This is a review r/t my first BA when I was 19 years old.When I graduated high school in 2006, I made the decision to have a BA because I literally had NO boobs. I could barely fill a 32AA push up bra from VS. I took one semester off from college and worked my butt off to pay for the procedure. Luckily, my parents supported me 100%.A few of my girlfriends (older) had gone to Gary Hall at Advanced Cosmetic Surgery so he was the only PS I consulted with prior to surgery. At that time I was 5'8 and weighed approx 115 pounds. My wish was to be a full B or small C. He recommended 300cc max... I believe my implants were actually 285cc but overfilled to 300cc....Since my first BA, I have had one child. She was breastfed for 18 months with no issues even with the periareolar incision. After having my child and breastfeeding, I started lifting weights so I gained approximately 20#. I felt like I outgrown my implants and wanted to go significantly larger.Dr. Hall is since retired but I was so happy with my first BA that I continued with Dr. Levi Young who is now the PS at Advanced Cosmetic Surgery in Overland Park, KS.Please take a look at my revision story!! Surgery date was 8/14/2015. Super happy with the results thus far!Link Below:http://www.realself.com/review/overland-park-ks-breast-augmentation-ba-revision-27-years-breastfed-kid
Absolutely love Dr. Hall hand down so glad a choose him.. I was a 34A on a good day and now a fabulous 34DDD and couldn't be happier. I was a little scared after setting up my surgery because I have a perfect problem and was worried if I picked the right doctor cause I was afraid after paying all that money they wouldn't be what I wanted.( I'm a very picky person)
Well 5 years later and I'm finally getting a tummy tuck! Went in to pay and have "before" pictures taken today. I've been super nervous all day because now it's real! I went back and forth for years on the whole tummy tuck thing. I'm totally fine with most of my lovely lady lumps and I'm truly blessed to have a beautiful healthy child.... But this flabby belly has got to go. I've been slightly overweight my whole life and have been able to maintain a healthy weight since my child was born 5 years ago. I workout and eat right for the most part but usually every year I get in the same rut because of my stomach. As most of you know ... No matter how many crunches you do... You just can't fix loose skin and muscles that have been pulled away from eachother. Being in better shape probably would have helped when I got pregnant but hey what can ya do!? How your stomach will look after is usually not top of the list when it comes to just having a healthy baby. So after having a 10 pound baby and some pretty decent weight loss it's time for me to fix my tummy. :) I'm almost completely prepared for post surgery. I've looked at tons of lists other woman have made online. Even bought an automatic recliner! I've got less than two weeks left! I'll post pics of what I'm working with this weekend. Eeeeeeeee! I'm so excited :) Updated on 22 Dec 2014: Updated on 23 Dec 2014: Updated on 23 Dec 2014: Sorry my phone wasn't letting me upload pictures. I'll try and delete those other posts without pics later. Here it is. My flabby belly. And ofcourse I'm about ten pounds over my goal weight since I've been stress eating. Holidays and tummy tuck planning isn't recommended. I hope this isn't going to be a huge problem with the tummy tuck. I usually like to weigh around 150 and I'm around 160 now :/ but at this weight I do have some boobs at least lol Updated on 26 Dec 2014: Trying to get the house back in order after Christmas then off to the store to stock up. I really don't want to forget anything. If there's anything you guys couldn't live without or things that just made life easier during that first week of recovery please let me know. Well I'm going to try not to freak out over the next few days but it will probably happen lol. It's almost here!!!! Updated on 30 Dec 2014: First I just to to say how amazing the staff was at Heart of America! Every single person was sweet and comforting. Dr.Hall was calm and put me at ease. I wasn't nervous at all. I had a very great wake up and drive home. I've been in and out of naps all day and I'm fine with that. My wonderful boyfriend has been amazing through this whole thing. He's literally waiting on me hand and foot :) So thankful for him. The pain hasn't been too bad yet. I can tell the incision itself will probably be the most painful part of this. So far so good! Updated on 1 Jan 2015: I'm up and walking every few hours just to keep my back from hurting. Eating small portions of food atleast 5 times a day so meds don't make me sick or give me headaches. I'm drinking plenty of water and catching up on all my shows. Haven't had too much pain except for in the morning getting up before I've had my pain meds. Unwrapped today to clean my stomach and take old gauze off and other then being extremly swollen I think it looks great! Updated on 5 Jan 2015: Went to see Dr.Hall today and had those horrible evil drains pulled out. Was very quick and almost painless. Then he removed the few stitches from my belly button which wasn't painful at all. I'm still so swollen it's ridiculous! My back and my butt have become one lol. I'm bigger than I was before surgery. So anyone getting this surgery please remember that and don't get down on yourself as I have because it will go down and it will be worth it !! I'm excited for my shower tomorrow! Woohoo! Updated on 6 Jan 2015: I feel like a million bucks after finally getting to shower! Even shaved my lower legs lol. Boyfriend washed my hair and body and even brushed my hair afterwards. So sweet. As for my swelling..... WOAH! It's crazy. I know it's normal but it's really hard looking in the mirror right now. I cry every single time. My lower back is swollen, my sides are swollen... My entire stomach is swollen. It's nuts. I hope it goes down just a little so I can feel a little more positive about myself. Buuuuutttt belly button and incision are doing great so that's a plus. Not feeling too bad. Just milking this for as along as I can :) Trying to stay positive you guys! Really trying! Updated on 7 Jan 2015: Well I've caught up on all of my shows and have spent countless hours looking at swimsuits on the interet. I'm trying to do as little as possible but that's hard for me. I get up down the stairs just fine, I'm an early riser so I have been making my breakfast and my cup of coffee fine by myself. I've been doing small things around the house like folding clothes and tidying up a little. I have noticed when I do too much that's when I start hurting so I have been trying to take it easy. My sides and back are still super swollen and the areas I had lipo are still sore and tender but everywhere else is pretty tolerable. My boyfriend noticed a part of sterile strip that's peeling off and was very excited to see how awesome the incision looks already so he took a picture for me. And I just got a little bored and decided to try on some swimsuit bottoms.... Didn't cry! I know I'm swollen and I need to get back to working out when I'm healed. So here's something for your entertainment lol ???? Updated on 10 Jan 2015: Still swelling of course but feeling fine. Tried sleeping in my bed last night and that was a horrible idea. Woke up in a lot of pain so I'll just stick to my recliner for a little while longer. Getting around fine but still taking it easy because I start hurting if I stand up for too long. Only concern is my belly button. It looks pretty gross right now. The weird shapes inside are freaking me out and if it stays like that..... Ugh. Gently cleaning it during my showers but still has some strange colors. I dunno just not what I expected. Other than that.... Pretty good for less than two weeks out. Updated on 19 Jan 2015: Went to see Dr.Hall today for my 3 week post op appointment. He said as of right now my scar looks great! He confirmed some definite swelling still in some areas and will be there awhile. He said belly button looks okay and will get better as well. And I'm at a no more than 20lb weight limit now. I left there feeling a lot more positive about how I look. I'm getting around pretty normal now. I still take it easy climbing up into my tall vehicles, try and sit down with ice packs after I've done a lot of movement for the day. Still feels a little tight after standing up straight for a long period of time. Week 3 has been a lot easier on me and I'm looking forward to each day slowly getting back to my normal self! Excited to be working out soon to lose my winter 10 lbs and to get back in shape and see what this new me can look like. Updated on 29 Jan 2015: Tomorrow will be 1 full month post op. I'm feeling great! Trying to really watch what I eat and I have been walking a little to get ready to start working out next week. Still swollen in spots some days but I think once I lose a little weight that will help. Scar is looking fine but I'm trying to find the right and best way to treat it. Right now I'm using the scar away strips which are a pain in the butt but scar feels better when they are on. Looking at other ways to make the scar fade and lay flat. Scar is a little raised on my sides. I'm loving the whole not having a flab of skin hang over my pants. Still sticking to leggings and yoga pants for now. Can't wait to put on my jeans! Updated on 19 Feb 2015: First week back to work and I'm feeling fine. My job is pretty intense, I lift heavy parts weighing about 10-25 lbs all night and on my feet all night walking..... But I'm feeling fine. Muscles don't feel sore and scar is feeling good. I've been eating great and doing light workouts a couple times a week. I've been rubbing my scar with regular aveeno lotion or extra virgin organic coconut oil a few times a day. And I know it's horrible for me but I've been tanning. I really needed a pick me up after feeling so "blah" for a month. I only go a couple times a week and I complety cover my whole stomach with a towel when I tan to make sure I don't burn my scar. Everyone has their own vices. Tanning is mine. lol I've made a goal.. When I lose 10 lbs I can go shopping for a swimsuit! Can't wait. Swelling has gone down tons and really started to get my confidence back. :)
I am 34 years old and the mother to 4 beautiful girls. Two are biological and two are from my husband's first marriage. I got pregnant with my eldest daughter when I was 18. I'm 5'5 and went from weight 120 to 210. It was my own fault. I was depressed to be pregnant as a teen and I was doing it without the father, so I turned to food. After her delivery I weighed around 155-160 for five years. I managed to drop the weight but my stomach never recovered. I dreamed of a tummy tuck but I wasn't financially able and I always dreamed of having another child. Fast-forward to present day. I had my youngest daughter in 2012. I gained about 40 lbs in that pregnancy but dropped in the year after delivery. (Thanks to nursing!!!) So here I am 34 years old, happily married, financially stable and done having kids. I decided that 2014 would be the year I stopped saying "I wish" and started taking action. I went back to college to get my diploma and I finally decided to go ahead with the tummy tuck. I've never had surgery before so I am super nervous! Luckily I am so busy with finals and getting ready for Christmas that I haven't had too much time to dwell. I will post some before pics later this week. Updated on 10 Dec 2014: I just got a call from the surgery center!! I have to be there at 6:15 on 12/16. I am so glad it's earlier in the day. Even though I have already paid in full, this makes it seem so much more real. It seems so strange to be so nervous one minute and so excited the next. I haven't really done anything to prepare. No supplements, no medical accessories. The only extra thing I purchased for the sx is Dial soap. My Dr says I don't need anything else. I just plan to take it day by day and if I need something my husband can pick it up. I am posting before pics below and I have to say that taking these and putting them online is one of the hardest things I've ever done. Updated on 11 Dec 2014: Just a short list of hints I'm looking forward to post tuck.... 1. Not always wearing two shirts. I always wear a cami for an extra fat guard 2. Wearing a fitted shirt. 3. Not constantly pulling my pants up over my tummy flab 4. Not stiff-arming my hubs if he accidently touches my stomach 5. Not wearing a tankini!!!!! 