Im 31 years old and have decided to pull the trigger on a BA. I found this website to be extremely helpful when trying to determine what sizes to discuss with my PS. Therefore, I want to share my stats, before, and after with the community here. So, as mentioned, I’m 31. 5’3” tall and 120 lbs. my bra size is 32AA if I’m lucky. My PS measured my breast width (BW) as 11.5 cm. I have slight asymmetry, with my left breast slightly larger than my right. My rib cage measurement is approximately 30.5”. My bust measurement is approximately 31.25”. Waist is 26.5”. Hips 36.5”. I am small, petite, and athletic with a nice a$$ I’ve worked hard to build in the gym over the past few years. I am the type of person that typically subscribes to the ideal “less is more”. I don’t want to even have big boobs, I just don’t want NO boobs. I want something relatively small, not super noticeable, that looks natural on my frame. I will be getting gummy bear Natrelle moderate plus implants under the muscle. The largest implant that fits my BW is a 285cc with a base width of 11.4cm as compared to my BW of 11.5cm. Since I have some asymmetry, my PS said we should only go as big as 285cc in the right, smaller breast and 255cc in the left, larger breast (255 was the next size down). I told him I did the rice test with 8oz and would not want any bigger than that. He then agreed that maybe we would go with 255cc in the right and 235cc (next size down) in the left. The 235cc implant has a base width of 10.5cm, which is one cm smaller than my breast width. Typically surgeons advise the implant base width to be within 1cm of the breast width. Since the discussion, I have decided I may want to even go one more size down, with 235cc on the smaller breast and 215cc in the larger. I called the office and left that info with the receptionist. The 215cc implant’s base width is 1.5cm less then my BW. I am waiting to hear back from the PS office if this seems reasonable, or if I am going too small now. When the implant size and width start getting too small relative to the chest, it can look off and too far apart. I will let my PS be the judge, while letting him know my concerns about going too large. I know it’s not that big of a difference, but to me it is important. I’m just worried about my BA looking super obvious, and I’ve been so flat my whole life, that I believe that even going with the smaller implants, will feel like a big change that I will be plenty happy with. I will post an update on what I hear back from the office. And I will also post some before pics and wish pics. Updated on 23 Mar 2023: I’m adding some before pics. The ones in the black bra show me with a “push-up” bra on and one of the only bras I have ever found that fit me without gapping. As mentioned in previous post, I’m like a 32AA if I’m lucky, with left breast slightly larger than the right breast. My rice test pics in the blue bra, are with 215cc in the left and 235cc in the right. This calculation was based on the conversion of 1oz rice being approximately 30cc. I feel like the right one is noticeably bigger than the left. I wonder if my PS will decide to put two of the same size in, despite discussions of possibly needing two different sizes. I’m sure he will make the right choice once seeing the implants in. I know he will be bring different size options. In my previous post, I had said that I had contacted the office, to let them know I may want to do 215/235 instead of 235/255. I heard back from them since, and they let me know they would have both options that day. Im mostly afraid of feeling too big in clothes. I still want kinda small boobs. I just don’t want to be flat anymore. I don’t want it to be obvious! I wear push up or padded bras and loose tops most of the time. I hope that I will be able to wear bras with absolutely no padding after my surgery, and whatever top I want, and it won’t be totally obvious. I really really hope my pics and descriptions help someone!! Updated on 28 Mar 2023: I had my surgery this morning and arrived at 7:30am. I was out of there by 10am. As I was waiting in the pre-op room, I felt a lot of nerves and anxiety in general and was also still torn between sizes 215cc (left)/235cc (right) and 235cc/255cc. I have slight asymmetry. My surgeon entered the room within about 20 minutes to have a final check in with me, and he eased my nerves so much and brought a calming and light-hearted presence which made me feel so much better. He said he felt good about either size and ultimately it was up to me. I expressed to him I was worried about it being too noticeable and he assured me neither size would be very noticeable. He also provided me the specific ounces of the 235cc implant (7.8oz), and the 255cc implant (low to mid 8, I can’t remember the exact number). This was new and valuable information. Based on this new info, as well as my experience with trying on sizers at my consultation (200cc sizers slightly too small, 250cc sizers slightly too big), and also based on my at home rice test (7oz more comfortable than 8oz), I told him I wanted to go with 215cc/235cc. He confirmed my desired size with me one final time, right before I got my anesthesia as well, which felt really careful and considerate on his part. The rest of the staff helping out in the pre-op and operating room were also so caring and sweet. When I first entered the operating room, I felt frozen with panic and could barely respond to them and was trying so hard to maintain an even breath. They were all so patient and calm and even though I was scared I felt like I was really cared for in that moment right before I went under. Thinking back on it now, I can’t wait to thank them all for being such angels. When I woke up I was in a lot of discomfort. I immediately asked for a pain killer. I was to take my next one 6 hours later (I think? Idk my fiancé has been managing my meds). Those were a tough number of hours. I could not wait to take my next one. It took so much focus and energy to just try to keep my upper body muscles relaxed. My chest muscles clenched about 6 times over the course of that time, each with a zinging pain I could only describe as electrical shock. The fear of it happening again was so stressful in itself and took a lot of physical and mental regulation. When I could finally take my next pain killer, it was the first one from the oxycodone bottle prescribed to me. Idk, if this one had a higher dose than what they gave me before I left earlier, but I’ll tell you, it seemed to do a whole lot more for me. For the first time all day, my body, and consequently my mind, could relax and I dozed off for a little bit. This is what I expected my recovery would be like. Either way, I’m just happy the meds I have on me seem to do a great job. I feel more at ease knowing that. All in all, my breasts look so natural for my body frame, like I was born with them this size which is exactly what I wanted. I would not be surprised if people close to me aren’t able to tell, since I previously tried to hide my flat chest under baggy clothes and/or always wore a padded bra. I am confident I will be able to find bras and bathing suits that actually fit me now as well. That had been a huge struggle throughout my entire life and would sometimes leave me feeling left out and disappointed. I have NEVER been able to buy a matching bra and panty set. I will also be confident not wearing a bra now as they look feminine and nice on their own! I’m excited to fill out sports bras rather than hide my body at the gym. I’m excited to wear tops in the summer that are small enough to keep me cool and I don’t have to wear a hot padded bra underneath to feel semi-cute. My new boobs will also fill out my wedding dress, which let me tell you, wedding dress shopping as a petite woman with virtually no boobs is a big let down. I’m now so looking forward to my wedding day and feeling like $1million. I will be posting some pics very soon, in next couple of days. Im getting close to needing my next pain killer so getting sore again and trying not to move. Updated on 30 Mar 2023: So the pain is getting better each day. I am still waiting to take post op pics, since holding the phone up, taking the bra off, etc, is a difficult task given my current level of soreness. So as much as I want to provide post op pics right now, I’ve gotta put my recovery first. I promise I will be posting pics soon though. Probably Saturday which will be my 5th day. Updated on 1 Apr 2023: Hi all! So sorry for the delay in results. I had my surgery on Tuesday and it is now Saturday. I am feeling much better recovery wise and did not take my prescription pain killers this morning, only Tylenol, hence, I am feeling well enough to take a few pics! I hope some of these are helpful. To reiterate, I got 215cc in left and 235cc in right. I was debating on getting one size up on either side but ultimately decided on the smaller option. Let me just say, that the larger option would also have been fine, and so there have been moments where I felt like I should have gone bigger, however, I am growing to LOVE my results. They look so natural on my body and they really don’t NEED to be bigger, that’s just me nitpicking. My partner has assured me they look absolutely fantastic on my frame and I should not be worrying about a 20cc difference, and compared to before, they’re huge lol. If it helps anyone to know though, I think I could have gone as large as 255cc in left and 285cc in right and they would not be too big or noticeable. I am fully confident that literally no one in my family will even be able to tell, but I will be able to fill out bras and clothes. That was my biggest goal. Anyway, 255/285 was the very first size my PS ballparked to me but he said anything in the range I provided would look great. He was right and I would say, if you have a good reputable surgeon, trust them! Don’t let anyone scare you from going 1-2 size differences or up to 50 cc larger. I’m truly a detail oriented cautious person, so I thought that even 20cc