After 5 different surgeons to chose from I decided to have my tummy tuck done by Dr Flynn. He is a very friendly and an extremely professional surgeon, When explaining his procedure he is very in dept and he never tried to sell me on or anything other than what my wishes were. Only one week after my surgery it already looks amazing I'm beyond amazed at how great everything turned out from start to finish. My expectations have been exceeded! He carries an amazing team with him. I would never go anywhere else if I were to get another surgery. Updated on 29 Jun 2015: Drains are were removed Friday june 26 . Very little bruises. I don't have before pics available yet but will post them soon
I lost a total of 70lbs and started lifting weights. Lost all breast tissue. Being young and this being a major purchase and my first experience with plastic surgery, I was very nervous. I needed a breast lift along with the implants. I expressed the desire to be a large D (coming from a small B) and he explained he's give me exactly what I needed to even out my curvy body. The day of surgery I was the only patient there, no other appointments were going on while I was in his care, I felt #1 and very comfortable. After surgery more than once a week. My recovery was absolutely painless and I was shocked. 2 weeks into my recovery I developed a small infection on one of the incisions (which is a possibilty with any surgery). Dr Flynn was on vacation with his family and left immediately to tend to me. He couldn't have handled this tender situation any better. He put me on antibiotics and saw me every few days until the infection went away. I started to wonder if I should have went bigger. When I got sized I was a 38C and a bit disappointed. Now that I am working out again and my breast implants are starting to drop and take shape I couldn't be any happier with the size. He knew what he was talking about when he told me he'd even me out. If I had went any bigger I would loook heavier.
I had a good experience with my breast surgery. Recovery was a lot better than I thought it would be. I had a great doctor who was very honest and direct.
I had a great experience I never would have done this if I didn't have a hysterectomy at the same time.. I am so glad I did it!!The hysterectomy was totally unexpected thought my problems could be fixed with hormone adjustment so when he said we are going to cut you open were your c-sections were I said I should get tummy tuck while I am at it. I love my results even though I am still swollen at 6 weeks.. Before I did this I looked like I was 4-5 months pregnant. I am 51years old 5'3" and weighed 138 the day of surgery. Highest ever other than when I was pregnant. I am now down to 129 and losing! I stayed 3 nights in the hospital and pretty much stayed home for the next three weeks. Was on pain meds for almost 4 weeks mostly at night. Updated on 23 May 2011: I am about 3 1/2 months post op.. I go see the ps today for a follow up. I am posting some pics. I still am swollen at night and after working out.. Still wear my binder as it feels more comfortable. I am having pains in my stomach area that I think is the nerves reconnecting since I am becoming less numb...Updated on 23 Jul 2011:I am 5 1/2 months and love my results so far. Still swelling so wear the binder at night and late afternoon.. Here are a couple of updated picsUpdated on 23 Nov 2011:I am just passed 9 months and I just love my results. I am doing sit ups and hope that a few more months the results will be better!!! I think my scar is looking great!! I do have a small bump on my right side but it is had to see in the pics. I see the PS in Feb and he will look at again.Updated on 16 Dec 2011:I just put some pics I got from my PS from before my TT...Updated on 5 Feb 2012:I will have to take some new pictures I am so happy with my new tummy at the one year mark almost!! Now I am getting consults for a breast lift and augmentation and hope to do that in the next 2 months!!Updated on 23 Feb 2012:I will have to update some year pictures. I went for my check up and had a consultation for a boob lift/implants and set my surgery date for March 16th. I am very excited and nervous at the same time!!!Updated on 16 Mar 2012:I had BL and BA this morning in some pain but not as bad as TT. I can't wait to see what they looked like. He put in 280cc. Will update more later.Updated on 18 Mar 2012:Well I am 3 days po from BL and BA and I feel pretty good still sore but my lip must have gotten pinched during surgery because it is really swollen and has a sore on it. That is almost bothering me more than the breast. I am not so sure on the size they put in 280cc and they seem huge to me will have to see after swelling goes down.Updated on 20 Mar 2012:I am 5 days after my surgery on March 16th. I have a little discomfort but haven't taken anything today at all. I am just going crazy resting!!! Will go by the mall later. I