Andrea Basile, MD

Wonderful experience with Dr. Basile. I met with three doctors prior to my breast augmentation and Dr. Basile made me feel the most comfortable and addressed my specific needs better than anyone. He will not try to sell you something you are not looking for. His explanations of expectations are so thorough it made me feel at ease and confident in the procedure. 10 years later I'm still in love with what he did for me and the service I received. I did under muscle incision at crease. I've breastfed two babies since and I'm so happy I didn't wait to get them done until after kids.

Great experience over all.
I did not wait in the waiting room, staff was wonderful and made me feel so comfortable.
Dr.Basile spent a good amount of time with me in the consultation room as opposed to other doctors who spend 5 minutes. Dr.Basile was very detailed and made sure that I understood everything about my surgery.
Post surgery I am very happy with my results. I kid you not this doctor is an artist. my body looks so beautiful and natural. I would recommend Dr. Basile to anyone because I can vouch that he is an amazing plastic surgeon.

Thank you again Dr. Basile

Breast augmentation was something that I had been thinking about since my third daughter was born 19 years ago. But as a stay at home mom/wife, it just never seemed to be "the right time". I waited, patiently, until at last the timing was right! I did a lot of research and talked to many people. Dr. Basile was one of three Plastic Surgeons that I met with before making my final decision. From my initial consultation, I knew that I had found my plastic surgeon. Dr. Basile and his entire staff are nothing short of exceptional. First impressions are everything... when I arrived at the office, which by the way, was beautiful, clean and smelled AMAZING, I was greeted by Ashley, the patient care coordinator. She immediately made me feel comfortable with her welcoming smile. She put me in a consultation room where we talked for a bit and then she said Dr. Basile would be right in... and I don't think I even waited five minutes to see him. The time everyone took with me was amazing, I never once felt rushed. Dr. Basile is a highly skilled surgeon with a good eye. I had done my research and when I went to my appointment I knew EXACTLY what I wanted. He listened as I explained, in detail, what I hoped my end result would be, then he offered his suggestions on what he thought would give me the best results. At my pre-op appointment he thoroughly explained the procedure and technique. Went through all of the medications and recovery, discussed any questions I had, and again, went through all of my "wish photos" that I showed him. From the time I had my consultation until now I called (or emailed) several times, I had a gazillion questions and Ashley was always patient, kind, courteous and professional. She ALWAYS made me feel like there was no silly question and regardless of how busy she was, I felt as if she was my very own personal patient coordinator, like I was their only patient. Finally - SURGERY DAY! I arrived at the surgery center at 6:30am. Feeling nothing more than excited! Dr. Basile came in, drew on my chest with a marker, and asked me again if I had any questions. Enter Operating Room, (ok, NOW maybe I'm feeling nervous) sleepy time, Dr. Basile "working his magic", wake up, feel fine, go home. Took meds as prescribed. Saw Dr. Basile first thing the next morning. The meds made me sick, (which is typical for me) but as far as pain, I really didn't have any. I also didn't have ANY bruising, not at all. I followed Dr.'s orders exactly as they were given to me. I had a "slight" complication, which was absolutely NO FAULT of Dr. Basile or the surgery center, (it was something that would have happened regardless of who my surgeon was) Dr. Basile handled it in a way that eased my mind. He's not a "wait and see" doctor, when I called to say something was wrong, he had me in his office that day, even though I had just seen him 2 days prior. I saw him every few days for the next 2 weeks, then once a week for 2 months after that. I am now a little over 6 months post up, doing great and have very minimal scars already, and they will still continue to heal. I'm beyond happy with my results. I could go on and on, but the bottom line is Dr. Basile gave me exactly what I asked for. My Experience with Dr. Basile and his staff was exceptional. I highly recommend Basile Plastic Surgery.

I'm 2 1/2 weeks post-op from my Breast Augmentation with Mastopexy. I honestly recommend Dr. Basile for any of your cosmetic surgery/procedures! He has made me feel comfortable from the very first day at my consultation and his staff is wonderful. There is no doubt in my mind that I feel safe with him and I'm sure you all will too! Please check him out!

After losing over 100 pounds during the period of 2 years through calorie counting and exercise, I was left with a large amount of sagging skin and loose "junk" under my arms and tummy.

I received several great plastic surgeon referrals from doctor friends and began interviewing various plastic surgeons as well as doing extensive research earlier this year. Once I met Dr Basile, I knew that I met the right doctor to give me my much needed transformation. I was impressed with Dr Basile along with his experiences with these procedures and his impressive credentials and certifications. I also appreciated Dr Basile's detailed and conservative nature and also how forthcoming and honest he was to me with respects to preparing for the surgeries and what to expect through every step of the process. I could tell right off that Dr Basile's priorities are for his patients and making certain that they are kept safe and healthy under his care. I met with another PS who insisted that he would do both surgeries at once and would not even give me an option to do the surgeries via 2 separate procedures. I had other PS including Dr Basile explain to me how much I would need my arms to pull myself up, and navigate after tummy tuck surgery. Now that I have had both surgeries, I can't imagine what this PS was thinking (other then himself) when suggesting this to me to have had everything done at once. I do believe there are many plastic surgeries that work well while being combined under one surgery, however and arm lift and a tummy tuck together would not be one of them in my opinion.