larger/smaller would make a difference, but after going through the experience personally, I’d say, RELAX if you are anything like me in your worries about being too big. Anyway, I’m so happy with my results so far and I’m looking forward to them settling down as they’re still hard and tight! Updated on 1 Apr 2023: I just measured my new bra size, at home. Before I had a band size 30.5” and bust size almost 31.25”, which technically made me a 30AA, though the very few bras that I had that fit me (kind of) were all 32AA. Most AA were even too big though! So frustrating as a grown woman to not be able to find properly fitting bras. Big ask for them to be cute and another big ask for them to help me out with volume. That’s a whole other rant. Anyway! My new measurement is same band size of 30.5” (makes sense that shouldn’t change, but I measured anyway to see if I had any noticeable swelling there), and bust measurement of 34.5” which now technically makes me a 30D. Since bra sizing is sooo off though, and I definitely do not FEEL like a D or believe I will fit into one (they look enormous at the store) I anticipate I will fit best into most 34B or 32C. We will see. :) I will definitely be posting with new bra try on haul! As always, I hope this info helps someone! Another final note for this update, I’m loving the size I chose more and more and more even as the day passes. :) I love how natural it looks on me! Looks like I was born with a NICE set of boobies for my small self. Updated on 2 Apr 2023: I got this wedge pillow off Amazon and it has been a game changer since night one of my recovery. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009HHLBKK?refppx_pop_mob_ap_share I was so worried about not being able to sleep throughout my recovery because I’m already a terrible sleeper. I toss and turn, sleep on my side, wake up throughout the night, have trouble falling asleep sometimes, have a hard time getting and staying comfortable, etc. Im just fussy I guess! Anyway, I have honestly gotten noticeably better sleep than usual using this wedge pillow! It is 12” high which gives it a little more elevation than many other wedge pillows out there which are usually not quite as high. It has been a huge relief and a blessing. Here is what I do for my setup. Place one bed pillow underneath the wedge pillow, toward the head end, for even a little more elevation. Place one bed pillow on top of the wedge pillow, toward the head end, for my head! Place the little bonus pillow it comes with on top of the wedge pillow, toward the lumbar end, for lumbar support. Place one throw pillow on bed at knee level, to elevate knees and support a comfortable spinal position. Updated on 13 Jul 2023: I haven’t been posting but thought I’d give an update. Let me be honest here. I did not expect myself to have boob greed as I was mostly afraid of being too big. Let me reassure you… if you are tormented over what size to get and are worried about being too big, go with the bigger size and TRUST your surgeon if they know what they’re doing! My surgeon originally recommended to me around 285 cc and the next size up in my smaller boob (maybe it was 305cc) and after speaking with me about my concerns, said maybe 250cc and 285cc in smaller boob might be more what I’m looking for. I ultimately went with 215cc and 235cc in the smaller boob because I was so scared of being too big. Looking back, I could have gone with his original recommendation and I probably would have had the perfect set of tits for my preference. Maybe 250cc and 285cc would have been perfect. From the moment I first saw them, I always knew I could have gone bigger. However, despite the boob greed, I am still SO happy with my results. Let me not discount that. It is so much better than what I had. I have normal boobs now! I can go braless and feel feminine. My confidence is so much better. I never have to worry about feeling flat anymore. It was something I always worried about as far as the way I looked in clothes before. Now I don’t have to think about it anymore. Before you get a boob job, it seems like a big deal. Afterwards, I’m like why the hell didn’t I do this earlier? It’s not a big deal at all and I just highly highly recommend it, especially to people who are on the fence and worrying like I was. Just do it!!! I love my results and hope the breakdown of different sizes I think I would have also been happy with helps anyone who is struggling to make a decision. Don’t let any trolls on here scare you from doing it either (which kind of happened to me.) Someone commented on one of my posts saying don’t do it, that they did it and felt way too big. I honestly believe that person was trolling me. Don’t fall for it! Anyway, I took pictures from multiple angles and lighting. You’ll see sometimes they look big and other times they look small. I’d say they look in the middle of that in real life. Oh yeah, also I’ve been really bad about applying the scar cream so scars would probably be a lot better if I was diligent about that!