6. Not constantly sucking in my gut Updated on 15 Dec 2014: I'm sitting here having coffee and pretending that my life isn't going to change tomorrow. I'm surprisingly pretty calm but if I think on it too much I get a little nervous. The hardest part is that I dropped off my two year old with my sister in law yesterday. She will be there for a week. It'll be the longest I have ever been away from her. She is 3 hours away and I am already missing her like crazy. I am going to clean house today and get some recovery foods. I haven't done anything else to prepare, I just plan on playing it by ear. I will try to update as much as possible. These reviews have been so helpful to me and I want to return the favor. I would like to hear from people who are a little further down the road in recovery. To see what it's like every step of the way! My sx is at 7 am tomorrow so I'll try to post before and after. Wish me luck!! Updated on 16 Dec 2014: I'm a little drugged so I'll make this short. Dr Hall and the surgery center staff were amazing! I shouldn't have worried so much about anesthesia cause it was the easier part. I woke up I'm a lot of pain but we quickly got it under control. It's funny, even though every mentioned it I didn't expect to be hunched over so much. I am practically dragging my knuckles when I walk!! Nodding off again so I will post more tomorrow Updated on 17 Dec 2014: Today is still just day 2 after surgery. Pain isn't all that bad. Just some burning around what I am assuming are the incisions. I am definitely staying on top of my meds. The hardest part for me is the tightness. I was expecting some but wow this is crazy. I was a nervous wreck going for surgery yesterday. I cried more than I care to admit. The staff at Heart of America Surgery were wonderful and did all they could to make me comfortable. I asked if the anesthesia was going in. They said yes and I remember saying I felt funny. After that I was waking up in recovery. I won't lie, I was in a lot of pain when I woke up. We got it under control pretty quickly though. Then I was nauseas for a bit. Got that under control and made the hour and a half drive home. I hurt a little and burn a lot. My back hurts and I hate not being able t be straight. The hunched over walking is so annoying! I am able to get up and down off the recliner and toliet by myself though. So I am proud about that. I have my cg on so I haven't been able to see a thing. Can't wait to go to my pre-op next Monday for the big reveal. I am nervous about it too. We have emptied my two drains 3 times since we've been home and they are around 15-20 cc's each. Updated on 18 Dec 2014: I woke up today with a headache. It was worse than any incision pain. I tried drinking a little coffee and using cold compresses. I also started alternating the Vicodin with extra strength Tylenol and that seems to be helping. Today has been hard. Been having a small pity party for myself. I'm hoping to feel a lot more positive once I see the results on Monday. My 2 yr old will be coming home this weekend and although I miss her like crazy, I am worried about how things are going to go. She depends on me for everything. My husband will be in and out for work and my 14 year old is being less than helpful. I'm sure it will be fine. I keep telling myself that the first week is the hardest. Thanks to everyone's positive comments! They help so much!! Updated on 19 Dec 2014: Today, I almost felt human again. I am down to just one Percocet every 5-6 hours. I took a sponge bath changed clothes and even washed my hair. I still haven't taken off the cg. Still too afraid. I did accidently pull my left drain a little. So now I'm dealing with a lot of burning around the area. It's eapecially bad when I am trying to get comfy in the recliner. It's going to be annoying to deal with until Monday. I am swelling like crazy under my cg. I am still walking very hunched over but I am getting around easily by myself. Really excited for my post op on Monday. Still pretty nervous about the 2 year old coming home tomorrow. She depends on me for everything and won't like others stepping in. Oh well, I just can't wait to see her sweet little face!!! Updated on 20 Dec 2014: My sweet little 2 year old is home!! I had a rough day before she got here. Lots of unexplained crying. My period arriving early didn't help matters. I am still staying off my feet pretty much. Pain isnt too bad. I have a lot of burning around one of the drains every now and then. Sometimes the swelling is so bad it feels like it's hard to breath. I don't feel like I am walking upright any better at all. That's what makes me craziest, the hunched back walking. When I do get up and move around, I get winded pretty easily. I did unzip my cg and took a small peek. So far so good. I feel a lot happier now that my sweet girl is home! She is the best medicine! From reading other reviews, I'd say I am in the middle of the pack in the healing process. At least I hope so... Updated on 22 Dec 2014: Worth it, worth it, worth it!!!! It's the first time I have taken off my cg. I cried 5 times at a 30 minute doctor appointment. Tears of joy. It looks so great and it's only gonna get better. The drains came out and didn't hurt a bit. One drain site is leaking clear fluid, the other is bleeding pretty bad so I am keeping an eye on it. We really didn't look at my thighs much. They are still too swollen to tell much of anything. I get to shower tomorrow! I am still really hunched over and my back pain is off the charts. But like I said, All Worth It! Plus, I can't say enough wonderful things about my doctor and his staff!!! So happy!!!! Updated on 25 Dec 2014: I am so bummed. I am just over this recovery and I know it's going to be much longer. I am so swollen and I am not standing any straighter than I did the day after surgery. Well, maybe I am a little. I am just tired of being tired. My pain is minimal and I am thankful for that. My back pain is crazy from not standing straight. I Just feel like I am making no progress. I guess I am having an "off day". Oh well, I know the outcome is going to be so worth it. I am praying for a miracle that I will be walking straight soon. Updated on 30 Dec 2014: I am slowly but surely improving. I really underestimated how slow the recovery process was. I am only two weeks out so I can't complain. I am still really numb in my stomach. The only place that truly hurts is the upper middle part of my stomach. I am very swollen. It gets worse as the day goes on but it's even pretty swollen in the morning. The swelling seems to be worse around my incision area. It's like I have permanent muffin top. I don't take my cg off too much and I still have tape over my incision. It looks really low and thin. I am not walking straight yet. That is the most frustrating part. I feel good enough to do anything, I just can't because my back hurts from the hunchback effect. I am just trying to remain patient. I waited long enough for the tuck, so I can wait longer for the best results!!!! Updated on 5 Jan 2015: I went in for my 3 week today. Everything is looking great. It's amazing how much can change in a short time. I am almost completely straight!!!!! Woohoo!! Not much back pain anymore. I am so thrilled not to be hunched over. That was my biggest grievance with the sx. I am still super swollen especially at the end of the day but I'm not sweating it. I can see how great it's going to eventually look and that helps me have patience. I still get pretty tired easily but I have been cleared to exercise so I am going to slowly start getting back into it. I was also told I can stop wearing my cg. I am still going to wear spanx though. The lipo area on my inner thigh is still very tender but my thighs look so much better. I can't wait to see the final result. All in all, I can't complain. Best part, even my husband is getting excited about it. He has been supportive of the whole thing but not necessarily too thrilled about it. He made several comments today that tells me he is finally coming around. On a less happy note, my butt looks so flat to me now! I have got to get toned up, because I am so wearing a bikini this summer!! First time since 1998!!!!! Updated on 9 Jan 2015: I feel pretty good. I am standing straight most of the day. I'm swollen all the time. I drink lots of water, but I am pretty sure it's only going to go away in time. I am still wearing only elastic waist and leggings. I don't want to wear anything else until the swelling subsides. I am going to start the Brazil butt lift videos next week and do everything but the ab stuff. My stamina is a little low so I am hoping to build it back up. My tip of the day is Have Patience. This sx is a LONG process........
I have been "lurking" around this site trying to find the perfect dr. My original plan was to go to several PS and pick my favorite. Instead I went to my first appt. with a list of questions and Dr. Hall answered EVERY question I had during his talk. I had a friend have a tummy tuck (not by my PS) and she told be get ready to have my entire body ripped apart and leave the surgeons office crying. So naturally I was terrified to go to my appt. however, it was not like that at all!! I am a plus sized girl so I was worried he was going to suggest all sorts of surgery to fix my body. He only talked about my boobs (which was a sigh of relief) My original plan was to have my surgery between Christmas and New Years. The nurse said October was a slow month and if I got my surgery this month I could get a little off the price. After much consideration I decided its now or never!! So October is my surgery date!! I am so nervous as I have never even had any surgery before, but did have completely natural child birth so it cant be as bad as that right? Also reading everyone reviews about the surgery I think I will be just fine. I am going to get a lift (lollipop incision), with silicone unders. I wanted to be a DD ( I am a full c on the left and barely a C on the left) Dr. Hall told me that he doesn't want to make promises to make me that large because since so much skin has to be removed to make me even and perky that he may only be able to make me a large D. Which I can live with (hopefully the day of surgery he decides he can do the DD though :) ) Updated on 13 Oct 2014: I am so nervous and excited I can hardly contain myself!! I have decided not to tell many people about my procedure because its not really anyone's business. (I think a total of less than 10 people know) Anyway My boyfriend's next door neighbor growing up got a boob job 5 or 6 years ago and I thought he results were AMAZING. I wanted to know of she had any advice for aftercare ect. so I got some courage to randomly message her and just ask. BOY AM I GLAD I DID!!! Not only did she have the same procedure lollipop lift and silicone unders, She went to Dr. Hall! she told me she could not say enough good things about him or his staff (I have to agree with her up to this point. I I have had to call and go up there twice and ask the nurse 1000 questions) I will take pictures so I will have before pictures for this site and myself. Updated on 20 Oct 2014: In exactly 24 hours I will be prepping for my lift and augmentation!! I am so excited/nervous I feel like I can throw up at any min! I have never been under anesthesia before and honestly that is the main thing I am concerned about. I made the mistake and looked up being "anesthesia aware" which means I am under, but awake. UGH why did I look that up?? now I am more nervous than I was before. I want to be informed of all of the potential things that could happen, but took it a couple steps too far. I talked to the surgical nurse on Friday and I think once I get in there and get some more questions answered I will feel lots better. Friday the nurse was VERY patient with me and didnt seem to get put out with the questions I had so that made me feel better. I am working today so that will help keep my mind occupied. I bought everything I think I will need yesterday and tonight I am going to rearrange the living room so I can sleep in the recliner or on the couch for a couple days help keep my propped up. Tonight I will take my before pics and post them either tonight or tomorrow. I hope being this nervous is normal bc I am full of nerves!! Updated on 30 Dec 2014: My surgery went great! I was so nervous. The pain was not as bad as I was expecting. I am pretty much back to normal as of today. I went and got sized a week ago I went from a 38 C pre to a 40DDD or a 42D I am so happy with my results. My surgeon has been there every step of the way answering any questions I may have. I FINALLY included my before and after pics. My implants are still obviously a little high and the left is settling into place more than my right. So I still have some healing and settling to do before they are in their final position.
