I had my chin implant put in in 2004. I was very dissatisfied with his job. He put the minimum size and it didn't make a difference. I have been wanting to get it exchanged for some time now. However, all the surgeons I visited refuse to do the procedure for me. They told me there was a high risk of infection. When I came to Dr. Maser, I was shocked that he told me he could do it and there will be no issues. Updated on 20 Aug 2021: Before n after. I wanted a more v shape chin. He said to give it more time to heal.
Had liposuctions of flanks, abdomen and arms in January. I'm very happy with my result. Staff are amazing. I felt I was in good hand. Thank you so much. Dr Maser is amazing. I felt little to no pain throughout the recovery.
Dr. Maser is phenomenal, and I am so glad I found him! I recently underwent my second breast augmentation under his skillful hands, and I love the results. Surgery can be nerve-wracking, but Dr. Maser made the entire experience easy and painless. He took the time to listen to what I wanted and patiently explained the entire procedure and expected results with me. He answered all of my questions and concerns, and I felt completely relaxed, confident, and at ease under his care. He has the best bedside manner; he is so knowledgeable, and he is an artist with a scalpel. What more can you ask for in a plastic surgeon?
Active lifestyle, always wanted a breast aug. Finally decided to actively save for this procedure. Scheduled with Dr. Benjamin Maser. We agreed on over the muscle because of my very active work and home life. Personally, I am ok with the “fake” look. I’m going from a B to a DD so they’re going to look fake even if I go under the muscle. I did not want to risk getting the anatomical deformity and I did not want to cause any trauma to my chest muscles as I use them frequently. More updates to come. Updated on 30 Mar 2019: Continue to be very happy with my results/the healing process. I am so glad I listened to my surgeon. Being on the same page with you’re surgeon and being able to trust his experience is key. The only problem I’ve had so far is constipation!! I wish I knew how bad it would be so I could start taking stool softeners right after surgery. The boobs: the swelling is starting to subside, still feel very tight. The surgical bra helps with the swelling/ keeping implants in place Updated on 3 Apr 2019: Recovery is going smoothly. Bloating is finally gone. Stopped using pain meds they prescribed on the 3rd day. They were making me feel pretty rotten and the pain wasn’t bad. Post op is tomorrow, I’ll update on that too :) Updated on 4 Apr 2019: Sin is minimal. Feeling great. Updated on 11 Apr 2019: Feeling great, starting to feel like they are a part of my body now Updated on 13 Apr 2019: Started working out again. I’m also back to work today Updated on 20 Apr 2019: Right nipple still no sensation on the outside, some sharp nerve pains in the inside. (It’s normal) wanted to note I’m now starting to feel something. Updated on 25 Apr 2019: Feeling 100% back to normal (but with boobies!) left side is not dropping as fast as right but it was the smaller guy, so I’m not too worried about it. There’s more skin stretching to do on that side so I’ll be patient. Back to sleeping in my favorite positions without feeling like my chest is going to explode (on my stomach while hugging a pillow) Updated on 15 Jun 2019: Bilateral scaring starting to fade, they used to be really red/ purple. I just now noticed some stretch marks while taking the picture, but can’t really notice them in the mirror. Everything feels great, I’m happy with the size. Updated on 9 Sep 2019: Updated on 24 Sep 2019: I can feel the skin stretching still, pain is minimal/ doesn’t bug me too much. I always sleep with a sports bra, otherwise I feel like my skin is stretching too much.