I am so excited! I have my surgery scheduled for the 8th of July ! At the moment I decided on 350 cc natrelle gummy’s high profile under the muscle. My surgeon suggested up to 375cc so I might change my mind on the date of my pre op. I am very tiny 5’1 32a (bombshells) lol 93lbs. Updated on 18 Jun 2019: I am so excited for this final step before surgery! Today is my pre op I will talk to my dr about switching from 350cc to 375cc. I’ll keep you guy updated! And I’ll post how it went also! I will also upload an image of my boobies as a before! I am a 32a at the moment Updated on 3 Jul 2019: Okay guys surgery is in 5 days!!!!!!!! This is my before ! I’m more excited than nervous! I just want to see myself with boobs! I know the realistic stuff like it might or might not be what I expect etc body’s are not perfect at the end of the day so if I am enhancing my boobs it’s for obvious size reasons not for perfection reasons. Again I’m 32a 5ft 94lbs Im tiny but semi curvy, I’m going for 375cc hp as this is the largest my surgeon is recommending (: wish me luck and I will update on Monday Updated on 9 Jul 2019: Hey ladies I’m home surgery went great dr canales was so sweet they all made me feel so safe! I am currently using the band up top with no surgical bra . I’ve been eating small snacks since I got home. No nausea or vomit at all so I feel lucky. Pain is more on my back since I can’t lay down. Boobs feel swollen I’ve been using ice packs. No bruising or stretch marks yet. I’m feeling good for the first day I hope tomorrow it’s not worst Updated on 9 Jul 2019: I honestly am so so so grateful everything is going well and smooth, my post op apt is in the 18th. Here is a picture of how the girls are looking today my inverted nipple is finally out lol. I’m definitely a happy girl right now ! Updated on 9 Jul 2019: So i forgot to mention my right breast was way smaller than my left side. I ended up getting 415cc on my right and 385cc on my left boob. I’ve seen that mostly boobs look small at first then they begin to settle in and fluff up. I am happy how they look right now I’m thankful my surgery went well and that I’m recovering good. And I am happy with how the size looks now and I will be happy once the girls are settled in ???? Updated on 11 Jul 2019: So it’s been 3 days post op, I am very bloated, I have had two bowel movements so that’s good. (Prunes) i have a lot of soreness on my shoulders and the back of my neck from the sleeping position. My ribs right under my boobs are super tender feel like I got punched there in both sides I’m guessing it’s normal, I also feel like liquids running around idk that’s probably just my imagination lol arms are sore incisions are tender oh I showered today with the help of my mom and sissy(: took the bandoo off and I am in my surgerical bra now. Cant wait for the weeks to come ! Updated on 12 Jul 2019: Sleeping is a nightmare can’t get comfortable enough to get good rest my back is killing me. Today I Stopped taking the Percocets and i have switched over to Tylenol. I’m starting to get itchy I guess good sign meaning healing. Updated on 12 Aug 2019: So in love with my boobs! Updated on 24 Jan 2020: I am so grateful with my results. They have officially dropped all the way. It’s so crazy how bra sizes are like not important or not even a thing ! I can tell you right now that I fit into a 32ddd a 34dd a 32dd a 34d all depends of he type of bra (push up wireless etc) and brand. I like seeing the face on ppl when they ask what size I’m at n I say all those sizes like I would rather just say I’m at 415cc and 385cc but then again non ba ppl will understand it lol. It still doesn’t feel 100% normal sleeping on my stomach yet.
Dr. Canales and his wife just did my breast implants (well trade out of old smaller implants to new larger ones) and my tummy tuck and so far I am extremely happy with my results. He is such a caring and kind man who wants his patients to be happy and he is honest. My breasts look super good nice and fake like I wanted them and my tummy is pretty dang flat. I would definetly come to him again and I’m sure I will in the future for as long as he continues to practice.
Dr. Canales is amazing, his entire staff is great. From the moment you walk in everyone is very friendly and make you feel comfortable. I am 6 weeks post op and I am very happy with my results so far. I had a tummy tuck and breast augmentation, I had asymmetry and one breast was tuberous. I had Sientra silicone implants above the muscle placement 355 in left breast and 485 in right breast, they are very soft and natural.