After breastfeeding all of my kids, my once full C cups deflated to a 32A's. Being only 30 years old with saggy deflated breasts (and done having children) I felt augmentation would be a significant boost in my self esteem. Although my husband has always made me feel he thinks I'm sexy, I know he and I both would enjoy me getting my old friends back the way they once were. I researched many Dr's, types of incisions, types of implants, etc. and ultimately settled on silicone round smooth inserted under the muscle through the areola. I can already tell even one day post op I'm very pleased with my decision to go ahead with this procedure.
Twelve years ago, when I was 24, I made the impulsive, VERY impulsive, decision to get breast implants. Being an extremelly small 34AA, the only thing on my mind was the ability to buy cute bras and actually fit into a bikini top. I won't lie, in the beginning, it was a rough transition. I wasn't prepared for the psychological affects having fake boobs would have on me. But after a couple of months of my new 34C implants settling in and becoming more natural feeling by the day, my self esteem increased dramatically. I could wear almost anything. Oh, my priorities were right on track, huh? Lol. Well, over the last 12 years, with lifestyle and career changes my implants have moved, shifted, and become kind of uncomfortable. They're just plain uneven. I'm constantly feeling the need to adjust them throughout the day. It's a very odd feeling. So, here I am.... still deciding and teetering. In the past week I've had two phone conversations with two different PS in my area. I also have a face-to-face consultation with my original PS nurse on April 22nd. It seems that money is the only thing holding me back right now. And I'm trying very hard this time to not be impulsive.... ; ) Updated on 9 Apr 2014: I just contacted my insurance provider, Cigna, and unfortunately the removal of breast implants is not covered. Now, the woman I spoke with did say that if I'm having complications or leakage, I could get an authorization then the removal could possibly be covered. I'm not suspecting that I have any issues besides the strong desire to get them out. I'll just keep shopping around and try to find the cheapest PS... Updated on 22 Apr 2014: I just got home from my first consultation with Jill, my original PS nurse. She was informative and non-judgmental, which was a relief. It went well although she quoted me a cost of $2550. That includes the surgeon fee of $2000 and surgery center fee of $550. Hopefully my PS will quote me less, although I doubt it. She took my questions (i.e. definite cost , anesthesia options, removal/non-removal of capsule), felt around and made sure everything was as it should be (everything is still soft and my implants move freely in the pockets), and took new pictures. I made a second appointment, tentatively set for May 29th, to speak with my actual PS for further info. I asked about the "complications," I described on here, and she told me that my PS doesn't deal with any insurance. Whether my issues would be covered, I'll never know. I'm still in "shopping" mode as of now. As bad as this sounds, and as badly as I want this done, I don't want to spend thousands of dollars to have this procedure done. Updated on 6 May 2014: Let me preface this by saying "I'm sorry for the rant." Yesterday, at 10am, I met with Dr. Leahy. Long story super short: I'm still searching. I don't now what I'm supposed to expect when I walk into a consultation. I feel like it should be a warm situation with who can empathize with my concerns and feelings. While Dr. Leahy was nice enough, I don't want a car salesman approach. I don't want to sit there, mid-conversation, feeling like stock. Just because I'm not replacing my implants doesn't mean the ps is going to lose money on my removal operation. I don't want to hear new advancements that will "cure" my current issues. I don't want to hear that I'm not going to look like I did before I got the BA. Really? I'm fully prepared for my outcome. I've been researching this for months. I had zero breast tissue before and lived with it for 24 years and I'm pretty sure I'm going to have zero again in the end. **shrugs shoulders** Oh well. I REALLY don't want to hear that none of my clothes will fit after an explant. These are a few of the salesman tactics the ps used yesterday. I'm still not sold. He did, on the other hand, agree to do the removal in office and under local anesthesia. He quoted $1700. He'd numb me, use my prior incision, deflate the implant and pull it out, clean up inside the pocket, and sew up the incision. To keep the cost down, per my request, he wouldn't remove the capsule. He says that requires general anesthesia. He seemed a little uneasy about it. It's not something he generally does. I'm thinking that's a sign as well that I shouldn't settle. Updated on 8 May 2014: I just scheduled my third consultation, with Dr. Gary Hall, for May 28th. I'm keeping my fingers crossed... I was hoping to schedule another one with Dr. Quinn, who is highly recommended, but it was going to be $125 even though his website says "schedule your complimentary consultation." That is taken off the cost of the procedure if he ended up being "the one," but it's too pricey for me since I'm just checking around. Plus, he only does general anesthesia. : ( Updated on 28 May 2014: I had my third and, glad to say, final consultation today with Dr. Gary Hall. It was a quick and painless process. Basically, he'd cut around my original inframammary scar, through the muscle, drain the implant, remove it, and sew up the new incision. Easy peasy. He was so... genuine and very friendly. I never got a judgmental vibe from him or his nurse, Shauna. Neither of them asked if I was sure I didn't want to replace my implants, nor did Dr. Hall tell me that I wouldn't like my outcome. That is huge to me!! Now it's just a waiting game until I have enough money to pay cash and a couple of weeks off work. : ) Updated on 28 Aug 2014: I was getting impatient so I opted to move things around. I changed my vacation time at work, along with my removal date, which is now Sept. 9th. I'm going to Dr. Hall's office tomorrow to pay then I'm 100% set to go! I can not wait!! Updated on 5 Sep 2014: Just received a call from the surgery center. All the bases are covered. It's hitting home know that I'll be boobless after 8:00 Tuesday morning. Lol. Eeeeeek!!! Updated on 9 Sep 2014: What to say, what to say? The implants are gone and my boobies are non-existent. Lol. I don't think I could feel any better about that! My fiancé and I woke up at 5:30 this morning to get ready for the day. Once we arrived at the surgery center, at 6:30, everything went like a machine. Everyone, from the lady at the front desk to the surgical staff, and of course my surgeon, was magnificent! I felt very well taken care of! I changed into hospital attire, plopped down in the hospital bed, IV was started, and went over every aspect if the surgery with each individual that had a part. I couldn't have asked for a better group to be taking care of me today. I don't remember it being such a friendly environment when I had my implants put in. Although, that was 12 years ago... Lol. I digress. I was taken back to the actual surgery area around 7:30 and then it was lights out. I woke up in recovery around 8:15. When I woke up I could immediately tell a huge difference. I felt, and still feel, amazingly light! I was sent home around 9:00 with a narcotic rx just in case but I haven't even had to have any Tylenol. Probably won't be filling that one. : ) I layed down in bed around 9:45-10 and I've been sleeping off and on since. Just beat from the anesthesia I think. I'm not having any pain whatsoever. It's crazy! Just a very airy feeling from the weight being gone. I think I was expecting it to be similar to implanting, the incredibly sore muscles and being looped out if my mind all day. This is a such a welcomed feeling!! I couldn't be happier that I decided to do this. Now I wanna go for a run!! ; ) Updated on 10 Sep 2014: Well, it's been a full 24 hours since the explant and I still feel fantastic! I took a shower this morning and, to be honest, I was nervous unwrapping the ace wrap. I wasn't sure what to expect. I removed my wrap and just giggled!! Although they look lifeless and sad, I still have what resembles my old shape which is a total surprise! I was expecting nothing at all or concave. I do have a puffy area underneath my actual breast, around the incision. I'm not sure if that's fluid, stretched skin, or just the incision itself. I called my surgeon's office and I'm waiting to hear back. I'll just use an ice pack until I hear something. Updated on 11 Sep 2014: Hello! Not much to update in the way of visual changes. Still feeling great and haven't had to take any meds. I did notice last night my left incision area started feeling a little irritated, with a slight burning sensation. I'm thinking it was from the ace wrap sticking to the steri-strip and tugging it a little. All is well this morning though. The little squishy areas are still there and look exactly the same. I do find myself still trying to adjust and move my "breasts" when I'm laying down. Lol. I'll roll over on either side and try to pull it out from underneath my ribs. That was one of the things I couldn't stand about my implants. Now, when I do this, I laugh inside because there is NOTHING there. Lol. Another great discovery from my shower this morning: I can now shave my underarms without there being a deep pocket in my right armpit. My right implant had shifted so when I raised my arms I had a cavern of an armpit. Lol. Not anymore!! It really is the little things in life... ; ) Updated on 12 Sep 2014: Well, ladies, I feel like I should update but not much has changed. I'm just poking around the house, doing laundry, and random cleaning projects. I've noticed my energy level is a little depleted. I figure if I get up and move around then that will wear off soon.... I hope. I've posted some pics today. I feel like a little bit of fluid has been absorbed since two days ago. Mostly on the left side, the right still looks pretty full. I bought a new sports bra from target. I've been wearing it over my ace bandage for a little extra compression. Gotta speed this process up somehow. ; ) Updated on 12 Sep 2014: Updated on 16 Sep 2014: Hi! It's been exactly one week since my explant surgery. I couldn't be happier. I had my first follow-up appt, yesterday. My surgeon confirmed that the puffiness isn't actually fluid, like I thought. It's just extra skin that will need time to contract. He said everything looks great and to follow-up again in a month. After my second follow-up I shouldn't need to be seen again. He did tell me that while I was in surgery one of the nurses said "she's gonna want something back in there." I told him, after a slightly uncomfortable giggle, "I don't think so. It feels way too good without implants." He just nodded and smiled. It's a nice feeling being completely comfortable in my own skin. It's amazing being flat and weightless. Lol. I wish I had this feeling of myself when I was 24... Over the past few days, since my last update, I've been taking it easy... for the most part. My fiancé and I went on a 4 mile walk (he ran) Sunday afternoon. It was so nice to get out of the house. Seems like it's been months... Lol. Yesterday evening we helped a friend move, and I think I may have lifted too much a little too soon. The muscles in my shoulders, underarms, and biceps are a little tender today. : / I'll take the soreness as a friendly reminder that I should workout more often. ; ) Updated on 23 Sep 2014: Welp, it's been two solid weeks since my explant. I returned to work yesterday after being off since the 9th, and admittedly, it was bittersweet. Lol. I miss lounging! The healing process has been amazing. I'd like to think I'm at 100% but, I don't want to count my chickens before they hatch. I noticed, at work yesterday, if I bounced too much, like running down a flight of stairs, I could feel in my incisions. They still feel a little raw inside. I hope that's not true because I pulled my steri strips off in the shower this morning. They were loose so they came off easily. Now that the strips are gone I can definitely feel the scar inside. Any pointers on massaging that so it smooths out? Although the physical healing is going smoothly, my mental healing had a hiccup. Lol. I'm embarrassed to admit that I had a mild meltdown last Friday night. My fiancé and I made plans to have dinner and drinks with a friend of ours, and my almost non-existent girly side reared her ugly head. I couldn't find a dang thing to wear. I put on a cute tank that looked good prior to the explant and I asked my fiancé for his opinion. I wanted his honest opinion. Really... I did. He told me, nicely, "i don't think it's meant for your new body type." Maybe not but it was comfy. I just walked back to the closet and stood there crying cause I couldn't find anything, besides a T-shirt. Bless his sweet, sweet heart. He apologized and just hugged me until I stopped bawl babying. Lol. All was well about 15 minutes later and we had a great night. For some reason my pics won't upload... I'll try those again later. Have a great day everyone!! Updated on 8 Nov 2014: Five words: I LOVE my "new" body!! It's been an incredible two months! New body and a new job! To say I haven't thought about my boobs would be a lie. The thoughts are different than they used to be. The thoughts are so much more positive now. My fiancé tells me almost every day, and this morning actually, that he loves my new/old body. He's so happy that I decided to have my implants removed. He boosts me up so much!