Dr. Maser is amazing! Great bedside manner and it just seemed like we were always on the same page from day 1. I'm super happy with the outcome of my surgery so far and I'm extremely happy I chose him as my surgeon! His staff was very helpful and I enjoyed being around them so much that it made surgery not feel like a scary process. The surgery center was very accommodating and I felt like I was in good hands. Updated on 6 Apr 2015: I'm super happy with my results so far! My incisions are thin white lines so it seems that they'll heal very nicely and be hard to see, I'm starting to drop a little and im definitely happy with the size they're looking like they'll be after they're finished dropping and fluffing and they look very proportionate on my frame. Still extremely glad I chose dr maser as my surgeon he's been incredibly helpful with any questions I've had
I am Chinese, 28 years old, 5'4", mother of a nine year-old, and have an athletic build. Ever since I can remember, I have always loved breasts. I have always joked around about getting a "boob job" since I was a teenager, but never thought I would actually do it. How "selfish" and "vain" would that be, right!? As well as, how could I ever spend that much money on myself!? My fiancé (who loves my body)) actually talked me into finally making a consultation locally in Southern Oregon (2 hours away) to meet with a plastic surgeon. I consulted with Doctor #1 in March, loved him and was obsessed with getting them. I remember being almost in tears when i was trying on the sizers, and having the realization that I could REALLY make it a reality if I wanted to. The obsession however got put on the back burner for a few months, and it wasn't until early August I had another consult with Doctor #2, also in Southern Oregon. I was instantly on boobie fever, and thought of nothing else. I contemplated and obsessed with placement of implant, and which doctor to go with. The doctors were both amazing, but I still felt uneasy. After all, this was a HUGE decision for me, and it would change my body forever. I had a friend of a friend refer me to Dr. Ben Maser of Palo Alto, CA. I booked the soonest consultation they had, (the end of August) had my consultation, and scheduled my surgery the same day. I couldn't believe it! (I'm a gal with commitment issues. Ha!) I loved their staff, and felt at ease meeting with Dr. Maser. He answered all my questions thoroughly, and I truly did not feel like he was just trying to sell himself, and had my goals and best interest in mind. It has been a looong couple of months anticipating this surgery. I've even went back and contemplated canceling, and going with one of the first two doctors I met with due to cost and travel, as it would be a 7-hour car ride. I really think i had too much time to think, and over analyze! However, I stuck with my initial decision, and my date is next Friday! I can hardly believe it. There has been much sleep deprivation, and anxiety leading up to now, but at this point I just want to get it done already. Lol. I've personally talked to at least 10 different woman about their journeys. I have felt multiple sets of breasts, silicone and saline, under and overs. I am ready! :D I plan to get silicone gel implants, under the muscle, inframmary incision. They will be between 300-350 CC's as the doctor will be making the final decision in the operating room. Thanks so much ladies for taking the time to stop in, and be a part of my journey. XO. This is an amazing community.Updated on 13 Nov 2012:I can hardly believe the day is almost here! Surprisingly enough, I've slept just fine. It's been much better than my insomnia I was having weeks ago!? Good luck, and happy boobies to all the ladies out there! Ha!Updated on 17 Nov 2012:Had my surgery yesterday at 4:00. I tell ya, the anticipation, and nervousness was by far the worst part! I felt pretty good all day today, just super sore and tight. The girls are riding high, as expected. I will update more later, as well as post some post-op pictures. Happy healing to all you ladies out there!Updated on 20 Nov 2012:Today is Day 5, post surgery and I surprisingly feel great! Everyday just gets better and better. The pain the last few days has been manageable with just ibuprofen. The girls are settling slowly, but surely. I can see the subtle differences from day to day, so exciting! I can hardly wait to see the end result! What a journey this has been.Updated on 25 Nov 2012:I feel like a little girl who got the bike she always wanted for Christmas, but it's missing the handle bars! Ha! I want these girls to drop...patience is a virtue, no? On another note...I'm not a back sleeper, but have been sleeping rather well on my back. Had my one week post-op appointment yesterday, and the doctor said I could sleep on my side if i wanted to. However, it feels like my boob is going to slide off my chest if I do! So, sleeping on my back is just fine...lol. I also got the okay to sleep without a bra at night--it's amazing to take it off. Ahhh... I have never known the meaning or relief of taking off the bra 'til now. Ha! Anyway, hope everyone had a happy holiday!
Hi ladies. I've spent the last 6 months pouring over all your stories. I got implants a little over a year ago and have hated them ever since. I have an appointment to remove them in about 5 weeks! I am scared what I will be left with but determined to choose my health. A little about my story... I have struggled with body image for most of my life. Sadly I look back at photos of my 20 something self and can see how blessed I was. Anyhow my weight has fluctuated a lot over the years and a pregnancy/breastfeeding left my once full breasts looking flat and sad. So I had a breast lift about four years ago. They looked great but I still wanted that upper pole fullness and last year I got implants. My husband was against all of it and said my breasts were lovely as they were. Naturally I thought he was lying and my surgeon conveniently agreed. I have silicone 371 under the muscle. I already had a c cup.. These giant implants left me a 34DDD. I did not want them this big to begin with and I should have stood my ground but felt like the surgeon knew best. I didn't even get the fullness I wanted, maybe due to placement or simply because they are too heavy. So I am left with giant sagging implants. Yuck. I am so uncomfortable all the time. It is physically uncomfortable to haul these around. I am fairly athletic and a runner and I feel ridiculous and spend a lot of energy