I had consulted other surgeons in the area before I chose Dr. Plamondon for my breast surgery. I had lost a lot of weight and needed a lift and implants. I loved everything about my experience. I felt very comfortable and trusted her. I am very pleased with my result, came out better than I thought. Her office is great, they follow up with calls answer all questions I had. Go see her. Updated on 12 Dec 2018: I had thought about having a breast augmentation for years and finally did it. Dr. P. and her staff were very caring, genuinely interested in my well being. I changed my mind many times, about size and they always accomodated me. I came back to the office to try the sizers and when I finally decided, I could not be happier. I look great in my clothes and out of them. This was a huge decision and I'm so glad I went to her. I sent her 2 of my friends already.
When I looked in the mirror I saw someone I didn’t recognize. Never overweight, and exercise. For some reason my neck got very fat, saggy and old looking. Three months post op frustrated with time it’s taking to heal..took a side by side pic because I read somewhere, we only see what we remember.
I feel so much better now after breast reduction surgery, I only wish I had done it sooner! Dr Plamondon and her office staff were amazing. Every step of the way I felt supported in my decision to have the surgery. Dr Plamondon was kind and caring. Every detail was explained to me, from the procedure itself to aftercare and what to expect. Angel is a lifeline in the office and always available to get any answers I needed whether it was a question for the doctor or a question about paperwork and my returning to work. Lauren, the nurse, was an amazing resource for aftercare questions I had in the first few weeks following surgery. I couldn't ask for a better experience!
I am getting a breast lift with implant on Jan 4th. Currently I wear a 32d (however I look smaller in a top). During my pregnancy I went up to a G and when I was breast feeding I was even bigger (maybe even an H!). I was actually thinner after having my kids than before, and also started more weight lifting so I lost more body fat. I currently wear a size 4/6 in clothes (so you can get a sense of my size)....will be seeing my Dr Dec 21st to go over size, will keep you posted! Updated on 23 Dec 2017: Before kids, Full 32D/Dd...was always Fuller it’s not a ton of projection Updated on 23 Dec 2017: Trying to decide on size, 400 or 425...like I said, I am 5’8” and currently wear a D bra (Although my Dr think I look more like a C)...I workout and teach yoga so I don’t want to go too big, I am nervous that with my current breast tissue I am going to look really big! Updated on 23 Dec 2017: Before pics...stats 5’8” 143lbs, I wear a size 4or 6, pre-op bra size 32d/(Dr think I look more like a 34C, although I measure 32)... Updated on 23 Dec 2017: When I was nursing I was absolutely enormous! Pregnancy I was in a G cup and nursing I have no idea, maybe and H or bigger!???? Updated on 23 Dec 2017: Love this look-nice slope, tear drop shape, don’t want super round fake look... Updated on 26 Dec 2017: Thoughts? Good size? 425cc, my Dr suggested going to 450cc if I like the size...I am a yoga instructor and want to make sure that I can work out and be able to do everything physically, I definitely don’t want to be too to heavy, but I have been very large before and I am ok with being a D/DD Updated on 10 Jan 2018: Went back to Dr and updated size, went with 450cc Updated on 18 Jan 2018: More before pics- 34C pre op size Updated on 18 Jan 2018: Very sore-on pain meds Updated on 19 Jan 2018: Very sore, hard to get out of bed or use arms for anything...taking arnica tablets for soreness, also have this breathing tube to help slowly stretch the area by taking deep breaths (10x every hr or so)... Updated on 20 Jan 2018: Started to feel like crap this afternoon around 3 or so, I think it’s either from anesthesia or pain meds, I am super sensitive to both...trying to sleep it off Updated on 21 Jan 2018: Woke up this morning feeling my better. My headache from last night went away, I am still sore especially on my left side (if I reach of something it feel like my pectoral muscle near my armpit is tearing, so I am being very cautious about moving my arms on that side). My husband and I went for a nice walk outside, I think I am going to start cutting back on pain meds today bc I am staring to feel much better.. Updated on 23 Jan 2018: Got all bandages removed today, still quite swollen, first time I have seen them, or too much bruising-looking good! Happy about size, works with my body (450cc) Updated on 24 Jan 2018: Not much changes, a little more movement everyday, still super swollen & tight...pic update with surgical bra and tank...thinking maybe they are a little too large, but I need to wait and see until they settle... Updated on 25 Jan 2018: Still feeling like I should have gone a size or two smaller (I know they are still very swollen)...here is what they look like in a bikini Updated on 1 Feb 2018: Staring to drop a bit...slightly sore still in some Spots Updated on 9 Feb 2018: My tape is finally off & I am so happy with the results! Still very high, wearing a strap and starting massage. Updated on 15 Feb 2018: Progress...feels great, already clears for everything, just listen to body and go slow Updated on 1 Mar 2018: Swelling has gone down, everything is settling in...at this point I actually think I should have gone a size or two bigger, maybe 475 or 500cc!...I thought it was too big when I first had it done however when the swelling subsided and you get use to the new fullness in your breast it doesn’t seem as big anymore... Updated on 1 Mar 2018: Feeling great, scars look great! Dr Plamondon did an amazing job, I love them, however, only regret is that I listened to her and went bigger. Based on the pictures I showed her she suggested to go maybe 500cc or even bigger and I was terrified that I was going to look huge and regret the surgery so I chose a smaller size...if I did it over I would chose 500cc...overall extremely satisfied though!! Updated on 1 Mar 2018: Updated on 2 Mar 2018: Now that swelling has gone down, I think 500cc or 525cc would have been the perfect size...oh well ????...I am still very happy though! Updated on 7 Mar 2018: Updated on 17 Mar 2018: I had surgery January 18th and got a full breast lift (lollipop incision with anchor) and 450cc implant placed under the muscle... my recovery was flawless, I have had no issues aside from the ordinary soreness, etc...at first I was thinking I went to big bc everything was obviously swollen and much to look at, now that swelling has gone down I am wishing I went bigger. I am not yet at the 3 month mark so we will see how I feel when I get there. Overall extremely satisfied by the results Dr. Plamondon is amazing, thank you! Updated on 30 Apr 2018: Love them! Scaring really isn’t that bad, till healing.... Updated on 15 Jan 2019: So happy with them!
