David H. Humphreys, MD (retired)

Mother of 2, breastfeed both 18 months. Want my pre-baby breasts back. Always had full DD breasts and now sad, droopy skin! Updated on 8 Mar 2012: It is the calm before the storm kind of day. I was nervous, about 2 weeks ago, but today - READY. I am at peace with my cc sizes and know to trust my Dr. that I will not be too big. I am so thankful that I have a supportive husband, mother and friends. Thanks for all the other posts, been very helpful with details and encouragement. Updated on 10 Mar 2012: Ok. Here we are 1 day postop and feeling great. First reaction after sx was feeling the stinging/paper cut type pain where the incisions are. Today, went to post op and checked everything out. Stopped at the store on the way home, spent about 15 minutes walking around and now feeling/looking swollen and tight. Word of advice - keep meds in and don't over do. Icing everything as we speak. Updated on 11 Mar 2012: Day 2 post op. Going to take it easy, with not too much walking today. But feeling good, surprisingly not much pain. Haven't had to take a pain pill every 4 hrs. Will see how I feel at 6 hours. Swelling has gone down on top and no real hot feeling anymore. Really loving the shape and look of my girls! So glad I did this. Now time to heal all areas from anchor lift. Can't wait to try on my bikini top!!!! Updated on 12 Mar 2012: So far off my pain meds and just took some tylenol. May need one tonight before bed but so far so good. Have a post op scheduled for Wed so will see progress of healing and swelling. Here is a new pic in bikini top, still very swollen. Updated on 15 Mar 2012: Ok post op went well. Leaving tape on until Friday. Learned how to "move" implant up and over so no capsular contraction since I am under tissue. Don't want scar tissue to form too tight around implant. Officially off pain meds, just tylenol here and there. Have not taken anything today - day 6 by the way. Still swollen on right side more than left as of now but other than that everything going good for less than a week out. Hardest thing to adjust to is getting used to having a chest again or boobs! The feeling of full, heavy breast on my chest is new too. But as time heals scars, it will also help in getting used to having a chest again. Will post a pic in cami. I think they look fabulous in clothes right now and can't believe I won't have to wear a bra. Been wearing one since 8th grade!!! Updated on 17 Mar 2012: Had my one week post op yesterday. Everything healing like it should, tape removed and put back on for one more week. Practiced the "moving" technique - must say that is somewhat uncomfortable, but getting better everyday. Still having some swelling more on right side than left but I know that is a temporary thing. Just want everyone to know how wonderful it feels to be without a bra and have beautiful perky breasts! Only one week out - this is surreal! Updated on 17 Mar 2012: I just realized I never put any of my info so ladies could compare. I am 5'5" and 145lbs and went with 475 cc mid profile mentor gel implants. Updated on 21 Apr 2012: 6 weeks out and totally back to normal. Feel great and look just like I wanted. Can go back to my normal workout routine! Hooray!!! Updated on 5 Jul 2013: Updated on 5 Jul 2013: Updated on 5 Jul 2013:

I chose to have breast implants after years of waiting. I am worried that I chose the wrong doctor. My implants are uneven! It is not noticeable in clothes, but it is terribly noticeable without. I am in need of opinions from other doctors, because the one that did my surgery says that it was because my breasts were originally uneven.. That is true one nipple was about a centimeter above the other, but the implants are WAY worse :( The pocket for my right breast is much higher than for the other. I feel like this could have been avoided. I feel like it is just a bad result. Please let me know if this can be corrected or if I am just stuck!

I am 57 years old. After a hysterectomy at age 40, I began using HRT which caused my breasts to grow. It happened so gradually that I didn't really realize that the HRT was the culprit till my doctor told me it was an occasional side effect. I am so glad to be finished with HRT! But I am 5'4" and 135 lbs and was wearing a 34F (I guess that's equivalent to a 36DDD but I bought my bras from a European vendor). I finally took the plunge and got the surgery. My insurance did cover the cost. I am absolutely THRILLED! I wish I had done it sooner! I look 15 lbs lighter (I'm not) and can even wear those camis with built-in shelf bras at age 57!! I guess I am about a 34C now, but I think I look like a B. As for the recovery, I took Tylenol only during the first night. After that, I took nothing. I used frozen packs of peas at night for about 3 nights to soothe the discomfort. It was so worth it. I was also fortunate that I did not need tubes.