I am 65 years old and I did a lip lift and lips corner lift surgery with Dr. Hsu 2 months ago. Recovery was very dramatic, but the result is impressive. I wish that the Doctor would give more education about recovery. At the end of the day, I am very happy with the results and would recommend Dr. Hsu for the lip lift surgery.
I am a mum of 4 beautiful boys aged 20, 18 and 11 month old twins. I am done with my family and looking forward to getting my pre baby body back!I would have this done tomorrow but I have to wait for my husbands parents to arrive from Italy so they can take over the twins. I have been looking at this site for a while and think it is a wonderful source of information and support. I have my pre op next week and reading all of your stories it seems a little soon before my surgery..... Will post before pics and when I am able will post after pics too. Good luck to everyone who is about to go through this life changing experience and I look forward to sharing mine.Updated on 23 Aug 2011:So, I went for my pre op today and asked my PS all my questions and was happy except for one thing..... He said he was conservative at pulling too much on the skin. He said that if pulled too much the scar may end up stretching width ways. So now I am thinking do I ask him to stretch my skin as far as it will go and get rid of as many stretch marks as possible (reason why I am putting myself through this) or do I go with what he is saying and possibly end up with a better looking scar but more stretch marks..... I feel I could live with a slightly wider scar and less stretch marks. I have had cosmetic surgery before and scar very well to the point you cannot see the scars.I just do not want to be disappointed with the end result and wish I hadnt put myself and family through it.I would appreciate any advice/comments you have as I am confused and not sure what to do at this point.Updated on 8 Sep 2011:Just been to pay for my surgery, just another 10 days and my squidgy tummy will be gone forever! Also saw my PS again today, he is so kind and patient. He always seems to have all the time in the world for me and answers all my questions. I came away today feeling very confident that I am going to be very happy with the results!Updated on 18 Sep 2011:cant belive my surgery is tomorrow! I feel like i am a roller coaster of emotions today which include tears, visits to the bathroom and even a small panic attack. I am so ready for this but also scared of what i am about to put my body through. I have to be there at 7.30am and have about an hours drive so not too far to go. I have been reading all of your posts and have gotten some really great info to help with recovery. So here goes bye bye jelly belly!!Updated on 24 Sep 2011:Post op day 5 and feeling good, got to say up till now my recovery has been an easy one. I am lucky to say i have little to no pain. The only bothersome thing is my left drain that stings a little. I have been sleeping in bed every night with the help of pillows behind me and under my knees and been having a good 8 hours every night. The day after surgery I decided to just take one percocet before bed as it helps me to sleep and the rest of the time i use tylenol extra as it made me feel dizzy and nauseous when i stood up. My appetite has remained the same too. I do get tired very easy, i had a busy day yesterday. My beautiful twins turned one yesterday and we had a party and also had my first post op. I went feeling so nervous but cried with joy when i saw my tummy for the first time! All my stretch marks have gone apart from near the incision which is very fine and low. I am very swollen but minimal bruising inside my new cute belly button. I have got to go back next Thursday to hopefully have the drains removed. Just took one picture yesterday and will post.Updated on 29 Sep 2011:10 days po and feeling great. Went to see my PS and he removed the drains. I am so happy those bad boys are out. They were starting to get really annoying! I can move around alot better and nearly standing up straight. Saw my tummy again today and ive got to say i still cannot belive what i am seeing. I almost felt like i was looking at somebody else. He gave me the ok to shower now theres no drains. He also said i could start using creams/oils for scars from Monday so need to get some. Any suggestions on which is the best......Updated on 3 Oct 2011:Went to see my PS today due to really bad swelling om my left side. I have a hematoma which needs to be removed by having another surgery on Wednesday.He drained off alot of blood today, i nearly fainted! I cannot belive this has happened 2 weeks after the surgery, my PS said this normally happens days after surgery not 2 weeks. Just unlucky i guess, he said he will go through my scar, clean the