I'm 5'1'', 129lbs, 34AA and have my surgery date booked in 3 weeks! I'm pretty set on getting 350CC "gummy bear" silicone implants, round/smooth, mod + profile, under the muscle, inframmary incision. I've been putting this off for YEARS but I've had over a dozen friends who have gone and highly recommended Dr Canales. I had my consultation appointment about 2 weeks ago. Keri helped me schedule my appointment and sat me in the consult room. She was very sweet, made me really comfortable and was so knowledgable. I brought my best friend with me for moral support because I was so nervous. I had a list of questions and had done years of research online. Everyone said to get multiple consults but after reading reviews and meeting Dr C in person I instantly knew this is where I was going to have it done. He was so down to earth, personable, and freakin hilarious! He definitely calmed my nerves, answered all of my questions. If you live in the Bay Area, HE IS YOUR MAN! He's a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and his wife assists him in surgery (she is also a board certified plastic surgeon) which is how you actually have a rapid recovery because of their technique during surgery. Anyways, after meeting him Keri gave me sets of different implant sizers. I went in thinking I wanted 240CCs and after literally 45min-1 hour of trying on different sizes I decided a 350. I suggest bringing your best friend or your boyfriend. I couldve kept going bigger and bigger, I needed my friend to stop me or I would've picked a ridiculous size. After picking a size, I sat down with Keri, she briefly went over the meds, what to expect before surgery, and of course price breakdown. If you book a surgery at the time of your consult they collect 20% and the remaining is due at your preop appointment. They have financing options if you need it. I suggest you apply for Carecredit BEFORE your consult so your good to go. I already had it for another procedure. Fast forward to today, which is the day of my preop appointment. I read every-single-word of the informed consent/presurgery booklet they give you at your consult appointment to read before. I recommend reading the whole thing multiple times and research on real self.com- it is literally the BOOB BIBLE and I swear by it. It had every question I had and Dr Canales will confirm everything else. I'll keep you guys posted on how my pre op appointment goes. They'll be taking measurements and I'm sure I'll be filling out drivers forms, getting my rx's, etc. If you've been putting off your BA consult-dont! Just do it! :) Updated on 19 Dec 2017: 19 days until my surgery! Today was my pre-op appt where I signed my informed consent forms. I met with Megan and went over any other questions I had. Everyone in this office is so sweet and stunning, I LOVE THEM! She went over instructions for before, during and after my surgery. I picked up my meds, surgery bra, scar creme etc. Dr Canales popped in for a bit to see if I had any questions. I've only met him twice now but I literally die every time I see him. You guys, I swear I get "white coat syndrome" at the OBG and MD office (you'd never guess because I am in the industry as well for work) but I am 100% comfortable here. Anyways, after meeting with Dr C I went to the front and paid the rest of my balance. Next time I return to PSA it will be for my surgery. I couldn't be anymore excited. STAY TUNED! :) Updated on 4 Jan 2018: I am getting SO excited! I turn 27 tomorrow so getting the call for my surgery time was the best birthday gift I could get. I arrive at 6:40am on Monday-Julianna said I was the first patient of the day, which is really great because Dr C and Surgical team will be fresh and ready to start his morning on ME. She went over what to bring, what to wear, etc and also emailed me everything I need to know for Monday. My boyfriend and best friend will be taking good care of me next week. I’m still currently on Winter Break so timing couldn’t be anymore perfect. Only thing I’m going to miss is starting the new year in the gym(going to be out of commission for atleast 6 weeks). Oh well... another thing I’ve been obsessing over is whether or not I should keep my original 355cc or go up to 385????. He said he will be placing the Sientra round smooth silicone implants for me. I’ll post before and after pictures this weekend! Updated on 8 Jan 2018: So I’m about 12 hours post op and have been in and out of sleep all day but overall I’m feeling good. My arrival time was 6:40am and scheduled to start at 7:15 but apparently there was a schedule conflict and the anesthesiologist was 2 hours late. I met w Dr C and we went over the final sizes and I got marked up. Due to the wait time I tried my best to take a nap-really just turned out to be laying in the dark w my eyes closed. Next thing I knew Dr Tim the anesthesiologist arrived. He was very apologetic- I wasn’t even upset just thankful I would be asleep and comfortable soon. Took a final tinkle and then literally fell asleep and woke up in recovery. I had no pain just felt sore and super naucious on the drive home. Tried to eat but couldn’t so I just was in and out of sleep. My