I scheduled the arm lift procedure for August 17, 2016. The procedure was approximately 4 hours long. As one can see from my before photos (taken the night before my surgery) that I needed quite a bit of work done! I could not had been more impressed by the amount of excess "junk" Dr Basile removed along with his absolutely perfect, neat stitching of the wounds. I was sent home with a compression arm sleeve that fastened behind me similar to a bra. I disliked the compression sleeve, had some difficulty being comfortable sleeping with it, however I did order a few alternative items on my own and did not find anything that was good. One compression sleeve I ordered fastened in the front and was not good at all for me. I also tried wrapping myself in ace bandages with velcro fasteners at the end and they did tend to bunch and move around to much. The compression sleeves I was sent home with did turn out to be the very best available option. I did experience swelling, and some forearm pain especially the first few weeks, however it was all well controlled via the compression sleeves. I also firmly believe the compression sleeves allowed my scars to heal well and remain flat. I stayed on oxi cotton for approximately 4 days and then switched myself over to extra strength tylenol. I am using vitamin E in the mornings and Mederma PM in the evenings for my scars. I have recently noticed that the more time I spend applying the oil / creme and really massaging it into my skin, the quicker my scars are fading. I was able to do long walks at the local mall within 3 days of my surgery and I was back to the YMCA for lower body work outs at 4 weeks post op. I resumed aerobics and zumba classes at 6 weeks post op. I am now 3 months post op and feel great. I do have some numbness still in certain areas near the incisions, however all to be expected and I could not be more pleased with the looks of my new arms! I loved my arms so much that I had a tummy tuck done also by Dr Basile on November 2, 2016. The procedure results are drastic in the most wonderful way! I will post a separate review.

Updated on 23 Dec 2016:
Adding pictures of the evening before my surgery and 2 weeks after my surgery

Updated on 4 Jan 2017:
I am posting 4 1/2 month post op photo's of my arm lift to show my scar progress. I do still have scars, however they are gradually fading with the on going use of several products. I rotate between scar away silicone strips, vitamin e oil and mederma scar night cream. I just added the silicone strips about 3 weeks ago and have noticed significant improvement since I began the product. My Arms feel great! I had a tummy tuck on November 2nd therefore stayed away from the gym for about 6 weeks. I am back into the swing of things though, working on building up muscle. My right arm is a bit softer / looser then my left arm but I could not be more please with my new arms. ????

I always wanted bigger breasts. Dr Basile was awesome, he was very detailed on explaining to me the procedures, the benefits, healing process, overall I couldn't be happier to have done this. Ashley and Michelle helped me from the beginning to end. Very professional team. I recommend Dr Basile with 5 stars.

I am finally doing this. And it's been 8 yrs overdue! I made the decision 2 weeks ago to find a reputable practice that would help me offset some of the cost of BA with financing and I went headfirst and scheduled with Dr. Basile in Lauderhill, FL. Two girlfriends and I are flying into FLL tomorrow. I'm choosing my size and having surgery the next day. I'm allowing myself 4 nights to recover before flying back home to GA.

So God has honestly blessed me with good genes. I don't have the best skin, but I swear I'd rather be me than anyone else :) 2015 is my year to fulfill my WANTS. Before children I had a beautiful 32 C, 26 waist and a ""donk" before they were popular! I'm about 5 pounds over where I'm most comfortable, but I'm finding that really do like a little meat. Still pushing to get back to my goal weight. I'm rambling...I am going for it with this surgery! I want some D cups. Period. So what amount of cc that is I'm not sure. I'm thinking 450 to 500 and I hope to even them out. Going under muscle and I'm going to try my darnedest to convey that I really want my incision to heal in the crease, not the bottom of my pretty new girls.

Anesthesia freaks me out, but I'm helpy and have faith that I'll get through the surgery just fine. I understand that there will be pain for days, but I'm sure that it will be worth it in the long run.

Wish me luck! I will post when getting sized TOMORROW!

Updated on 10 Apr 2015:
The staff at the surgery center of browsed county made me feel at ease. It is a bit of a survey mill, but hey I made it out on one piece. Dr. Basile's reputation proceeds and her certainly lived up to everything I heard. Patient, kind, listener (ideal qualities right?) and new his stuff. This was our first meeting an hour and a half peior to rolling back. My care team, Basile, Mariama, my tech and pro-op nurse headed my request for being handled with care. Sounds bitchy to even impart this on them, but I did! Lol especially when I heard another nursing screaming at a patient that seemed disorient coming out of surgery :)
Anyway, I arrived at the center at 730a as requested. There was a mix up with scheduling, but I was brought back at 8a. Basile met ms around 830a and we made a decision on implants. He looked at my existing tissue and body frame and assured me that I should be able to achieve my desire of a natural looking D! ???? He went over some helpful pistol instruction. I then rested for another before being taken back. I went in and out of nervousness and sentimality. I expressed to the anesthesiology that I had to amazing little fellas to get back to and she understood :) and explained that she would be in the OR with me the entire time. She's, what a stressful career!
I was wheeled back to the OR room at 930 and was no to impressed with the look of the overall center. Could def use an overhaul. I have no doubt that it's clean, but when things r old and linoleum and paint is chipping or things are stained it is a natural feeling to question sterility. I digress - they were playing MJ in the OR and that lifted my spirits. I climbed and the table and then woke up in recovery feeling so happy :) it's done!!!

The dispensary of the prescriptions could definitely been handled better as opposed to them giving them to my caretaker as they wheeled me out. However, I made it to my room just fine. My loving friend is taking great care of me. Perfect scheduling of light snacks, Gatorade, ginger ale, soup, nausea meds, antibiotics, muscle relaxers lol where I'm in the state to be expected. A ton of brickson my chest.