am still bruised but less swollen. My tummy is also swollen I didn't expect that. Here are some updated pics.Updated on 24 Mar 2012:8 days PO and I am so sore and my nipples so sensitive when do they feel better? I am itching too I think from the tape I have over the rest of the stitches. I still have to take the pain med at the end of the day I start with a half and then see if I need more. I don't know how anyone can go back to work. Maybe because I had a lift it seems worse.Updated on 26 Mar 2012:Had the rest of my stitches taken out today and have an infection under my right breast so on antibiotics. Maybe that is why not feeling great.Updated on 28 Mar 2012:12 days PO and I am feeling much better. My nipples are still very sore and sensitive but I got some ointment called Blue-emu yesterday and been putting it on so maybe that is helping...Updated on 31 Mar 2012:Well 15 days PO and very sensitive nipples and breast. Going to try the ahh bra to get some relief since every other bra is awful right now. Has anyone tried these?Updated on 9 Apr 2012:Well my nipples are finally calming down thank goodness and I am not so sore when I wake up. Right about 3 weeks I started feeling better! I think I over did it at week two went back to the gym for an hour on the stepmill. Sweating probably didn't help anything. So skipped a few days and just did the stationary bike. I am so use to 2 hours of cardio, weights, being able to clean the house and play and walk with the dogs this sitting around is driving me nuts. My house is a mess! But it will still be a mess in a week when I can scrub it.. So my boobies are looking square which I heard that is normal. They have dropped a little bit when do they fluff or do they with a lift????Updated on 5 May 2012:Well it has been 7 weeks and I am still in pain. The doctor called it red breast syndrome but it should clear up on its own but meanwhile my breast turn red and hurt! Hopefully it gets better soon!Updated on 20 Jul 2012:here are a few updated pics I am now a little over 4 months po.. Will try and get some better ones later. I feel good my nipples are a little sore the past few days...Updated on 30 Mar 2013:It has been 2 years and almost 2 months since my tummy tuck and I am so happy with the results. Here are some updated photos.
I saw Dr Flynn for rhinoplasty. He was great in the upfront - very nice and answered all my questions. Unfortunately, I hated the outcome. When I asked what we could do, he said nothing, then basically disappeared. First of all that is untrue - you can do revision rhinoplasty IF you have a good doctor, which clearly he is not. Second of all, I could not believe the 180 he did after the surgery. He would barely even stay in the room to answer my questions. Avoid!!!
went in again to a plastic surgeon that did my first breast augmentation and knowing all he needs is a picture I brought in a couple pictures of XL breasts. Told him I want them way bigger like that. He said he could do it. Went under, woke up and hardly noticed a difference. He took out my 415cc filled breast implants and only put in a 600cc. I told him they aren't even close to as large as I asked and that there are huge knobs poking out. They hurt and look like the plugs you would see in a child's arm floaties. He said to come back after they heal a bit and should be fine. He made me come back many times over the course of almost a year and each time telling me things like "I have a misconception of what breasts should look like" and that he's "smarter than me when it comes to this and he had to listen to what I said I wanted and give me what he knows I needed" but that's not why I gave him all that money. I told him I tried to like the small size but they are so deformed they don't even look like a women's breast. I can't even wear a tank top without seeing many knobs that look like extra nipples. They poke the inside of my tissue and hurt. I have been historical and seeing a psychiatrist because I no longer look like a women and he agreed I need to speak with a lawyer and give them his phone number. I tried many many times to work it out with the doctor and his people and they finally told me they wouldn't do anything. Updated on 21 Feb 2015: I brought in a couple pictures of XL breasts. Dr Flynn took out my 415cc filled breast implants and replaced with a 600cc. I told him they aren't even close to as large as I asked and that now there are huge knobs poking out protruding through my skin on each breast. They hurt and look like the plugs you would see in a child's arm floaties. He said to come back after they heal a bit and should be fine. He made me come back many times over the course of almost a year and each time telling me things like "I have a misconception of what breasts should look like" and that he's "smarter than me when it comes to this" and he "had to listen to what I said I wanted and give me what he knows I need" but that's