Let me start by saying that I had previously had a lip lift performed by a highly-rated NY city cosmetic surgeon that was touted to be "the best" in his field (published in several magazines as a "Top Cosmetic Surgeon") - unfortunately, I had terrible scarring and even 3 years after the surgery, the scar was so completely obvious, even after laser treatments and chemical peels, nothing would help to it fade the scar. Several of my friends frequent Dr. Price for their procedures and just can't say enough about him, so I decided to visit him and see if he could help remove the scar. He suggested a revision lip lift surgery to completely cut out the old scar. I figured, I've tried everything else, it can't hurt and considering my friends had been thrilled with their surgeries in the past, I decided to give it a shot. It has only been six weeks post surgery and already the difference is night/day. The new scar is tiny and completely hidden and once it fades I'm convinced I will be 100% thrilled. I can not say enough about Dr. Price's patience, and professionalism.
I have been wanting to have the surgery for a number of years and now is the perfect time. I had 2 pre surgery consults with a surgeon who performed my facelift 4 years ago, Dr. Gary Price in Guilford Connecticut. I am happy with my prior experience and I have great confidence in his skill. I am scheduled for April 17, 2019. I will post pictures as I embark on this journey.
Excellent Dr!! Amazing staff!!! I went in and had my breast augmentation a little over 2 years ago, and they still look absolutely fabulous and natural!! I can say without a doubt this was the best money ever spent on anything I’ve ever done for myself!!!!!!!! everyone always says how amazing and natural they look ( even my kids school nurse lol) Dr Price is the kind of doctor that I would put my life into his hands, that’s how amazing he is and how comfortable I felt!!
I have always been a healthy weight, very focused on my health/nutrition/exercise, past marathon runner, heated power vinyasa yoga instructor, small business owner. No amount of running, dieting or yoga could pull my core muscles in to where they were before I had the twins eight years ago. I had four babies in four years, 3 c-sections, 2 singletons, last pregnancy was twins and combined weight was almost 14lbs! I have a four finger width diastasis recti tear from breast bone to pubic bone. My self esteem has been so poor and I am so happy to have the love and support of my husband and best girlfriends to do this surgery for me. Looking forward to having how I feel about myself on the inside match up with how I feel about myself on the outside (physical appearance). Full Tummy Tuck, Muscle Repair & Flanks Liposuction. Updated on 28 Apr 2016: Well my surgery was yesterday at 7:45am, 3.5 hours for TT, MR, flank Lipo. From 3 c-sections my muscles were a mess, surgeon said everything went well and looks great. Draining normally, pain was mostly uncomfortable. Took a two hour nap then was up mostly all night waking to alarms set for Vicodin and Valium. I ate lightly, organic vegetable soup, small cup of fresh pineapple and some blueberries, tons of water. I took Colace, arnica and phosphorus homeopathic remedies 3x per day. Day 2 had me so in pain from gas that could not be released. So I used a Dulcolax Suppository which does not cramp you, just relieves you gently from gas and constipation. It was a triumphant moment! I was up 5 or 6 times today to use the bathroom, great thing to have is the toilet stand riser,I could easily care for myself in the bathroom and sit/rise on my own. Tricky part has been getting up and down into the recliner chair, husband helps greatly. We slept through the 5 am alarm for Vicodin at 6:30. I was 90 minutes past due and it has been a big set back managing to get back on top of my pain. Very sore today. Taking it easy and napped for s bit. I have one drain that has normal output, even had a nasty clot come through, doctor said that was normal so don't be alarmed if it happens to you. Ready for day 2 to be over quite honestly and looking forward to a nicer day 3! Well supported in care and dear friends helping with our 4 children. Take it easy is my best advice, it will get better :) xojillian Updated on 3 May 2016: The positives.... 1. Swelling is going down in my lower abs 2. My 1 drain output is minimal so far today 3. I'm off Vicodin (past 3 days) switched to Aleve 4. Only taking one Valium at night to settle myself and sleep. 5. Sleeping in recliner very comfortably, noticing the benefits of back sleeping, lol, my skin looks great, no under eye bags/puffiness! 