area, find the source of the bleed and place another drain. I was gob smacked when he told me about another surgery as it will set me back to square one. The most upsetting thing for me is not the surgery its not being able to pick my twins up. Feeling pretty low today but i am trying to look on the bright side that its not life threatening and will not cosmetically alter the look of my scar.Updated on 5 Oct 2011:So i ended up having my surgery yesterday due to the hematoma getting bigger and more uncomfortable by the minute. It was a very quick procedure but not a nice one due to the fact i certainly didnt choose to have it done and also the anesthesiologist was a complete pig!! It was clear from the moment he got there he didnt want to be. Ripped my gown off, ordered i lie on the operating table and poked me a few times trying to find a vein. At this point i just broke down and cried like a baby, my PS saw how upset i was and came over and held my hand and told me he would look after me and not to worry. He is sooooo wonderful, i really love this guy! Anyway, it all turned out ok, they drained alot of blood which was old but no bleeders. I now have another freakin drain that stings like a mother and probably have to have it in for a while just to be safe. I will go back for a po tomorrow and will get to check out the left side of my scar. I really hope it looks the same..... Still do not regret having this done one bit. I really hope its going to be smooth sailing from here!!Updated on 21 Oct 2011:Not posted for a while as nothing new, after my hematoma was removed I rested up for a couple of days. My scar looks exactly the same as before. The swelling on the right side has gone considerably and the left a little more. I am now nearly 5 weeks post op from the original surgery and feeling back to normal! Cannot wait to get back to the gym, I love to spin and body pump. Still swollen in the hips but my waist is a heck of a lot smaller than it used to be. I still have tape on my scar so no scar treatment yet but have decided to go with mederma based on my ps recommendation. Posting picsUpdated on 18 Jan 2012:4 months post op as of tomorrow and life is back to normal. I have been working out five days a week for the last month and a half. I've lost 6lbs so far and would like to loose another 10 before summer. The swelling is much better but still not gone completely, it's mostly just above my incision, and a little around my belly button. My scar is still very red and haven't been to good about massaging it but try to do it every night in the hope it will help with my swelling. Will try to post a couple of pics I took today.Updated on 19 Feb 2012:5 months post op - not sure where the time has gone.... There has not been one moment where I have regretted doing this. My tummy just keeps getting better by the day. I am still working out like a demon and is really showing. Theres still a few lb's to go but my body fat measurements are going down. I feel I am back upto pre twins strength and feel great. I have my 6 month check next month and my ps will give me a disc with all the pictures he has taken over the last 6 months so that will be interesting to see. I got my lovely husband to take photos so they are more clear than the ones I took myself.
I have been wanting implants for quite a while now. I am 37 years old, 4'10 115 lbs. Im not sure what my other measurements are at this time., But finally this year i decided to go in for a consultation. After leaving, I decided it was time. I discussed it with my husband n his response at first was "you don"t need it" well, after so much thought and conversations. I decided to do it and he supports me 100% I've been doing a lot of research and have found a lot of useful info. Especially from realself. I love the fact that i can see ppls stories and that they can share them. I originally wanted 350cc but i think im going for 400cc not sure if i want moderate or high profile yet. I will discuss with my PS. I want them big but natural. Updated on 20 Apr 2013: I'm sorry but I forgot to mention that I'm Also getting a tummy tuck along with breast augmentation. I will post pics of me now, since my surgery date is til June 28. Updated on 24 Apr 2013: Thank you ladies for your comments. Yes my husband is taking a couple of Days off to take care of me. The rest of the days my kids will help Out. 16 yo & 14 yo. Thats part of the reason why i decided to do it in the summer. lol I'm actually getting a second consultation with a diff ps tomorrow. Well see how it goes. I have a long list of questions. Wish me luck. I will keep u posted Updated on 26 Apr 2013: So now I have chosen a different PS...Its Dr. Charles Hsu the reason why i chose this one was because he was friendly, listen and answered every question I had