not why I gave him all that money and explained to him he should have discussed that with me prior to doing the procedure. I told him I tried to like the small size he put in but they are so deformed they don't even look like a women's breast. I can't even wear a tank top without seeing many knobs that look like extra nipples. They poke the inside of my tissue and hurt. After this he would make me come back so he could "think about whether he would redo them or not" he mentioned that he "would only be able to go up to an 800cc and you wouldn't even see a difference between 600cc and 800cc because you wouldn't see a difference between 200cc's". So I told him then if you had a 415cc why would you only put in 600cc? That's only a 200cc difference and you're telling me you wouldn't even see a difference... Which is why I came to you in the first place! He kept making me come back saying things like "well you've came back this many times and each time you haven't hanged your mind and want bigger, so come back in a few weeks and I'll think about whether I'll redo them." I came back so many times and I tried many many times to work it out with the doctor and his staff. My last visit I told dr Flynn I've been so upset about no longer looking like a women I've had to go see a psychiatrist and he thinks I need to speak to a lawyer and would like to speak to the lawyer as well to advise how this has given me severe anxiety. Dr Flynn now wanted to blame not redoing my breasts because maybe I wasn't mentally sound enough to withstand the procedure. So I said if you need me to wait a little longer before we do it I am ok with that. He said he would need to call my psychiatrist first and I agreed. I followed up with dr flynns office again and his people and they finally told me they wouldn't do anything. I would never recommend this doctor. I later read another review and pretty much said the same thing about dr Flynn and remaining her nose for a nose job and she had to go get it redone in LA. Unfortunately I can't afford to have mine redone and have to live with being scammed by someone I trusted and no longer looking like a women.
Hi Real Selfers! I'm so happy to be starting my review. I've learned so much from those of you that have gone before me. I love the supportive atmosphere here and I'm excited to be a part of it. I'm 50 years old and mother to four kids, ages 9 years to 25 years old. I'm married and I have a super supportive husband. In fact, this procedure is a 50th birthday present from him. He loves me just the way I am but we are both excited for my new updated breasts! I'd say I'm a late bloomer in every way. My breasts never bothered me much, nor did I give them much thought in my younger years, except to be grateful that I was able to breastfeed my four kids. Now I'm more interested in the fun and beauty they can offer me. I'm so looking forward to showing them off in swimwear and cute sundresses next summer. I had a tummy tuck with Dr. Arthur Flynn in April 2009. Love it! I've never regretted that procedure one bit. Prior to the tummy tuck, I'd lost all my baby weight (from baby #4) but I had a big diastasis--a separation of the abdominal muscles--that made my tummy stick out. It really affected my self confidence in a negative way and I felt like I "couldn't wear clothes." I love my tummy tuck and I feel confident going with Dr. Flynn again. When I went for the consultation re. a breast augmentation, I wasn't prepared for being told I'd also need a lift. Now when I look at these "before" pictures it's obvious that I do! I'm hoping for minimal scarring because my tummy tuck scar is very light. My surgery is less than three weeks away. My pre-op appointment is coming up this Friday. I'd love any tips and tricks from all of you. What should I buy and have ready? How shall I prepare? Thanks so much for any advice! I'll be updating here soon and adding wish pics. Updated on 31 Oct 2015: Let's move on to happier photos, shall we? I want rounder, higher, much fuller breasts. I don't want them to be big necessarily-- just round, high and firm. Do I need a high profile implant? Moderate plus? My fear is ending up with flat implants that settle and hang low over time. For the expense, the pain, the scarring--I don't want to go through all that to have "natural" looking breasts. I need to communicate this to my PS at my pre-op visit. Updated on 31 Oct 2015: Here are some more examples of the look I am hoping for. Updated on 7 Nov 2015: I went to my pre-op appointment yesterday and I'm all set. My PS doesn't do sizers at the appointment but we discussed the size and he is leaning toward the 300-340cc range. I'm fine with that, especially the 340. I told him I want them high, round and lifted and I showed him a bunch of photos of my wish breasts. He wants me to bring those to my surgery. I'm going to see if I can print them out. Dr. Flynn is super professional and just inspires