Doc said my current stars were:
5'2"
135 pound
34b
Major assume try that he described as normal.

My card listed 425cc on each I'm just unsure of the profile. That raised my eyebrows because we discussed a larger silicone implant in the smaller breast. Oh well. And I had the incision in the crease of my breast. One pic for now but will post the real deal after uncovering these ladies at my post op tomorrow!

Updated on 10 Apr 2015:
Please excuse my typos in my previous post. Between auto correct and stiffness I can't win lol.

Oh and no one has called to check on me today as promised or provided me with the time that my doctor will see me for post op tomorrow seeing that I'm am about of town patient called to the office and of course they're closed.

Updated on 14 Apr 2015:
so my breasts are still uneven. probably has a lot to do with the fact that he used the same implant in both though he said he wouldn't. The recovery for the most part has been a breeze. Getting out of bed proves to be the biggest and most painful challenge. My smaller tighter breast continues to hv sharp pains. My leg squats and bottom scoots are a sight to see when trying to wiggle myself out of bed. I would prefer sleeping standing up if I could lol

I now weight 184 lbs and I guess lack of exercise and bad habit of eating fatty food didn't do me no service. My goal is to fit in a size 6 pant by summer. I found doctor Randy M Dean at strax rejuvenation. They preform a lot of surgery in many ppl and the price is very affordable, I will be posting.

Updated on 14 Feb 2014:
I first wanted doctor Dean but reading all the negatives review I decided to see Doctor Thomas pane. I'm looking to set a date around March 25th and if anyone know nor heard of him plz let me know.

Updated on 14 Feb 2014:
A full body photo of my fat a..

Updated on 11 Feb 2015:
I finally decided to go ahead and get this lipo done next week. I'll be back with the up results.
Updated on 2 Mar 2015:
I posted a review before and now I'm just giving and update. I went and got my lipo done but the doc had to stop he couldn't do my back part of the body bc my BP was keep on going high. Am I satisfied? I don't know yet bc he told me I'll have a loss skin. And I don't think he promise me flat belly. .

I've wanted this ever since I started gaining weight 12 years ago. Well, after two years of working hard, 6-7 days a week in the gym, I lost100 lbs and got my body fat to 20%. As most who are getting this procedure or who are considering it, you know all the exercise in the world won;t get rid of that hanging skins so here we go! I am excited but nervous. I have heard all the horror stories about clots and wound issues with healing, etc. This board has been invaluable for the many on here who have shared their feelings and those who have already gone through it and offered their suggestions and tips. I am still forging ahead and can't wait to be one of the contributors who has been there!


Updated on 15 Sep 2012:
So I don't post so regularly but I have to tell you, I am getting more anxious as I get closer. Pre-op changed again (my crazy schedule) to 9/21 and surgery is 10/4. I am going to be doing this a lot on my own. I love my friends to death but honestly, think the peeps here are not cut out for this-my northern friends are pros at plastic surgery post-op-friend -care, but not this group. They are more the "are you crazy, do you realize the risks, people die from this" group. I am hiring some home health care for a few days and getting a walker, shower chair, and conceded on renting the recliner. I still can't wait to do this though. I have worked so hard at getting the weight off and in my weight training; this will be the final piece (well, maybe boobs next year).

Updated on 21 Sep 2012:
Had my pre-op today. My PS said I could continue on all supps except Vitamin E and fish oil (and the fat burners of course). No showering for 3-5 days.
Everything else was staus quo info.Got my questions answered and then went for my bloodwork and diagnostics.
My "nurse" was a little new and stabbed me in 3 different places trying to get blood. After stabbing number 3 I made her get someone else. Then my EKG was abnormal (she didn;t connect one of the leads) and finally, my blood pressure was high. Small wonder.
So now I have to monitor it for two weeks prior to surgery, twice a day or they won't do the surgery. It isn't usually high but I did take a fat burner this morning and had a cup of coffee on my way to the appointment-lol, nd she aggrevated me.
They won't give the prescriptions in advance since S. Fla is the pill capital of the country and they are controlled substances, so have to wait until day of. Got my binder and am looking on line for the other garments.
Hired a home health aid for the first few days as I just don't like depending on people but if I have to I would rather it be a professional.
Have everything else and I guess I am ready. Not nervous, just not looking forward to the recovery, being out of the gym, being still-that kind of down time so doesn't suit my personailty, but oh well!

Updated on 24 Sep 2012:
As posted Friday, had my pre-op and my BP was high. Well it has remained high all through the weekend. Not sure what's going on but will be seeing my PCP this week and the PS rescheduled for another two weeks out to try and figure out what's going on and go back on BP meds if needed. Sux. But better safe, right?

Updated on 27 Sep 2012:
I was admiring my booty today in the window of a shop next to work. Just kind of caught a glimpse and had to stop to admire - lol. I have literally been working that ass in the gym twice a week-heavy squats, heavy stiff legged dead lifts, heavy leg curls and heavy leg press, to grow and shape that booty, and it has worked. Now I will be out of the gym and not lifting heavy for what, 3 months? And it will probably drop like a stone-again.
All my goodies came today! Two more compression garments (black and beige), my toilet seat riser, some pads for the bed and the shower chair. I ended returning the walker because my trainer loaned me his, plus a cane. Bigger comfy clothes, wedge pillow, and various medicinals. Now appt with PCP tomorrow to get this blood pressure down, since it's still up there, and we should be good to go. Fingers crossed!