6. When I get weepy, my husband is very soothing and draws the curtains and puts on the sound machine to help me nap. 7. I'm still SO elated I had my TT/MR! 8. TMI warning: I can toot, I have popped! 9. Drinking tons of lemon water and eating a whole English cucumber daily to alleviate swelling/bloating. 10. I'm blessed with the best husband and most thoughtful girlfriends. 11. I'm so grateful for this forum, for the sweet people who listen, guide and support! Thank you! When you are at a low point, go to gratitude, it works :) And I have low points daily! Let's see what the rest of the day brings, lol! Updated on 5 May 2016: Good morning! I had my one week post op appt yesterday. My drain came out (ouch but it was quick), my PS was happy with how upright I am, got cleared to sleep in bed on my back, go for light walks (think stroll), short drives! I finally ate ate a real meal of spicy green curry with tons of veggies & tofu (no rice) and had a big glass of rosé! I ate too much, my normal amount, and my tummy hurt, so I won't do that again, smaller meals for me. I drank some Smooth Move Tea and Voilà! Bathroom success this morning. I had to cough the other day and now have a very tender spot below my left rib.....very painful if I move just the right way. Hoping that resolves quickly. There is no easy way to cough without extreme pain, sorry, even with pressing a pillow into your abdomen. Today I will post pictures, still swollen in my lower abs, upper abs showing some definition (yay, all those years of yoga paid off with an definition that was hidden by baby belly). Going to take a light stroll down this morning, I'm so so grateful I have one week behind me and I had this surgery. So grateful. XO!
I was born with ears that didn't only stick out, but with also a left ear that was much smaller than my right and was shaped like a bat's ear, a bit folded. I was teased about it growing up, and as I got older, the more self-conscious I was about it. Until recently 3 years ago I found out about otoplasty, and decided that I wanted to get it done but couldn't find a way to get the money. But after 3 years, I managed to find a way to get the money and decided to do it. I had my procedure done yesterday and will return tomorrow to take the dressing off and see the results. I took the risk because I felt like I had nothing to lose and this was a risk I felt I had to take in order to feel completely happy with my skin. So tomorrow I'll update this and let you guys know how it went!! :) Updated on 14 May 2015: Photo after the surgery Updated on 15 May 2015: Updated on 15 May 2015: Updated on 21 May 2015: Updated on 22 May 2015: Updated on 22 May 2015: Updated on 19 Nov 2015: Okay so haven't posted an update in a very long time. It's been 6 months now since my surgery. To make a long story short, everything turned out perfect. The scars on the back of my years were very visible for a few months but now you can't barely tell unless you really focus on that spot (which people don't normally do). Although luckily I had a happy ending, it was not easy. At some point during my first month I did have an accident in which the stitches on my left ear broke. I didn't know at the time because I couldn't really tell. The bleeding wouldn't stop so I called Dr. Price and be asked to go in so he could check it out, and that's when I found what had happened and had to get stitched up again. When he removed the dissolvent stitches out, I waited for him in a room and looked in a mirror and realized that my ear was sticking out again, and I panicked. And after I got my left ear stitched again, due to the fact that they were different stitches now, the pain that I had to deal with for the next few days was horrible, compared to the little to no pain at all before my accident. The next night I removed the dressing and hoping that the ear returned back to how it was, closer to the head, just to find out that it didn't and it was still sticking out and that's when I knew that I messed up the surgery and now it was worse since one ear was pinned back while the other wasn't. So I just went to bed upset, woke up the next morning and checked in the mirror and to my surprise the ear returned back to its place. I did feel some pain sleeping on my side for a few months, but now I don't feel a thing, and am able to fold my ears in any direction to its limit and nothing happens. So if anyone has the same issue that I once had, being really self conscious about your ears and thinking about getting an otoplasty, do it, it's worth it..and if you're around the New England area, I recommend getting it done with Dr.Price, because trust me, ever since that day, my life has changed and I got the confidence that I once thought was impossible.