into covering them up. I am so self conscious. I have gained weight. I cannot get used to a foreign object in my body, alien globes that feel like they are poisoning me. I have a laundry list of new ailments that I can't help but feel are connected. Funny how I didn't research the "negative" before I did this! I just wanted them so badly that I only read into the positive. As you all we'll know there is plenty of the negative. The original surgeon did not want to remove them. I had two other consults. One stated that It would be an "aesthetically unpleasant" outcome and was generally unpleasant. I left his office in tears and am going with third Dr. He explained I could undergo removal with a local but I'm choosing general...I am squeamish and would rather be out. I may want to do a lift in the future but he wants me to see how they settle over the next 6 months. I feel like such an idiot for the money I wasted and time/energy I spent obsessing over the LOOK of my breasts and putting my body thru voluntary surgery . It is through this site that I have found support and realized that I am not the only one. I can forgive myself and move on. I'm scared of droopy flat boobs again but looking forward to tank tops and sleeping on my side again!! And to be free of the worry of health complications due to plastic boobs. Sorry if this post was "all over the place"! Keep u all posted... Updated on 21 Feb 2014: Woke up in the middle of the night with piercing pain behind one of my nipples and soaked in sweat. This has happened a few times before. So weird. I will be free of these in a month and then I wont have to wonder if random ailments are related to these implants. Hoping my fatigue and joint aches disappear as well. I wish I could share photos but I am heavily tattooed and dont know how to photoshop. Lol. All these stories are priceless and have helped me so much. Thank you Updated on 6 Mar 2014: Im freaking out. My explant is in 2 weeks and I have fungus/ringworm on my breasts. I have been trying everything and it wont go away....even with prescription cream. I'm almost positive (via Internet) that I cannot have surgery with it present. I am so upset. I want these out and have planned time off work,etc. All my research tells me how impossible it is to get rid of fungus. :( Updated on 25 Mar 2014: And they are out!!!!!! Removal was yesterday. When I arrived at surgery center and was being prepped, I was informed it was under local anesthesia. I had a moment of panic because I thought I was going under general. My surgery was delayed because the person before me took longer. Laying there waiting was the worst part. My anxiety was through the roof....was I making the right decision?!!! And then it was time! It was a little uncomfortable... I could feel incision being made, pressure of implants coming out and I had to stop him for more anesthesia when I was being stiched up. I think it took around 20 min and even though it was uncomfortable, I feel so blessed that I didn't go under general. Afterwards I went out for a burger and came home and watched a movie. Pain level isn't so bad. This morning I feel fine with some pain, so after breakfast I will take pain meds. I haven't looked at them yet but I feel so much relief. So thankful to be free of foreign object in my body. I will have to face the music when I shower today but I'm hoping to stay positive and know from this site and all your stories, that it will take time to fluff out. In the 15 months that I had implants, I have gained 30 POUNDS!!!!! Granted I was a little underweight prior to surgery but I think I was so depressed and self conscious with giant boobs that I just ate!!!!!! Daunting task ahead to lose 20 lbs but just thrilled I won't have to wrestle boobs into a bunch of sports bras. Thank you so much for all your stories. It gave me the courage to move forward and so glad I did!!!!!
If you plan to have a child in the next 1-2 years, wait. If you don't plan to have them for 3 years or more, it is fine to have augmentation before having children. Just know that your breast shape and size will change with pregnancy, and this may lead you to want additional procedures in the future such as breast lift of revision of your augmentation. In all likelihood, your ability to breast feed or not will be unaffected by breast augmentation. You have not had children yet, so you don't know if you are able to breast feed at all, regardless of surgery.
If you are 6 weeks out from the hematoma drainage, and everything is going well, you should have no problem flying. Make sure you get up and walk during the trip, at least a few times, if in fact it will be a long flight.
You are only a few days postop. For now, it is best to be patient.Your implants are riding high, as many do after surgery. Likely they will come down, at least somewhat. But this can take months. Even if they do not, they can be lowered with a fairly straightforward and low intensity procedure. In my practice, I have patients wait at least 4-6 months to do this so that time has the full opportunity to take care of the problem (which it often does). The other issue is that your breasts had a bit of ptosis (sag) before surgery. The implants, once settled in to the proper position, may take care of this. If there is some persistent sag once the implants are settled, a breast lift may be in order to get you to the look you want. But again, with time, and some settling, this may be unnecessary.Hang in there-give yourself a few months to recover and settle in. At least by your photos, there are no disasters here...
As long as you are feeling fine, at 6 weeks it is safe to mow the lawn, or do any activities that don't cause discomfort. If you do overdo it, listen to your body and back off. For my patients, at 6 weeks I clear them for full activity as long as they are feeling well and not having any postoperative issues.
Everyone is different. Some people do really well with local and sedation, others do not. That said, 6 hours is an awfully long time for local anesthesia and oral sedation to keep you comfortable, and I think you are at risk for exceeding your tolerance. Your comfort will be much better assured with IV sedation or a general anesthetic, both of which are quite safe when performed by qualified physicians. In our practice, facelifts alone or in conjunction with other facial procedures are performed in a fully accredited operating room under local anesthesia with IV sedation, or general anesthesia. This maximizes patient comfort and safety.