confidence. I'm so happy and excited right now! I definitely need to purchase a sports bra that opens in the front. Any suggestions are most welcome. Also, I'm not used to sleeping on my back. Should I purchase a wedge pillow? Any tips? I took some more "before" photos as a point of reference. I also took a bunch of racy photos for my husband which he requested--in my unaltered state! That was super fun. Can't wait to see the "after" though. I hope you're all having a great weekend! Updated on 14 Nov 2015: You guys, I'm getting so nervous now. I'm freaking out about the implant type. He said he will use a "round" profile implant but he didn't specify moderate, mod+, or high profile. I want high profile or at least mod+ but I'm worried he may not have them available at the surgery? I emailed the office manager and she said she'd ask him for clarification but I didn't hear back from her. Can I be honest? There is one before and after photo on his website that I really don't like--clearly using moderate profile implants. I would be so unhappy with that result! Oh well. I'll hop on the phone Monday. Surgery is not until Friday. Meanwhile I need to rush around and nest like crazy. There is so little time since I work full time and we have little kids. Wish me luck. Updated on 20 Nov 2015: Good morning lovely Real Self ladies. I thought I'd be back here well before my surgery date, but alas real life has just kept coming and I've been busy with all the normal things and haven't had time to post an update! My surgery is today, but alas not until 12:30! I've showered and taken the prescribed Celebrex. No food or coffee for me this morning. I'm just going to update here and then putter around the house a little. Over the weekend I e-mailed the office manager at my PS's office and she got back to me even though it was a Sunday. I had been freaking out about the implant type, wanting to make sure he had mod-plus and high profile at least in the room. She reassured me that the doctor is aware and had ordered the implants. I'm much calmer now. I know his work is good. Special thanks to Mama'stired and Mia'sEpiphany for talking me through it. Mostly now I'm just nervous and anxious in a general way about going through the surgery. Technically, this surgery for me is "just for fun." I don't have a long history of wanting to do this--it is a more recent desire for me, just to enjoy the last of my "youth", rock a bikini top--things I hadn't thought that much about when younger. So weird, I know. But as I said in my introduction, I'm such a late bloomer! I just want to get through the surgery and start healing. I've told myself all along that I'm not "in it" for the immediate results--especially with the lift I know the real results will be 4 months, 6 months, and a year down the road. We are going to Hawaii this summer so I have my sights set on rocking a bikini top for that. I've managed to do a bit of nesting along with all the other normal life stuff we've had going on. I made a batch of granola, bran muffins, and the freezer is stocked with a lasagna and some healthy soups. I stopped at Trader Joe's Wednesday after work and picked up some essentials so we don't starve--milk, cream, apples, a pineapple, sliced cheese, various crackers. I also have some 7-up chilling for the inevitable post-anesthesia nausea. Wish me luck today! I'm excited for fuller, higher, younger looking breasts! Hooray for that!! Updated on 20 Nov 2015: Goodbye to these! Updated on 22 Nov 2015: I got through surgery! My surgery was scheduled for 12:30 Friday and actually started at 1:00 so it made for a long day. He put in 350cc silicone under the muscle in the right and 325 in the left. I haven't seen them yet. I'm still tightly and thickly wrapped until tomorrow when he'll put me into a sports bra. That will be a big relief. So far I've mostly been sleeping and taking pain meds around the clock. I'm trying not to be overly concerned about the size. I feel as long as the healing progresses normally I can work with any size. I'm just looking forward to feeling better and getting around more easily. Also--a big shout out to Mia'sEpiphany for recommending the memory foam mattress topper. It has been a godsend--thank you! Updated on 23 Nov 2015: Good morning Real Self ladies. It's the third morning now and I'm feeling much better today. Still tightly wrapped but today I see my doctor and he is going to unwrap me and put me into a sports bra! I can hardly wait. These thick layers of gauze and wraps are driving me crazy. I hate the way they look and feel. And of course it will bring me much peace of mind just to have him check my scars and incisions. I'm not even worried about how they look at this point--just that they are healing correctly. My little boys--ages 9 and 10--have been little troopers through all of this, and my husband has been so supportive and nurturing. I'm definitely in the guilt phase of the