and explained himself in detail. He made me feel very comfortable and at ease. So Im still going with silicone, under muscle, incision under breast, going with 375cc to give me a small D. I originally wanted a big C but reading that under muscle you can loose breast size, decided to go bigger. but he also recommended lipo on my flanks...which the other PS didn't. Eventhough it is more money, I think the outcome will give me good results. He explained to me why he recommended me that and it made perfect sense. I left the office very pleased. Have any of you had that procedure Flanks? Did it help? how long has this kind of procedure last? he said itll be about 4 hours and a half. That kind of scared me. Is that about right? Updated on 27 Apr 2013: As promised, finally some pics of before! Updated on 27 Apr 2013: Finally some before pics! Updated on 30 Apr 2013: So I have been telling a lot of ppl in my family just because I don't want them to attack me with questions after I get my mommy makeover. I just felt a little dissapointed in my sis (only one I have) because she said I was dumb that why would I put myself thru all the pain. I'm not discouraged but it saddens me that she's not supportive. On the other hand, I feel very confident and happy with my new PS... I can hardly wait for my surgery day. N see my new me Updated on 26 May 2013: Omg.... Counting the days til Thursday & it will b exactly 4 weeks til surgery. I'm so excited. I have a list of questions for my PS. Any suggestions on what to ask? Updated on 30 May 2013: Today I went to my preop. The consultant Cynthia is so friendly she went over paperwork and Signed. She, also, has had a mm so evrytime i go, i admire her. she looks very good. She showed me her tt scar a couple weeks back and it looked real good. ( very low) I feel very motivated and comfortable with her. She gives me time to ask questions and always answers them. The nurse, Jennifer was so courteos and descriptive explaining everyhting to me.. went over instructions on med I can't take 2 weeks prior to surgery, the antibacterial soap I need to use the night before, and the other stuff. She drew my blood and out I went. I had a couple of questions for my ps but unfortunately he wasn't there at that time.. But I will get a chance to see him before my surgery. Since he wasn't there I was able to ask n found out that the type of implants I'm getting are Allergan. The nurse said she didn't recommend to take the Pre and post vitamins. Because they might interact with the other medications. That really didn't make sense but I will ask my ps. They are providing a binder and compression garment. I got my prescription. But I didn't get any muscle relaxers. Which I know some of you have had. It didn't make sense not to get them but the consultant said he doesn't prescribed that. Only Vicodin and antibiotics. Is that ok? Or should I ask for some? I m pretty sure he knows what he's doing but I want to be able to heal properly. Also, asked if they can give something for my nerves and said that I can get something prescribed the night before my surgery if I really need it or the morning of to just let them know and the anti nausea med as well. Well, overall, I think it went pretty well.. Is there anythingn else i can ask my ps before surgery? suggestions? I'm more excited now.. Just 4 weeks away. Updated on 24 Jun 2013: I'm very sad to say my surgery for this Friday has been cancelled. Last week I found a lump on my right breast and went today to see my breast doctor. She ordered an ultrasound and mammogram. But unfortunately it's not til next Tuesday. She said she wants me to cancel my appt because if I need a biopsy she can't do it with implants. I'm feeling much better now, this morning i had a little breakdown. but now, I'm trying to stay as positive as I can. I truly do believe that God does things for a reason. When my time comes it'll come. Updated on 9 Jul 2013: Sooo happy and thankful to God! I went to see my breast doctor. She said everything came back good. No cancer. It's just a lump. She called it a fibroadenoma, which I already had two before. She said as long as it doesn't grow any bigger it doesn't need to get taken out. So, I'm very happy! So, since it was still early I called my ps office and went to do my preop visit again. (Blood work ) since its been longer than a month from my last one. I got a discount and only had to pay $150 instead of $250. So I'm a happy camper. I also scheduled my surgery and the soonest was for July 17 so I took it. Now, the countdown begins again....thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers. N happy healing to all the ladies out there. Updated on 15 Jul 2013: Omg! Now my time is finally here. Thought it was so far away two months ago. But now it's my turn. I have