically with no bra on so if I did add a bra I could make them as big as I want but still down play them if need be which is important to me. Also i weigh 135 lbs now and am still working Updated on 20 Jun 2014: *Still working on losing more weight. I would like to be 130-125. I was having trouble with that post on my phone! Updated on 1 Jul 2014: Ok how crazy is this. I decided to take my before shots to post on here and I realized, omg this is the last time my boobs will look like this! Kinda sad kinda scary, but while taking the pictures it was like I never realized just how small they actually are, wow haha! Im really nervous and anxious because I do love my boobs they are just small and im just worried something will go wrong and they will be deformed or I will ruin what I had. I also don't think its fair that my surgery is at noon but I have to stop liquids at midnight which is the same instructions for someone with surgery at 7am! Im all worried im going to be crazy dehydrated. Updated on 2 Jul 2014: The lack of water sucks a bit but its really not bad! I was so freaked out last night that everything seemed like a big deal. Now im heading to the surgery center and excited and happy and relaxed YAY! Updated on 2 Jul 2014: Ill write a more detailed post tomorrow about everything that happened, but im going to keep this one short. It went so fast!!! I was in a lot of pain right when I woke up but a shot of demerits later andit quickly went away! Now im at home pain is 1/10 and the only reason I feel pressure is because the bandage is on real tight. I feel really great! Im so happy for all of us who had our surgeries today and so thankful for all the support! It has been so helpful and I just appreciate it so much!!!!! Updated on 3 Jul 2014: I catch up on yesterday...I arrived at the surgery center at 12 they took me in the back and had me pee in a cup. I was soooo nervous about the IV for some reason but the nurse did such a good job and it was quick. I also had to put on stockings, a cap, a gown, and fancy socks. Then once I was settled they let my mom come back and sit with me. The anesthesiologist came in after about 30 mins and introduced himself. I met the OR nurse and then my PS cam in and drew on me. I said bye to my mom and they walked me back to the OR. I laid myself on the table and the anesthesiologist said ok im going to get you started. I felt a burning sensation going into my hand and felt a little woozy and that's all I remember! I remember waking up talking about cows lol! So after surgery they had given me fentanyl in my IV and apparently when my PS came in and asked how I was doing I just gave him two thumbs up haha. He also had me take a Norco (I don't remember any of that). The nurse helped me get dressed then had my mom came in. I started to wake up pretty quick at this point and the more I woke up I started to feel really sick (probably the norco) and in a lot of pain. So on top of everything they gave me an extra shot of demerol. Nurses generally wont give you extra pain meds unless you tell them you are above a 5 on the 1-10 pain scale (mom is an RN). So just be aware of that if you NEED something say you are a 7. When I got home I dozed off and on until 9 or so and then was awake from 1am until now (midday). Ive been taking my meds every six hours. Im sore but no real pain unless I move funny. Also if I stand for too long I feel like im going to pass out. I just got back from the PS office and THEY ARE PERFECT, LOL!!! At first when they were all wrapped up I thought maybe they were a bit small (I would rather have too small than too big!!!) But wow. Just. Wow. They are exactly what I wanted im so happy! They are a little high/odd shaped but not bad. So here are the pics. Im retaining fluid like everyone else my PS said its a side effect of anesthesia and will go away in afew days. Oh also im on tramadol which is not a narcotic so no constipation and it works like a gem and way less side effects than narcotics. Updated on 3 Jul 2014: I forgot a few details. My right nipple is kinda numb but PS wasn't worried about that. Wear a sports bra for 6 weeks. No icing the boobs. No massaging. I can exercise at 4 weeks and lift weights after 6 weeks if it's comfortable. Also my right boob has a few little air bubbles at the top that feel funny, PS said my body will absorb that in a week or so. I think that's all! Updated on 4 Jul 2014: The first night I did not sleep at all, just insomnia not much pain. Last night I slept great propped up on the couch. And tonight I get to sleep normal in my bed! I have had ever minimal pain. In fact today when I woke up I had some muscle tightness and slightly sore but no real pain. Also today my left pec spasms every no and again which kinda scares me but doesn't hurt. I get to attempt a shower today! Im a little afraid to lift my hands up to my head or move my arms around in full range of motion. I can't see the incisions at all because they are covered with tape but I can't feel them at all no discomfort. My chest is quite swollen though I had to take off the sports bra today because the band was too tight, my sternum has so much swelling I cant really feel the bone underneath! PS said wearing one isnt necessary and just do what's comfortable. Updated on 4 Jul 2014: Dang typos from auto correct and typing on my phone, sorry! Updated on 7 Jul 2014: I have felt excellent these past few days. I have only needed to take Tylenol for pain and the swelling has gone way down. The only thing is that sleeping on my back all night is kinda rough and im pretty tired all day long. Today I drove to get my hair done and then spent the afternoon with a friend and I was exhausted! The feeling in the right nipple is coming back but its a strange painful burning sensation, haha not normal!! I measure to be a 36C or 34D which is great because when im in clothes they don't look HUGE. Im a little worried about work tomorrow but I think ill manage ok. Ill post pictures tomorrow. I don't think much has changed im still so happy with them, I think they fit my body perfectly! Updated on 8 Jul 2014: I tried to take these pictures at dramatic angles to really showcase the frankenboob. Yes, its a little scary but I know its normal (or at least I keep telling myself that over and over lol!). Sorry for the close up shots but its actually really hard to take boob selfies!!!! Updated on 20 Jul 2014: Im slowly able to sleep on my stomach if my arms are folded underneath me propping my boobs up slightly. That gets uncomfortable after about an hour though. Im probably over doing it but I feel 100% and can lift anything easily just like before surgery including heavy things. I have noticed my range of motion in my arms, specifically my right arm is a bit limited. I think yoga will help that. Ive tried stretches as much as I can stand. Its like in my armpit down the underside of my arm and across my chest. The sensation of burning with even a slight touch has not changed in my right boob but I know that's just the nerves trying to get back to normal. All the air bubbles are pretty much gone too except I can maybe feel a little one at the bottom of each. They haven't changed much at all, still a little high and square but look AMAZING in clothes! Im excited for them to settle in! Updated on 21 Jul 2014: I have boob greed! Just today and just a little bit! I wanted to be honest though. And once I go back to the old pics and see what I started with, it is an amazing difference no doubt. They are exactly the size I wanted small D big C. I wanted them to look natural and they do! Damn where does this come from? Ok part of it too is that im stuck in sports bras for six weeks so that makes them look a bit unimpressive. They are dropping for sure though and getting real soft. I totally feel like they are mine and a part of me. I would rather have a day of boob greed and buy a bra than to be top heavy and look unnatural! If I could go back I would still choose the same size 350cc!! Updated on 22 Jul 2014: No real change from the front but the scars look great! Also note that they are bigger on day one than they are today (I swear they are even if you don't see it!).