Hey everyone, so my name is Kaleigh, I'm 20. I've been thinking a lot more lately about getting a BA because its getting close to summer and my 21 bday, and is really like to spoil myself with a big gift! I just recently moved to Missouri, and have just gotten a job, hoping to get another at the bank here, and I'm pretty positive if I get the bank one as well I will get it done. I already have more then enough saved up but I don't want to drop that money on it, if like to finance them, any suggestions on who to go to, how your experience with financing is???? I would deeply appreciate any opinions on that! Also on the surgery itself, if love to know about it, in a nervous rock about the surgery part!! Hopefully I can get other girls to really relax me and hurry and do this. I have already found a doctor, dr Gary hall in Overland Park, KS, he has great reviews, everywhere online!! And have emailed him about a consultation! And info all you wonderful ladies could give me would be so appreciated!! I'm a 34a(BARELY!!!!) and would like to go to a small D(but like a perfectly fitted D) so like a 375-400cc, anyone out there with those sizes please let me know how you like them, what bra size it is! Anything at all!!! I would love Any and all comments!!! Thank you allll!!!! Kisses!! Updated on 2 Apr 2014: Anyone have experience with him?? I see he has a couple lawsuits, like 6! But I really like his work! He has great ratings here but not other places, and a terrifying one on google! So I'm super confused! Please help!! I have a consultation with him on the 16th, it's 50 bucks and i just want to make sure it's worth the money!! I'm also having a consultation with dr hall, and dr Quinn hopefully(will call for him tomorrow) any info on these doctors would be super appreciated! Updated on 2 Apr 2014: Wish boobies!! And my boobs currently. I am currently less then a 34a. I pretty much don't wear bras because they just don't fit and it's pretty much like having fake boobs when I do because it's all bra and no boobs, and I can't stand when bras are like that, anyone else relate?? Xoxo happy healing to all who have already done and congrats to all waiting! Muahhhh!!! Updated on 3 Apr 2014: Just want to thank everyone for your help! I was freaking out a day ago about all this and today I'm as calm as can be! Thank you all!! Espe ially thanks to ittybitty!! Xoxo & big boobies!!! Updated on 3 Apr 2014: Any suggestions? I do not want to just give 6000 out of pocke, prefer financing. Let me know of who/what you went with and how it's going! Anything is helpful! Heard a great thing with Dr hall having promo(hopefully he still does) with care credit. Anyone just don a personal loan or go with med loan financing, anything is greatly appreciated!!! Thank you x100000 Muah!!! Updated on 3 Apr 2014: Love you all! This is for you! It took me 2 full days and help from an administrator to figure this process out! I kept trying to change my initial review! Xoxo & big boobies! Updated on 4 Apr 2014: I'm overwhelmed by finding a doctor...ughh!! Updated on 4 Apr 2014: Updated on 4 Apr 2014: Updated on 5 Apr 2014: How long do I need someone there for help post op. depending on the day I might not have anyone there to help me longer then a day. So day two post op ill probably be by myself till my mom gets off work. Anyone have info info on that?? Xoxo!! Updated on 5 Apr 2014: Pretty damn sure I want Dr Hall now. Thank you ittybitty!!! I'm darn positive about it! Xoxo!! Anyone have experience with being a waitress/barista and when you went back to work? I just got this job on Monday and don't know how I'm going to already ask for one or possibly two weeks off! They are giving me fantastic hours and I want to keep it that way so I can do the financing on my big ol boobies! :) Btw! Thanks for all the comments! Helps more then you know!! Happy healing and congrats to any upcoming procedures and go for it to the thinkers!! Updated on 11 Apr 2014: I lift A LOT of HEAVY stuff! Not sure how in the heck ill be able to take time off so I can get these boobies and recover. Uhhhh! I'm just frustrated now! Though, it will give me time to save more money and not have to dig in savings. I guess we'll see what happens. It doesn't look like next week will be as crazy. I only work as a barista next week, which isn't any heavy lifting. Cross your fingers me for ladies, hopefully I can figure something out soon! Xoxo!! Happy healing to all & co gets if your thinking or soon getting new boobies! Updated on 14 Apr 2014: Woohoo! I cannot wait! I have my consultation with Dr Gary! I had three others set but ya know, I just don't feel comfortable with going to them. I've done an unnecessary amount of research on all of them and especially with their pictures and nobody does as well a job as Dr Gary! He has that drive for the natural look that I want! And is so worried about making sure the client gets exactly what they want! He will even fix any mistakes or capsular contraction, etc for free! 100% free! (Obviously he doesn't have problems often to afford a huge procedure like that for free...) So I see him Wednesday! Wish me luck!!! Xoxo! And happy healing!! Updated on 16 Apr 2014: So today I had my consultation with Dr. Gary! I loved him! He's a very sweet, professional man. You can tell he's dedicated to perfection! My consultation didn't last long at all, thanks to Ittybittys! I already knew more then I needed to about him! It maybe lasted 30mins! We got right to what I wanted and needed. I told him I wanted a FULL c small, fitting D! Now my Cc's I've been set on was 375, I thought that would be pushing it!! He told me the max I could do was 475!!!!! Holy moly!! He said 375 would not give me the result I wanted. He said at least 425 to achieve a D! I was stunned! I'm honestly really nervous to go that big! But I told him to do what he does best and when the surgery happens he will put in what looks most natural and fits my desires! Woohoo!! I'm super confident in him and know he will give me what I want! I had three other consultations set up but ultimately it's a waste of gas to drive 4 hours away, twice, when I know I want dr hall. When I compare photos I always end up loving his the most! Oh and OMG! His office is beautiful! He's a great doctor! I'm happy! I just have to wait for an actual surgery date because I need some seniority in my job before I go asking for a week or more off! But it's definitely gunna happen before my bday in August. It'll just give me time to save up money and not dig into savings! Yay!! I do wish I would have asked a couple more questions though. Like what profile I need, I don't think we even talked about profile. I know I will be getting a silicone round smooth between 400-425cc! I'm truly scared about going that big with my small body though. I'm just barely 5'2 and 120lbs! Updated on 17 Apr 2014: I'm freaking about this size thing now! On some 400cc range looks super small and on others it looks huge! then 375 on others look HUGE! i just do not get it! so should i go with the 425 he recommended to get the size I want?? i love @goodbyeitttybittys 450cc! like those are my favorite 400's I have seen! i feel like 400 range looks smaller then 350-375cc range?? oh boy! Good thing I have a while to think about it! I just do not at all want to be a DD! that is way too big! I am a small girl and i work out LIKE CRAZY HARD and I feel like those will end up being too big in the long run! eekk! :( BTW I'm thinking of planning my surgery in early July, which I wish I could do it earlier. ughhh stinkin job! Updated on 17 Apr 2014: Updated on 17 Apr 2014: with all this boob talk! my brain is like "STFU KALEIGH!!" hahaha! There is no way i want to wait till june to get theses boobies looking fabulous! I need to talk to my work tomorrow! For real! this woman needs some boobies for the summer and for her bday! i want them to have time to settle! BTW! I love all you ladies for listening to me blabber about the most random stuff! I cant wait to be able to share my experience with all of you and others so they can have another review to see! I want to be able to give back as well!! thank you to all the woman with current boobies and for sharing your experience, i really dont think you understand how much it means to us whom dont have them! thank you all x10000 love you ladies!! xoxo!! Updated on 17 Apr 2014: Updated on 18 Apr 2014: Updated on 18 Apr 2014: July 1st, 2014! Woohoo! My job is trying to put me in lead positions so I figured I would let them teach me, get comfortable and have my spot in there so they will need me and I'll be valuable by July! Also will give me time to save and the best part! My work is closed the 2,3, and 4th of July! So hopefully I can have my surgery later in the Afternoon so I can work Tuesday then have Wednesday(2nd), Thursday(3rd), Friday(4th) and we are closed weekends, so Saturday and Sunday! So I'm not asking a bunch of days off! Woohoo!! Xoxo!! Thank you all for keeping my hopes high about this surgery! Sometimes I re think it but then you all remind me of why it's such and important thing to me!! Updated on 23 Apr 2014: It gets hard to constantly use it as a web page! Hopefully they are in the process of making an app for it! I would use it so much more! I want to stay updated on any and all boobie things! Anyone know if their making an app?? Random thought! Hahah! I still freaken LOVEEEE realself! Xoxo!! Updated on 28 Apr 2014: Please every one for the next hour, they open at 9am, cross your fingers and/or pray for me that I can change my date to May 9th!! I already have it worked out for ten days off work!i have too much going on after may to be getting them done in June! Ahh I'm so nervous! Please everyone hope with me that I get it! Ill update again as soon as I call! Xoxo love all you ladies! Updated on 29 Apr 2014: I have to be there at 6:30am! Which is good so I won't have to starve and be thirsty for hours! I'm beyond excited! I have no idea what to say other then how excited I am! Can't wait to share my experience with everyone and help all the ladies out there! Thank you for all your support ladies! This sight is the reason in going through with this with no nerves! Xoxo!!!!!!! 10 days(9 days in 20 minutes) and counting!! Woohoo! Btw I took a pic today to remind me of why I'm doing this! Haha Updated on 29 Apr 2014: Updated on 30 Apr 2014: OMG I did not realize that my surgery was already next Friday!! Woohoo for all the may girls!! Updated on 4 May 2014: Websites the excitement kick in! I still don't feel like it's actually happening! But it's gorgeous here in Missouri! 