My breast augmentation was an amazing experience! Dr. RAO was and is an amazing Doctor! He even sat there at my side and waited until I woke up from being under anesthesia after my breast augmentation surgery. I choose silicone 415 cc implants. They were painful after the surgery for about a week or two...but quickly healed thereafter and settled beautifully. Me being of course inexperienced with breast augmentation even after the surgery I had so many questions. Dr. Rao has always been available to answer all of them. He made sure to give his advice as to what size I should get lol and he was correct in the size he advised for my body type and size. He truly was a good pick for me as my surgeon. I am a kidney transplant patient and my surgery not only was successful but the results are rewarding. Thanks to Dr. Rao my confidence has increased. He is very holistic in his approach I forgot to add lol he never pressures but he definitely believes and supports in the self-esteem of women and I believe that is worth mentioning. I love my new look in everything I wear! Saving for this surgery was definitely worth it!
My stats 5'4, 132 lbs and after having my son a year ago and breast feeding for 5-6 months I completely lost any all volume. I did a lot, a lot of research, I live up in Phoenix and I was getting quoted 11-15k for this procedure, personally money isn't too much of an issue but for someone who never wanted implants to begin with prior my baby ruining them lol the price was still absurd, I decided to look in Tucson and I saw Dr. Arun Rao on the real self, and decided to make an appointment, the drive was far for me and at the last Minute I didn't go, being scared of surgery and what could happen. Luckily his staff was so sweet and understanding, Carmen was amazing at making me feel at ease over the phone and telling me it would all be okay, and she was able to reschedule me I believe the next business day. Dr. Arun rao told me everything about sizing and suggested the same sizes and method that doctors in Scottsdale suggested for literally almost double the price. And he was really patient with me wanting to see him a few more times because I was nervous, I at one point wanted to go down to 250-275cc Bc I wanted to be as natural as possible and he promised the 300cc would still be very natural and I wouldn't regret not going bigger Bc I told him that was a concern. And I'm so glad we went with 300cc, he also was great Bc he never suggested a giant size to me which I believe is crucial if you want a natural look. I also believe that these results are exactly what I would have recieved if not better if I went for a doctor in Scottsdale aka the Beverly Hills of Arizona. My nipple placement and everything is beyond perfect and I couldn't be more ecstatic, I will be posting more pictures throughout recovery. Thank you again Dr. Arun Rao and Carmen for making me feel so at ease. Updated on 13 Aug 2018: I've only showered twice since surgery, afraid to get bandages to wet, wear a new bra everyday, my nipples feel like the are going to burst out and a little bleeding but that's Bc they bandaged the aereola pretty tight. I wear my bra religiously. I took it off for two minutes to take this picture tho. 300 cchigh profile Updated on 16 Aug 2018: Loving them! Only Concern is the scarring but I will update in a month when I get the steristrips off because I won't be seeing the Doctor till the 9th, far drive for me Updated on 17 Aug 2018: Looking good so far in stuff, just still haven't seen the scars and nipples Updated on 23 Aug 2018: Starting to drop, hurting a little bit tho my left one feels off, don't think it's anything other than nerves maybe and what not re awaking Updated on 23 Aug 2018: Updated on 30 Aug 2018: Okay so I have noticed that my right nipple does seem to be lower idk if this will fix in time, I have my post op on the 10th which will be one month after I've had surgery. I asked a couple of other friends who had lifts who said this problem resolved on its own but they also had a lift with no implant so idk if that makes it different. Also some tape has come off well I guess I pulled it off Bc I didn't know if my doctor was going to remove the tape when he saw me? And I live far so I wanted to make it easier for him to remove it at one month post op so I'm showing how it's healing, I think he may have made my aerola smaller something I didn't want Bc it looks more fake to me, so it seems a little smaller but maybe that could be Bc it had gotten bigger with pregnancy and the pigmentation was weird so it was hard to put on, so benefit of the doubt then Bc it doesn't look crazy unnatural small atm and still has some puff to it. I just notice smaller ones look fake flat to me, just my opinion of what I didn't want. Still In pain when I sleep, but mostly bored out of my mind, and feel like I'm getting fat. I feel most days I'm regretting surgery because I just want to work out and what not but personally I got my boobs done to wear v neck shirts, swimsuits and for my line of work. So I hope it all pans out. If the nipple lowering is an issue I guess I'll get it moved up with another surgery but I hope it fixes itself or this will have to wait a year. As well as