I'm about 8 months post-op from my breast augmentation surgery and wanted to write a review about Dr. Price. Breast Augmentation was something that I had wanted to do for about 10 years but finally decided to do it last year. Dr. Price was extremely professional and diagnosed me with Tubular Breasts-- a condition I wasn't even aware of but thankful to know that I did have a deformity and thats why my breasts were not "normal." Because of my condition extra steps needed to be taken during surgery and Dr. Price was very realistic with expectations of how my new breasts would look. I had been dreaming of those picture perfect, tear drop shaped breasts and he kindly told me that was not an option-- but what he would do with my breast augmentation would change the shape and make them look better. I really appreciated his candidness and honesty even though it was disappointing. 8 months later I couldn't be more happy with my surgery. He did a fabulous job and I love the way they look. I told him that he literally changed my life and I meant it! His staff was excellent, courteous, kind, helpful and reassuring. They were so kind to me pre and post-op. He has really surrounded himself with wonderful people. In all my appointments I felt he devoted so much time to answering my questions and being genuine. Thank you again Dr. Price for all that you've done for me!
My surgery will be happening soon and I really cannot wait. I am so excited anxious, happy, honestly, I can't describe. I saw my PS this week and we agreed after reviewing my case that a HP implant will be the best option. I opted for 330cc. Still not sure how it will look on me. Might chance the last minute who knows. I am happy but not a 100% sure. My concern right now is that it will look huge and make me look shorter than I am. Right now my weight is 105 lb, height 5'1" my bra size is 32 AA. Should be 32AAA because there is nothing much left. :-) Anyways, after nursing my 4th child for 13 months, all I have left are my nipples and skin. I actually tried to get my BA 2 years ago but almost 2 1/2 weeks before surgery I found out I was pregnant. It was a big surprise, I was taking my birth control pills and had no symptoms whatsoever. My period was irregular but I thought it was because I was my hormones getting back to normal. Well, needles to say I had to change plans pronto. But now I am ready and looking forward to the new me, the more feminine me. I can't stand looking at myself and seeing nothing anymore, specially after nursing for so long I grew a costumed to my breast bigger. I am so happy I found RealSelf because it help me in so many ways. The reviews are gold to me. They are truly helpful and inspiring. I am even more motivated now than ever. My goal is to document my journey and hopefully be happy with my ending result. We will see. Right now I am in process of getting a mammogram done soon. Yesterday I got my blood work done and filled the prescription for pain during PO. I am now trying to find and affordable sport bra(not sure if I should after after the surgery to purchase one since I don't know how big I would be in the beginning. I aiming of a C cup but with the swelling I am assuming I will be bigger. Not sure. I might be wrong. Any advice ladies? I also not sure when to start taking Arnica pills. It is really effective? GNC has a brand 30x for about $6 but I wasn't sure if was something I should get. I would love some advice on that one as well. Lastly I am concerned about the scar. I am ring for an inframammary incision. I think it will work better for me. I am brazilian and I have issues with scarring, they tend to get darker and sometime bumpy. Any suggestion on a cream to help me with the healing? I know there are many brand out there but I am willing to pay a few more $$ and get something that really works. Arnica gel or silicone gel what is better? I also heard that taking vitamin C is not good, so I just had my last one yesterday. Well I guess that is it for now I will post more pictures along the way. Thank you so much reading and for any advice you can give me as well. Beijinhos everyone :-) Updated on 19 Jun 2014: I cannot believe it will b hapenning soon. I am so excited, I cannot wait! This past week i got a few things taken care of. Did a pregnancy test, a breast ultra soubd and mammogram. What a relief to find everything is normal. Went ahead and purchased a pair of front openening spirts bra at Wal-Mart. $10. Not bad. I bought size 34c assuming this will be my size with my 330cc Saline implants. Hopefully it work. Tomorrow i want to start taming tge Arnica pills. Not sure if it is effective but i want to try. I also filled my prescriptions. My pain meds are ready. Now it is basically wait for tge big day! Literally Big for me! Updated on 21 Jun 2014: Not sure if this Arnica will work, can anyone give advice on this? I also need to buy the silicone strips. I think the strips will be a better option since I am prone to easily having keloids in my scars. I opted for an inframamary incision. I try buying online but there are so many options that I decided to wait! I really need advice. I don't know which one to get! Anyone has experience using them? I'd appreciate any suggestion