80's for the next ten days! Except showers on my surgery date! Blahh! But that's okay! Then it's back to sunshine! So glad I decided to change my date so I can enjoy my boobies in the hot weather! Sorry for the random thought! Hope everyone is doing good! Hope it's nice and sunny where you live! Xoxo ladies!!! Updated on 8 May 2014: By this time tomorrow ill be having boobies out in me! Thank the gods! The nerves have kicked in 100%! I'm cleaning my life away today thb work from 3-9 so I should be busy! I want to take a second to just thank all you ladies on here! I try to stay active on here but I want to be able to help you ladies with the experience so I haven't been on because I haven't had the experience yet! But I will be more active and helpful after the experience! I can't wait to help other ladies who are considering this life changing, for the better, experience!!! Xoxo ladies!!!! ONE MORE DAY!!! Ahhhh! Updated on 10 May 2014: Surgery went one word....AMAZING!!! Took me 35 minutes!!! Went I to surgery at 8:00, was done at 8:30 and left about ten! Everyone was out of this world fantastic! Tht is the most amazing staff of ladies and men I've ever met! Sooooooooooooo glad I chose dr hall! He's an amazing man and has chosen his staff VERY wisely! Ill go more into detail later, but trust me, there isn't a word to explain how grateful I am for the staff at the Heart of American Surgery Center! And most importantly, if I could thank anyone on this planet the most, it would be my mother! She's made me cry a couple times because she is taking such good care of me! I'm so lucky to have her in my life!!!!!!!! Xoxox!!! Thank you ladies for keeping me confident about my decision! I am grateful for you all!!!!!! Updated on 10 May 2014: Updated on 10 May 2014: Updated on 11 May 2014: it is VERY simple, eat healthy and feel great, or eat like a trash can and feel like [RS bleep], period. So, I had my surgery on the 9th of May, i eat very healthy, i pretty much live off of veggies, fruit, lean meats, egg whites. So Friday morning I had my surgery, ONLY 35 minutes long!!!!!!, took my medicine very four hours as instructed, 2 oxy every 4 hours, and two volume every 6, yes i am bloated, no i have not took a poop, do i feel nasty or constipated.....not one single bit!!! so Saturday around, i continue to eat well, strawberries, apples, spinach salad with with turkey meatballs, still bloated, no pooping happening...but still feel completely fine! :) now....here comes mothers day!!!! :) happy mothers day to all the mothers out there by the way!!!! :) congrats congrats!!! so i start off my day wonderful, oatmeal with cinnamon and apples, afterward, I'm feeling great still! had another apple in between for a snack and some red bell peppers. but of course its mothers day so we had to treat the wonderful momma to a good dinner out! So, we went to Rib Crib(AHHHHMAZINGGGG) but after i ate that is when the bloating and extreme miserable constipation feeling really kicked in! honestly i know this was a long post for a small point, but just eat healthy! stay away from the junk! yes you will still be bloated, yes, you will still be constipated! but YOU WONT EVEN NOTICE IT! Just eat healthy and drink lots and lots and lots and lots and LOTSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS of water and you will still feel like a million dollars! until i had that dinner tonight i still had a relatively flat stomach! trust me! the water and lemon helps so much! even if you only have water, it will help!!!!!! i promise!! there is no crazy remedy for the constipation!! there just isn't! life isn't a fairy tale! you need to eat healthy! especially because you are recovering from a huge surgery! treat your body right people!!! xoxo to all the ladies! I hope I helped! i know this is a huge question for people, but it really is just eating healthy will help, it truly is that simple! go back to the fast food after you heal but feed your body right while you're healing!!! it will thank you in the long run!! Happy healing to everyone! congrats to the future boobie getters and keep us posted on the veteran boobers!!! xoxo!!!!!!!! Updated on 12 May 2014: I got 475cc!!!!! Exactly what I wanted! So happy!! I love Dr Hall, PERIOD! :D Updated on 13 May 2014: So I ended up starting my period the day after my surgery!(hip hip hooray) anyways! Usually I get acne pretty bad during it, I think the medicine is also good for acne because man my skin is glowing! Like its nice and soft and even and I just love it! Random! I know! And I went poop yesterday! Now I'm back on track! (Day 4 post op) honestly I feel great!!! Okay so back to the serious stuff! As soon as I'm off all these drugs and thinking clearly and not like a 5 year old I will update you on this whole experience but I figures I'd also give you the random things that happen! OH BY THE WAY!!!!!!!! GET A NECK PILLOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And a long ice pack (ill post pic) for your back because, OMG, will it e tense and hurting! You're going to want to lay on that at all times, it will help knock your ass out too! :D But ill post more when I'm able to! I want to so it on the computer because its easier but it hurts to type doe so long and makes me nauseous! Love ya ladies! Hope my randomness helped! I'm gunna go get my back ice pack and sleep to doctor oz! :D Btw I LOVE MY BOOBS!!!!!!!!!! Thank you dr Hall and all his wonderful staff and hospital helpers!!! Updated on 14 May 2014: Make sure you have someone to carry you home after surgery, and stay with you for at least the first 24 hours, preferably the first 48 hours. This is VERY important. Have reasonable expectations regarding the outcome of your surgery. Buy a few larger bras (preferably the cup-size you'd like to be after your surgery, but NOT padded bras), pad them, and wear them under your clothes. This will help you get used to your new size. Most women wish they had gone bigger, and by "trying the size on", you will realize how quickly you get used to having larger breasts. Drink a lot of water in the days prior to your surgery. This may help ward off nausea after your surgery (which is usually due to anesthesia). Eat something when you take your pain meds. Sometimes, a few crackers don't do the trick. Eat a piece of plain, white bread, or a piece of toast, or 1/2 or a whole peanut butter sandwich. Pain meds can upset the stomach. Eating usually helps ward off any potential nausea. You will want to practice sleeping on your back and/or propped up on pillows, because you will be sleeping like this for a few days (at least) after your surgery. Make sure you tell your surgeon about any and all medications (including, but not limited to, heart medication, blood pressure medication, insulin, antidepressants, etc.), vitamins, and herbal or homeopathic remedies you are taking. Stop taking aspiring, aspirin-containing meds/products, ibuprofen, and all vitamins and herbs for at LEAST 2 weeks prior to your surgery. Some surgeons recommend not taking them for 30 days prior to surgery, so definitely check with your surgeon regarding the types of medications you need to avoid. Many types of vitamins, herbs, and meds will cause the blood to thin, which is why you do not need to take anything w/o your surgeon's approval. Ask your surgeon if it's okay for your to take Bromelain, and Arnica Montana, for bruising and swelling. You should not take these for more than 10 days. Ask your surgeon about this PRIOR to surgery, and only take it with his or her approval. Do not drink alcoholic beverages for at least 24 hours pre-op. Make sure you remove ALL jewelry/piercings prior to surgery. If your period is due around the time of your scheduled surgery date, make sure you let your surgeon know. Some surgeons do not like operating if the patient is on her period. Others don't mind. Also, some surgeons prefer you to wear a pad, versus a tampon, so make sure you ask about these things. Wear loose-fitting clothes to surgery. A button or zip-up top is preferable, with pull-on pants, and slip-on shoes/sneakers. If you smoke, you need to quit for 4-6 weeks prior to surgery. If you cannot quit, cut back as much as you possibly can. This is ESPECIALLY true is you are having a breast lift. Smoking reduces the oxygen levels in the blood, which will inhibit healing. In patients having breast lifts, this COULD lead to necrosis (tissue death). So do your best to stop smoking prior to your surgery. Do abdominal exercises to help strengthen those muscles. You will be using them a lot after surgery, so the stronger they are, the better. Have easy-to-wear clothes ready. You will be wearing button-up shirts for a week or so (possibly longer), so have these, and pull-on pants ready so that you don't have to search for them after the surgery. Make sure you have your surgeons phone number, as well as emergency/after-hours number by your phone(s). Clean your house and do all the laundry a day or two before your surgery, so that you don't have to worry about it for several days after surgery. Have clean sheets and pillow cases on your bed. You won't feel like doing this for at least a week. Make up your sofa with sheets, blankets, and pillows. Take your trash out the morning of your surgery. Do all of your grocery shopping. Buy enough to last for 2 weeks or so. Buy 4 bags of frozen fruit (not vegetables, cause they don't smell very good when they start thawing) to use for swelling. You may opt to put these bags in large freezer (ziplock) bags, to keep the moisture off of you. Two of these bags can be kept in the freezer, while you are using the other two. Another variable to this would be to put crushed ice in a ziplock back. This is easy if you have an icemaker in your refrigerator. You may also purchase reusable icepacks from the drug store. Buy simple, light foods at the grocery store, such as crackers, puddings, jello, soups, applesauce, etc., in case you don't have much of an appetite. Ensure or Boost (which are nutritional drinks) will give you the vitamins and nutrients your body needs if you don't feel like eating anything. Have a heating pad handy for your back, as it may get sore due to your sleeping positions early post-op. Do NOT put a heating pad on your breasts. They will most likely be numb, and you could inadvertently burn yourself. Cook some meals ahead of time, and freeze them. Some examples are soups, chili, spaghetti sauce, etc. These can be put in the microwave later. If your surgeon will give you your prescriptions prior to surgery, go ahead and get them filled. Ask your surgeon if he will prescribe anti-nausea medication. You may also want to ask if he prescribes Valium (or something equivalent) to take the night or morning of surgery, which will help you relax. If you don't get your prescriptions until after the surgery, get them filled at the hospital pharmacy. If you have an insurance/pharmacy card, don't forget to take it with your on the day of your surgery. Use a pill-organizer box so that you can make sure you take all of your meds when you are supposed to. If you don't want to use a pillbox, write down how much medication you take, and when you take it. Make sure all of your bills are paid, so that you don't have to worry about that during the first week or two post-op. Also, take care of all of your banking, etc. Have a good supply of magazines, books, and videos, since you won't feel like doing much of anything for the first few days/week following surgery. Comedies are not recommended, especially if you have implants placed under the muscle, because they make you laugh, which causes your pectoral muscles to tighten/contract. On the day of your surgery, reiterate to your surgeon what you want/have discussed, such as the type of implant, size, etc. Make sure your vehicle has a full tank of gas. Have your cordless phone charged, and new batteries in your remote controls. Have common bathroom toiletries, such as toothpaste, toothbrush, contact lenses, mouthwash, make-up, hairspray, brushes/combs, etc., laid out on the bathroom counter/sink. Make sure you have a coffee can, or other container with a lid, in the car for the ride home, in case you throw up on the way home. Take a pillow(body pillow) with you for the ride home and blanket, for added comfort. Have water, Ginger Ale, or Coke on the way home, in case you want to "sip on" something. Have everything you need beside your bed/sofa/recliner. Examples are: remote controls, phone, magazines/books, water bottle, medications, etc. A trash can will also be needed, in case you need to vomit. Take a shower, wash your hair, and shave the morning prior to surgery(If you are getting the transax incision, please take your time shaving.) You don't want to cut yourself, as this could introduce