Updated on 30 Sep 2012:
So I went ahead and postponed my TT due to the "HIGH" blood pressure reading the nurse was getting at my PS's office during my preop. I ought a BP monitor and it was reading on the high side too. Friday I met with my PCP and y BP is absolutely PERFECT. She took it 4 times and her nurse took it 3 before that-all by hand and all perfect, not even a glimmer of high. I brought my BP monitor with me and they used it a couple of times and it was off by like 20 point so she said obviously defective. As to the office BPs she suggested the nurse may had some issues and that the PS contact her o confer if he felt a need but she had absolutely no qualms about clearing me for surgery. I keep telling myself better safe but now I wait for two and a half more weeks but will go into it knowing that i am quite healthy.
I am sooooo ready.

Updated on 7 Oct 2012:
Getting anxious-I have friends telling me I should accept myself as I am (I do), give myself credit for all the hard work I have put in and the results I've gotten (hell yeah, I do), how can I risk my life for something "so superficial?" (meh), how can I place so much of my self-worth in my appearance (um, I don't).
Yes, all GOOD thoughts, huh? It's amazing to me that everyone thinks they have a right to an opinion, even when unsolicited, and the negativity.
Of course I have questioned myself because I don't take this lightly. It is major surgery with risks. I will need to return to work in 2-1/2 weeks, I will be out of the gym for some time (that scares me most) and I'm pretty much on my own down here. My emotions are up and down, just like everyone else, everyday. Should I cancel and lose my deposit, should I postpone further? Yep,several times a day. Ultimately, I will go forward, hope for the best and deal with whatever may come. I still think it will be worth it.

Updated on 13 Oct 2012:
Had my final leg workout tonight and as I was doing squats, for which I have a fierce love/hate relationship, I was becoming almost wistful thinking "I won't be doing this for a few moths" and how much they are going to suk when I go back to doing them and am basically starting all over. I need to stop reading all the other posts outside of this forum because they are making me second guess myself. So far everyone here has had a pretty good recovery it seems but some on the other forums have had horrendous issues/complications - so only good stuff, only good! Today I made a HUGE pot of chicken soup and froze it. I make my own to control the sodium since all the prepared varieties have a dump truck's worth in each serving. I have stockpiled plenty of food and healthy snacks-crackers, ginger candy, ginger ale, SF puddings and Jell-o and the soup for first few days when my appetite may be funky as well as my stomach. Got the MOM and Colace but I may just hit the MOM because that's what seems to do the trick for everyone-lol. I am most worried about the nausea because I get SO sick from pain meds and the anti-nausea drugs don't help. I can't imagine getting sick after this surgery. Ok, I am projecting so going to bed now. Nothing left to buy or do-just work and wait.

Updated on 17 Oct 2012:
Wow-got my call to be there @ 7 AM. I am first. Yippeee! I am surprisingly calm. Had today off and ran some last minute fluff errands. Doing laundry now, went grocery shopping. I-Am-Ready. Couple of Xanax before bed and I'll be even more ready. Wish me luck!

Updated on 19 Oct 2012:
Okay, I can't see any of the comments any of you posted yesterday. What is up with this site? Kimmers?? Anyway, I made it!! Pain is not so bad and I haven't taken any pain meds. I was SO nauseous after I woke up and they said the anesthesiologist only put half the norm of pain meds in the IV because I am so sensitive so the pain upon waking was quite a jolt. The worse I have had is really about a 4-entirely tolerable and I am not sick. Tylenol and Valium. Getting up and down from seated position (the toilet) is fine; getting in and out of bed a challenge but I have mastered it. Coughing? Excruciating! Blowing y nose? Impossible! Sneezing? Hasn't happened yet thank God. Have first post-op today. Right now I am sitting and that is uncomfortable so going back to bed. Had breakfast (Fiber One) and banana. I have quite an appetite (prob because I am not nauseous). Hopefully I can see your comments later but thanks and best to all who went yesterday and are going today. Oh yeah, NO shower until drains are OUT :(
Doc, nurses, anesthesiologist were all great! couldn't ask for a better team.

Updated on 20 Oct 2012:
Yeah, so ready to give Caregiver the boot. Very sweet but she's been hogging my couch and all my communications are in the LR-TV, laptop so she needs to go. Doing most for myself only problem is picking up the cat dishes so the lil baby will be eating on the DR table for a few days. She's doing some laundry now then we're going to drug store for more Tylenol and an extra pair of those sexy white compression stockings. I am eating normal, still no BM which I am surprised since I am not taking pain meds. If not by this afternoon, out comes the MOM. I want to blow my nose so bad and it HURTS! I feel like there's a small rodent in there and i can't clear it. I am really surprised by how tolerable the pain has been. I guess because I didn't do much lipo? He did give me more Valium and stronger so I took one of those before bed and then had a nightmare where I was screaming no,no,no and woke the poor aide up. Knocked me out though. I may have to clue the neighbors in since our walls are paper thin, so they don;t think I am being murdered in case it happens again. So far, worth every dollar, ache, pain and anxiety ridden minute.