what looks like rippling to me but a doctor on here says it's puckering skin from stitches. All in all these should be things I find the answer too in a little over a week and I will come back and let anyone know who maybe has the same issue and concern Updated on 30 Aug 2018: Updated on 4 Sep 2018: So I finally get my tape off tomorrow, thank god it's been annoying. I unfortunately am getting stretch marks on my boobs, they are so read and itch like 24/7 I got horrible stretch marks on my breast when I was pregnant. So I'm trying not to itch but it sucks bc for he most part I feel the surgeon cut all of he ones off on the bottom when doing the lift. Any who I'm attaching the questions I plan to ask. Also I think I'm scaring hyperthotic or whatever you call it the raised scar that's not a keloid. Month questions also this is like my first post op since surgery 1 month post op Is this a keloid, why is the line red Will they drop more Breasts are itching can I put oil on them When can I start silicone strips Can I go in the ocean and if so make sure I have the silicone strips on When can I work out What work outs can I do Go back to work How long do I need to wear sports bras for Spray tanning Updated on 5 Sep 2018: I'm feeling so anxious and depressed. I see him tomorrow but I'm so angry right now with how I'm scarring below.... I was under the impression I'd be getting a lollipop lift wake up to an anchor and tried to have the best spirit about it like it's okay I had a lot of thin skin maybe? And now seeing this keloid stuff like I'm heart broken.... it would be one thing if I had a normal 9-5 I'd still be upset don't get my wrong but I got my boobs done for work after pregnancy, I told him my occupation and how a lift was already a concern.... now seeing a keloid just is upsetting. Was the implant to heavy if my skin was too thin? Why did this happen. Idk we will see tomorrow :( Updated on 5 Sep 2018: So I've been really down on what looked to me a raised scar, hypertrophic. So I read on here to massage and I was doing that but this morning I pressed down harder and heard a few pops, I tried to flatten out more but it seems to be going down and hopefully by the end of the week or even today at my appointment it will completely go down and it was just bunched up skin. Those pops though this morning omg I can't even begin to say how happy I was ESP SINCE I had a dream I was getting it removed and then my son cried waking me up lol so I woke up thinking about it just as bad as I did trying to sleep lol. Updated on 5 Sep 2018: OKAY after today I am done with obsessing for awhile. First of all I think my surgeon did quite a good job with the foundation he had to work with. I think as women it's so hard to go through all our insecurities, even tho everyone says" you gave life, your body changes" it's is very hard to often times accept it and accept that we don't have the same elasticity as we had before. So with that being said he did do a wonderful job, my nipples are bigger bc I asked to not have them cut too much afraid they would look unnatural and of course now I wish I went smaller, I'm seeing now that I have maybe some more mental insecurities and that nothing would've been perfect, I wanted my old body back but my foundation has changed and the little things are little, so what my nipples seem bigger, I can make them smaller it is fixable but after having an emergency c section last year and being pretty much immobile for 2 months, literally the worst pain of my life, to now having a lift and going to be out for another 2 months. IM LITERALLY emotionally and physically exhausted with the stress that's been put on my body. Also the scar I was worried about looks fine now, and he said it would take 12 months to flatten but I could get a shot if I wanted to speed it up. Sorry this post is all over but I guess what I want to get across is that we all striving for the boob job of a 21 year old before kids with bright pink nipples and good skin, and having babies and age can change that and our results will never be like there's but it's okay and it doesn't mean ours are bad we just don't have that and it's okay to strive for perfection but it's more important to just relax and let the process happen, with or without surgery. So I hope to delete this app in my phone area and just stop obsessing looking at everyone's results and just being crazy. Hope this helped some people, and happy healing :) Updated on 5 Sep 2018: Also I want to really say my breasts look absolutely amazing in bras and what not, he did a great job, I find myself just a little bit harder on accepting the changes also due to my profession as a "stripper" so lines even tho small, nipple looking different just effects me harder bc of my profession, which I knew would happen but really tho he did a great job looking at one month out esp for what I paid for. As far as silicone tape I had scar away he said I could apply on when I got home, it is itching me quite a bit as of right now I'm only putting it on below my breast, with my c section I had put mederma on too soon which caused my scar to rise that was still open when I did that. Silicone bandaids helped my c section a lot, I wore it during this whole