bacteria, which could ultimately lead to an infection. Put your toilet paper on the floor, in case you don't feel like reaching for it. You may want to refrain from wearing underwear, as that's one less thing you'll have to pull up after using the bathroom and/or taking a shower. Purchase Shea's Butter cream lotion, or the lotion of your choice, to use on your breasts. (My personal favorite is Nivea lotion for extra dry skin.) Your skin may get dry due to stretching. If you get the nipple or crease incision, take good care not to get any lotion on your incision until it is completely closed. Have new bottles of shampoo and conditioner. If you don't, turn the shampoo and conditioner bottles upside down, so that you won't have to squeeze them. If you have pets, you should have their favorite treats on hand. This will keep them happy when they want attention and you aren't up to giving it. Make sure you have taken care of cleaning the litter box, purchasing pet food, giving heartworm meds, etc., prior to surgery. If your dog(s) require walking, you will need to make arrangements for someone to do that for you for at least a week or two, depending on the size of the dog. Walk through your house with your elbows held close to your sides. This will give you an idea of how you'll feel for the first few days after surgery. Anything you cannot reach, you will need to get down so that you CAN reach it. Examples are snacks, dishes, etc. Purchase paper plates, cups, etc., so that you can cut down on dishes. Make sure you do not wear fingernail polish (on hands or feet) when you have surgery. Oxygen levels are sometimes monitored just by looking at the color of the nail bed. If it's blue in color, this means that you aren't getting enough oxygen. It's very important not to wear polish. Do not wear makeup to surgery. Wear cotton underwear to surgery. Your surgeon may allow you to keep your panties on during surgery, but some surgeons won't, unless they're 100% cotton. Best to be safe than sorry, if wearing no underwear bothers you. Have bottle caps loosened, so they're easy to open. Have a backscratcher handy, in case your back itches. It's also helpful for reaching things. Make sure you have snacks handy by your bed/sofa/recliner, when you are alone, or late at night. Crackers, chips, pudding, drink, etc. If you have a helper, you may want to invest in a whistle. Bells may not be heard. If you're planning on using something to treat your incisions, such as vitamin E, silicone sheeting, etc., have this ready prior to surgery. Keep a journal. Write down how you're doing from day to day, what aches and pains you're experiencing, swelling amounts, etc. This is really good to help track your progress, and is also good when you see your doctor. You won't forget to mention the "little" things that you might otherwise forget. If you have long hair, you may want to wear it in a ponytail, or braid/french braid it for a few days after surgery. It will be easier to manage like that. Take after photos, including front, side, and oblique shots. This will help you to track your progress. You will most likely be looking at your new breasts often, which makes it hard to notice the small changes that take place daily. Take photos of yourself in the same clothes you took your before pics in. You can then compare the before and after clothed pics, as well as the before and after topless pics. Taking photos on a weekly basis is sufficient. If you have problems with itching, you may want to put lotion on your breasts (being careful to avoid the incisions). Putting ice packs on may help as well. Seems a temperature change helps sometimes. Itching is usually due to the skin stretching. Purchasing canned drinks will help, so that you don't have to lift 2 liter drinks. You may do the same with milk, etc. Have straws handy as well. Your surgeon will most likely mark you prior to surgery. These blue markings can be removed with rubbing alcohol, or fingernail polish remover. Make SURE you do not get this on your incisions. Constipation is common after surgery. Pain meds often cause it. Have a mild laxative on hand, such as Correctol, FiberCon, or Metamucil, just in case. Continue drinking lots of water, as this will help move things along as well. It's also great for your skin! You will most likely have swelling after your surgery. Do NOT take a diuretic, unless your surgeon has approved it. Drinking lots of water and moving around a bit will help the swelling dissipate. If you have nausea, you can take the anti-nausea meds your surgeon prescribes. If you don't get any nausea meds, or if you run out, you can try ginger, or peppermint, both of which are supposed to help with nausea. Taking a quick sniff of rubbing alcohol has also been known to help nausea. Shaving your underarms may be difficult at first. Use a hair remover like Nair or Neet until you are able to shave again. Alternatively, you may opt to have them waxed. Keep a positive attitude. Don't slouch. Walk with your shoulders held back. This will save you some back pain. Slouching only aggravates the situation. Make certain that you know the signs of infection, which include (but are not limited to) fever (especially over 101), pus, redness, inflammation, breasts that are hot-to-the-touch, excessive swelling, and flu-like symptoms. Call your doctor immediately if you have any of these symptoms. Infections can be very serious, so know the signs. Have natural (not synthetic) vitamin E on hand to start taking after surgery. Vitamin E may help prevent capsule contracture. There is no evidence of this, but it doesn't hurt to use it. HOWEVER, you must wait until you are at least 2 weeks post-op before starting it, because it thins the blood. Do not take aspirin, garlic supplements, or ibuprofen for at least 2 weeks after your surgery, as they thin the blood also. Talk with your doctor before taking ANY over-the-counter drug, or vitamin/herbal remedy/supplement. Get a lot of rest. Even if you feel you are having an easy recovery, it is important to remember that your body has been through a lot, and it will take a while for you to heal on the inside. The body needs energy to promote good healing, so rest as much as you can. Don't push yourself to do too much too soon. Make sure you get your device cards from your surgeon. If your caretaker does not get a list of written instructions from your surgeon after your surgery, be sure to tell that person to write down what the surgeon says. It's very important for you to follow your surgeon's post-op instructions. Your menstrual cycle may be thrown off a bit after surgery. So be prepared for that. However, if you feel as if something isn't right, or if you aren't comfortable with it, call your gynecologist. If nothing else, it will put your mind at ease. You may experience mood swings after your surgery. This is normal. General anesthesia, along with pain meds and lack of sleep, can cause this to happen. This will pass, and again, is normal. Your nipples may be very sensitive after your surgery. You can try numbing creams, nursing pads, and silky camisoles, if your nipples are overly sensitive after surgery. You will be the most uncomfortable during the first 3 days. After that, things will start looking up. It's common to experience more soreness in the morning. However, once you get up, and start moving around, those muscles loosen up a bit, and you'll feel much better. Do NOT submerge your incision in a tub bath until it is completely closed. Doing so can introduce bacteria/infection. You may take tub baths, as long as you don't do this. Taking showers and allowing the water to beat down on your chest will help the muscles relax. Make sure the water isn't too hot. Updated on 14 May 2014: Pretty bad pain, is normal? Updated on 15 May 2014: I have the best ps EVER!!! Seriously I am so lucky to have found him! And thank you ittybitty for reassuring my decision about him! Gosh him and his staff are AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Updated on 15 May 2014: I've just been so drugged up to really do anything Updated on 16 May 2014: No bruising, haven't had any bruising at all! :-) Updated on 18 May 2014: don't sit there and contemplate a breast augmentation!!!! Do it, OMG I even walk taller,I love looking at my body. This'd is was incredibly worth it!!! Stop thinking and do it!!! And make sure to check out Dr Hall! This man it's amazing as well as all the people he works with! Do it ladies! And word of advice! GO BIG OR GO HOME !!!!!!!!!! Xoxoxoxo my lovely ladies!!! I'm beyond happy! Updated on 18 May 2014: Lots of typos!!! Haha!! Updated on 25 May 2014: Sorry I haven't updated much! Been super super busy! These boobies made my confidence go through the roof! Like I don't even care to workout(still have to eat well though) because my body looks so proportional and just beautiful now!! Don't think twice about this ladies! Do it!! I'm still pretty swollen, and truthfully am hoping when I go to my next visit with doctor hall on Wednesday he clears me for the gym, at least legs! But I've been walking, or trying too. But about recovery, ladies!!!! Don't stress about it! I stressed so much about it and it was SOOOOOOOO EASY!!!!! I can't stress how easy my recovery was! The only thing that sucks is waiting for them to drop and fluff and be squishy, THATS ALL!!!! This was an amazing experience and I LOVE my boobies! It was worth every dollar, day off work, weird frankenboob look, week in bed, pregnant bloated belly, being stupid and high on drugs! ALL OF IT!! So worth it! And overall, I think the fact that my doctor was undoubtedly AMAZING tops it off! I haven't met a woman yet who doesn't love my boobs, every woman dreams of decent sized perky boobs, we're woman! We're suppose to have these! Get them ladies!!!!! Updated on 25 May 2014: Ugh!!! Love my boobies!!! Both of these were taken maybe a week ago.. Updated on 7 Jun 2014: I still freaking LOVEEEEEEEEE them though! :) best 6k I ever spent! :D Updated on 7 Jun 2014: I have a heat rash in between my boobs from tanning in the pink top :) Updated on 10 Jul 2014: Anyone else having this or had this problem at 2 months post. It's really starting to freak me out! I look like I have tuberous boobs now and as you see in my pics I definitely didn't have that before :( On a side note I started running today! It felt amazing! Some pain for about five minutes but all good after that! If anything the sports bra hurt the most! To much pressure! Woohoo! I'm excited! I've gained close to ten pounds since my surgery so I'm ready to start running again! :) Xoxo Sorry I haven't updated. Nothing has changed so I don't have much to say, and at this point in not happy about them still not dropping! Updated on 19 Sep 2014: I'm just patiently waiting for them to drop. They still have not dropped and fluffed. I have a feeling it will take quite a while for me. They have started to round up a bit though, looking less like the football shape! Thank god!! I finally started lifting upper body at the gym again and I think that has worked wonders on me! I think it helped stress out the muscle and let it drop a little bit! Certain exercises are really weird for me still though, like pull ups are an absolute no as well as push ups :( my two favorite exercises! Anyone have experience with boobs and those workouts? How did you get past it? It's such a weird, extremely uncomfortable feeling! :( I still occasionally get strikes of pains in my boobs but not nearly as bad as it used to be. Other then that it's just me being patient for now! Xoxo!!! Updated on 19 Nov 2014: This is my result. 7 months in and I'm stuck with this. Glad I paid 6k for this [RS bleep].
