I was always content with my breast size in the past. Breast feeding didn't cause any noticeable tissue loss but I was a healthier weight at the time. I lost a lot of fullness when I started on a medication that decreases appetite as a side effect, which is what prompted my interest in an augmentation. My surgeon recommended the Natrelle Inspra ~220 cc high profile implant under the muscle and through the inframammory fold. I have no interest in going large and I also have a very narrow chest, which would make large breasts look odd on my frame. I have never realized how lop-sided my breasts are until looking at photos of them. I'm looking forward to my surgery but I'm also incredibly nervous, as I have never been put under general anesthetic, nor have I used narcotics. I'm wondering about other people's experiences with stretch marks forming and nipples getting larger. I like the size of my nipples and I'm worried they may stretch a bit. Can't wait!! Updated on 25 Feb 2016: I'm 1 day post-op. I was very disoriented after waking up after surgery. The room was spinning for several hours afterward and I experienced a lot of nausea. It was difficult to keep my meds down. By the end of the night I was able to stand up and walk around a bit in my hotel room. Today I am feeling much better. My pain is very well controlled and I don't seem to be feeling pressure any longer. My surgeon decided to use 195 cc's instead of 220 because it looked too big. I am happy with the results so far and I am looking forward to when they drop. The 5-hour at ride home was bumpy and a bit rough so I am very happy to be home! Updated on 25 Feb 2016: Updated on 28 Feb 2016: I started driving on day 3 post-op and I haven't required any Tylenol or Advil, as the pain is pretty much gone and I will be back to work tomorrow. My right breast appears to be more swollen than my left, including the nipple. I definitely have less sensation in my right nipple as well. Sleeping on my back is one of the hardest parts about this whole thing. I can't wait to be able to sleep on my sides again! Updated on 2 Mar 2016: I finally got to switch to a more comfortable bra and remove my steri strips and replace them with paper tape. It felt really nice to thoroughly wash the area. I am a little confused on the massage I am suppose to start though. I was unable to attend my appointment in person so did it via phone call. I was advised to squeeze my implants up to my collarbone for 5 seconds at a time with 5 repetitions, twice daily as well as squeezing down in the opposite direction. I feel like they will barely even budge. They certainly won't move up anywhere near my collar bone. Is it because my implants are only 195g or does it just take time to be able to squeeze them up that far?? Thanks for the help! I want to make sure I am doing it properly. Also wondering if it is normal for the incisions to feel really hard and lumpy at first? Updated on 9 Mar 2016: My right side is swollen compared to the left and has also dropped quite a bit more. I'm assuming that's because my right arm is dominant. I haven't had pain and haven't had to use analgesics for the last 7 days. My range of motion is completely normal and I only seem to have a hard time lifting things on occasion. It sends a jolt of pain through my body. I attribute the lack of pain to the small size of my implants... Hopefully I won't end up with boob greed! I still have numbness in my right breast, yet my right nipple has become hypersensitive. I get to stop wearing my bra in roughly a month and I couldn't be more excited. I have never really worn a bra for most of my life and I can't wait to ditch this thing. The asymmetry is driving me crazy but I have to remember that I am only 2 weeks post-op. Updated on 18 Mar 2016: I really wish my left would drop as much as my right side has. The swelling has started to go down on the right side and I have better sensation underneath. My scars no longer feel lumpy and aren't as hard. They were looking decent when I changed my tape on day 19. I still have extreme nipple hypersensitivity but everything is feeling great otherwise. I can't wait to stop wearing this bra though. Only 2.5 more weeks until complete boob freedom!!