month HOWEVER since I did have that experience I want to just try on the lower area for a week until the top part that he removed stitches from still heals and then do the silicone def don't want any raised scars Updated on 5 Sep 2018: I just want to say the incisions are actually beautiful I'm just upset I CHOSE not to have smaller aerolas, and ofcourse I can't stop thinking about it! I didn't realize how much bigger they were when they weren't on saggy skin? Have any of you ladies gone back to get smaller ones and the price? I'm going to call tomorrow and ask, i still want to wait awhile bc I need to calm down and stop obsessing over something so minute, I think I'm literally just de crazy all I've been doing is watching tv like 24/7 the past month and of course hours on here looking for perfection. Once I go back to working out this will be so minute. However I'm def going through a manic like episode and can't stop freaking out when everything else really looks so good in person. So I will call tomorrow and get the update and post because I clearly can't delete this until I get my answer ha! But I'm so shocked and pleased with how tight he sewed me up it will heal beautifully Updated on 6 Sep 2018: Omg it is driving me bonkers I'm going to use this surgical tape my doctor gave me instead for a little bit and then move to silicone too painful at the moment Still waiting to hear from doctors office for price of making my aerola smaller, which again was my choice not realizing how big they were once stretched out, I thought they went back to a smaller size but my skin was so saggy I was wrong Updated on 11 Sep 2018: I'm using silicone tape here and there around nipples and and vertical line but not under boob. EXTREME irritation, even with the other tape I pictured in the last post, so I'm just leaving them alone and will try scar treatment in a couple of weeks. Updated on 25 Sep 2018: I got a really bad irritation with silicone tape so my scarring is really bad now :( but they look nice here. However my right breast seems to sag more can't tell in this photo Updated on 10 Oct 2018: I have held back a lot of how I felt but here's the truth. I'm not happy. I wanted a a lollipop lift was under the impression I'd have one, the surgeon I saw before, Dr malek in Scottsdale, said this could be done suggested I do 275cc explained I had thin skin and not to really go bigger and that's the biggest he would use, I went 25cc more with dr Rao which in my opinion would not have resulted in such a big anchor lift. Secondly I never would've put silicone tape on my scars if when I asked if it was okay to put silicone tape on once he removed the steri strips if it wasn't okay to do that. I have a dog ear now on my right breast. Painful scars, giant aerolas. I told him I didn't want them cut assuming they looked how they did when saggy, which was 2x smaller than they are now, onces expanded with an implant my aweolas are literally the size of sausages. Had Rao taken the time to just say hey I don't think that's a good idea, once we put an implant in it will expand, I would've said okay cut them. Who ever stitched me up around my aerolAs left so many knotted sultures. I wish I just didn't act cheap. The extra month I had to miss from work after my scars expanded and became painful to now working with giant salami nipple boobs, the pain from the scars. I've lost way more money then just going to someone else who felt more knowledgeable. Also no one ever called me after surgery to ask how my post op was. I've tried to give benefit of the doubt but I'm very upset and not happy. I don't think he is bad if you just want a boob job but maybe not a lift or have him feel your breast longer? I know I mentioned my previous doc consult and he mentioned I had thin tissue and spent 30 mins in a consult and said I had gotten stretch marks and we'd have to be careful. ThAt doctor told me things I didn't want to hear, but the truth.... after how this turned out I feel Rao told me what I wanted to hear and I do believe he thought it would work but I also don't think he really examined how thin my texture was in the consult, I don't think he should've suggested tape when I had sultures just taken out and possible open wounds, and wish he took on the approach of knowing best and leading with that confidence and explaining to me more what possible outcomes could happen with aerolAs, scars, and an anchor lift possibility with a bigger implant. With everything being said, I do think Rao is a very nice guy, I just am not happy with my experience and idk if he'd be able to fix these problems. Updated on 22 Oct 2018: I have a dog ear, salami nipples, scars are horrible still and no one has called. I work with over a 100 girls so I wouldn't say this was the best move 7 grand lost isn't the funnest situation and having every person ask who did my work knowing they are asking to make sure they stay clear. Would be nice if a. They called. B. Was offered a partial refund to get everything fixed. It takes so much for me to be a negative reviewer even if you've been reading my story. But real talk I'm paying you the surgeon for your knowledge and guidance not to look botched when my whole job is to be partially naked!!!