Updated on 20 Oct 2012:
Yeah-I thought I was on top of everything. And I guess subconsciously because I wasn't taking pain meds and I was eating, didn't think I would need it. W-R-O-N-G! Yes I had a BM and it was the most prolonged, excruciating part of this whole freaking procedure. TMI but this is the only place I can discuss where others understand. OMG, I prayed more in that bathroom then I did before the surgery. Need less to say, I popped one as soon as I crawled out of the bathroom.

Updated on 20 Oct 2012:
My PS didn't say I couldn't take it off-he said if it bunches up, pull it down and if it cuts too low, pull it up. I want to do some pics tomorrow but I'm afraid I won;t be able to get it back on right. I guess I can wait until next post-op on Monday.

Updated on 21 Oct 2012:
I removed the binder-what a beatch that was-getting all that packing back in and the cat wanting to help.

Updated on 22 Oct 2012:
'nuff said

Updated on 22 Oct 2012:
Had second post op today w/PA and she took one out. See the PS on Thurs and the other will go then. Was a piece of cake- didn't feel a thing it was so fast. Said I can remove the binder here and there for short periods, NO ice at all and no ibuprofen until the other drain is out.

Updated on 25 Oct 2012:
Had my 3rd PO visit today. PS decided to leave the one drain in as he thinks it is draining enough still to warrant it (his PA wanted to take both out on Monday). He also said no sitting and I said I only sit at the table to eat and he said he doesn't even want me doing that. So.....recline and choke?? He said all is healing quite nicely though. Took the strips off and said gauze and bacitracin if I feel like it's dry. Still no shower or ibuprofen until the last drain is gone. I am walking perfectly straight however and really, no pain. Still compression stockings if I am lying around the house but if I go to the store and am walking I can leave them home. Next visit is Monday.

Updated on 27 Oct 2012:
Scar lookin' a little gruesome

Updated on 29 Oct 2012:
Second drain came out today-yay! Shower in the AM. Feeling pretty much myself. Do all my errands in the AM and veg in the afternoon to minimize swelling. My thighs are a full 2" bigger since the surgery. Waist varies from 1-2". I can't worry about that though because it is part of the process and I anticipated 6 months of variables. One more week off from work but honesty, this has been way less of a hassle than I anticipated. No back aches. no prob sleeping on my back or in my bed, no pain pills. I really think being so strong and in such good physical shape prior to, helped a lot. Everyone is different though I guess. Anyway, I see PS again Friday and then it will be every two weeks. Hopefully he wll give me okay to start some cardio week 3. In the mean time, walking to the beach every night and back (it's finally Fall in S. FLA). Be safe Northerners!

Updated on 30 Oct 2012:
S-H-O-W-E-R! 13 days - and it was as amazing as I dreamed it would be. The CG on the other hand? Ugh. Do you all still use gauze or ABD pads across your incision (or something to cover it under the CG)?
And my waist, abs and hips are bigger tahn before the surgery. I know it's swellling and I don't feel swollen but, yeah, 2-3" bigger.

Updated on 31 Oct 2012:
Just curious who IS wearing one, do you wear all day and then switch to binder, what kind you're wearing (mid thigh, brief, etc).

Updated on 2 Nov 2012:
Yesterday was two weeks-time flies! Thought I had a seroma developing since I had this little lump that moved on my belly (since drain #2 came out)> He thought maybe and did try to sapirate it but nothing came out so that was good. Told me I could wear just my binder and skip the girdle or wear both (fixated on the binder over the girdle). Wants to see me next week and if no fluid then I can maybe start light cardio @ gym. Said all is healing well-no scar therapy yet and he only recommends Vit E oil but not yet. Can do light lymphatic drainage massage myself and then if Tues or Weds no further "pockets" have developed I can get a pro lymphatic massage. I feel great and go back to work on Monday! Yay! I am bored and my boss is frazzled.

Updated on 2 Nov 2012:
So now I am a little freaked out. Yesterday, PO told me to start using some soap on my hands over the incision. and around it, lightly in the shower. Today I did a lot of "sitting" and not recliing. I use maxi pads over the incision because he said he still wants the extra compression. Just went to the BR and when I pulled the pad out one had a quite a bit of spotting on it. Again. the side where drain came out Monday -but had a lot scabbing too and some came off. Normal? I've had nothng leak in 2 weeks.

Updated on 8 Nov 2012:
Wow, time flies! Had 3 week post-op today. Got the ok to go back to the gym. WOO-HOO! Limited cardio, treadmill but he said I can do longer strides and use some speed but no running or incline. Weights, arms and some chest. Standing, sitting or lying on bench-but be conscious of not using the abs (hah! that means light). No legs, no abs. Healing well he said. I am a little concerned about my BB because it still looks like there is a wad of gum stuck in there but he said it will recede more on its own so no marble or anything yet. No scar therapy yet. See him again in 2 weeks. Picked up 2 new garments at Walmart-cute (if that's even possible), snug, and cheap.
Other than getting tired by 3 at work and hitting the bed at 9, I feel great! New pics maybe this weekend if I get to it. Hope everyone is healing well and getting back to some sort of normal.

Updated on 13 Nov 2012:
3-1/2 weeks post-op. Doing well according to PS. Went back to gym Saturday and played with little weights. Went Sunday and walked on the treadmill. Haven't been since because it feels like a freaking waste of time. I have to pack into my CG, I still have padding around the scar for extra compression. I wore the binder too per his instructions and was sweating like a man. I am feeling tremendously inconvenienced this week. Pulling off a CG to pee at work, which is often (and a nail or two in the process and they're mine), laying in that dumb recliner at work, being tired like in a blink and my sugar cravings are crazy (oh yeah, getting my period too and it's been every few months for a year, now of course it will be regular and monthly because I need just a little MORE swelling). Glad I don't have the hubby or BF sniffing around because I would likely behead him. Just venting but I'm over it.

