I am 6 days post op and I couldn’t be happier with my results! Dr. Rubis and Tracy are truly amazing! They go over everything with you so you leave very informed! I wasn’t sure on what size of implant I wanted. Tracy knew right away which size would look best on my frame, we went with 560 CC. I’m 5’7 and 150 pounds. I left my pre op appointment confident in the size that she recommended for me! My surgery went well and so far recovery has went smooth! I’m already in love with my breast even tho they’re just the “rough draft” I know they will look awesome once completely healed! I highly recommend Dr. Rubis for you’re plastic surgery needs! Updated on 9 Feb 2023: Over all my healing process went super well! It took me awhile to feel comfortable enough to sleep without a bra on.. but I couldn’t wait to sleep braless again! I was so in my head that I’d mess them up if I did lol around 5 months I started sleeping braless again and it was the best feeling! My scars look almost non existent. My expectations were met times 100! Absolutely loving my new boobies! Could not thank Dr. Rubis enough for his incredible work! If you’re trying to decide who to go to for some work I once again HIGHLY recommend! You will not be disappointed!!
Dr. Rubis and his wife (also his RN) are absolutely amazing to work with. I am 10 days post-op from a tummy tuck and having never had any major surgery before, I was pretty anxious about what to expect pain wise in terms of recovery. From the beginning I felt like both Dr. Rubis and Tracy did an incredible job of putting me at ease by educating me on what the process would look like. I had a very detailed pre-op appointment about how to care for myself after surgery, how to take the medications, why each recommended step was important, and how to reach them on their cell 24/7 if I had questions (which I did, on a Friday night at 11:30pm, actually, and received a response within minutes!). I had very little pain from the moment I woke up from surgery. I had my operation on a Wednesday and by that Saturday I no longer needed any pain medicine. The recovery process was very stress free because I was educated so well up front on what to expect, how to care for my drains, and even how to sleep and what posture to maintain to remain comfortable and achieve the best results. Prior to choosing Dr. Rubis, I had consults with several other surgeons in the area. He was the only one who didn’t try to “upsell” me on any additional liposuction or areas of treatment. I am at my goal weight post-baby so goal for surgery was just to correct my belly and make my body look like it did before my daughter was born, NOT to come out looking like I had had a bunch of work done, and he supported what I had in mind with his treatment plan instead of trying to convince me to have a full “mommy makeover” or a bunch of extra liposuction I didn’t really want or need. I felt like he really listened when I said I just wanted to look like me again, and that was important. He was also the only surgeon I met with who does NOT do tummy tucks as out-patient. Instead, he admits his patients overnight for monitoring after surgery. I was on the post-partum floor and received great care. Dr Rubis checked in on me both the evening after my surgery and the next morning and then I was home in my own bed by 10am. This was a huge relief to know I was being carefully watched for any signs of complications, and I also think this is why I had very little pain in the days after. It was also important to me to have a doctor handling my surgery who has privileges at the major hospitals here, because this meant if there WAS a complication he could have me admitted without me waiting in the ER for hours during a pandemic, and he would be handling any care I might need in case of a complication. This doctor is a perfectionist in his work and already this shows in my results already, even though I am very early in my recovery. You cannot go wrong with Dr. Rubis; I was work with him again in a heartbeat if I ever choose to have anything else done!
Dr. Rubis is a freaking ROCKSTAR! I couldn’t be more happy with my results. Dr. Rubis and his nurse, Tracey (who also happens to be his wife) are wonderful! They made me feel so at ease and answered questions I didn’t even know I needed to ask.Following my operation (Breast Augmentation with Lift and Abdominoplasty), I spent one night in the hospital, which was very helpful for me. I wouldn’t have felt comfortable having this type of surgery as an outpatient procedure.Dr. Rubis and Tracey were available 24/7 by telephone or text following my procedure to answer any questions and help with anything I needed. I cannot say enough positive things about Dr. Rubis and his team. They are professional, caring, and honest. I would choose them again in a heartbeat!
I cannot say enough great things about Dr. Rubis and his wife and lead nurse, Tracy! I knew I needed a breast reduction and Dr. Rubis and his team did everything in their power to help me follow the proper steps in getting my procedure covered by insurance. Beyond that, I felt safe and comfortable with Dr. Rubis in my initial consultation as well as cared for immensely by every single one of his staff members. This doctor is on-call after his surgeries, calls back immediately to answer any concerns, and even met me in office on a holiday to make sure I was healing correctly post-surgery. He and Tracy have the best bedside manner, but he is also an amazing surgeon (a combination you aren't always lucky to find in a good doctor). My breast reduction went smoothly, my scars are so incredibly minimal, and even when I called back 4 years later while researching my options for a tummy tuck, I was remembered and welcomed back. I absolutely adore this surgeon and his staff!