Had an amazing experience with both the doctor and staff! Dr. Rao listened to my concerns about my lips and gave me the look I was looking for! Staff was so helpful. Definetly going back for more! Thank you
30 year old mama of two! Breastfeeding/pregnancy didn’t change my boobs too much. They’ve pretty much been this size always. Never felt very womanly or like they are proportionate to my body (tall/wide hips). Worried I’m going too small with 425. Id rather be too big than too small since I already know what being too small feels like. I also don’t want them to be too big for my body that they look too circular. Updated on 12 Aug 2018: This was my first surgery. I was feeling a little anxious but the staff at TMC surgery center was amazing. And Dr. Rao is such a great PS I felt at ease. I had to check in at 6:00 am. I got all undressed and ready. I asked the nurse how long it would take and she said 2 hours since my PS has a reputation of being a perfectionist. She also said that several nursers that work at the surgery center had their augmentation done by Dr. Rao. It made me feel good about choosing Dr. Rao! He’s just the best! I woke up a little feeling drowsy and in pain. For some reason I felt the need to talk, so I was just talking about anything I could think of and my husband said I kept saying things like “I know where I am, I know what happened” ???????????Here are some before pics and some sizers I tried on! Updated on 12 Aug 2018: Lots of pressure and discomfort. Felt a little loopy from anesthesia. I was going to try to be tough and not take pain meds (I just don’t like taking too many medications in general and have a high pain tolerance). But I gave up on that real fast. I was lucky my 2 kids spent the night at their grandmothers house. So I slept the day away. Updated on 12 Aug 2018: Started walking around more on day 3. Learned to stay on top of my pain meds and ice 20 minutes every now and again. Still was in too much discomfort to really enjoy my new boobs. I underestimated how much discomfort I would have and how out of it I would be. Felt a little mom guilt. And was going crazy not being able to clean up the house. I’m no good at sitting still ???? Updated on 12 Aug 2018: Feel much better at day 7. Still have to be careful to no over due it or i get sore. I didn’t tell hardly anyone about the procedure. And I think I’m getting away with it! I’m a pretty modest person and with clothes on it’s hardly noticeable! I didn’t even tell my mom and she didn’t notice. I’m glad i went with 450 high profile . I was wondering if I should have done moderate profile, but I actually love the side projection. I think now that I’m a little more proportionate with larger breasts my body looks better. It could all be in my head but I think i actually look a little more thinner. I’m still waiting for them to drop and fluff. I don’t mind how high they are, I just hate how hard they are. But I know it’s a process and I’m doing my best to stay patient! Updated on 12 Aug 2018: Bought these comfy bras from Costco. Size medium. Feel very feminine. And I just love the size and how they are settling. I just can’t wait for them to soften up a bit, they are so hard. Updated on 13 Aug 2018: Still feeling sore and some pressure. Not enjoying how hard they are! But I know it takes time! Updated on 16 Aug 2018: Almost 2 weeks and I feel like they have dropped a little. They are getting softer little by little! None of my family and friends have noticed so far. The ones that knew about it say they notice a difference, but it’s very subtle. With my clothes on it’s hardly noticeable, but in a bra I feel they look so big! Updated on 16 Aug 2018: I know it’s way to early to get sized..... but while I was at Target I thought I’d try one on! This was a 34 DD.... it was a little snug. Can’t believe I was that size! Updated on 17 Aug 2018: Still tender and sensitive to touch. The incisions don’t hurt anymore. They are still so hard. I can’t wait for them to soften up a bit. I think the gap I have isn’t going to close up too much because that’s just how my chest is. I’m loving the size and it was totally worth it. Even though the recovery and results take lots of time and patience! Updated on 19 Aug 2018: Still feeling sore and my breasts are super sensitive and tender. I still feel like I have 2 rocks on my chest:/. I know it’s silly, since I’m so early on.... but I feel like they’ll never soften up. So hard to enjoy them at this stage. I do love the way I look with clothes on though! My body is proportionate now! Updated on 20 Aug 2018: My nipples are super sensitive still. I’m kinda over all the discomfort. But