you coukd give me. Thanks! Updated on 28 Jun 2014: Can anyone tell me if I should trust the rice sizers? My doctor uses the imaging which is great but I want to see how it feels. I tried 300cc rice sizer and 330cc and feels like a huge difference. Now i am second guessing my choice of going with 330. Do i really loose about 50cc when the implants are under the muscle? I don't know...need help ladies! Updated on 28 Jun 2014: I find interesting after seeing the reviews and reading other ladies journey that my doctor never showed implants. I really don't know how silicone gel implants feel like. I also see that many people had several appointments before the surgery. I only had 2 and they were 2 years apart from each other because I found out 2 weeks before surgery I was pregnant with my forth child. I am now second guessing my choice and I don't know if it is too late to make changes. My surgery will be in 5 days. I want a smaller implant and I am considering silicone instead of saline. I have small, to almost no breast tissue and I have been reading doctors comments and suggestions for people with similar condition where the majority suggests silicone. I don't know what to do!!!!!!!! Updated on 30 Jun 2014: My ps is really great and I should trust his years of experience. I called my insurance, i researched, i asked tons of questions and also called Allergan-Natrelle. Ultimately the decision is very personal. I'd love to get silicone but it is just not the right time for me. Perhaps in the future when the time to replace these implants I am getting now comes, I will b able to select Silicone. Who knows in 10 years the technology might be even more advanced. Well, Saline it is. I am happy any ways! Can't wait! This a long time dream of mine and I am super excited about it. I filled my prescriptions already and now is counting the days. I am a little in the fence in terms of size not sure if i should do 300 or 330. But this is super easy to address and can be done the day of the surgery. I want to thank the wonderful girls who helped me with their comments. I am so thankful because it truly helps!?? Updated on 4 Jul 2014: I am so happy! I can't believe it actually happened! Yesterday was really hard for me. I was super excited and anxious and as i result i didn't sleep well the night before my surgery. I arrived at the doctor's office with headache i was very nervous! But everyone was so amazing and quickly everything happened. He is amazing! Not so thrilled with the way the look now bit hopefully they will drop. My pain level was 10 and then some. My meds did not work for me. The pressure was toi much. I felt i coudn't breath. Doctor called to check on me and tild us to double to dosage. Helped a bit. I had nausea and pain. Lots ofbpain but din't regret at all! I am so happy! My boobs look awful now bit i am hoping it drop. Sorry i hooe i am making sense i am taking my pills now! Updated on 5 Jul 2014: I have zero tolerance for pain and this recovery is the worst! I can breath or laugh but back and arms hurts so much and the pressure in my chest feels like i broke a bone! I was advised not to use ice pack but i am very swollen. My ps is great. Love him and would do it all over again but i really was not expecting this much pain! Boobs are very high up in my chest and hard like a rock. I was also advised not to massage. Now to top it all i cannot sleep because the pain is too intense. The great thing is that after this painful phase I will b happy and i can't stop thinking it is all worth it! Love having bobbies and feeling like a woman my age!! Updated on 5 Jul 2014: My doctor allowed to take the surgical bra off from time to time to help with breathing and pain. It does help! Updated on 6 Jul 2014: Well, i have to admit, I am one of these few people who has ZERO tolerance for pain. This recovery process is very hard for me personally. Thank heavens I have my sweet hubby patiently taking care of me and helping in every-way he can. Also have my best friend who is an amazing support and has been so positive through out the process. The pain sucks big time but i do realize I am very lucky! My doctor is an amazing PS! i know now I couldn't be in better hands. Every penny i spent was worth it and i really recommend him. Now going back to my recovery. I think my boobs look awful! They are so stiff! Omg! there is no shape and they are all the way up to my chin. I hope and pray this condition is temporary. My PS recommended that i walk around around the house but no massages or icing. He allowed me to remove the surgical bra from time to time so I can have some pain relief but I try to put it back as much as I can. I really don't know if there is something wrong with me, this is a long time dream of mine and I wish i could fast forward and enjoy but right now the pain is really taking overI can wait to literally burn all my 30AA padded bras and start this new chapter. Honestly i don't even expect my boobs to be perky at this point all i want t is to be pain free and move on. Feel feminine again, feel a woman my age which i am, by the way,very proud! Updated on 12 Jul 2014: Well, although i am very happy with the fact that i have breasts now my results are making