At my breast reduction consultation with Dr. Yan I asked about a million questions and he never made me feel rushed or that I was asking something silly. He is very thorough in his explanations. Dr. Yan has great bedside manner and I always felt comfortable and at ease with him. While waiting in pre-op before my surgery I was nervous and had some anxiety, but when Dr. Yan walked in I immediately felt at ease. I think it really speaks to how much trust I had in him as a surgeon. He also gets bonus points because office wait times are very low- I’ve never waited more than 5 minutes to go back and again never more than a few minutes until he enters the room. I’m incredibly happy with my results and have recommended him to friends as well. Highly recommend Dr. Yan.
Dr. Yan is a true artist and master at his craft. Dr. Yan thoroughly explained everything that I would and may experience leaving me without a question. After years of being uncomfortable from the size of my breasts I decided to get a reduction. While any surgery is unsettling, I was confident in his expertise and that he would do the best job. I was right and it is now several months post- op and I am elated with the outcome. My breast shape, size, and nipples are a true work of art. I highly recommend Dr. Yan.
I was blessed to meet Dr. David Yan after beeing diagnosted with Brest Cancer. He did joint procedure with surgeon, performing cosmetic parte of thr surgery. He is caring, professional, kind and take pride on his profession of Plastic Surgeon.. My brest reconstruction is “State of the Art” surgery. I’m realy please with the results. All the staff members are friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend Dr. David Yan
Hi! Today is the day of my surgery! I was operated on at 8am this morning. To begin, I am 23 years old, height of 4ft 11in, weigh 103lbs with a small frame, and I have never had any children. My preop breast size was a full 32 B. I have been dreaming about having a breast augmentation done my entire life! I finally had it done! At my consultation, I advised my PS that I would like to be closer to a D cup, but I don't want to look ridiculous either. He then told me he wouldn't go any larger than 300cc due to my size/frame. So, I naturally chose the biggest size he would allow! He seemed to understand exactly what I wanted, as I am very happy with the size that I woke up to today! So far, I am not in any "pain," but fee like I worked my out me pecks overtime at the gym. My chest feels very tight with some pressure. It is difficult for me to prop myself, or do anything that involves my upper body strength, which I have expected. I am also exhausted - I've been dozing off quite a few times already. All in all, I seem to be doing pretty well. Luckily, I have my mom and boyfriend here to help me with everything! Updated on 27 May 2016: Ever since I was young, I've dreamed of having fuller breasts. My preop bra size is 32B. I finally had the opportunity to get breast implants! I had my consultation on March 2016, and my surgery was May 26, 2016.At my consultation, I described what I wished to have to my plastic surgeon. I wanted much fuller breasts, but not to look like a "[RS bleep] star." He took many measurements of both breasts and explained that he wouldn't use an implant lower than 250cc, and wouldn't go any higher than 300cc due to my petite frame. I of course decided to go with the largest of his recommendation of 300cc, and chose silicone over saline implants. I have done much research online, and silicone seems to be the best option for me.We also decided to go with an inframammary incision, and under the muscle placement. My doctor used 300cc High Profile Mentor Memory Gel Implants.Yesterday, May 26th at 8AM was my surgery, and everything went well! I only remember rolling into the operating room, having the gas mask placed over my face, and saying my face felt tingly. The next thing I knew, I was in the recovery room with my mom and boyfriend waiting for me. At this point in time, I wasn't in any "pain." I just felt a lot of pressure and tightness. I kept falling in and out of sleep. I was able to go home as soon as I successfully used the bathroom. Once I got home, I relaxed in my recliner and had my mom and boyfriend with me to do everything that I needed. I was still very groggy and was falling in and out of sleep until about eight pm.I am writing this now at 7am on Day 2 of recovery. Last night I didn't get very much sleep. I can only sleep on my back, and could not get comfortable as I am used to seeping on my stomach. I find that being propped up feels a little better, but during sleep I slid down my pillows. At about 3AM I woke up with some discomfort, and took one of my pain medications which seemed to help. I will write more later on in the day! Any questions are welcome! I'll also post some more pictures of different angles. Updated on 27 May 2016: Well, it's the end of day 2 and I'm climbing into bed for the night. I feel like I am doing