they are softening up a bit! I can’t wait till they are less tender and soft! Updated on 21 Aug 2018: Can anyone who’s had a breast augmentation help me out? I’m almost 3 weeks and experiencing tenderness and sensitivity in my nipples. It hurts to have my bra or shirt run against my breasts. Also having sharp shooting pains? Did you have this? How long did it take to go away? Updated on 21 Aug 2018: The tenderness and shooting pains were awful today! I just want to walk around topless so nothing is touching my nipples. They are getting super soft and I see some dropping. I’m hoping it’s just my nerves adjust as they drop. I LOVE how I feel and look with them. They fit my body and I feel a million times more confident! Cant wait to be able to wear push up bras. I’m wondering if I still have to sleep on my side and wear a sports bra 24/7? Updated on 23 Aug 2018: Still very sensitive and tender, but seems to be improving! They are getting soft finally! I love the size, I can still fit in my old sports bras. I can conceal pretty well with clothes on! Updated on 24 Aug 2018: Less sore and tender! And they are getting softer everyday! I was able to do a light jog and felt good. Feels like I’m getting back to normal. They are feeling a little more jiggly and low. It’s a slow process. Updated on 27 Aug 2018: 3 weeks with big knockers and I’m pregnant! I haven’t told my plastic surgeon yet. A little nervous on how it will affect breast feeding. Breasts are still sore and sensitive (maybe a pregnancy symptom) they are slooooowly getting softer everyday! I can’t wait for drop and fluff. My left incision is a little painful... other than that they seem to be healing nicely! Updated on 29 Aug 2018: I think I’m slowly dropping! They are still hard though. I’m starting to really like the way the look!! Makes me excited for how they’ll look after a couple months. Even though I’ll be fat and pregnant by then. Updated on 31 Aug 2018: Well feeling a lot better these days, I can sleep so much more comfortably. Less sore and tender. Like the way they look a lot more now! I did end up having a miscarriage. Trying not to worry that it was due to the surgery or medication I was on patiently waiting for the drop and fluff. Can’t wait to get sized and buy a bra that will squeeze em together more! Updated on 2 Sep 2018: They are getting there! I’ve noticed they are more “fluffy” and are starting to jiggle more. They are getting so soft which makes me so excited. Everyday I like them more and more! Sleeping is better and they are way less tender and sore! Finally getting some progress. Definitely worth the wait! Updated on 6 Sep 2018: I went to the mall and tried on a couple bras today! They were out of most sizes that seem would fit me. This was a 32ddd and it felt a little big! I’m guessing I’m a 34dd or 34d. It was uncomfortable to try on any push up bras. Still a little tender and I still have some softening up to do! Updated on 8 Sep 2018: Finally feeling a little less sensitive and tender. They are slooooowly softening up and dropping. It’s so gradual and hard to see day to day. But they are improving. They all the sudden seem huge to me. It seems like it’s harder to hide them like I could before. I was getting lots of looks the other day, so embarrassing! Updated on 15 Sep 2018: We have some drop and fluff! Yay! Finally feeling almost 100%! They are still a little higher and I wish there was more fullness on the bottom, but I’m so happy overall! I can officially wear normal bras now! And I’m feeling like i could start some work outs again. Whew it takes a while to feel better, but once you are there, it was totally worth the wait. Dr. Rao did an amazing job. Updated on 19 Sep 2018: Almost 7 weeks. They just look and feel better every week. It’s so exciting! I’m so glad I did this! I feel a million times more confident and all my clothes actually fit me. So far not many people have noticed. Or if they have they aren’t saying anything! Updated on 5 Oct 2018: Most pain and discomfort is gone at this point yaaaay!! They are so soft and the perfect size! They are small enough I can conceal them, but big enough I can fit better in my clothes and feel more womanly. My right is a little smaller (as it was before) and the shape and nipple position are a little different. But overall I’m pleased. And so glad to be over the rough part. The incisions are healing nicely. How’s everyone else doing?? Updated on 27 Oct 2018: Not sure is anyone is reading, but feeling pretty much back to normal. No more nipple sensitivity. Love the outcome. I just wish I had done this years ago! It’s been an amazing confidence booster!