Amazing experience! I was very hesitant at first! But The Rubis’ made me super comfortable, and educated me very well on the details of the procedure! The receptionist is also great! She makes you feel right at home as soon as you walk in the door! Great customer service! I had my augmentation two years, and I will return again when it’s time!!
Every day I say a special prayer for Dr. Rubis and his staff. They are kind, professional, and caring. I chose to have a breast reduction and was given his name by friends who had the procedure with Dr. Rubis. My procedure was planned and went smoothly. Healing went well and the hands-on aftercare was impressive. I recommend and trust this provider. Updated on 25 Dec 2020: I am brave enough now to add photos which might help someone else. I was a 42-44DDD depending on weight. Now I am comfortable in a 38DD and loving it! Healing was a breeze following directions from Dr. Brent Rubis and his staff.
I have always thought about a reduction but I have always wanted to be thankful for what ever I had been given in life. So here I am at 50yr old stepping out of my comfort zone again Never have I had any surgeries nor any children. So I one day said I am going in for that free consultation. What harm is there in that? I was given more information than I had even read about, all risks and stats and what everything would be involved realistic expectations. Dr Rubis and Tracy Rubis and Crystal answered questions that I didn’t know I even needed to ask. I went from a 38JJ to a 38DD. It has been 7 days... and all I can say is WOW I am delighted and still amazed at all I am experiencing. Without all the excess. He removed 1400g each which is about 2.4lbs. Other info I am 5 ft and 180lbs. I am grateful for this team At Dr Rubis’s office. guiding me through each step in this new journey!! Updated on 27 Jun 2020: wow, the healing process has been great. I only had some pain the first two days. I feel like it has been weeks, since I had it done, since it is going so well. Some itching. But nothing like I imagined(because I have a great imagination!) ha . Hardly any bruising. I now have a post op surgical bra, and put neosporin on my nipple graft once a day. and can finally take a shower!!! Then i go back in another week for a check up. little for great things I have noticed: 1. I can look down and see something i dropped! I don't have to push the booth at a restaurant away from me for more room. 3 I knocked something over with my stomach! and not my breast...wow. 4. laying in bed reading my tablet, I didn't have to prop it up higher to see over my boobs. That's all for today!
14 years later my results have stood the test of time and I absolutely love the way I look! Choosing the practice of Dr. Rubis and Tracy came from much research and seeing their unity for patient driven care. Not only were all my questions answered, and I had a list, but they had wonderful suggestions on how to maintain my implants to keep the results I loved. Clearly this worked and I have shared this with anyone who asks about my experience and are surprised how long ago I had the surgery. I’ve had no issues, only joy about loving the way I feel and look. Do your research. Ask the hard questions. Feel 100% confident about your doctor as this is life changing. If the day comes I have need of another surgery, I would choose Dr. Rubis again even though I’m out of state now. Thank you Dr Rubis & Tracy for taking excellent care of me. You continue to impact my life in a positive way!
Best doctor I could have possibly went to. My breast are symmetrical and beautiful. He and his wife are very sweet and caring. They answered all my questions and gave me the peace of mind I needed before and after surgery. I had my procedure done over 6 months ago and they still check in from time to time.