So I finally had my full TT done on June 14th. I'm feeling very well with low pain today ( 2 weeks post op). My first week home was a challenge with getting comfy & walking, I had major lower back pain from being hunched over and I have a pinched nerve which is causing a sciatica flare up w/ numbing in my left knee. I really thought I would have more intense incision pain but it's very minimal. I had a lot of gas pain after surgery so if your planning this, be prepared!! Gas x, stool softners, and lemon ginger tea helped me. It was hard to eat the first week & I ended up losing 6 lbs or so which I'm grateful for. My scar is looking gnarly but my surgeon has me doing deep tissue massage once a day on it. It's definitely tender to the touch and I'm a little worried it's higher than I wanted. I'm really hoping with time as my skin relaxes it will lower itself.? I'm not sure if anyone can answer that. I know we all heal differently. I'm still slightly hunched over & all I want I do is stretch my body!! But I'm careful not to because I'm afraid to ruin anything. I have a little swelling in my lower abdomen. I read that Arnica Montana was helpful in reducing swelling especially after surgery, so I started taking that the day before ( w/ my surgeons permission) and I don't know if it helped but I'm glad I'm not anymore swollen than this. My garment sucks! It is killing my skin but I wear it 24/7 for 4 weeks. I bought a few spanx to go under the garment just to protect my skin but I'm not sure about them yet. Someone needs to make a silk garment that can hold up for this type of procedure! Lol...I'll post a before and after for you guys but I'm not showing my scar just yet...but my next update I will. Many blessings to you if you're going thru this transformation because it is a MAJOR! Stay strong ?? Updated on 5 Jul 2017: I'm 3 weeks Post-op day and I'm happy to be returning to work tomorrow. I'm feeling very well overall. I'm off my pain meds & down to taking Motrin 2x a day. Started walking outside this week & today I did 3miles to celebrate my 3 week mark. Walking really does help, as much as it hurts in the beginning, my back feels so much better this week. Here are my photos from today. I'm happy with my healing progress so far - I'm doing deep tissue massage on my incision every night before bed using some heavy Eucerin cream and I already feel the sides of my scar flattening out. I can't wait to get back into a full workout routine, I hope the next 3 weeks fly by. ;) ????????????
Ever since puberty my breasts developed in a saggy manner. I've always dreamed of getting a breast lift. I was always afraid to become intimate with anyone and still to this day, I have sex with my husband with a bra on. I hate the feeling of having droopy breasts. My search for a surgeon began last June. I settled very quick on Dr. Plamondon. Original surgery was scheduled in August 2016 but I was overweight at 198lbs and decided it was best to lose the weight before the surgery. I gave myself until May 2017. I'm now down to 155lbs. Feeling good about my accomplishment. Lost a few cup sizes, went from 38DDD to 34D, so no need for a reduction. I'm looking forward to having perky breast and gaining confidence for the first time. I'm nervous but looking forward to the process. All you wonderful people on real self have really inspired me. It helps knowing that we all go through the same emotions. Looking forward to checking in a week from today! Updated on 24 May 2017: Everything went well today. Got through the actual surgery within 2 hrs and went home after 4hrs. Taking ibuprofen so in minimal pain. The worst pain is the gas. The doctor and the entire team were wonderful. Will keep everyone posted. Updated on 28 May 2017: So it's now day 5 after surgery. I have my post Op appointment in two days. Feeling ok in terms of pain and I'm completely off all pain medication. Still taking antibiotics - 4 per day for seven days. These are doing a number on me but it's for the best. I've read too many horror stories about infections. Following instructions and not taking a shower (bottom half only). Feeling kinda gross so can't wait to get the bandages off. My main concern at this point is swelling. Breast seen extra swollen when I wake up on the morning and lasts all day. They seem to be getting bigger not smaller ??. I didn't get the dreaded drains and the doctor told hubby that I lost a lot of blood during surgery. Just hoping that too much is not gathered there. Doctor told me to take it easy, sit up as much as possible. Anyone else experiencing progressive swelling? Updated on 1 Jun 2017: Was just going through real self Q&A and found this pic pre my 40lb weigh lost. Wow looks like I didn't need a reduction after all. Ladies if you are really contemplating this surgery I would highly recommend losing those extra pounds for better results. Will post after pics once all the bruising and tapes are gone. Updated on 1 Jun 2017: At the swollen Frankenstein stage but they are growing on me. Looking at the before pictures, Dr Plamondon has worked a miracle.