boyfriend and best friend helped feed me and go to the bathroom. I can move my arms just nervous to do anything. I did end up puking cause I was so naucious. Haven’t needed the oxy(although I did take 1 1/2 since I got home). I’m still comfortable right now. About to get my first night sleep and my friend is going to take care of me in the morning. I’m crossing my fingers for more movement. Keep y’all posted XO Updated on 11 Jan 2018: Woke up this morning feeling good. I can finally get myself around without help for the most part. I can move my arms around just nervous to pick anything up to heavy. Took of my band and switched to the surgical bra yesterday and it made my back and shoulders so much happier. Also was able to take a bath last night and wash my hair... with the help of my friend because they said I shouldn’t put my hands over my head. I have been off the pain meds since last night. Just need to take the rest of my arnica to help with swelling and inflammation. Post op visit w Dr C on Monday afternoon. Updated on 14 Jan 2018: Can't believe it's already been a week almost! I went back to work 2 days ago(I'm a registered dental assistant). On Friday I just helped with admin and light back office work I felt pretty good. Yesterday I was the only assistant and helped chair side w the dentist. My job is very ergonomic and doesn't require a lot of movement so I felt good. Got help w the hygienists and front office to sterilize and turn my rooms over. I only got frustrated because I hate when ppl help me lol I'm very independent and VERY OCD. I just hope I'll be back to normal in a week but overall I was so surprised I was able to go back after having surgery 4 days prior. Overall no pain just some soreness on the sides. I've had no burning or tingling other than when it's cold outside. I can drive fine turns kind of suck but I can get to point B. Post op check tomorrow. I just want to ask him if they are going to round out more. I only wore the band for 48 hours so not sure if I should've wore it longer. Updated on 14 Jan 2018: Here’s how the girls are looking 6 days post op. I still think they’re sitting pretty high- just can’t wait to see how they look when they round out more. They’re still pretty firm but like I said before feeling great no pain. I was able to shower and wash my own hair. It felt so good since it was only the 2nd time I’ve bathed since the surgery. I’ll also post a pic from my pre op visit. Updated on 15 Jan 2018: Woke up this morning curious to see how they would look an this old bralette I had never worn from a local shop. This bralette was a S/M size. I couldn’t get the clasp on to it’s not connected in the back but I’m loving how they look so far! Updated on 15 Jan 2018: Went in for my 1 week post op visit today. They took new photos. I also learned how to massage them. Dr Canales said everything was healing perfectly which made me so relieved because I’ve been so careful all week. He recommended that I try pure arnica gel for the tops of the boobs because they were still slightly swollen but otherwise all good. I’ll probably get some from Marin tomorrow at my fav local organic shop called Pharmaca. I had absolutely NO bruising-yay! I’ve honestly just been eating super healthy salads and a ton of water. I have another appt in 2 weeks.
My 17 year old saline implants were starting to bother me and decided to have them replaced with cohesive gel implants. My new implants feel like I grew them myself! They are so comfortable, soft, and really feel like there is no implant In there at all! From start to finish, the entire experience was great!
I had an amazing experience with Dr. Canales. He was very personable and he answered all of my questions. His staff is very friendly and they make you feel comfortable. The day of my surgery went great. Dr. Canales was so nice. He even held my hand when they put the IV in to put me under. It was the first time I have ever been put under and I was very nervous about that. Dr. Canales only wants to make sure his patients and comfortable in every situation. I am happy with my decision on coming here!
During my mommy make-over journey, Dr Canales was so kind and gentle with me. He was very honoring with how he treated my body. He was always polite and he was very encouraging. I would recommend him.
It's not very often that I take time to write a review. But the experience I had with my recent procedure with Dr. Francisco Canales will have me write my first one. I first came to this practice 13 years ago and had my first procedure done and since then I've been back for two more. I had a breast lift with implants and could not be happier with the results. The entire experience was a breeze. Each and every person that I came in contact from the surgery coordinator to the front desk girls, the preop/postop nurses all made me feel at ease through the entire experience. Dr. Canales listend to what my needs were and and did exactly what I wanted and to me the procedure came out perfect. I would highly recommend to anyone considering any kind of plastic surgery to go to this practice as you won't find anyone or anywhere else that could produce such great results.