For as long as I can remember, I have been self conscious about my nose. In high school girls used to make fun of me for my "big nose". I finally was finically able to get rhinoplasty. I had my consultation with Dr. Hall in early October 2012 and had my surgery in mid November 2012. After having my bandages removed, I was pretty startled. I had a hard time seeing any difference at all. I knew that it was extremely swollen and bruised though. Each month for about 5 months, I really tried to see a difference as the swelling slowly went down. I had a 6 month follow up consultation with Dr. Hall and I kind of expressed to him that I was concerned with how it was healing, that I couldn't tell much of a difference. He assured me that it was still very early in the healing time and that it would take up to a year to see the final result. A year later in mid November 2013, I had my last consultation with Dr. Hall. I was very nervous because after a year, I saw such a little difference, at times it would break me down to tears. My mother and sister both supported me saying that they could not see a great improvement. For my final follow up, my mother went with me. Honestly, we thought that Dr. Hall would examine my nose and immediately offer to do it again, since in my FIRST consultation with Dr. Hall he assured me that if I was not 100% satisfied with my final result he would perform the procedure again. He looked at my nose, and said "Yeah, I'm pretty pleased with it." That was it! Nothing else. My heart literally sank. I had to hold back tears until after my mom and I left the office. We recently had the before and after pictures sent to our home address so we can possibly schedule another appointment. We are just waiting for them to arrive. Dr. Hall was a very nice guy, and me made me feel very comfortable and confident with him. I never thought that this would be the end result. I could have put a nice down payment on a new car! It is extremely disappointing and quite depressing. Updated on 7 Apr 2014: When writing my first review, I was very concerned with the progress of my rhinoplasty. After talking to some family and friends, they encouraged me to make an appointment with Dr. Hall just to express to him my feelings. I wish I had done this sooner! After leaving my appointment with Dr. Hall my mind is totally at ease. He listened and understood exactly what my concerns were, and where I was coming from. I wish I had consulted him before my meltdown. Being an extremely emotional female, haha, I feel I completely jumped the gun, and worried myself for no reason. After meeting with Dr. Hall I feel very encouraged and confident in our plan to go forward. My advice for anyone reading this is to be sure to express ALL of your feelings with your doctor. They are not mind readers! Haha, it will save you some wrinkles in the future, which by the way your plastic surgeon can fix. ;) Best of luck!
Let me start by explaining my title. My personal opinion is that Kate Hudson is the only woman that can rock a flat chest. I'm not her, so I'm getting implants in 3 days. OMG 3 MORE DAYS!!! I've been wanting implants for 13 years. If you'll notice, that's when we all started using locker rooms...the dreaded locker rooms. Then came high school cheerleading. Those dang sports bras with our names on the back that we HAD to wear. I will now, as an adult, admit I wore a water bra under mine lol. Still, I became president of the itty bitty [RS bleep] committee. My husband and I married in 2008 and I must say, he has made me feel very comfortable in my skin. Bigger boobs have always been on my mind though. Three weeks ago I spoke with a girl that just scheduled her implant surgery. She said some things that really hit close to home. I can't quote her exact words but it was along the lines of this change will be forever on our minds. You just need to go for it instead of talking about wanting them for the rest of your life. Just do it. As I said, her words were more inspiring but that's the jist. So, here we are! I've had my doctor picked out for years! It was great to finally meet him last week. I hear he's very well known and does great work. My husband is very very very supportive of this decision which means the world to me! He even took off work to care for me as I recover (he rarely takes off work, not even when he's sick). I'm looking forward to being babied by him :) I've only told a select few people, my husbands sister and parents and 2 of his friends, because I knew they would be happy for me. I'll tell my family right after just in case they have something negative to say, I don't want that on my mind going into surgery. Good idea? Updated on 14 Mar 2014: I'll post again tomorrow sorry. I can't even keep my eyes open!! :) Updated on 15 Mar 2014: So I'm sitting here waiting until it's time to take my next dose of meds and figured this is an ideal chance to write! I've been extremely loopy and haven't even been able to update people through text, so my husband has taken over that part. Speaking of husband, mine has been nothing but a saint! You wouldn't believe the things he is doing for me! He even gave me a whistle in case he's not around and I need something, though I haven't used it because he is always right by my side. He is just so amazing! Surgery went great! I was never nervous because I've always wanted to experience it (I'm weird I know). The nurses took great care of me. I think I had a dream while under anesthesia but can't remember it. Slept the entire way home. My hubs put one pillow on the seat and one on the back of the seat so that I wouldn't feel as many bumps :) I Ended up telling my mom the night before (Thursday). She is totally comfortable in her skin and thankful for what God has given her which I envy about her. This is what I said, "Ok mom, I can't hold this in any longer," she looked at me expecting to hear we are pregnant since we've been trying for 5 years, I said "and no we're not pregnant! But anyway, I want you to know this in case something happens tomorrow and you're not surprised by it. I don't want any negative opinions or thoughts because I'm having surgery tomorrow and I need to have a positive mind going into it. I am having a breast augmentation at 1 pm." She looked at me with Wide eyes and left the room. About 3 minutes later she came back and said I'm an adult and can do whatever I want with my body! I was relieved! She asked me what all I needed and even brought me a cute basket of all the recovery essentials when we got home! I love her! More on recovery: ouch! I went about 350 cc's ( haven't got the final stats yet but will on Wednesday at post op appt). I know it was smooth round silicone under the muscle and through the under boob crease. My ribs are sore and of course my actual boobs. Pain scale from 1-10 is probably 8ish with no drugs and 4 or 5 with drugs. I've had a good appetite so far which is probably why I haven't had nausea. My boobs are rock hard right now but hey, they're boobs and I can't wait to play with them! I'll post a picture of them with one concern, under my right Breast, the tape and boob looks indented. Any thoughts? I'll post a close up of it too. Thank you for reading my rambles! any questions I am happy to answer!! I tend to not have a filter so feel free to ask anything you want! Updated on 18 Mar 2014: Ok, I don't understand how all you ladies can post updates every day! With all these medications, I'm having a hard time keeping my eyes open! Also, the double vision, has anyone else had this problem? If someone texts me, I have to hand my phone to my husband to reply or else it turns out, jhibmybame ihd heane snd nutff. Now let's talk about my new girls! Best decision I've ever made! I look at them all the time! I sent out a picture of them to all my close girl friends. I should start charging people to help pay them off. I'm getting ready to take a shower also, any tips? I've been procrastinating like no other. Oh yes, one more thing. Am I the only one that is experiencing itchiness? I itch all over! I have my post op tomorrow so I'll talk to him them I guess. Updated on 18 Mar 2014: Updated on 19 Mar 2014: My post op visit went great! He said they were really nice and couldn't believe it's only been 5 days. They've already started to drop and fluff and said I'm doing better than most. He also said I can go out and buy a loose fitting sports bra!! I went to Target immediately after! I've never worn a sports bra so I had no clue were to begin. I did however find out that a 34D fits better than 34C which kind of scared me but I'm sure when I shop for regular bras I'll be more of a C. Plus, said he I can finally sleep in my bed. I'm so happy about the good news during the appointment! I know this is gross but I finally took a shower today (5 days without)....and I don't care who knows! I was scared to because 1. I didn't want to hurt myself or my incision and 2. I knew my husband would have to do it for me and possibly screw up my hair somehow. I was so wrong, he did awesome! He was gentle and followed hair directions nicely (I'm picky). He finally goes back to work tomorrow (after SIX FULL DAYS together), thank God. Lol just kidding, I love you darling! :) I'm getting around a lot better now than the past few days. I still need help walking down stairs and crouching down. Feeling good about this! BOOBIES!!! Updated on 20 Mar 2014: Have you ever heard of the boobie blues? It's like depression women get right after surgery. We were so excited I hadn't had them. Until today.... Screw fake boobs! I hate them I hate them I hate them! They are uncomfortable and make me hurt in places I've never hurt before! I slept horribly. I couldn't reach the cereal or bowls! I had to use 2 arms to swing the milk jug up onto the counter. I could barely open or close the door to let the dogs outside. With that said, today my husband went back to work. He got home this afternoon, saw me crying, took my shirt off (to unleash the hounds), gave me some medicine and water and 2 pillows with my favorite blanket, rubbed my back for a bit and just left to get me food. God, I love that man and I love my new boobs! Updated on 21 Mar 2014: Today I was able to put on a tshirt over my head so that's good news. I also put my hair in a pony tail by myself. Right now my incision area is hurting the most. Hopefully this is the last step of pain. Anyone experience anything more to come?? Updated on 23 Mar 2014: I woke up this morning to our 3 month old mini aussie/corgi mix puppy pouncing all over my chest! OUCH! My 6 yr old Chihuahua must have been sleeping because he's been keeping me safe from our new little evil girl! My Chi has been so sweet and gentle with me. If you are a dog owner, you know what I'm talking about when I say they know what's going on and how you're feeling. I hope our puppy's 8lb paws didn't hurt my new gems! Updated on 24 Mar 2014: I'm feeling great today! I