I am a 58 year old mom of 3 children and have been through menopause. I am 5'2 and a half and weighed 150 lbs. My bra size was a 38DD. I was always very self conscious of my breast size and never felt they were proportioned to my body size. I was always wearing cloths to camouflage my breasts and always felt uncomfortable and awkward. I never felt good about my appearance and stared to develop a low confidence level. I had tried losing weight to reduce my breast size with no success and contemplated a breast reduction but was afraid of the surgery. A good friend of mine that had it done and encouraged me to go for a consultation. My insurance plan would not cover the surgery and my son was getting married so I made the decision to have the reduction done before the wedding. My only regret is that I should have done it sooner. The breast reduction gave me the incentive to lose 15 lbs and I am feeling very good about myself and my body! It was worth every Penny!
I was diagnosed with breast cancer, both breasts, May 2014. After making the decision to have a bi-lateral mastectomy done, I was referred to Dr. Caroline Plamondon for reconstruction. From the initial visit, I felt a high level of comfort and care from Dr. Plamondon and her staff. The first procedure we tried the nipple saving procedure with reconstruction immediately following the mastectomy. We encountered infection and food poisoning The implants had to be removed. Now what I saw in the mirror was something that no one could even look at...not even myself. I felt so grateful that I was winning the fight against cancer, but somewhere along the road, I felt I had lost a part of myself. Dr. Plamondon told me she could fix anything as she was leaving the exam room at one of my appointments, and she kept her word. Through this entire process, I kept hearing her words of confidence that things would be OK, and it kept me believing when I felt myself giving up hope. We did the Latissimus Dorsi Flap with Tissue Expanders in July 2015. The incisions from that surgery were done from the armpit down my side, so you can hardly see the incisions. March 9, 2016, we removed the tissue expanders and put in the silicone implants. I could not believe my eyes, even one day after surgery, when I looked and saw what she had done. It was nothing short of a miracle. My life will never be the same, but Dr. Caroline J. Plamondon has given me a chance at leading a somewhat normal life again… a chance to "live" life again.
I had had 3 pregnancies with C sections and no matter how much i worked out, my "roll" just would not get better. Dr. Plamondon also felt my muscles apart causing more bulging. I had my surgery and stayed in hospital 1 night. The pain was nothing compared to my c sections, I just felt some tightness. We had joked about being able to wear a bikini after surgery but I never dreamed i could do it! I look awesome! My belly is flat with my scar hidden in my bikini bottom. The belly buton looks amazing and natural. Dr. Plamondon was wonderful, very caring. I would recommend to all.
I had been thinking about breast augmentation for a couple of years after nursing two kids. I was grateful that my breasts did what they were meant to do, but afterward really felt like they needed a lift. I found myself feeling like I always wanted a bra on even during sex and thought it was time to do some research. I live in CT and searched thoroughly...there are some very talented doctors in CT but after reading the testimonials and seeing the pictures I contacted Dr. Plamondon. From my first phone call I knew I was in the right place. My entire experience was so much better than I ever expected and I could not be happier with my results! Even the nurses in the hospital said if they were going to do anything it would only be with Dr. Plamondon. She is every bit as good as all of her reviews, I cannot recommend her strongly enough!!
First and foremost, you have to answer the question whether you will have more pregnancies in the future. If yes, please postpone having any type of abdominal cosmetic surgery until you're done having children. Your result will be more predictable. The photos seem to show skin laxity above and below the navel which leaves me to suggest the full tummy-tuck over the mini. It will also address muscle separation and give you back the perfect flat tummy.
A latissimus flap is a muscle from your back which can be harvested with or without skin. Most patients do very well without this muscle. I personally reserve this procedure when a patient has had radiation or is a heavy smoker. Alloderm is perfectly acceptable as a dermal matrix and you can get an excellent result with such. However, since you descibe yourself as very thin and will be undergoing delayed reconstruction, your surgeon may feel that there is not enough thickness to the residual breast skin to allow for expansion. A latissimus is usually covered by insurance for the purpose of reconstruction. I hope this helps.