Updated on 22 Nov 2012:
Time flies! Glad I let a few weeks go by before taking new pics. Can still see some swelling, BB looking good and scar is fading and flattening nicely, with no scar treatment yet.

Updated on 30 Nov 2012:
Haven't seen my PS for 3 weeks. Got the ok to start Vitamin E for my scar. He snipped a few random stitches that were sticking out. Said I am still a little bloated at the top. Still can't do legs at the gym. At first he said no, then said I could do some extensions. I asked about body weight squats at least and he said ok. Then he said he doesn't need to see me for 8 weeks. There is no way I am going to be able to wait another 8 weeks to start adding some weight to my legs. My ass is going to turn into a pancake. I'll go 2-3, and then start with front squats and some DB straight leg deads. I will start some extensions, body weight squats and seated leg curls this weekend and see how it goes.
Anyway, I said it's still really numb up the center.He said that will go away-in about a year, and smiled. I also told him I feel like I am being trussed up from the inside out (tightness). He said that is the muscles reattaching.

Today I wore jeans all day and was crazy uncomfortable. They weren't tight but just sat in the wrong place, especially when I sat.
I could live in my binder. Back to sleeping in it.
Guess that's it. Overall I feel great. Six weeks flew by, I expect the next eight will as well. Hope everyone else is doing well and getting back to normal and in the holiday groove. November TT's take it easy and December TT's Good Luck!
(Oh yeah, sunscreen on the BB or scar if only wearing one layer of clothing. So like just a shirt, BB needs sunscreen. Can't really expose it full on yet. I live at the beach so this sux because I can't show it off-have to wear shorts-boo).

Updated on 7 Dec 2012:
Anyone notice even a hint of loosenig of their tummy skin? I didn't have a lot of lipo, just s little right dead center above the old BB; no flanks etc. I was sitting on the bed the other day facing my closet and the doors are mirrored I noticed a little bit of what seemed like "slackness." It's still there and I am still swollen so it's weird. It's tight when I stand and when I bend over.

Updated on 9 Dec 2012:
SInce yesterday, I have watched a video and done more reading and can I tell you? I am a little freaked out to think that the results will be less than stellar. I get not perfect and in my mind, not perfect meant a big scar. I did expect skin to be tight. Was I being unrealistic? See pics. If I sit nice and straight you can't see it. It sux to think that I haven't even made it back to the beach yet and I will need to "watch how I sit" again or I will have sag showing, still.

I have wanted breast implants since I was a teenager. I want to have full big breasts. I am very excited to have the surgery but a little nervous that they will be to small. I have learned that 30cc is equal to 1oz of white uncooked rice. I have done the rice test to see how different sizes look. S



Updated on 28 Aug 2012:
I am so excited!! Friday is the day!! Aug 31,2012. I am obsessed with getting my implants done. I finally talked to my pain management doctor about my surgery. My plan was not to tell him until after my surgery. I have Fibromyalgia and was absolutely terrified that he would say no don't do it but to my surprise he gave me his blessing and said I deserve it. Although the recovery will be difficult compared to most I think it will be well worth it. I has a surgery on July 6,2012. I had a endometrial ablation and a tubal ligation and a hysteroscopy. I literally though I was going to die from the pain. A few of the reasons for the extreme pain was #1 Fibro hurts #2 the retard Doctor have me Hydrocodone 5/500. I take Hydrocodone 10/325 and morphine ER on a regular daily basis so obviously what she gave me was NOT going to work. When I had my consult with my PS the first thing he said was we have to make sure we control your pain. That is a BIG BONUS!!. Then he told me he will not do my tummy tuck at the same time as my Breast Aug because of the Fibro and the amount of pain that would cause me. I have wanted Implants for a very long time but have finally decided to pull the trigger because I really need it now. I have lost 100LBS and after that and 2 kids my boobs are deflated. I am currently a 34D in Victorias Secret but if I put on a Baconette bra there is nothing out the top. I feel like I really wear a 34C. The PS and I both agreed that Moderate Plus Profile Saline Under the muscle would be best. We also both agreed that DD would also be good. I am 5'4" 135LBS but do have muscle and extra skin. I am big boned. He is saying 450-475CC. I have since done a ton of research and looked at thousands of pics and done the rice test and think that 500-525CC is where I want to be. I will update as much as I can and also post pics. I think there needs to be more info on Breast Aug and Fibromyalgia. Or and kind of chronic pain syndrome for that matter. I really hope this will help someone like me who is wanting to have an idea on what to expect especially with the recovery which is very scary for someone like me.

Updated on 30 Aug 2012:
ok tomorrow at 10am I have to be at the surgery center! I am so excited. Earlier today I started to have a bit of a break down, I was suddenly so scared. after about an hour I was feeling fine again just excited. I am in Ft Lauderdale which is over 2 hours from home. My husband and I decided to go up the night before and relax have the kids stay with the grandparents and get a really nice room with a hot tub in the room and order room service and hang out. I am so glad we did. The only issue is I can't sleep which is really nothing new for me. I am so excited and scared. I will defiantly update after the surgery and let everyone know how it went and how the pain is. I am only scared because of the thought of the pain. I have had quite a few surgeries before but after the very simple one in July and the horrible pain from that I am defiantly worried about the pain. Fibromyalgia pain is bad without adding to it but even though I have pain in almost all of my body my chest is one of the only places I have never had a issue. Well have a good night and I will update as soon as I can.