process, , but he reassures me that he is happy to support me through this. I've been brushing and flossing normally but my skin care routine has been neglected. I've been using baby wipes to wash my face--I do wish I had some nicer facial wipes on hand. Oh well--by tonight I'll probably be unleashed from all these ridiculous layers and I can wash my face properly. I'll be back to post an update after my appointment. Thanks to everyone who has sent encouraging words! Updated on 23 Nov 2015: So I went for my first post-op appointment today. The doctor said everything seems to be healing correctly and is well perfused. That is all I am hoping for at this early point. He didn't even let me loo at them--LOL. It feels like heaven getting out of that heavy surgical dressing. That in itself may have been the worst part of the experience! So, I want and expect to have a good experience as I heal so I think it is best for me not to troll the Realself site looking for people's reviews and stories that include lots of problems. I think I'm just going to keep up with my friends that have had/are having surgery around the same time as me. My PS told me that right now they are a strange shape (high) so they will look good later. He said if they look good now they wouldn't look good later. I'm definitely in it for the long term results. I'll definitely post bare photos when I dare to sneak a peak. Right now I am thrilled and wanting to take one day at a time and be very gentle with myself. Updated on 25 Nov 2015: Hello RS friends. Thanks so much to everyone who has left little encouraging comments. Here is what they look like as of day 5, this morning. Clearly they need to drop--big time. And the flesh colored tape they used really makes it look like I don't have an areola left (I'm sure they're under there somewhere! LOL). I've been freaking out a little, especially at night. But I feel calmer right now and am trusting my surgeon, that they will drop and the shape will fill in. Righty looks rather deformed at the moment! Also, they are really high and tight. All your words of encouragement have been much appreciated. I know this is a process and I'm only at the beginning. Will update more later with more thoughts. I hope you are having a great day, everyone! Updated on 30 Nov 2015: "Patience, Cassandra!" Is what my BFF texted me last Friday when I asked her to hop on my Realself profile and view my pics and my thoughts about it all (she lives out of state). I told her that will be my mantra when I find myself getting anxious about the process. Thanks so much to all of you, too, who left kind notes and encouraging words. I'm definitely realizing now that this is a process and my implants will be dropping, softening, and rounding out over the next 6-7 months. I'm such an "instant gratification girl" that this is hard for me, but I can cope. I'm back at work today (at lunch now) and super tired but doing ok. Aside from the look of my breasts I'm also concerned about nipple numbness so am wondering about that too. I'm optimistic that feeling will return but of course I'm concerned by that as well. I found some stories that are encouraging to me while I'm on this journey: Lissa120--her implants are similar to mine LovingLife2--she went through so much but ended up healthy and loving her result FancyIKnowIt--she also had her implants high at first but ended up with amazing results. That's all for now. I'm attaching a couple pics. Updated on 7 Dec 2015: Hi Realselfers. Just a very quick update and some photos while I'm on my lunch break. You can see from the photos that I am making some very gradual progress and the implants are dropping just a bit. I had my two week appointment on Friday--not much to report. They changed my tapes and I still haven't gotten to see my incisions. I stole a quick glance and from what I could see they look pretty scary. I hope to find a chance to update more soon. I have a lot of thoughts on the experience of this. It is such a process! More later. Best wishes to all my RS friends! Updated on 14 Dec 2015: Hello lovely Realselfers. It's slow progress around here but I'm still mostly happy and optimistic. I will say I don't think I had fully prepared myself for the emotional side of this body altering surgery and the slowness of the process. But when I compare my "before" photo with my in-progress current breasts I think I did the right thing. On the other hand the nipple numbness is bugging me. I've been told it is extremely rare to permanently lose all sensation and it could take up to a year and a half to regain sensation. But I think the fact that I feel absolutely nothing going on--no pins and needle sensations or sensitivity--is a bad sign. On the other hand, I'm getting excited about my 4-week appointment coming up on Friday. I believe I'll be cleared to full activity and regular bras--hooray! And in the meantime I have work and holiday busyness to keep me