surprisingly well considering I just had the surgery yesterday. I am able to move my arms more than I expected, and my "pain" is very minimal. I am taking my hydrocodone/APAP 5/300mg tabs every 6 hours to ensure I don't have any pain. The only thing I have to report is that I am very tired, my breasts seem to be numb (left nipple/breast is more numb than my right), and my left incision seems to hurt a little more compared to my right. When I say pain, or hurt, it's about a 2 on a scale from 1-10 (10 being the worst). I am very impressed about how little pain and discomfort I have been experiencing. Also, my fancy granny bra that they gave me to wear is driving me nuts! It's just making me itchy, and I hate that I have to sleep in it. By breasts and incisions seem to be quite itchy today as well. I also find that lying completely flat, or at a 90 degree angle is uncomfortable, as well as bending over. I have been sitting in my recliner at a 45 degree angle and that seems to be very helpful. I am very lucky to have my mom and boyfriend by my side to do most things for me. I am unable to do silly things like open my pill bottle, reach for higher items, or open heavy doors. Otherwise, I can perform my daily duties; I'm just taking it slower than I normally would to ensure I don't over do it and hurt myself. I am also eating and drinking as normal. I'll post more tomorrow! ???? Updated on 28 May 2016: Good morning! I slept so much better last night! I propped myself up with three pillows and was able to carefully sleep on my side. My boobs are so itchy this morning, and still somewhat numb; left still more numb than right. They have also become a lot softer! I just hate sleeping in this granny bra! But it will be worth it in the end! I still don't have any real complaints of pain... just mild discomfort or soreness. I truly am amazed at how easy my recovery process has been so far. I am still taking my hydrocodone/APAP every six hours just in case, as well as still softeners to prevent constipation. I'll post more later! Any questions are welcome! Updated on 29 May 2016: I was allowed to take my dressing off this morning! I think my incisions look pretty good! I'm still not in any real pain, just soreness and tightness. My boobs are VERY itchy though. I am still taking my pain meds. The only thing that is pretty consistent is that I get tired very easily - that can be a combination of just having surgery, not sleeping normally, and the pain meds... I don't mind though! My left breast is definitely sitting significantly higher than my right. Preopoeratively, my left breast was slightly smaller than my right, so I assume that could be why. Anyway, I am still so excited that I finally had this done - still in disbelief actually. I still feel that this recovery is going very smoothly for me as well. I'll post some pictures that I took this morning as well. I'll try to post an update tonight as today I will be getting out of the house to a family get together for the first time since surgery! Updated on 30 May 2016: This is just a little update for everyone! Everything is pretty much the same so far. I feel like my implants are definitely dropping! My left breast/nipple are still numb, but have improved. There's also a vibrating sensation in my left breast that started yesterday afternoon - it doesn't hurt, but it's a weird feeling. I'm still taking my pain meds.. if I don't, my breasts just feel like they are really tight and tender. My incisions look great! So, I'm going through a little bit of boob greed, I guess you can call it. I just envisioned my breasts being bigger after my surgery. My boyfriend and friends/family say that they are "huge/big on me." I've just read that I will lose some size because of the swelling, and I don't want to regret spending so much money on myself and not have the result that I had hoped for. Sigh, I just hope I'm going through an emotional thing, and that I will be pleased in the end. I started out loving them, and now I'm going through this. I'll post more tomorrow! :)
Woah I'm getting anxious. Today 12/18 is the day I will be having my liposuction procedure. I will be getting my upper and lower abdominal area along with my flanks. I am 21 years old and have been mainly active my entire life. I have played soccer for 15 years, which involves a lot of cardio, and always had this gut/pouch issue. I was 12 when I noticed that my tummy area was never flat and would have this awkward line separation. Whatever you call it I have always been uncomfortable with it. I know it's something I inherited from my father's side of the family. My dad is a fit looking man but I have a gut since his early years as well. He would work insanely hard for abs and still have a lower pouch but with upper abs! Weird. Anyways, I would eat healthy, do cardio, and go to the gyn twice a day and still see no results except for the rest of my body, which I did not like. I'm already a skinny girl so to lose weight elsewhere was not my ideal goals