me depressed. My husband thinks is the drugs messing my head and making me more dramatic but I am pretty sure i am upset with these results. I never expected to be perky in fact i love the pear shape look i wouldn't mind if they were down to my knees as long as they had volume and a human kind of look. This now looks like...the uggliest boobs i ever seen! I hate how uggly they are. The pain still bothering but my PS told me to stop taking the heavy drugs and muscle relaxer. I can take tylenol and that is it! I am hoping they will drop. I have to be positive. I don't know if massaging will help or stress the muscle more. Still taking the arnica and I think they helped with the bruising. I get those nasty purple bruises easily and nothing happened around breast or incision. I give credit to the arnica! Growing up in Brazil i remember my grandmother always using arnica on us when we got hurt. She always had herbs for specific things and arnica was one. Anyways, going back boob central, i am also experiencing this morning boob pain. OMG! What is this? I get up and go straight to shower and let the hot water on my chest to relax my pecs. Not sure if this is a wise thing to do but i am open for advise! In fact I need!!! I decided to post the pictures but i have to say i was reluctant to do so because i am really embarrassed but perhaps someone who went through this could see them and give me some perspective. Thanks for reading and enjoy this gorgeous weekend ladies! Updated on 22 Jul 2014: I decided not to post any pictures today since nothing really changed. My boobs are still sitting very high in my chest and they are hard as a rock. I hate them and looking at them make me depressed but I have to say I am so thankful for this site! I have found here a great support system with the wonderful ladies that are going through or went through the same experience. It makes such a difference and is the real deal. Seeing the results on girls that had surgery before me helps with my anxiety. I am more optimistic at this point and I understand that some people naturally heals quicker than others. I NOW accept the fact that I am NOT one of those lucky people. The muscle pain is less intense(thank heavens!!!) although it is still happening. I noticed the muscle spasms are happening less frequently and this is a great sign. My muscle is really, really tight and although my doctor did not recommend,I decided to do some pectoral exercises to relax the muscle. Thanks Jomin for it! My PS is against massaging breasts and I will follow his recommendation it makes sense to me and I want avoid causing them to rupture since I have saline. He didn't say anything in favor or against pectoral exercises so I feel is ok. My scar is healing pretty nice and I have no issues with them. I bought the Mederma cream and the silicone sheets but didn't start using them yet. I know I can start using the cream now but I rather wait until everything they are completely healed. Every now and then I feel itching and a tiny burning sensation on them. I guess is part of the healing process. They are completely dried which is good. I read a lot of reviews and I can only imagine what might be to go shopping for a new bra.It must be so exciting! I can't wait but I am not ready to do that yet with my "frankboobs". I have no idea what my actual size will be. Anyways, I hope this was not a very sad review. It really bothered me that I was giving just sad depressing ones. TRUST me, I wish it was a different case but I also understand it is important to document what I am going through because somebody else might be just starting the same experience and this might help. Things do change I know that! It is a matter of time. Thanks jomin, Tinka, Michele50 for the support and advice!Can't wait to post pictures of my girls when they start changing! Just not there yet! Happy recovery everyone! One more thing! Even tough my results are not here yet I have NO regrets here!:-) Updated on 27 Jul 2014: Well not much has changed and it is frustrating. I can't lie. I wish they would change! I was hesitating to post pictures because i think i look horrible. They are very hard still but i did noticed less tightness in the muscle. I am doing the pectoral exercises everyday. Hope they will help speed the process. Updated on 2 Aug 2014: Well, today I made the mistake, while shopping at Gap for my kids clothes, to try on a dress.Needless to say it looked horrible. The strange shape of my breast makes the upper part of the dress not flattering at all, in fact you can see something isn't quite right with my boobs. I looked at myself in the mirror and started to cry. I could't control myself. It was awful and the this lady even knocked on the the fitting room to check on me. OMG Soooo Embarrassing!But I don't know... It is hard to explain, I think only people that went through a BA can understand my sadness. My doctor never said this would happen prior to my surgery. I really feel really sad at this point. One month since my surgery and I still look like this. I am wondering if I will need a revision. I guess what is bothering the most is the fact that I spent so much money to have a problem that was hidden before(small breast) now