I had gained alot of weight after highschool and decided I was disgusting and wanted to look and feel good, I wainted to live a healthy lifestyle. I succesfully lost 110LB dieting and working out. Even after all that, 2 years I worked at it. I still didnt have the body I wanted and it really affected me, it gets to you mentally. So I decided I wanted to do something about it. So far I am very happy with my results. Updated on 11 Dec 2014: Putting my 2nd update in the comments, woops. Here we go: 9 Days post op. Just got my drains out today and WOW so much better already. Getting the drains out didnt hurt as much as I anticipated, I just looked away and they yanked them out. Also I was able to switch to some under armour compression shirts now, so glad as I was getting sick of the doctors garment. I will post some pics today of my drains out. Worst for me still is the swelling, I usually stick to a ketogenic diet, so being off that is also contributing to my swollen upper stomach, but I know that will go down again once I go back on keto after the holidays. Also picked up my first set of skin tape, need to re apply only every 7 days, wondering what other people use for scar care. Updated on 11 Dec 2014: Switched to these under armour compression shirts. Feels good. Updated on 16 Dec 2014: 14 days post op today. So far still pretty happy with the results, super bloated as of lately as im still eating carbs, you can see my upper stomach is bulging out quite a bit. I have been wearing my compression garment from my operation still, as it makes me feel the best. I had been using some under armour compression, but I feel they are not tight enough for what is needed at the moment, so i will wait a bit more before I only wear the under armour. My stomach is still pretty sore, coughing and sneezing is brutal, still difficult to bend down. I am still sleeping in my relciner, but I might try sleeping in my bed tonight with a small pillow under my knees. My stretch marks were acting up around my front belly button area, so I have been dabbing some bio oil on them to help. Its tough, I still feel kind of upset my stomach isnt as flat as I hoped, my upper stomach being so bloated is really bothering me and gets to me. I keep telling myself Im still swollen, but what if im not? Where my incesion is, it kind of sticks out a bit, not sure if thats from fat, or just swollen. I keep telling myself in only 14 days post op. Updated on 22 Dec 2014: Here I am, 20 days post op. Not sure if Ive made any progress these last couple of days, I have some insane pain/swelling in my lower abdomen at the moment, I think its the cause of me choking on some food and coughing violently for about 20 seconds 3 days ago. Feels like I took a step backwards forsure. I have an appt with my surgeon tmr just to make sure I didnt do anything and what not. Still sleeping in my recliner as its the comfiest, allows me to sleep at just the right position. I need a new compression binder, mine is getting all worn out and doesnt stick to well anymore. Hard to find one here in canada, been looking online for some decent ones. Going to see if my surgeon can hopefully give me a replacement one to use. Trying to sleep lots before christmas so I can be in a bit of a better shape! Updated on 23 Dec 2014: So I made a post about my stomach was really swollen and hurting along with insane headaches, chills and sweats. Well it turns out I have an infection. Went in to see the Dr. And he immediately pulled out a tube and drained my stomach 1.5 times was a lot of merky looking sludge. He said what likely happened is that i developed a blood clot and a bunch of bacteria was just hanging about which started the infection. Hey started me on some antibiotics right away and gave me his personal number telling me to call him right away if it gets worse. So everyone be aware! If anything is wrong call your Dr! Updated on 9 Jan 2015: So here I am, 38 days post op. Infection seems to be gone for good now finished all of my antibiotics and iv clinics. I can move around a lot more, I can sleep on my sides good too. Still tiring to do a lot but I'm getting more use to it. I still wear my binder as it provides good support for my stomach. Going to be taking the binder off for good here in a day or two. I was getting a bad rash along my incision so my surgeon said I should leave the tape off for a couple days and apply some zincofax. Have been doing that for 2 days now and its almost gone. My upper stomach it still pretty bloated from the carbs but that should go down as I get further into keto. Going to start doing some body weight workouts next Monday also. Going to take it slow. Updated on 19 Jan 2015: 7 weeks PO. Healing up well I think. Now that swelling continues to go down I see what belly fat I still have. A lot of my upper stomach bloating is indeed fat. When I sit down I still seem to get some rolls starting to form. I don't know if I'm looking into this too much or not. My upper stomach still seems to stick out a lot more then my lower. Especially after eating. Updated on 28 Jan 2015: So 57 days post up, next Tueday Feb 2'nd will be 2 months post op. Feeling pretty good lately, obviously my stomach is still pretty numb though. My movements are alot better, I can bend down pretty good and im starting to be able to stretch straight up into the air fine. I am excited to say im going to be starting to go to the gym here soon doing the SL 5x5 routine next monday (Feb 2'nd). Went and checked out the place and it looks good. Very excited to start working out and building some muscles. Kind of nervous to see how I will feel etc but im sure it will be fine. I just really want to burn off that hump of fat under my chest. Updated on 24 Feb 2015: So im 84 days post op now, feeling amazing. Had another post op checkup with my doctor last Thursday afternoon and all went well. He cleared me for swimming, hot tubs etc. He checked out my scar and everything looks good. Asked him about my upper stomach fat lump and he said it would be a waste to try and even do lipo on it, so thats good I guess? Still a little more