occupied. Updated on 18 Dec 2015: Sorry for the huge photo dump--I'm just really excited to get my tapes off and finally get a look at what's going on under there! I had my four week appointment today and I was cleared for all activities, wearing regular bras, and sleeping on my side. Hooray! Re. my scars, the vertical scars are lighter than I thought they'd be, the scars around my areolas a little rougher. I have my silicone scar sheets ready to go and I'm going to start them in the morning. I might regret it since we'll be traveling but I'm anxious to start right away. I've heard they're a big hassle. I'm definitely going to give them a fair chance though. I'm very willing to wait and see how it all looks in a few months. I knew the scars would not look great right now. Overall I'm feeling quite pleased with my new breasts so far and happy that I did this. Frankly I'm quite obsessed with them at the moment and so excited to see how they evolve. I'm still planning to come back and do a full overview of the first month with tips and advice. I very much want to write all that out but I'm having a hard time finding the time. Happy holidays RS friends! I hope you are all doing well with your recoveries and/or surgery planning. Updated on 18 Dec 2015: Photos didn't upload--here you go. Updated on 18 Dec 2015: Here are the rest of them. Updated on 21 Dec 2015: Hello RS friends. I’ve been wanting to post my notes, tips, thoughts, and advice regarding the first month while it is all still fresh. Perhaps my notes can help some of you who are still in the pre-surgery phase. On preparations: :: my life leading up to the surgery was so fast and furious, but I wish I’d had time to do a thorough cleaning of the house. I’d advise that if you can, set aside a day or a weekend before to really clean, because afterwards you won’t be able to lift or use your arms much and any mess is annoying. If you are able to take an extra day off work before the surgery, just to clean and prepare stuff, I think that would be delightful. :: bras. I didn’t want to spend a ton, but I knew I needed a zip-front sports bra. I wanted to stay in the $20 to $25 range. I ended up with a Champion bra I found on Amazon that was very tight and supportive. I alternated it with a softer Playtex zip front bra for night. Of course you will want to go with whatever your PS recommends, but mine did not make any specific suggestions. :: meals. I froze a lasagna ahead of time to have for dinner on my first night back at work (which for me was about day 10). I didn't have time to stock the whole freezer so I depended on my husband to feed us the first week. But on the first day back at work it was wonderful to have a meal to pull from the freezer. My first day back was tiring. :: I overestimated the need for button-front shirts post-surgery. By one week I was cleared to lift my arms and put on regular t-shirts. However, I did buy some pajamas from J. Crew with traditional button front tops and I love them and it felt great to have some fresh new cute pajamas when the rest of me was not feeling very fresh or cute. :: the mattress topper I bought was a great purchase. I don’t easily sleep on my back but having a memory foam mattress topper made it possible. I got the idea from Mia’sEpiphany and the brand she mentioned (and I got) was Sleep Innovations (purchased through Amazon). Love it! ::plan to stock up on saltines and 7-up or whatever it is you eat when you are not feeling well. On the first few days: :: I believe in staying “on top of” the pain. For me, I took my pain mediation as directed on the bottle for 3 days solid and tapered off on day 4. By day 5 I switched to Tylenol exclusively and by day 6 I was off pain meds pretty much. This made the pain manageable and everyone a lot happier. :: stool softeners help. I was taking a stool softener 3 times a day (as per the instructions on the bottle) to avoid constipation. :: the first few days I was basically sleeping, staying in bed, and watching videos on YouTube. My husband took care of the little boys and meal prep. :: this is when the guilt starts setting in, but don’t feel guilty. Rest and recovery are part of the process and to be expected. On the emotional side of things: :: at first I was all “why do we women do this to ourselves?” That was my immediate reaction to the pain. :: Later, I was all “holy crap, they are so big! I’ve messed up my silhouette for all clothes.” Just be prepared for the emotional side of this. This is body altering surgery and although some ladies do look great right out of surgery, others of us are high, square, rock hard, misshapen, and “up to the collarbone” for some weeks. I’m in the latter group. Try to consider this and really “know” it before surgery. I was focused on the end results, what I would look like 6 months out, but hadn’t really considered the entire process. :: also, try not to compare yourself with other ladies results’ on the