all kinds of emotions and from reading all the real self posts I think it's normal. Lol I'm excited, scared and nervous. All at one time. Haven't really had a good night sleep in over a week. It takes me a long time to fall asleep every night but I know as soon as my procedure is done ill be for sure sleeping lol. With all those narcotics. Well, just thought I would post. Can't wait for Wednesday. Happy healing to all you beautiful ladies. Updated on 17 Jul 2013: Will post more later Updated on 19 Jul 2013: The day of surgery. I was so nervous I started to get anxiety. We got there right on time. Event though there was so much traffic at 10 am. (Weird) I signed paper work and then put on a gown, gown type shoes and hair net. Then went to a room and doc marked me up and took lots of pics from diff angles. Then the nirde came and showed me how to empty the drains i will be getting. The anesthesiologist came in after and asked health questions and said he had more than 15 yrs experience and thst he will tske good care of me. Thst made me feel better. they started my iv and I sat on the or table and that was the last i remember. The burning of my tummy incision woke me up. The nurse dressed me and wheeled me to my car where my youngest and hubby were waiting. On the long way home. My hubby stops by to get me soup. I eat it and then I start to feel very nauseas. I throw up. The worst feeling ever. Thought my tummy was going to open up. Felt way better after that. Thnk my body had to get rid of all the anesthesia. Since day one I've been on top of my meds. I've been getting lots of attention from my hubby and my kids. They've fed me and catered to me.. Luv it. Even my parents came to visit the first day and brought me lemon grass tea. Yesterday was also my first post op visit. My parents took me. Thought it was nice of them. I felt special since i am the oldest of 5. Lol Doctor said evrything looks good. Next week hell take my dressings off and in two weeks. The drains. Can hardly wait because the one on the left bothers me a lot. I also started feeling a little itchy on my arms, neck, and back of my neck. I dont have a rash though. Maybe the antibiotics are doing this. I'm waiting for the doctor to call me. Any of u experience itchiness? Updated on 20 Jul 2013: I realized I really haven't been having so much pain to keep taking the Tylenol with codeine so yesterday afternoon I took just one and 6 hrs later I took only Tylenol 500mg. I'm so happy because I'm finally feeling like myself. Less sleepy and not nauseas at all. The left drain has really been a pain. I hate it. It burns a lot. My hubby eventhough hes back to work. Hes been managing to take the early break and has been making me breakfast then he leaves. My 16 yo daughter takes over and pretty much takes me to the bathroom and gets me whatever i need. My mom has been here since day one also, she made me some delicious soup and has been taking me sponge baths when she gets off work. I feel so nice and clean after. I'm really thankful to have her. Shes a nurse and works with elderly so she knows a lot. I still haven't gone no2 but have been having gas here and there. The doctor said to give my body a couple of days and when I feel like I have to go but it doesn't to take the stool softener. I can hardly wait til this Thursday. Hopefully he will take my drains off since they haven't been draining that much. And i will get to see my tummy for the first time. My boobs have been good to me. I really havent felt pain just feeling a little morming boob. Sorry about all the blabbering. I just didn't want to forget anything. Happy healing to all you ladies. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Updated on 23 Jul 2013: I'm doing pretty good, overall! Not having much pain just morning boob in the morning and a little pain on my right side of boob. Which Massaging it has helped to ease it. My boobs are just sooo big and i luv them. My hubby loves them as well. he finallly saw them for the first time and held them. Lol On Monday morning I took a laxative and within an hour I went 2. I was soooo happy lol. And have been going ever since. The DARN DRAIN still has been my most pain so far, hate it with all my might. Lol. That thing pokes me throughout the whole day and hurts so darn much. My dear mommy came again today and took me a sponge bath and washed my hair. Luv my mom and it always gives me much more energy and I feel like a new person as well. She bought me another comfy dress which I have two others. I use them all day. I'll be posting pics so you guys can get an idea of how they look. I totally recommend them for after surgery. I'm still not taking any more medicine besides the arnica Montana and bromelain. This Thursday I have my post 2 appt and I'm very excited. Hoping the ps