Hi everyone! I have decided to start posting my review because this website is so helpful and helped me make the official decision that i do in fact want a breast augmentation and i love seeing all the help and support people offer on here. I just had my consultation today and really enjoy the size 225 CC. Oh and my stats are 5"4 and 109 pounds Updated on 30 Dec 2016: Officially decided a 275cc my goal is to be a full C. Probably the hardest part for me so far was finally deciding a final size. Need to still pick up prescriptions and make a pre op list. It all seems so surreal to me and that it's not actually happening. I need to get with it tho. any recommendations on what to get or help with pre op anxiety would be greatly appreciated. :) Updated on 10 Jan 2017: Hi everyone for my call and I will arrive tomorrow morning at 7:30 am. I am getting 275 cc silicone implants. It all seems so surreal just a lot of pre op nerves and overthinking Updated on 11 Jan 2017: Surgery was at 8:30 this morning and it was a breeze. Woke up in zero pain and only took an hour i still am very comfortable just can't get up cause when I do I feel really light headed and nauseous. I can honestly say the worst part for me was literally just the anxiety before the surgery other than that it was so easy. I had the sweetest nurse ever Brenda who put me totally at ease. Updated on 13 Jan 2017: Well day one from surgery I was probably the most comfortable because the anesthesia was still wearing off I slept decent that night I used two pillows and a wedge pillow with a heating pad under my back to finally get comfy lol. Highly recommend a heating pad if you don't have one my boobs haven't so much been in pain but my lower back and ribs sure have. My poor ribs are so sore I feel like I broke them. I haven't had any pain meds except for when I go to sleep I take one Percocet. I'm pretty comfortable most of the time just sitting up and down is a [RS bleep]. And I hate hate hate standing I literally feel like my boobs are going to drop out of my chest. I know I'm only day 2 post op but I want to be used to these things already haha. Anyways all and all so happy with the way I am feeling and how recovery is going. Attaching a picture from right before surgery and day 1 Post op for y'all. Updated on 17 Jan 2017: Hi everyone (or to the 2 maybe 3 people that read my posts haha) but i am now 6 days post op and feel so so much better. The past few days have been an emotional roller coaster. I stopped all pain meds including tylenol on Saturday night because my stomach was so messed up. My boobs weren't even the problem it was my stomach, since then it has just gotten better and better. My boobs for the first three days literally were so hard and rough to touch i would cry whenever i saw them in the mirror. You have to remind yourself this is something that takes time and you have to get through the emotions and hard boobs to get your nice soft boobies that you want. I now have finally seen such a good impressive difference my boobs are slowly morphing and feeling apart of my body and the swelling is down so they look better too. I am not in any pain at all and am sleeping fully on my back which is so so nice and feels like the biggest step ever haha it is also so nice able to get up and down comfortably now. Tomorrow is my first post op appointment and I am so excited to thank my doctor for doing such an amazing job. I really hardly took that much pain medicine and the pain the entire time was tolerable since day 1. I have attached a picture from day 3 and day 5 and you can see how much the swelling has gone down thank goodness. Updated on 18 Jan 2017: Well one week today I had my post op and learned how to massage my breasts, was wondering how often everyone does that? I'm a little sore today but today was my first day back at work and sitting through classes and I feel pretty damn good still for having surgery a week ago so that's a positive. On Saturday I was thinking no way could I go back to work on Wednesday but I felt well enough to go for it I'm a nanny and dealing with kids so it was interesting haha. Really looking forward to more dropping and fluffing. I attached a picture and the redness is from icing haha Updated on 26 Jan 2017: Hi guys! Yesterday was officially my two week mark and I can say I'm so happy so far with this process. My boobies are getting softer and softer everyday(which is super nice cause literally week one I was like there's no way these things can ever be soft but man they sure can it's amazing it just takes time) I want to attach a photo from day 5 and a photo from yesterday just so you guys can see the difference. I finally stopped getting tender at around day 10 I haven't really had any real pain since day 4-5 but you are still sore and notice decreased mobility but now I can say I can drive go class all day or work all day without getting sore. Sometimes my lower back still gets sore from sitting in a class chair all day but no longer my boobs. Super excited for more dropping and fluffing Updated on 28 Jan 2017: Hi everyone! Just posting a video today to show softness and how much they have dropped. My left one clearly has some more dropping to do to catch up with my right. They feel so awesome and so fun to play with I am seriously so impressed. I had mentor moderate profile gel implants and i believe they are perfect for me and my body proportion. I forgot to mention in my last update I have been sleeping on my side comfortably and can give people big hugs