Updated on 30 Aug 2012:
ok tomorrow at 10am I have to be at the surgery center! I am so excited. Earlier today I started to have a bit of a break down, I was suddenly so scared. after about an hour I was feeling fine again just excited. I am in Ft Lauderdale which is over 2 hours from home. My husband and I decided to go up the night before and relax have the kids stay with the grandparents and get a really nice room with a hot tub in the room and order room service and hang out. I am so glad we did. The only issue is I can't sleep which is really nothing new for me. I am so excited and scared. I will defiantly update after the surgery and let everyone know how it went and how the pain is. I am only scared because of the thought of the pain. I have had quite a few surgeries before but after the very simple one in July and the horrible pain from that I am defiantly worried about the pain. Fibromyalgia pain is bad without adding to it but even though I have pain in almost all of my body my chest is one of the only places I have never had a issue. Well have a good night and I will update as soon as I can.

Updated on 1 Sep 2012:
I had my surgery yesterday it went well. I have 525cc in both sides. I am doing much better than I ever expected. I was able to pick up the house some. I slept all night until 5:30am I woke up to pee and couldn't get out of bed because it hurt so bad. I took some pain meds and am doing better again. The only thing that hurts is my muscles. I love them and they look great. I have not taken the bra or bandages off yet but from what i can see I like them. I am by myself today so that will be interesting. As long as I take my meds I should be able to get out of bed on my own. I can't wait until later on today to take everything off and take a shower. I am going to post some pics.

Updated on 2 Sep 2012:
Surgery was Friday and today is Sunday and I am doing laundry and cleaning up the house. I have muscle pain and a little tender at the incision site and an occasional burning but other that that I am good. They came out better than I expected. I am very happy I did it.

Updated on 3 Sep 2012:
It is day 3 after surgery still doing good. Just sore muscles and a little soreness at the incision site because of the bra so I have gauze padding the incisions. I am not having any regrets. I am glad that I let go and let the doctor do what he though was best. I told him the size I wanted and he took it from there. He wanted 450-475cc mod plus saline unders and I wanted 500cc so he ultimately used a 475cc implant and went to 525cc. I think the hardest part before the surgery is the obsession of the size. Am I making the right choice in size? Once I let go and just trusted in my surgeon everything went great. Everything I had read on women with fibromyalgia getting augmentation was very negative. I am happy that I took the risk and did it. Every experience is different and if you have a good Surgeon he or she will know how to manage your post op pain effectively and the experience will be much better than you imagined. So on the 3rd full day of recovery I am happy and have no regrets and no complications as of yet. All though I have had some gurgling from my implants which is kind of funny. Is there any advice on what I should expect next?

Updated on 5 Sep 2012:
Today is my 5th full day of recovery. My breasts are softer and the feeling is coming back. I have had itchiness and more shooting pain in my nipples but nothing real bad. The only thing I wasn't expecting was the heat my breasts are hot. I am not sure if that is normal or not. But I am still happy with the size which was the one thing I was going crazy about before the surgery. I go to see the doctor on Friday for the first time since my surgery I am excited to make sure everything is going good. I am very very tired today I am going to try to rest. That is one thing I have done very little of. Next I have to start planning my TT and lipo.

Updated on 7 Sep 2012:
My surgery was a week ago and today was my post op I have not seen the PS since my surgery. Last night I get a call from the surgery center and they tell me the PS will not be there he will be at a different location. The place that I was supposed to go is 2.5HRS away the place they want me to go is 4 hours away. I was not happy. So they moved my appointment to next Friday so that will be 2 weeks post op and I am not sure if I have to get stitches out or if they are disprovable so I am a little worried because I can't go next week. I have no NO more time off work. Everything seems to be healing ok though the tape was starting to come off and it was pulling so I finished it off and everything looks good. My left boob feels funny. It is like I can feel it move a little when I am on my side and get up I guess it is going to take some getting used to. I am going to post a pic of my incisions and any opinions would be greatly appreciated, Do you think they are dissolve-able stitches? Does the incision look normal for 1 week post op? Thank You everyone for the info.

Updated on 7 Sep 2012:
Does anyone think I should put triple antibiotic on the incisions?

Updated on 12 Sep 2012:
Quick update I did take out my stitches and am feeling great I am able to sleep on my side as well. I am at almost 2 weeks post op. I will update at 2 weeks.

Updated on 15 Sep 2012:
Implants tend to be wider than a "natural" breast, therefore, many of us will need to wear a D cup, simply because the width of a C cup bra isn't enough.

We have our own chart here at Just Breast Implants, which works for most, but not all, people. If it does not work for you, you may want to go to and be measured by a professional, though this does not always work either.

To use the chart below, you will want to measure each breast. Use a soft tape measure to do this. Start where the breast starts at (near the side/armpit), and measure all the way across the fullest part of the breast. The fullest part of the breast is usually the nipple, but not always.


You will also want to measure the circumference of your ribcage. Do this by measuring just below the breast, in the area of the crease. Measure all the way around. This is your ribcage measurement.


If your ribcage measurement is an odd #, add 5" to get your band width. Example: 29" ribcage + 5" = 34" band.