takes the drains off since they're not draining much. They're just draining less than 15cc. He's also taking my dressings off but what im the most excited And I can't wait is to see my new tummy. I still have not Seen it yet. Oh yea, I also got my lovey period today and I'm having cramps (ughhhh) just what I needed. Updated on 23 Jul 2013: Updated on 25 Jul 2013: Today I went to my 2 nd appt and my ps took out my drains. Omg! They hurt a lot! My palms of my hands were sweating from so much pain. But thankfully I can walk better and it's not bothering me anymore. He said I can take off binder just to take a shower and to wear the band on my breast at all times. I was able to see my incisions and they all look very nicely healed. N the one on my tummy is so thin. I luv it. I am so happy evrything is looking good right now. Updated on 28 Jul 2013: Yesterday was my anniversary and my youngest daughter 9th bday. I woke up to a special delivery of flowers. It made me cry. It was so nice and thoughtful of my hubby. Then I made my youngest some pancakes with a smiley face and hash brown style potatoes. She enjoyed it. By the time I was done I was so exhausted and in pain on my right boob incision. I sat down and that seemed To help. In the evening we celebrated by taking my daughter to her pick restaurant and to watch a movie. We went to Johns Incredible Pizza where they have buffet. All kinds of pizza, pasta, breads, soups, salads & desserts. It was our first time there and it was pretty fun. The whole family had fun. They had a gigantic area of arcade games and rides. I was able to walk as straight as possible. And every time I had a chance I would sit down and rest. We haven't had this kind of fun in a long time. I was so glad everyone had a good time. Its hard sometimes to even get everyone together with two teenagers. 16 & 14. On the way to the movies my kids were making fun of me since I was walking so slow and started imitating my hunched self too. It was funny because they all were walking like me. Lol. We watched Despicable Me 2 and then went home. By the time we got home I was so swollen from my tt scar. It felt like a rope was inside of me. The shower helped it a lot. Updated on 28 Jul 2013: Well today my hubby came home for his lunch break and I told him that maybe we can "try it" tonight. His response was "no way, I don't want to see no scars" I told him just close your eyes, then. He said no. I was in disbelief and in shock to hear him say such a thing. I was in tears after he left. Now that I feel way more attractive he's saying this? It doesn't make sense to me. The scars are going to be there forever, theyre not going any wherr. Is this normal for him to feel this way? Any one experienced this? Please HELP! Updated on 8 Aug 2013: Today I went to my 3 week follow up and my ps said he was very pleased on how I'm healing so quick. I am happy myself. He checked my incisions and showed me how to start massages. He said my right breast is still a little higher than the left. So hopefully the massages will help. He said in 3 more weeks I can start exercising. I can hardly wait because Im very anxious to get into the routine. Need to tone my body. I can also start scar therapy. So im planning on buying some silicone strips. I'm excited! Oh, he asked me if I can write him a review on yelp and I agreed I would. He's such an awesome ps...love his bedside manner. Always takes his time listening to me. The receptionists are all great ppl as well. In 3 weeks I will go back for my 6 week appt. Updated on 7 Sep 2013: Sorry I haven't posted in so long. I've been feeling a little down. I'm happy with my breast size compared to what I had but I wish I would've gone bigger. (Don't tell my hubby) lol as for my tummy, the extra fat is not hanging anymore but I still find it big above my belly button. Sometimes I wonder if my ps really did pull my tummy downward because my gallstone surgery scar I noticed is in the same place as before surgery. Idk. I'm going to express my concerns next month when I see him. But I don't think I will put myself thru surgery again. I'm posting a pic. Plee feel free to give me feedback. Any will be appreciated. Oh, i went to vs and got measured at 34d. Does my bra seem too big at the cup or is it just me? Updated on 14 Sep 2013: I got an emai today telling me to update but there's not much difference from my last time here. I'm flat in the morning but by the night I'm swollen. Still wearing my compression garment (spanx like) every day. Just at night i take off. My breast I think have definitely dropped. I'm happy with them but now I wish I would've gone bigger. Lol(boob greed) so ladies if anyone of u are undecisive on one size go with the bigger one :) hope all u ladies are healing well. Updated on 14 Sep 2013: Updated