site. We are all different. On going back to work: :: it’s tiring, so try to get plenty of rest before you return to a full time job outside the home. :: I care a lot about style and looking good, so it was hard to be wearing a sports bra and having everything up so high and sporting the “senator’s wife” look (as another RS lady has described it). The sports bra prevents wearing any top with a wider or scooped neck and it creates an unattractive uni-boob. I did buy a top that I found flattering and good to wear during that period. I’d highly recommend purchasing something you will feel good about wearing during those first few sports-bra weeks. My top is a button up collared shirt but has a waistline, sort of a peplum—it really helped with the weird boob look. Gosh, I guess those are my main thoughts for now? I'd love to hear any tips you'd add. I started my silicone scar sheets at week four--I also purchased those through Amazon. Please let me know if you have any questions. It really helps to set your mind to an “I’m just going to power through these first few weeks” attitude. You are stuck in an uncomfortable and unflattering bra, have fewer wardrobe options, are still sore and tight, can’t lift stuff. It’s hard but the time passes quickly. Just try to know that this too shall pass. I distracted myself with work and the holidays. Updated on 21 Dec 2015: Here is what I'm talking about--the sports bra doesn't show and the waistline makes the high unflattering uni-boob less noticeable. Updated on 12 Jan 2016: Hi RS friends-- I haven't been on the site much and I miss happy happy booby land. I continue to progress in my healing and I'm very happy with my results so far. As you can see my scars are still obvious but I'm not even freaked out. I know they are going to get lighter and lighter over the next few months. I'm just overall SO happy with my breasts! I can hardly wait for summer and bikini tops and little sundresses and going braless. Not much else to report. Sending good wishes to all of you. Updated on 15 May 2016: Loving them! I'm going to upload my photos first and then come back and post my full 6-month update. The good news is that nipple sensation returned. Yay! Updated on 15 May 2016: First of all I want to say I am so so happy! I can't believe it when look at my "before" pictures--they were so sad and limp! Now I love the shape and size. I feel like a [RS bleep] star--and I mean that in the best possible way. On the down side of course with this procedure there are the scars to deal with. I find them light and not terribly noticeable but they are not fading as quickly as I had hoped. I used the silicone scar sheets for a few months and now am using Bio Oil. I'd appreciate any suggestions. My right nipple still rides higher than the left. It's subtle I think and definitely doesn't bug me too much. I do think the R might still drop some more. I've heard that you don't see the final result for a year. My nipple sensation started returning after the 3 month check. I'm thrilled. Just putting that out there for those of you who are also dealing with numbness longer than expected. I went for a bra fitting at Nordstrom's at month 5 and I am a 32DD. Yay! I love my new bras. I will try to post photos. I'm also looking forward to getting some summer dresses to wear braless. I will post more updates as I think of more I want to say. Overall I am very very happy. For all of you contemplating this journey, I highly recommend. Consider doing it earlier than I did though. I wish I'd done it years ago when I had my tummy tuck. Updated on 19 Aug 2016: Hello Real Self friends. Just a quick update with some photos from summer. It's been a great summer and I adore my new breasts. Here are some bikini shots and a couple nude poses. Hope you enjoy. I even went topless at the Venus Pool in Las Vegas (a European Style pool at Caesar's Palace) and it was much fun. I hope your summers have been fabulous. Updated on 25 Aug 2016: I'm having so much with my new breasts! Thought I'd share a few photos my husband took of me at the beach today (when we had the beach to ourselves). I'm legit thrilled with my results and so happy I had the procedure done. I'm feeling way more self confident and younger. Updated on 3 Feb 2018: Hi everyone. It’s been a long time since I posted, but I’ve really been wanting to come on here and update you all on my progress. I love my breasts and I wanted to show you how they settle in over time. Breast implants and lifts are a process for sure—not instant gratification. And for those of you who are struggling with wonky looking breasts in the first couple months after surgery, be assured that they will improve! Same with nipple sensitivity. Mine took forever to return but now I have full sensation in my left and mostly full sensation in my right. Also, I’m 52 now. For those of you who have waited until later in life to do this, I’d encourage you to go for it.