If your ribcage measurement is an even #, add 4" to get your band width. Example: 28" ribcage + 4" = 32" band.


Bra Size Chart

32" band
(27-28" ribcage)
6"=A
6.5"=Full A
7"=B
7.5"=Full B
8"=C
8.5"=Full C
9"=D
9.5"=Full D
10"=DD
10.5"=Full DD
11"=E
11.5"=Full E

34" band
(29-30" ribcage)
7"=A
7.5"=Full A
8"=B
8.5"=Full B
9"=C
9.5"=Full C
10"=D
10.5"=Full D
11"=DD
11.5"=Full DD
12"=E
12.5"=Full E
36" band
(31-32" ribcage)
8"=A
8.5"=Full A
9"=B
9.5"=Full B
10"=C
10.5"=Full C
11"=D
11.5"=Full D
12"=DD
12.5"=Full DD
13"=E
13.5"=Full E
38" band
(33-34" ribcage)
9"=A
9.5"=Full A
10"=B
10.5"=Full B
11"=C
11.5"=Full C
12"=D
12.5"=Full D
13"=DD
13.5"=Full DD

I used the above from http://www.justbreastimplants.com/size/
according to this I am a 36D. I have tried on quite a few bra's from Victoria's secret I wear a 34DD to the full coverage boxed kind and in that I am a 36DD.

So everything is going great I am now 2 weeks post op and I am back to normal I have been for almost a week. I don't know exactly why but I heal freakishly fast. My pain has been pretty much non existent. I have been doing things like normal. I am very happy with my decision to have my surgery. I do still have a bruise and am hoping it will go away soon. My scars are doing great. I am very happy that I did not go smaller. I have been very happy with the size until lately I think they got smaller. I want to get them bigger. We will see, I did not have the bruising at first after the surgery and then it all the sudden appeared. I am not sure why but I know I made it worse I kept on putting my boob back in my swimsuit because it kept on falling out the bottom after that the bruise was real bad and it resembled a small hand print. It is now starting to get better.

Updated on 29 Sep 2012:
I am still doing great I had a large hematoma that is now GONE. I am 4 weeks Post OP. I don't even realize that my breasts are there anymore they are just part of me. I am lucky because when I was 100LBS heavier I was the size I am now. Nobody knows that I had this done. When I lost all the weight I continued to wear the same size bra but it was very padded.
I am a little disappointed though I have still not seen my PS. Every appointment that is made they call the night before and cancel. I am extremely unhappy about that. I don't think it is the PS but the staff for the place he contracts at. He has his own practice and contracts through other places as well. I am lucky that I have not had any issues and I was able to remove my own sutures. I was planning on having a Tummy Tuck but I'm not sure about that. I am looking into alternatives. I am also VERY curious about the internal bra. Not really the laser bra but the internal bra. If anyone knows anything about either the laser bra or internal bra let me know. And if anyone knows some good alternatives for tummy tuck let me know.

Updated on 5 Nov 2012:
Well it has been quite a while since I have updated. What can I say, I love my boobies although I do want to go bigger. Some day I think I will. My recovery has been great I have forgotten all about the additions. I have been working out a little and feeling great. I am down to a size 6 from a 18 a year ago. I defiantly have more confidence. But I am still conservative about my clothes but do show a little bit more than before.
The only complaint I have had is when I am laying in bed at night with out a bra on I can feel the implant a little and it has a little ripple. but when I am standing there is no rippling and you can't feel the implant. But that is minor and I am okay with that. As far as any kind of issues medically I have had none, I was so worried about my fibromyalgia being a issue and I have still had no added pain nothing different from before. I have had women ask me about recovery after surgery which I was terrified about and the one thing I can say is when you have your consultation with a surgeon make sure you are up front with everything and if that surgeon knows about fibromyalgia and about pain management then you will be good to go. My recovery was easy. The one thing that I am interested in doing is getting the internal bra. I know nothing about that though. I also really want my tummy tuck but am very scared to do that one. If anyone has any info on the internal bra I would love to hear about it.

Updated on 13 Jul 2013:
I can't believe it has been almost a year. I love my boobies but do regret the saline. I do have ripples in certain positions. I have lost some more weight so I can also feel the implant when I;m laying down. I am a full 34DDD I don't think I look that big but that's the size I wear.

Updated on 22 Sep 2013:
I can't believe how long it has been. I still do not regret getting my Boobies but I do regret not getting silicone. I can feel the implant when I lay down and it deforms when I lay down. I can't afford a revision right now but when I can I definitely will and I will go a little bigger as well because once they settle it seems like the implant is not as full. Which gets me thinking I wonder what size implant was used be cause I wonder if he used a smaller implant and over filled it which would help with the wrinkling. But even with that I can't imagine not having them

Updated on 3 Feb 2015:
August 2012 I had a Breast Augmentation. I have absolutely no regrets. My confidence has gone up. Now my next journey begins. I am having a full tummy tuck with the muscle repair and liposuction. I was going to have the tummy tuck done at the same time as the augmentation but i completely chickened out. But not no more I can't wait to be rid of all this yucky stuff. My surgery is February 9th at Strax the same place as the augmentation I do have a different doctor though even though my Last surgeon was excellent. My surgeon is Dr. Pane i had my consult with him on Jan 31. My sister is coming from Canada in March for a breast lift and implants as well as a tummy tuck. She has lost a ton of weight and looks incredible she is also going to have the same surgeon. Its a family afair.