After 3 VERY large babies my poor little body has needed some self love. We are booking our apt on Monday for Aug 29, 2019!! I’m very excited! We were going to do it a few months after my BA but time, holidays && LIFE took over and now here we are! I’m so ready to feel better about myself. I eat well, I lift weights (I also enjoy tacos and the occasional ice cream treat life is way to short right?!? I live by the 80% 20% rule!) but even running, weight training and diet doesn’t change my mommy belly.... I used to have a waist but after a 9lbs baby, an 11lbs Baby, and a baby who HAD to be taken out early because he was on track to be 12lbs my waist is MIA. I’m so ready to have that back and the baby pooch gone! I have struggled because you read the “self love” the “stretch marks are proof you carried babies” but I still never could “love” the way I look. I am so grateful for a strong healthy body that carried three beautiful babies but as one user put it.... “I have kids that I adore I don’t need the stretch marks” if I knew how to tag or even remember the review I saw it on I would totally tag her, because it made me feel soooo much better about finishing this mommy makeover. I am going to be in this body until the day I die, I want to enjoy it, care for it, and be comfortable in it until the good Lord calls me home. I have the 3 beautiful kiddos to show off, I don’t need the stretch marks... Dr. Rubis did my BA and of course I wanted him to finish with my TT. He is very detail oriented, and makes such pretty belly buttons! (Also pretty boobs too!) but that was a very important part of this whole TT process is I want my belly to look natural again, and not artificial... I feel like when you have a bad belly button you automatically know that person had a tummy tuck... I just want to look like a normal human. Dr. Rubis talked about his belly button process and all his before and afters are full of beautiful belly buttons! It really made me feel better talking through the details he puts into it. So here we go! I’m so excited. Looking at two piece swim suits have me in tears because I’m just so grateful we can do this comfortably, and that I will not be so insecure about my gut again and feel cute and not that I’m hiding! Even in a one piece you still see the bulge, I’m so ready to just be comfortable again. I have a few weeks before surg so I will post some before and afters soon! Updated on 1 Aug 2019: Well, I took some pictures.... that’s super hard to see yourself! It also looks like (my right side but I think it’s flipped in the photo but it’s the side with the long scar) is not as protruding as my left side (the side with the tattoo)... I’m so excited/scared/nervous. I want to buy all the two piece swimsuits! But I’m holding tight until after surgery! I’m so anxious to see what my belly will look like. I’m nervous since I’m not having lipo that I will look like a spare tire so I have really been trying to work out these areas and have a calorie deficit before surgery!!! I just want the best results (as we all do right?) I’m scared I won’t be happy with my results? I HAVE NO IDEA WHY! My surgeon is amazing and makes the my beautiful belly buttons, I think I’m just overthinking (per usual) that I’m going to look the same or not much different...So dumb! I am also nervous because I’m not having lipo that I won’t have a waist and I will look like a squatty rectangle! I’m just hoping that with the muscle repair that will cinch things in. I have a short torso and had 3 very large babies and 2 c-sections so I’m just imagining that my muscles are super spread out and when he goes in there it will be magic when he is all done? Wishful thinking?? (This is my overthinking process) and excitement of being so close to feeling better about my body! I just hope my belly will be flat, it seems to poke out so far! It’s hard to imagine what I will look like after 7 years of looking pregnant. Updated on 10 Aug 2019: I found some cute bottoms on sale at target and I bought them! I wanted to take some before pictures in it to be able to compare after surgery! I’m so excited to get this done. Still nervous from all the things, like kids stuff, surgery itself, all the up coming things after surgery. But I know it’s all going to be worth it! I have wanted this for so long! I’m excited to know how far my muscles are separated, is that weird?!? I’m Hoping once those are fixed that will give me a few inches back! (Also, these pictures were taken after dinner at a New Mexican restaurant we wanted to try, hello sodium city!) Updated on 11 Aug 2019: Just a few more before pictures for comparison 18 more days!!! Updated on 21 Aug 2019: I had my Pre-Op on Monday! My blood drawn yesterday, and just now getting to writing about it today! Wednesday! All went well. At pre-op Dr. Rubis and Nurse Tracy both said I’m the perfect candidate for a tummy tuck. All my problem area is in the front and will all be gone after surg! Waaaahooo!!! He mentioned because of my belly button I might have a vertical scar but that doesn’t bother me at all... anything is going to look better! I am so so so excited! I have been “nesting” it feels like. Detailed my car, organized so drawers, been deep Cleaning the house the list goes on! Basically at pre-op is sounded like the first week is the worst, the more I “over do it” the longer I get to keep the drains (no thank you) That’s really good incentive for me to calm down and just relax but get up when I feel like it. The count down is on! Updated on 30 Aug 2019: I just see people say they are on the flat side after having a TT so I’ll jump on that wagon! Recovery is going great! I have no complaints. I was so worried I was going to vomit after surgery (I do every time I have anesthesia) I told Dr. Rubis and his team this and they did everything they could to make sure I