on 7 Oct 2013: I had my appt last week and was disappointed in what my ps said. I addressed my concern....tummy having a roll still when i sit. He said that he doesn't like to pull so much when he does TT because he thinks I'll have a tougher recovery. I just said oh okay. But wish I would've known that before hand. I get bummed at times that my tummy is not as flat as I wanted it. But I guess it's better than what I had. That's part of The reason I really haven't updated my profile. I just don't see myself happy. But do I really want to go thru a revision? No, I don't want to put myself in that position again. Will it be worth it? Any of you have any input? I really appreciate it. Updated on 6 Dec 2013: Sorry ladies for slacking on posting any reviews. I have being on real self just commenting on others reviews. Thank you ladies for all the positive words and comments. Well, this Thursday I saw my ps. Said things are looking great for me and that he was real happy with my results. I told him I was too. Eventhough I did mention the roll I get when I sit down. He said to try to keep loosing weight and exercise. N it should help. So, I said okay! He also said to keep massaging my boobs since it's a "lifetime maintenance" n also to keep massaging my left side of tt scar. He said he feels it thicker and need to massage to help with scar tissue. I go back to see him in 6 mths. Updated on 23 Jan 2014: Sorry I haven't been updating in so long. I have been on real self but just looking at profiles and commenting. I've been healing pretty good. Have been massaging my tt scar and boob scar with bio oil every night and applying new gel +e silicone cream. I did go see my ps today because I noticed a bump on my bb. I was concerned about it. He said it was scar tissue and he recommends me to massage it every night and apply cream as well. Will see him in 4 mths again unless something else comes up. Updated on 1 Apr 2014: It's been quite a while since my last update. Nothing has changed. I do wish sometimes I would've gone bigger(boob greed) but it is what it is and at least I have more now than what i started with. The bottom part of them are still numb but I do feel my nipples. Re: My tummy, I still feel as if it's not flat enough. By the end of the day it swells above the tt scar. Seeming as if I'm 4 mth pregnant but at least there's no hanging skin. I looked it up on rs and it said it could be from my muscles not being tight enough when I got the tt. Which makes a lot of sense. I don't think I will get a revision just because I don't want to go through it again. Plus it's not fair for my kids to see me like that again. I still have that bump on my bb it has not changed but it hasn't gotten Better either. Next month I see my ps. Well see what he has to say. Happy healing to all of the new rs ladies. Updated on 14 May 2014: Sorry I haven't posted in quite a while. I've been keeping up with others reviews bit has jet updated mine in a while. Well, I've been doing good. My boobs are all healed and looking great. Eventhough I do get boob greed at times. I think because I see other profiles. But my advice is if you're undecided with a size. Go with the bigger one. Take it from my experience. Re my tummy, not completely happy with a roll that i have when I sit down and also the bump I had on my bb has gotten a little bigger but I see my ps next week. Well see what he has to say about that. Good to all you ladies with upcoming surgeries. Updated on 15 Jul 2014: It's been a year now (July 17) and it's been a good experience so far. Even though I'm not 100% happy with my results I'm happy what I have now compared to what I had. You girls know what I mean. I'm super flat in the morning but depending on what I eat, my stomach swells. Just above my bb though. Any one experiencing this? I looked it up and I may have my stomach muscles not tight enough. I haven't seen my ps because he has been rescheduling on and off. But I have an appt on the 24th which I will be taking to him about concerns. Anyways, I've been buying some cute bathing suits here and there because I'm going on a cruise next month. Something I'm excited to wear. At least with some shorts because I have a long surgery scar from when I was a child that I'm ashamed to show. Updated on 24 Jan 2015: It's been quite a while since my last update. Don't have much that has changed. I'm posting a pic of some glamour pics I took last year.
Tightness after breast augmentation is usually due to the skin being stretched by the implant. There is often a feeling of tightness, particularly if the implant is on the larger size, and also if there was very little breast tissue to begin with. See your original surgeon for the followup care and they should be able to advise you on specifics to your case. Good luck!!