fat there I would like to lose. This friday Feb 27'th will be 4 weeks of my SL routine and I tell you I am feeling amazing. I dont think I can ever remember being this happy about how I look, and people are making way more comments now about how im looking then ever. This surgery was seriously a game changer for me. Cant wait to improve my look even more. I think im addicted to judging myself, my fiance says im addicted because im always looking in the mirror and pushing on my upper stomach fat, really bugs me. I'll be honest and say im really concerned about how other people think I look, is that because of how fat I use to be? Pretty sure society has ruined me but im trying to get out of it and just not care, really tough though! Updated on 5 Jan 2016: Well I thought I would come back and update this incase other people are ever looking through before and after photos. Updated on 5 Jan 2016: I am actually haveing another surgery, getting the excess fat/skin on my sides/flankes removed. I have been dieting and working out hard for the last 8 months and the buggers will not go away. Updated on 17 Feb 2016: 4 days post op. Was pretty damn painful at the time. Forgot what it was like lol. You need help for everything at this point. Updated on 17 Feb 2016: Updated on 17 Feb 2016: Drains out Updated on 17 Feb 2016: Some tape off to show the incision
I have wanted my breasts done for some time now, since I was 15. I am now 24 years old, and finally going to go through with it!! I lost about 30 lbs when I was 18 years old, and then gained and lost more. This has left my 34 C cup, saggy with a lot of extra skin. I am 5'7 and 128 or so lbs. By the time I go for my surgery on June 5th, I hope to be 120 lbs. I have went for 3 consultations and finally chose Dr. Campbell based on seeing his work on two of my gfs, as well as his demeanour and how informative he was when I seen him for the consultation. He really put me at ease, and understood the goal I have in mind. I am going with a full lift as well as high profile silicone implants under the muscle. He said I would need a minimum of 420 CC's in order to achieve the look I want. I'm hoping to have very full breasts up top that sit high and are perky. I've had saggy droopy breasts for so long that I want the complete opposite! 34 DD would be my perfect size! I am going to go for my second consult to decide the exact size within the month. Right now I am going to test out sizing using the rice bag technique. I'm leaning towards 500 CC's. One thing I am worried about is the fact my plastic surgeon isn't requiring me to go for blood work etc before the surgery. Is this normal? Also the scarring from having a full lift, how has everyone handled the healing of the scarring? What sorts of creams etc did you use to limit the amount if scarring there was. I really hope mine aren't so noticeable after some time :( I have been reading the reviews of all you ladies on this site for the past year. I have gotten lots of informative tips and tricks. It's good to read all of this stuff and see pictures before hand. Puts me more at ease. I will be doing updates throughout my journey, any help is appreciated!
Well, today is two days away from the day I've waited for, for so long! I am a 34 year old wife and mother of one. Due to health issues and genetics I've had bags for as long as I can remember...I'm so excited and nervous for my lower blepharoplasty with fat transfer! I am to the point that I "hide behind my glasses" to hide hide the bags... I feel/hope that this will restore my once beautiful eyes...ill keep you all posted on the surgery and recovery! Here goes nothing :) Updated on 14 May 2014: Hi all....I'm still patiently waiting for June 17th...when I went on Kay 6th for my blepharoplasty my blood pressure was too high and had to be rescheduled for when an anesthesiologist is on site. So far I'm very impressed with Dr.Campbell and his team...not once did they seem annoyed or like I had waisted their time...they were very kind and patient.. In the mean time my son and I took a couple pics on Mother's Day :) hope you all had a good one! Updated on 17 Jun 2014: Finally! Upper and lower lids done today..other than nausea feeling great...swelling and bruising of course. But finally on my way to not seeing puffy lids Updated on 18 Jun 2014: Day 2...overall not feeling too terrible :) cold compress every hour..a lot of bruising/swelling and some nausea. Pain is a 2 on scale of 1-10 Updated on 19 Jun 2014: Today feeling not much pain..mostly from fat grafting and nausea from anesthetic Updated on 20 Jun 2014: Day 4 started out pretty rough..kid punched me in the eye by accident :( and difficulty in going #2 as I was worried about stitches (lovely side effect of general AneSthetic.. But overall coming along nicely Updated on 21 Jun 2014: Today only minor pressure from stitches and swelling...bruises turning yellow :) Updated on 22 Jun 2014: Still ridiculously swollen and bruised but coming along nicely..I have been drinking a lot of water and sleeping elevated Updated on 23 Jun 2014: Doing really great so far..stil lots of bruising and swelling if course..some pain and pressure. Updated on 24 Jun 2014: Feeling amazing! Updated on 26 Jun 2014: Stitches out and a little make up for a job interview..still quite swollen and bruised, but definitely coming along Updated on 28 Jun 2014: Getting ancy for the swelling and bruises to go away but definitely coming along :) Updated on 7 Jul 2014: Feeling great, although there is still minor pain on cheek bones, a little bruising and swelling Updated on 19 Jul 2014: So here we are at 4.5 weeks in.. Everyday is a new day :) I still have a little bit of bruising/swelling and tenderness..but definitely coming along Updated on 24 Jul 2014: Ok so u saw the surgeon today..I am still having some bruising and minor swelling but..he gave me a copy of my before pic and I'm stunned..I've put two pics side by side..his before and one from last night Updated on 5 Dec 2014: Well I'm back lol...I had to have a revision, but am happy now :) I have also had a bit of skin resurfacing :)
