So far I’ve only seen my surgeon once, back in February when I started the whole process after speaking with my family doctor about continuous problems, she referred me to him. The first visit was pleasant. He gave me detailed information on what he could do for me. I’ve been excited every since that day. Needless to say, I was denied by my insurance the first go round, but Dr. Lawson did not give up on me, he resubmitted for review and spoke to the insurance company and I was finally approved. Everything has started moving fast since then. My surgery is scheduled for Thursday May 23rd and I couldn’t be more happier. After all the issues I’ve had over the years with these things, I’m ready to see them go! I go in for my pre-op visit this Wednesday May 8th. I’m nervous, anxious, excited, scared, many emotions right now, especially because my sister and niece just had there’s done less than a month ago and they say the pain is terrible, but I’ve been through so much in this last decade, I believe I can push through this pain as well. I’ve been reading up on my surgeon and all I can say is, seems like I’m in great hands. My God has me also!! This is my year and I know I will conquer everything I set out to. I have confidence Dr. Lawson will do an amazing job and I’m ready for the results. I will make sure to post updates! Guess I’ll start with some before pics. Updated on 9 May 2019: So, had my pre op appt yesterday and it went great. Dr. Lawson just discussed everything that will happen day of surgery, how the cuts and scars would be, and listened to any concerns I had!! I’m soo excited and ready to get it over with!!! 14 days to go! I feel like I’m in great hands, well covered by God! The countdown begins now!!! Updated on 23 May 2019: It’s surgery day! Heading to the hospital now!! I’m sooo nervous, yet excited!! Can’t wait to see results and hope the pain not too bad! Here goes everything! Keep me in prayers! Ready for this journey! Updated on 24 May 2019: So surgery was yesterday! Omg the pain has been ridiculously unbearable. Thank God for the pain meds! Just day 2 so pretty swollen! Yeah he got them quite small. I like them, however, I think they’re too far apart!!! What y’all think? Updated on 24 May 2019: Updated on 3 Jun 2019: Still very swollen, especially the right side! Completely no feeling in my left breast, but that right one though! ???????????? They are starting to come closer together, thank God! Didn’t want them looking sooo far apart! Ready for the tape to be removed so I can really see how they look!! Updated on 11 Jun 2019: He is very polite and professional. He explained everything in detail and made sure I understood the process and outcome. I would definitely go back to him for any other procedure. I’ve been thinking about removing all this excess skin in the future. Updated on 12 Jun 2019: The pain is still crazy. Taking it one day at a time. However, the results are amazing!! I love the new look, just hating all the pain! In due time, I know I’ll be back up and running without any bra on lol ???? just waiting on that day!
So after 130 pound weight loss, I have decided to have a Panniculectomy with a FDL cut. Surgery is scheduled for July 27, 2018. Super excited and nervous at the same time. I have chosen to go with the same doctor who did my breast reduction in 2014. I will be posing pictures later of my stomach. I have 26 days till surgery so I’m just trying to get my house, kids and everything else in place. I look forward to the future.
Today was the day the doc put in my gummy bears! I was originally a 34 b and looks like I'll be a large c cup. It's hard to determine with it being so new. I'm 5"1', 105 lbs, Asian. I'm small framed and I work out a lot and doc recommended we go dual plane because the risk of it showing above the muscle would've been too obvious. I'm also getting a scar revision from my original tummy tuck last year ( by a different surgeon). I had some flappy folds and a raised scar I was very self-conscious about. And surprisingly, I barely feel any pain from there. I've thought about this a lot and I finally found a surgeon who I felt very comfortable with. I'm in a lot of pain and feel very swollen. I wish I had stronger pain meds! It's day 1! I'll keep posting on the progress and booby pic coming soon! Updated on 17 Dec 2016: I woke up sooo sore! But as the day goes on it gets a little easier. I still need help getting in and out of the recliner. It feels so tight. I took a few pic of day 1. You can definitely tell they're swollen. Pain meds are taken as doctor prescribed, and pain is tolerable with it. My butt is sore from sleeping up. Updated on 18 Dec 2016: Still sore but I'm moving around more than i thought. Took pain meds as prescribed by doc. It was easer for me to get in and out of my recliner by myself, but I do need help first thing in the morning. I'm craving coffee, but not sure that it's the best thing for me right now. My boyfriend has been extremely helpful and has done everything around the house, poor thing. ,on top of running businesses. I'm actually not too drowsy to get some emails from work responded to. Although, I can't promise that they're all as coherent as they usually are. My pain is less so than yesterday, but still very much there. Here are some updated pics. Not sure I see much difference than yesterday, but it's a process! Can't wait to see what it looks like once they D&F! I'm not even sure what size bras I'll be wearing?! Updated on 19 Dec 2016: Saw Dr. Lawson this am and he joked and asked if we were still friends. I smiled and said we're better friends than ever! I'm happy with the progress we've made so far and he seems to think so too. Dr. says 325 cc's was perfect for my body frame. The pain is not so terrible like day 1 and 2, but it still comes and goes. Considering we're only 3 days post, I'm