didn’t vomit! It worked! I am so so so thankful for that. I stayed the night in the hospital where my care was excellent. They really helped manage my pain which I had none only when I had to move. After they took my catheter out I got to get up and walk about 4am. It was so nice! Felt awesome to get out of bed. My drains are doing well. Not too much and not to little! Really I’m just trying to eat small amounts because of the meds... I am bound and determined to not throw up! I think I psyched myself out reading so many reviews about how painful recovery is, but it hasn’t been as bad as I anticipated. Walking hunched over isn’t as bad either (my story my change after days of walking like this) but truly it’s been way easier than I thought! Being home is nice, and relaxing. I hope I can get some good rest! While the nurses at the hospital were so helpful I still had to wake up every couple ours while someone came in to check vitals etc. so I’m excited to rest. So far, it’s been easy! Just listening to my body! Which I don’t get a peek at until Wednesday. Right now I’m wrapped up and can’t really see anything. I keep trying to peek through my shirt but my husband keeps scolding me! Hahah! I am never good with surprises. For now, I will just rest and walk when I get up to use the potty. Updated on 2 Sep 2019: Yesterday I felt the urge all day to poo but couldn’t. My hubby went and got me some milk of magnesia and that seemed to help. Some Came out yesterday and a little more later on. Nothing like a regular poo though. I took two more colace last night and 30ml more of milk of magnesia and went to bed. This morning first thing I had to do was go potty but it was still a little bit but with less pushing. (Such a weird feeling) Yesterday I also did not take any pain meds at all. I feel really great. My drains are irritating but I talked to my doctor this morning (while I was putting on a new pair of comfy shirts I accidentally snag my drain a little bit. He reassured me it was ok.) I emptied my drains from 7:30pm last night to 7:30 am and all together I only had 12.5cc combined! He said sounds like I will be able to get my drain out on Wednesday then the 2nd one friday! It will be so nice to be stainless for the weekend! I’m still sleeping in the recliner in the “beach chair” position. There is something luxurious calling it “beach chair” position. I’m also still walking around at 30 degrees... my husband always hollers at me when I come up a little haha! I thankful for him but man.., it really is starting to hurt the back! Over all I’m thankful I only needed narcos for a few days! I asked if i could drive and my Doc as that’s all up to me as long as I’m not on pain meds and I can safely get in and out by myself and I totally can! Recovery has definitely not need as bad as I thought it would be! Painful at times yes... getting in and out of the recliner is a challenge but not impossible. Hope everyone is happy and healing well! I’m hoping to post some more pictures on Wednesday! Updated on 10 Sep 2019: I have been feeling pretty great! Updated on 10 Sep 2019: I actually took thees this morning. I get pretty uncomfortable by the end of the day and M ready for bed! Throughout the day I just feel tight but can do what I need to do, I am ostly straight up and down but catch myself hunching often. I need posture police. Updated on 27 Sep 2019: I am free to do light exercises! I feel great! I also can start weening off the compression garments! Whoop! Updated on 1 Oct 2019: Having a gap in your stretchy pants! Holla!
Periareolar scars generally will become a thicker more noticeable scar in the long run. The benefit of the vertical incision is to take the tension off your scars so that they heal finer and less noticeable. It also allows better shaping to the breast. The vertical scar generally will fade to look more like a stretch mark. Good luck and best wishes!
A full or extra full silicone implant would provide you with good fullness and help to shape your breasts. You may need some shaping of your right breast to help with symmetry. As long as you stay with an implant that fits your natural breast diameter, the breasts will look proportionate and defined. If you go with a large implant that is wider than your natural breast, that is when it starts to make you look broad or "heavy". You could have a fantastic result, as long as you pick a size that is appropriate for your frame. Best wishes!
Cup size is very dependent on your natural breast diameter, But based off the photos, I would suggest a full profile mid to high cohesive silicone implant in the upper 200's or low 300's. Remember, it is easy to go bigger, harder to go smaller after the surgery is performed. Take care and best wishes for an amazing result!
That size of implant would be important to put under the muscle for long term results. Skin cannot support the weight of an implant long term. Under the muscle will support your implant, hide the edges of the implant providing a softer result, prevent capsular contractures, as well as having clearer mammograms. Yes, you will have a bit more discomfort the first few days, but it will be well worth it in the long run. It is always best to start on the right path, to prevent future problems. Take care.
HI, you do have some mild tubularity. This could be corrected with a implant and breast lift to give you fullness at the top of your breast, and shaping of the lower breast. Areola size could also be reduced to be more proportionate to your breast. It would be very important for you to have the proper diameter to your implants to ensure a nice cleavage line, due to your breast sitting a bit to the outside of your chest wall. I would recommend a mid cohesive full profile or extra full profile silicone implant to achieve the best result. I feel you could have a phenomenal result.