without it being painful or anyone noticing they weren't real (this def would of not been the case during week 1 and 2) Updated on 4 Feb 2017: Pretty much nothing more to report feeling great and am feeling better and better everyday Updated on 10 Feb 2017: Hi ladies! So today was my one month post op appointment with dr.canales he said everything was looking great and to start treating my scars. Also that I could now go get sized and wearing normal bras in about another week. I would just again like to commend dr.canales and his team they were alll so amazing and I'm so impressed with his work and how great I feel/look. I had minimal pain after surgery and my scars look fantastic I still can't believe this only happened four weeks ago. I am back to doing everything completely 100% normal including sleeping on my stomach. I will admit their are times when I wish I went bigger the first two weeks I would've hit myself saying that but now I do a little they literally look perfect and fit my body perfectly I feel like it's just because I'm so used to them and they feel so natural to me. I also need to keep telling myself I still have some fluffing to do. All in all super excited for my results and urge all the ladies out there on the edge to take the plunge because I'm so happy I did. Updated on 12 Feb 2017: Updated on 14 Feb 2017: So I haven't been officially measured yet but I found a super cheap bra at Kmart for 6 bucks and it was a 34C and it fit me pretty well I feel like I could also fit into a 32D. Love how amazing they look in such a cheap simple bra with zero padding. It's amazing and I'm excited to start wearing bras in a week. Updated on 23 Feb 2017: Hi ladies. So I finally got measured at vs a few days ago and they measured me at a 32DD which I honestly don't know how it's possible but I filled out all the 32DD bras they gave me and a medium bralette so I was pretty excited. I feel like any other places I'll probably be a full C. Idk why they still feel so little to me and like they just keep getting smaller but I am still in love. Nobody can tell my boobs are fake and I've even made a few people feel them and ask and no one can even tell so that's amazing they are fun to play with. The girl at vs didn't even ask she was just like wow you have perfect boobs for your body so I guess I should stop having doubts and overthinking.I just think after surgery we judge our own bodies even more because we've had surgery. But overall I am so happy that I went through this process and love them. I am also attaching photos of me in the vs double d bras. Updated on 6 Mar 2017: Progress video Updated on 12 Mar 2017: Hi lovely ladies do I'm officially two months post op and am loving life with boobs. Everything been healing great including my scars I haven't essentially felt any pain since week 1 sometimes I feel like I got random zings of pain throughout my boobs do any of you guys get that? My nipples are also still really sensitive. Other than that I can't even tell I got a boob job. Sometimes I get mad because no one notices or says oh your boobs got bigger and sometimes that frustrates me which is so funny cause my biggest goal before this was so no one knew and I made it happen. But I of course now wish I went bigger. My one month check up with my ps went well he said I was healing perfectly and chose a perfect size for my body and asked to use my pictures for his website so that was flattering. I just now of course want bigger but I guess the grass is always greener on the other side. Overall again so happy because I have so much more than I ever started with and I fill out bikinis and get cleavage now I have attached some photos of that and my scars. Updated on 5 Apr 2017: Found a good before and after photo didn't even realize I made my ps Instagram page but stoked I did and this made me feel so much happier about my sizing and stuff even though I feel like their small now I see how far I've come and I just have to hand it to my ps because they literally feel like my boobs I've had forever. Updated on 16 May 2017: Hi everyone! I know it's been awhile but I honestly even forget I ever had surgery. Everything is healing perfectly and I love my girls. Filling out tips and bathing suits gives you so much more confidence! I love being tan because it makes my boobs/ cleavagelook amazing. Still only regret is wishing I went a bit bigger but thats if I'm being picky.
Labiaplasty is an outpatient procedure in all of our cases, unless one where to have a concurrent medical condition. Usually it is not very painful. Hope that helps.
It is not unusual to see some white material. It could be stitch related or a yeast infection, or even a bacterial infection. If your surgeon is not concerned then you should be reassured. Hang in there and follow all post op care directions.
Bleeding per se is unusual after the first day, although spotting is not uncommon for several days. Check with your surgeon in person to make sure everything is proceeding as expected. Best wishes.
Some patients take longer for all healing to take place. Pain is unusual at 6 weeks but I would suggest waiting a full 3 months before rendering judgement . I agree on you not having any sexual activity until then. Best wishes.
You look totally normal from the photo, although it is hard to see detail. If you are concerned about appearance speak to a plastic surgeon or gynecologist who does a lot of labiaplasty surgery. Ask to see many before and afters. But anatomy wise, you look normal. Best wishes.