woke up and weighed myself and looked in the mirror and my stomach is back to normal! The constipation is all gone and I've dropped weight plus a little. Pre surgery I weighed 116lbs, after surgery I got up to 124lbs and today I'm in at a good 114 lbs! Side note: it's funny all my life I've had trouble gaining weight. Then when I finally do, I wish I didn't. Must be that "almost 30 and want to be 20 again" thing kicking in. Oh well, I got BOOBS and I'm on top of the world! (I swear I'm not on drugs, just happy :)) Speaking of drugs, I haven't had any pain meds today! I had a valium last night because (good news again) I finally slept in my own bed again! Yay! I couldn't stand not stretching out in that chair. I slept on my side but I'm a stomach sleeper so it was hard to not roll all the way over. Once again, our evil new puppy jumped on my chest this morning, grr. But I didn't wake up with morning boob so that's more good news! And finally, I can push my new lady lumps all the way together!! That's good right? I think it's a good sign since I haven't been able to until today. Down side, now they're sore from all the pictures my husband just took of me pushing them together lol! Is anyone else's phone full of pictures of their own boobs? This is ridiculous but I just counted 60 on my phone. That's not even including the many pictures on my tablet and tons more on my hubs phone lol! Ok I'm going to go catch up on my Ellen (I'm more than obsessed with her) since I've been too drugged to watch her for the past week! I love her! Show me someone who doesn't love her and I'll show you my new knockers knocking that person out. Ok that's harsh but like I said, I'm a huge fan! Now for a picture of happy cleavage! Updated on 27 Mar 2014: My ribs have really been bothering me for the past few (3 or 4) days. I'm sure this is normal but just want to make sure. Any one else have this experience around 1.5 to 2 weeks after surgery?? Other than that things are ok. My incision site is still very tender but all the bruising around it is gone. These steri strips are getting on my nerves. I want to rip them off. Does the doc do that or me? And when? Post op visit #2 is Wednesday so I know I can ask then but I want to know everyone else's experience too. Thanks and I hope everyone is doing great in whatever stage you're in right now! Updated on 28 Mar 2014: Updated on 30 Mar 2014: Last night while watching a movie at home, my left breast started feeling "burnt". I attached a picture of the 2 areas outlined in red that basically felt like a bad sunburn. There was no rash, no redness or heat. I put a cold cloth over it and took a benadryl and seemed to feel better after awhile. Also in the picture attached, I outlined a part in my incision in yellow under my right breast that has been bothering me today. It's the outer edge of my incision that the steri strip is just barely starting to come up. It kind of stings like it's stretching or something. How well is the part of the incision exposed, sealed? I feel like it could just split open at any time. Updated on 2 Apr 2014: Good visit! He took my steri strips off and I didn't even know he was doing it. I guess I don't have too much sensation there. The incisions look good. I told him about the sunburn feeling and he said it said it was probably just nerves or skin stretching. His nurse told me to try benadryl and aloe vera. He said he was very happy with everything so far and that I can go wear whatever bra I want to now! 3 weeks and I can wear under wire?! Awesome! So I went straight to Macy's and got fitted. We tried a 34C and 34D and the 34D was the winner! Wow I was surprised. I told the lady they were fake and first she lectured me about doing it too young so I told her I am 27, she didn't believe me, my mom came in and told her it's true and the ladies there thought I was 15 or 16 lol I've been told that for a long time but I'm just now starting to appreciate it. Anyway, she kept telling me to tell my doctor he did excellent. Yay! I'm so happy he kept me looking normal :) I have my very first "big girl" bra! Updated on 4 Apr 2014: There is no way I could be happier about my results so far. Most ladies say they wish they would have gone bigger. Some how, I've been blessed with EXACTLY what I wanted! I feel just amazing! I can't express my happiness in words! If this is something you've always wanted for yourself, I suggest you do it! I never realized I could feel this way about my own body. Honestly, I've been shopping bras online and find myself liking my body more than the models! Whaaat?? I'm not saying my body is better than theirs or any one else's, I'm saying I'm no longer jealous. I finally feel good about myself! Wow this entry probably sounds very conceited but that's not my intention at all. My intention is to express my gratitude for Dr. Hall and to prove to people that this was more than plastic surgery or a "boob job", this has seriously changed my life in ways I was not expecting. :) Updated on 14 Apr 2014: It's only been 1 month but it seems so much longer! I wasn't going to do the whole massage thing because I've heard mixed opinions on it but a few nights ago I decided to try it. Now my right breast is hurting pretty bad and I don't know what to do about it. Feels like I've been punched there and every once in awhile sharp pains around the entire boob. I'm thinking of making an appointment for Wednesday just in case. On top of that, my incisions are still pretty tender. I have rubbed the lines with lotion like I've been told but it doesn't feel too great so I'm slacking off. On another note, are my boobs shrinking?? I feel like they're not as big and full as they were. I'm posting pictures with this update, unwillingly. It seems like every picture I take of them is awful, which is discouraging. Jeez, I'm being a Negative Nancy! I've had a migraine for a week that I can't get rid of so I'm not in a very good mood. I apologize. I hope everyone is doing great and thank you for reading! Updated on 14 Apr 2014: Updated on 16 Apr 2014: I went in to the doc today and he said to stay off the internet and stop doing the massages I find on there. I told him they can't put anything on the Internet that isnt true. Right? So he gave me these silicone sheeting strips to put on the incisions so I don't have to massage! Sweet! When I asked him if I'm shrinking he said well I don't know, how tall were you before? Lol yep...I definitely picked the right doctor! He's pretty cool :) Updated on 24 Apr 2014: Everything has been great! No news or complaints to report so I'll just post some 6 week progress pictures! Oh yeah, they are nice and squishy now! PS. I highly recommend purchasing the silicone sheeting strips! Amaaazing! Updated on 24 Apr 2014: Updated on 8 May 2014: No news is good news right? I had my 2 month post op this week and he said all is well! No restrictions at this point. Which means I have no more excuses to get people to carry stuff for me, how sad, maybe I just won't tell anyone. I asked him out of curiosity if I were to go bigger at some point, would I have to pay the $6k all over again and he said he would do it for free but I would have to pay hospital, anesthesia and implants which I thought was pretty cool of him! Then he followed with saying he would probably refuse since they look so good and I've healed well. That made me feel pretty good and I honestly don't think I would do it anyway. I just thought it would be nice for my husband to have more to juggle lol. The silicone sheeting strips: so they worked well at lowering the incisions but I'm not seeing a huge difference in the color. I always have mederma on hand for zit marks so I'm going to be alternating between the two. Shopping: pretty sure I'm a 34C now as all swelling is gone. I've been shopping for dresses a lot lately for my brothers upcoming wedding and let me tell you...talk about a workout! I've had to go with mediums and sometimes large instead of my usual smalls. I can get the dress on until it hits my chest and then it's too small to fit over the tatas! That is a problem I can be happy about!! I'm not too big on swimming (or anything that involves me being outside) so I could care less about bikinis. I did however try on a bunch of old ones and I'm happy to say most are too small! I'll post pictures of them just because everyone else on here does lol. Also, with the dress shopping, I don't need to worry about wearing the right bra because I don't even need one now! I've always wanted to wear backless clothing and now I can!! I'll post some pics now but I know I'm forgetting something so I'll post again later lol. Updated on 8 May 2014: *I do own the bottoms to these bikinis but I was too lazy to put them on too lol. So sorry for the thong shots!* Updated on 12 May 2014:
There are many variables such as saline or silicone gel implants and type of lift needed. I usually use silicone gel implants which cost about $900 more than saline and most commonly use a circumvertical lift technique. The package cost for this with my office in Kansas City is usually about $10,500.Gary Hall,MD
I would be impossible for anyone to tell from your picture what cc implant you would need. I like to look at pictures with patients and discuss what look you are wanting and then I use a temporary sizer in the operation room to see what it takes to deliver that. After doing over 3500 augmentations I have found that this works very well. You will need a consultation with a Board Certified plastic surgeon and make sure you are clear as to what you are wanting.Gary Hall,MD
Thank you for your question. I agree in that I believe you should have a nice result from your surgery. There is no single best set of options. You will need to have a detailed discussion with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to go over your wishes and desires to see what set of options will be best for you.Gary Hall,MD
From the appearance of your breasts now and from what you are wanting I would think you will have a very nice result with either type of implant. There are many things that you need to consider and nothing can take the place of an actual consultation. Make sure you see a board certified plastic surgeon and bring in photos of what you are wanting for an end result. Unfortunately it is impossible for you to decides the amount of cc's, profile of implant and other decisions from pictures online as every patient is different.Gary Hall,MD
By using high profile implants you should be able to go bigger without a problem. I know many people advocate trying on sizers but I have found that just sticking an implant on top of your breast does not really predict what you will look like after surgery. I use temporary sizers in the actual surgical pocket in the operating room which give a perfect predication of what size you need. Just remember, the bigger that you go, the less natural they will look.Gary Hall,MD