and I know you can not lose weight in specific areas. Therefore, I decided to get the surgery. Updated on 18 Dec 2012: I forgot to add in that I am 5'9 and 153 pounds. Anyways, I just got home from the hospital and boy am I exhausted! I was there from 12 noon - 7:30 pm. The procedure itself took about 2 hours. As soon as I woke up I felt sudden pain. I typically complain like a baby but surprisingly I was able to tolerate it. I was also kind of in shock from everything so I began to cry. My mom nor my boyfriend wasn't there when I woke up so i think I was just scared. The nurses said it was nerves and overwhelming feelings of emotions. They then gave me pain relief in my IV and oxygen so I can calm down and breath easily. The pain went away instantly. Afterwards they brought me to my recovery room and I was able to relax. My boyfriend arrive and I felt much better just to hold his hand. After about 45 min I had an instant rush of having to pee. When the nurse helped me go to the bathroom I couldn't relieve myself, AT ALL. It was so strange. So she took me back to the room and did an ultra sound of my bladder. She said it was so full, about 750 CC (whatever that means) and that she was going to stick a tube in me to release the pee. I felt so much better. (Sorry for describing this part but I think it's good to know what may happen to you) Since then I've just been in and out of it. The nurse gave me a Percocet and I will be taking one every 4 hours. The drug works very well but it's taking a lot out of me. Over the next 2 days I have to get this stomach wrap on. Til then I can't wait to see it and I will take plenty of pictures of my progress! Updated on 19 Dec 2012: I have been in bed basically all day and I am feeling the pain. I have been taking one Percocet every 4 hours and I might increase it to two, Also I woke up with a horrible sore throat. It might be a reaction from the anesthesia. Im very tired throughout the day and my appetite is extremely minimal. I am drinking a lot of water throughout the day and I am having to pee quite off which is good. I still can't take that band off until tomorrow afternoon so we'll wait and see how the transition looks. EXCITED!! Updated on 20 Dec 2012: Shocked in how great I am healing. I am very swollen all over, especially my pelvic area, but for this only being day 3 I am healing nicely! Im so happy! Updated on 4 Jan 2013: Staring on 12/30 ive been hitting the gym with some light exercise and each day ive been increasing my workout regime. I can honestly say every day i see better results! A smaller waistline to extenuate my curves and toned abdominals. I must say thought you have got to eat well! Since it was around the holidays where i got my surgery i wasnt eating my best and following any type of diet. So some days i would look bloated compared to others. These last couple days thought i have been really strict and my stomach is looking incredible by the end of the night! Like they say, done treat your stomach like a waste basket! Abs are made in the kitchen!!
This site has been super-helpful! I've always wanted a breast reduction and this year is the year. I am 51, have 3 adult children, and am very outgoing and try to be active. But on the inside, I feel like a freak because of my huge breasts. I even stopped dating because of how I have felt treated by men in the past whose eyes were trained on my chest and it's like there's a speech bubble over their heads with an animation of a motorboat playing in it. There's also the cost of bras and bathing suits...Ridiculous! I must have ordered 10 bathing suit tops for a cruise I took last year and the final one still cost $110 and I still wore a shirt over the swimsuit. We went cave-tubing and the life vests really didn't fit. So embarassing. Haven't worn a button-down shirt in years and my collection of concert shirts sitting in wait until I can fit my boobs in them has a pile of dust on them. Not to mention the shoulder and back pain...Ugh. And they are always in the way. My golf swing is horrible and the ball goes off to the side, so I adjust and everyone tells me I'm swinging wrong. I just want to put bowling balls in a bra, put it on them and hand them a club so they feel what I feel. Anyhow, all that negativity will come to an end on Friday. I went in for a consult with Dr. Yan in Venice, Florida. His staff was great working on the insurance approval and before I knew it, I was told that we had to choose a date within 30 days to have the procedure done! (I cried and cried when I got that call). I did the pre-op appointment last Friday, December 22nd and having the surgery on Friday. Dr. Yan said the procedure will probably be close to 5 hours because there is a lot of tissue to remove. I'm trying to work up the nerve to take before photos...I don't think I'll be brave enough. I just want this over with and am looking forward to waking up to being Mizz FrankenBoob for a few weeks. Updated on 30 Dec 2017: My surgery is done. I am super pleased