In fourth grade, I remember praying for a training bra. I must have begged a little too earnestly, because by 5th grade I had skipped the coveted training bra stage and went from zero to C cup in less than a year. I was a DD by the time I graduated highschool and a full DDD at the time of my recent surgery, (I am now 31). The only reason I have waited this long is because this is the first time I have had good enough insurance to cover the costs of the procedure. Where I live in California, breast reduction surgery is currently about $10,000 (and when I looked into it a decade ago it was twice as much). My surgery was September 28th and I am now at home, having a remarkably easy recovery. I prepared myself for such a huge amount of pain that what I've actually gone through in reality seems like a cake walk. I used my pain meds only the first few days after surgery, and now the only real annoyance I have is finding a way to sleep comfortably through the night on my back. I noticed an immediate difference in my back pain and my posture. My sister says I already look 15 pounds thinner. I am so, so happy I had this surgery. Anybody who suffers from back pain, headaches, body issues or anything else that may be related to having large breasts should not be scared to go through with this surgery. Now knowing the benefits (keep in mind I am not even a full week into recovery!) I would even to be willing to save up and pay out of pocket. It is THAT worth it. I will try to update and add photos later.

I am a 36yr old mother of 4. A set of girl twins whom are now 16. They were each almost 8lbs each and one was breech so C-section here I came :/ and two beautiful sons 13 and 3 (also another c-section). I am finally having this done and am sooooo super excited. My surgery date is July 13, in TWO DAYS! I'm so happy I found this website to learn from other experiences, thank you all for sharing. But I am freaking out and I'm totally scared. But I'm tired of the "apron" and tired of fighting with clothes, did I mention that I'm scared? Lol!! I have no pics but will take some and track my progress as well. I'm just worried that it won't live up to my expectations, maybe because I've hated my apron for so long that I can't see past it. It's been 16 yrs with this and I do not believe Denise Austen did not have surgery after having a TT. Anyways, I will post pre-op pics as well as post-op so that I can help others the way you've all helped me. Thank you! Updated on 14 Jul 2011: So this is day two post op and my back is aching because of the slouching. I am able to stand up on my own and walk to the restroom (very slowly of course) without help but only when i feel that I can. I was able to remove the stockings because I was getting up and walking frequently, to the bathroom that is, but I was also stretching my legs and feet. They were itching pretty bad and started hurting the inside of my thighs. I have my follow up appointment with my doctor and I'm hoping I can remove these tubes because I'm draining less than 5ml now. I've been on the recliner which is very nice, I do miss the comfort of my bed upstairs but trying to be very careful. Drinking plenty of water has helped sooooo much. My girls and family have been so helpful and supportive

In 2021, I received a breast reduction with Dr. Lechtman. I was left DEFORMED. My breasts are two different sizes now. My scars look horrid, and my areolas are completely misshaped. I went in to have a scar revision twice, and finally, Dr. Lechtman said to me, "How picky are you going to be?" He completely dismissed my feelings about my breasts and the complications I had. The tissues on my skin looks mangled. I have scar tissue attached to my muscle, which makes my whole breast move any time I move my arm. It's going to cost me about $15,000+ to fix his mistakes. I would never recommend him to anyone!!!!