moving around a lot better than I anticipated and I'm able to correspond back and forth with emails from work easily and getting in and out of recliner is better. I took more photos to show progress and also put a before and after pre-op and 3 days post-op pic together for you all to see the difference so far. I'm also cleared to take showers now, but really not sure how I'll be able to wash my hair. I guess I'll need some help in that arena. All in all, I had a good report and really so lucky I chose my PS for my BA and tummy tuck scar revision. I go back in 10 days to see him. Updated on 20 Dec 2016: Last night I had bad dreams and my boyfriend says they're most likely from the Percocet's, so I think I'll not take them at night anymore. I'm going to try to lower my dosage now since my pain is lessening everyday. Continuing my antibiotics like doc says to and laying low on daily activity for a fast recovery. I'm itching to get some work on my laptop done, but really don't want to overdo it. So for now, emails and corresponding is all I'm doing on my phone. My Nanny has been helping me with the girls to help things flow smoother in the household and allow my boyfriend to work. My girls have been sweet and delightful during this. It may be pointless updating photos today, but I'll put them up for anyone curious as to what progress is. Today, shower, listen to music, and emails, lots of emails. Updated on 22 Dec 2016: It was my first day out besides seeing PS. Nothing strenuous, but went to the nail salon and a restaurant with a friend. It was 3 hours total out, but at the end of it I was out! I also didn't mention, I sat up at my desk doing work for 3+ hours as well. Point is, I'm feeling lots better, but get tired very easily. I think it's my body's way of saying, slow down and let yourself heal. I'm still taking pain meds in the am and at night. Here are some photos I took today after my outing and a sorts bra purchased from Victoria Secrets. It's very subtle change, but I'm liking how they are settling. Updated on 25 Dec 2016: I'm finally done with Christmas. Even with just managing the cooking, the organizing, and the cleaning it left me more drained than I imagined. I had to take 4 breaks during the day alone in my room 15-30 mins at a time. I do that because I really don't want to mess up the artwork PS did with TT scar revision and BA. I haven't updated and I like to see progress of others, so attached are my day 9 pic. The secret for pain management-don't do too much, or else feel the sore come on.... and today... I'm sore. I promised myself the next two days will be full of lounging and ice cream. Not easy for a go getters like us! Updated on 2 Jan 2017: It's looking very nice considering it's only a little past two weeks. I'm really happy I chose the right PS. I really want to rant a commercial right now, but he did a great job on my BA and my TT revision. Dr. Lawson is a fairly young PS, but he cares about his work and obviously does his Homework. I told him I wanted a natural young look and I feel I'm getting there. My revision from TT still doesn't hurt at all and it looks so "clean". I didn't expect such great results from that procedure. I'm looking forward to the next few weeks! I'm still taking it easy, I don't want to mess anything up. Updated on 23 Jan 2017: So, I'm almost 6 weeks. My implants are starting to mold real well with my body. I was happy 2 weeks ago and continue to feel better about them as my muscles settle over them. As a reminder, I have cohesive shaped 325 cc's dual plane in each breast. I was very unhappy with my breast after having two girls and breastfeeding over a year on one! I love my girls... just not so much my breast before BA. I wouldn't go back in changing my implant choice, because I don't think any other implant type would've given me the "real" young look I was looking for, without having seem fake. I feel 18 all over again! I did do lots of body lifting (aerial pole acrobats) before my BA, and I probably won't be able to do that for a while... kinda sad, but I guess it's worth the BA. I'll be asking him how long it will be to get back into that on Wednesday. I did develop contact dermatitis under both breasts, and PS said to air it and go braless at home. I stopped doing everything that might've caused it in the first place, and poof, it's gone. No more rash! That's been my only problem since my BA. So I've had a pretty smooth recovery all in all. Oh, I've also started scar care. I'm using Silagen, a silicone gel, recommended by my PS. The gel stays on well and apply it about 2-3 times a day on my TT scar and under both breasts. It's hard to take a look under the breast but seems to show great improvement on my TT scar. Updated on 23 Jan 2017: I wanted to share how sexy they look in a dress and how conservative you can look. You get the best of both worlds! Lol, kinda like dressing them up for sexiness and dressing them down for a conservative look! I hope you ladies find this helpful! Updated on 30 Jan 2017: So, here are my pre-op BA photos. I couldn't find any before Tummy Tick photos for my other friends, but I'll be updating my TT scar photos in a few days. Updated on 2 Mar 2017: Couple month update
My name is angel and I'm 30 yrs old. I have always been too heavy since about 9 years old. By 12 I was a dd. by 20 I was a EE now at 30 I am a 44 j but could probably go up a size since there hanging out. I have 3 days left till my life will change forever. I'm so nervous and happy at the same time. Updated on 1 Jul 2018: 3 years later and I’m super happy with my choice. Lost 130 pounds and my breast still look amazing. Planning on going to my same doctor to have more work done. I will say my breast reduction recovery was by far the best. Everything healed amazing. My scars you can barely see. This surgery changed my life for the better.