I have been growing since third grade and finally stopped a few years after giving birth to my child. I am a 36DD/D depending on the bra type and surgery is set for June 23rd, 2015. Either way I know to some it may seem smaller, but living with them has always been hard on me physically and emotionally. I have wanted a breast reduction as far back as I can remember. Jokes being made by boys, guys way older than me staring at them only, back and shoulder aches, being 4'11" and being young at heart playing with my child, nieces and nephews in the parks to only be looked at as some freak when all I wanted to do was play yet they bounced around and hurt.. I am excited to finally be able to have this surgery coming up.. Am i scared? Yes.. Scared of going under anesthesia, infection, healing, being uneven, my boyfriend not finding them beautiful afterwards and staring at other women with bigger busts... But i'm still going through with it because it's what i want, and what i know i need to feel better on my shoulders and neck, about fitting in blouses and shirts I want to wear and looking good and feeling good with myself undressed in front of the mirror. Heres to a most hopeful positive surgery and recovery! Updated on 14 Jun 2015: I am excited for surgery set for June 23rd. Had My pre op and paperwork filled out now just the short waiting game and being in the zone. Lost 10lbs and so excited to have long walks and excercise afterhealing without the extra weight on my chest and pain on my back. I feel so blessed. Updated on 21 Jun 2015: i've had a lot on my plate the past week. A break up with someone I truly love.. A slap in the face by the ugliness of alcohol so dealing with sobriety now, but should be easy since i have 3-4 weeks of recovery.. *fingers crossed. And paperwork to fill out for child support after custody.. And nervousness and anxiety over surgery in two days.. Just when I need the most support by loved ones, I feel like I can't even talk to anyone because of all the emotions I'm feeling. I txt here n there with who is now my ex because it seems like there might be a possible chance to get back together yet.... He hardly texts back or is not even there to support or listen... I just hope everything will be fine and I will come out alive. I just wish It could be easier right now. I will update as soon as I can.. ???? Updated on 25 Jun 2015: surgery went great, pain was unbearable the first day of, but the next day was mAnageable. I am 3 days post op. Updated on 27 Jun 2015: little leakage in one breast more than the other. I also haven't stayed still. It's important I know to rest as much as possible, but sleeping and resting in an upright position is kind of hard on the buttox. Bruising isn't as bad as I expected. I'm just hoping these boobs soften up sooner and recovery will go by faster. Also, my ex is now again my man. He was there when I woke up from the operation. I cried out of joy that he came back after that week of crap. He stayed the past nights and helped as much as he could before and after work. I'm glad i have him in my life. Especially at a time like this. He's supporting. ???? Updated on 7 Jul 2015: Hey what can i say...? I cant complain.. Feelin good! ???????????? Updated on 14 Jul 2015: I feel like the swelling is taking forever. How long did yours take for both breasts to go completely down?? My right breast seems to be taking the longest. I'm rivht handed.. Updated on 28 Jul 2015: its been one month and one week. No complications, just feel so good! No back ache, no neck or shoulder aches!