so evident to the point that I am limited to what I can wear. Honestly, I was so excited with the possibility of looking more feminine, more attractive to my hubby. this outcome is certainly a really big ice cold bucket of water on my dream. I thought things would look better at this point and to see these results at 1 month is really upsetting to me. I don't think things will get better anymore. Today was really hard to face reality! I am extremely disappointed. Updated on 2 Aug 2014: Here are some more pictures. Updated on 7 Aug 2014: Well I guess this normal. The ups and downs during the recovering. I am waiting for my breast to improve but trying not to think about it much. Taking a break from looking at them on the mirror helps too. I just feel nothing changed when I touch them. Still very hard on top and empty on the bottom, feels like an empty bag almost and when I lift my arms the implants are lifting too. Don't know if this a good or bad sign but I will show my PS on the next visit in two weeks. I also changed my user name to make it easier. My user name was way too long!LOL.Well, this is one more day in my journey to get the dream boobs. Will post pictures in the next few days. Wish a great weekend to everyone!xoxo! Updated on 16 Aug 2014: Wondering everyday if i am crazy and ungrateful for being so unhappy with the way my breast look today. Almost 8 weeks post op. This shape is HORRIBLE. U.G.L.Y! Am crazy? It is so hard accept this is ok...oh well! At least the scars is healing ok. No issues with that! :-( Updated on 16 Aug 2014: Correction i am almost 7 weeks. Updated on 21 Aug 2014: Just got this today! Hopefully it will help!:-) Updated on 21 Aug 2014: Updated on 21 Aug 2014: I recently saw my PS and he mentioned that I may need a lift, which made me pretty upset. After all I went through this was the last thing I was expecting to hear. I don't have the money nor the time(with 4 kids and school year just starting). He doesn't think my nipples will change much but he will give me an evaluation in December which it will be about 6 months post op for me. Needless to say this possibility of things looking bad even after my implants sets into place made me sad. I love this site because I posted a question here and a doctor answered making me hopeful. Even if is not the case for me I feel It is important to hear a second opinion, specially the ones that help you be positive in this journey. This is what she wrote and makes a lot of sense to me and i'd like to share with you now.******** Six weeks is not enough time to tell what your final result will be after your augmentation. Your implants will still drop more over the next 4-6 weeks. When this happens it will give the appearance that your nipple is higher on the breast mound. In my experience this is usually 1-2 centimeters. At that time you can decide if you are happy or if you want the nipple even higher. If so then you would need a lift. A crescent mastopexy works well for women who do not have a lot of excess skin but their nipple is too low. This method can safely move the nipple areola complex about 2 cm. There is a risk of causing the areola to change shape along the upper margin where the incision is placed. The lollipop scar would be needed if excess skin were to be removed or the areola were to be moved more than a few centimeters. Try to be patient because it isn't really safe to do anything surgical to your breasts so soon after your augmentation. I agree with your PS that 6 months is a great time to re-evaluate and decide what if anything needs to be done to help you achieve your aesthetic goals. Erika Sato, MD Houston Plastic Surgeon
I have always liked my appearance but I have always felt my big nose was the focus point of my face. After 35 years I decided to finally have rhinoplasty surgery. I researched several doctors online before making a decision.At the intial consultation things went well and the doctor had a nice calm demeanor. We discussed what I wanted and what he was able to do without comprimising my nose. We then set the date about a month later. Hardest part was waiting the month to get rid of my old nose. I so anxious to get it over withDay of the surgery was a breeze. Went to the office. Filled out some forms. Talked to the doctor and his staff which were all great. Preped for surgery and it was finally time to go. Got my IV and was out quick. Seemed like the whole thing took about 30 minutes but I was really there for 4 hours total. Funny something I wanted so long was over so quickly.Anyways, not alot of pain. Ate alot of soup the first few days. I had bruising but not that bad. Went back to the doctor a week later to have the cast removed. The doctor handed me the mirror and I was like ooooh. Even though I was prepared it wasnt wait I expected. Pig look and swollen. The doctor said it looked great but I was still nervous.2 weeks later still felt the same. Was thinking I will need corrective surgery. But, I was wrong. At exactly 3 weeks my nose started to appear. I am extremely happy with how it looks even though the tip is still a little swollen. But I can see enough to know that its exactly what I wanted. I am extremely happy. Its going to be a great summer.