I know it’s so hard for people to find exact experiences as to what we are looking for that’s why I decided to share mine and am open to any questions or concerns. I’m 5’1”, 117 Lbs and originally had mentor 300cc saline filled to 325cc under the muscle. Over the course of three kids and tissue loss I was sure that some of the implant volume was lost. I had nice full boobs after my original implants at a full C cup for my body size. When I went back to my surgeon I tokd him I still wanted the natural look but that I wanted to look “full” like I once did. During surgery ge placed two sizes and decided on Mentor moderate plus 400cc unders. I’m only a few days out but i can tell I’m fuller than I was without looking fake, which is what I wanted. Going back to work tomorrow and no one will be able to tell. Once the tape comes off I’m willing to post pics if anyone is interested in the outcome. Updated on 15 Mar 2018:
I don't think 5 stars is enough to rate Dr. Rao and his staff. After losing weight I had/have that wonderful "loose skin". My insurance covered the excess skin on my abdominal area. I'm 2 months post op on this surgery and am VERY happy! Next month I am having my "bat wings/loose arm skin" removed. This is how much I trust Dr. Rao. During my first visit, he listened. He heard what I wanted, unlike most doctors that want to push you into more. If I wasn't happy with my results, I honestly wouldn't be going back. Everyone at the office is kind, caring and treat you like a friend/family - not a customer. They truly care about you. I highly recommend Dr. Rao for any corrective surgery you are wanting or needing.
I had a breast augmentation with areola reduction and I am more than happy with results. I went into consultation only wanting to add fullness to my breast and Dc Rao recommended adding the areola reduction to make my breast look nicer. This meant alot to me because it showed me how he truly wanted to make my breast look their best. Everything went so smoothly and he made me feel very comfortable throughout the whole process. I would do it all over again and highly recommend him to anyone looking to have surgery.
Dr. Rao is incredibly kind and friendly. I felt very secure in my choice for a Tummy tuck with him. He answered all my questions and the ones I didn't know I had. He eases worries without making you feel silly. His staff is wonderful and went above and beyond to arrange a surgery date that would work with my crazy schedule. I often have to bring my son with for my follow ups and they are all so sweet to him. We've always been on the same page, he is quick and efficient without making you feel rushed. My results are amazing. I never imagined I would look this normal again. My tummy is flat and cute, with (on my less swollen days) some muscle tone. I highly recommend Dr. Rao and have already recommended him to my friends.
AMAZING!! I went in to see Dr. Rao for a consultation for a nose job and I was excited that he and his staff were able to get me a reasonable quote and surgery date so quickly! I had the hump removed from my nose and it made such a big difference. He did an amazing job and his staff made sure to help me through the entire process. I highly recommend Dr. Rao!!
Dr. Rao & his staff are the best they are always professional and friendly. Office is clean, welcoming and located in a central area. I am always very please with my results and have referred several friends to Dr. Rao.
Thank you for your question. I would reach out to your plastic surgeon and have them evaluate you. At two years out from surgery it would not be expected to be experiencing your symptoms. Therefore I would get it checked out.
Thank you for your question. The number of fat cells we have in our body is determined in adolescence. Those fat cells will increase or decrease in size as we gain and lose weight. Liposuction removes fat cells from the area that is being addressed. These results are long lasting provided that you maintain your weight and you continue to diet and exercise. Best of luck.
Thank you for your question. If the keto diet has been successful for you then I would continue with it. I would check with your surgeon to make sure that they are happy with your nutritional levels. They may want to check an albumin or prealbumin to ensure you are in good position to heal. Best of luck.
Thank you for your question. I am sorry that you are unhappy with your results thus far. It is too early to judge your results. It is going to take time for the implants to settle into their final position and that will likely take several weeks to months before you know the final results from your breast augmentation. I recommend you keep following your surgeons instructions and stay patient.
Thank you for your question. You can have kids after your tummy tuck, but it is better if you were to wait to have a tummy tuck until you are done having kids. Your plication will be stretched out and you will likely have some excess skin after your pregnancy, thus losing the benefit of having surgery in the first place. It is a tough decision to decide when you are done having kids, best of luck.