with the result and lack of pain. Dr Yan removed about 5 pounds of breast. What a difference this makes! I was sent home with a zip up bra and the padding. I'm icing on and off, taking the pain meds, Arnica Montana pellets, stool softener Quercitin (sp), and Bromelain along with a ton of water. We'll see how tomorrow goes. If there is little pain like now, I'll be even happier! Updated on 1 Jan 2018: Still feel really good. There is a little bit of leaking, but not much. A little discomfort, but not much. Moving around is very easy to do, although I am not hungry and have to make myself eat. The ice packs are a must and someone said to use a travel pillow, which has been a blessing! That was such an awesome tip; that way I can sit up and nod off without hurting my neck. I have been sleeping all day today. Let's see how tomorrow goes. Updated on 2 Jan 2018: Still really awesome. I did try to go off the percocets today, but ended up taking one around 3:30. The discomfort with moving around at my desk was a little too much. I'll just finish them up. Have an appt with Dr Yan on Friday afternoon. My breasts are square and kind of hard, but I'm sure that will go down soon enough, from all that I'm reading online. The sides of my breasts feel numb and sore at the same time, but again, that should go away. Updated on 4 Jan 2018: Updated on 7 Jan 2018: Dr. Yan is wonderful, no-nonsense plastic surgeon. He and his staff are very professional and really took a lot of the worry off my shoulders throughput this process. I highly recommend him to anyone in the Sarasota/Venice area in need of his services. Updated on 26 Jan 2018: It’s been four weeks since surgery and here’s a picture of what I look like now… It looks a little lopsided but that’s because of the way that I’m holding the camera… I’m still a little sore, still have some hardness in my breasts, but other than that, everything is great! Updated on 6 Feb 2018: I have cellulitis of the breast, apparently. On Bactrim. Hope this clears up quickly. My breasts are red; they don't hurt, but I've been fatigued. Told the doc I thought I had an infection and showed him and yes, not good. Updated on 8 Apr 2018: It's been a little over 3 months and my breasts still hurt and there is still hardness and this deep redness that kind of looks like bruising. And, of course, the big dent in my left breast. At least I can buy bras at Walmart and I bought my first bathing suit for about $25 instead of over $100! Dr. Yan will see me again at 6 months. I will probably see another plastic surgeon to get a 2nd opinion. Updated on 19 Jun 2018: The hard spots are getting softer; much improved! The shape is better. I’m still sore, but it gets better day to day.
I agree with the other surgeons in feeling that this red areas represent skin where the blood flow is compromised. I suspect that if this photo is from 7 days after surgery, there is a reasonable chance that the skin may recover. The pleat next to your eye is a little unusual in its depth. Sometimes, there is some subtle pleating that softens within several weeks. The redness on your ear may be related to infection, so be sure to follow up with your surgeon.
Many plastic surgeons elect to place drains in after an abdominoplasty to help prevent the formation of a fluid collection called a seroma. Some surgeons feel that using a special suturing technique to help sew the abdominal skin back down to the muscle can help prevent the formation of a seroma. In those cases, they may not use a drain. If you didn't get a fluid collection after your surgery, then it must have worked out OK.
Sorry to hear that you're having problems with your expander. If your expander is unable to maintain it's volume, you will need to replace it. Occasionally, someone has a collection of fluid (seroma) that is in front of the expander. After an expansion, some of that fluid may come out, mimicking a leak. However, when that happens, you still maintain the volume of your expander. Sounds like you should speak to your surgeon about changing the expander.
It sounds like you've been through a lot with your breast augmentation. It seems unlikely that an infection in your finger developed from past breast implant infections. You should see a physician about your finger to ensure that that infection doesn't spread elsewhere. It is possible that an infection in a remote location such as your finger could result in "seeding" of bacteria on your implant, so make sure that your finger infection gets treated promptly.
Unfortunately, complications can occur during breast reconstruction. Often, it is a process that can require multiple revisions to obtain the end result you are looking for. Depending on the thickness of your mastectomy flaps, you can have a variable amount of visible rippling. There may be other things that can be done to help including fat grafting, use of allograft, or use of flaps. Talk to your plastic surgeon about your options. Getting another opinion is also very reasonable. Good luck.