Had a breast lift 3 months ago (big c cup). Saggin is already occuring (41 yo). Dr. is suggesting tiny implant because the top (above areola) is lacking volume/tissue. At least 2/3 of the mass of breast appears to be under the areola.The treatment experience was fine, however I am deeply concerned about the results, which seem minimal & worsening by the day. I would like more of a lift and was wondering if I should get the tiny implant.I am 41 yo post surgery (3 mos/mastopaxy). I already have extensive sagging and am dissatisfied with results. My surgeon has recommended inserting a tiny implant, explaining that the loss of mass/tissue above the areola is what is making it look bad. Apparently the implant will round out the breast and make it look more full on top. Please advise.
Was one of the worst decisions I've ever made. I knew I wanted it done and the doctor that I was referred to, wasn't doing this particular procedure anymore. His staff apparently pulled a name out of a hat when I asked for a reference. I was at fault for not thoroughly checking and perhaps getting another opinion. The results are terrible. The staff at my GP's office told me it was the worst they had seen (they had referred me to the original doctor). I'm lumpy, fatty, have a huge, hard, protruding lump above my belly-button, and it's terribly itchy all the time. I waited for years for this procedure...I completely wasted my money...it's depressing.
A good question! It turns out that the color of what shows up in the tube during liposuction can vary in the same patient depending on whether it is the beginning or the end of the procedure, and can be very different between patients and even different in different areas of the same patient. It usually has nothing to do with the skill of the surgeon. You are wise to consider the skill of your prospective surgeon. Take the time to check their credentials, and make sure you know exactly what their training and Board Certification are in, as well as how long and where they trained. Plastic surgery requires a minimum of six years after medical school, and includes training in taking care of any problems which can rarely arise.
Marionette lines and jowling almost always result from sun damage to the surface, stretching of the skin, an actual loss of fat, or both, so suctioning fat out usually does not help. An in-person consultation really helps with narrowing down the options, since it is important to diagnose the cause before jumping to a solution. Fillers are a great way to camouflage these issues for many people and might buy time before a lift is done. Finer lines respond well to surface treatments like laser. Any of these treatments look unnatural if they are overdone. All of them, including surgery should look great if done properly!
This kind of deflation and sagging is, of course, a common problem. A careful exam by a Plastic Surgeon should lead to a discussion about your options, including a breast lift and/or implants. I agree with others that 3D imaging is very helpful in helping you understand the choices, and would always use this with my patients for this problem.
Differences in swelling and pain in the first few weeks after surgery are completely normal. These will normally slowly go away over the first four to six weeks, but sometimes take longer. You shopuld notice that you feel and look better every week!
While I would always want to evaluate a patient in person before making a plan, your photos are consistent with stretching of your skin as the implant has moved downward on your chest. As the implant has settled, some of the stretched skin is now showing above as it has been "left behind." This is a difficult problem and can require repositioning of the implant by closing off the pocket, and/or adding extra support to the base of the pocket. The larger and heavier implants are, the more likely that this can come back. Sometimes taking out extra skin with a lift will also be needed, but the bigger the implants are, the more likely this is to keep on happening.