Like many others I have been stalking this website for a couple of months. I have learned a lot about what to expect and read great advice regarding things to promote healing. I am ready to get this done! I started wearing a bra in 4th grade and remember being teased as others were not yet wearing bras. They seem to keep growing as have gone from 36C in my early 20's to 34I at 44. I have always disliked my breasts as they get in the way and they got me noticed more for looks than the fact that I am actually smart and have a brain. I have been asked many times if they are real and once I heard a lady say to her husband "they are fake" as he was gawking at me. Hello rude lady, I can hear you. My profile name is a nickname that was given to me in my single days by the bartender at a restaurant we frequented. ???? That was one of many throughout the years. I am a small frame of 5ft 3 and currently weigh 155 lbs. I need to cut some extra lbs however my normal size is 4/6 but currently wear a size 8. Even when down 15 lbs my bra only changed 1 cup size. All clothing has to fit my boobs. No strapless, no spaghetti straps, or string bikinis, etc etc etc. Good bye to looking pregnant or "fat" due to the tent affect. In the last year I have developed significant back pain in shoulders and neck which led me to begin chiropractic treatment. I learned that I have begun to lose the cervical curve in my spine and I have also developed a bone spur in the cervical spine. In addition, I get a massage once a week due to high work stress however I believe my pain has been more related to the boobs. Pain, pain is gonna be going away. I have always wanted a breast reduction and decided that it was going to be my 45th birthday present to myself I assuming it would not be covered by insurance. I am not even sure what made me ask, but I work in health insurance and decided to have one of our nurse reviewers provide me with the criteria for medical necessity. I was blown away when I saw it. I more than met it. So, I scheduled a consult with my plastic surgeon and off we went. Insurance approved and it is scheduled for 3 weeks from tomorrow. Happy Dance!! I am so excited and I believe it is going to change my world. Bralettes, strapless, no bra, spaghetti straps, and pain free living here I come. My desire is to be a full B cup. My biggest fear is they will end up larger than I want so I am telling my PS that I want itty bitty [RS bleep]. I am wearing that string bikini on my Mexico vacation in September. As I review my post I see where I talk more about all of the superficial reasons I am happy about the surgery. There are so many emotional reasons as well, and to those of us that carry or have carried this burden, you know what those are just as I do. The scars will forever remain to remind me of the journey. Not that it ends, it will just be a different journey of emotional healing and wholeness. Updated on 6 May 2014: Updated on 6 May 2014: Surgery is 2 weeks from today. Starting to have more anxiety. I know I am doing the right thing for me. Just nervous as I have never been under general anesthesia nor had to stay at hospital for any length of time. All will be fine. Started my pre op vitamins from Makemeheal.com yesterday. Just trying to be as healthy as possible. Updated on 6 May 2014: Updated on 13 May 2014: I had my pre op appt. with my surgeon today. On the final count down. He feels he can get me to a C but a B is unlikely. I am very pleased and feel better about my expectations. I know that anything will be better for my neck and back. So, 7 more go to sleeps. Yippee Updated on 19 May 2014: It is so hard to believe that tomorrow is the day. What a flood of emotions I have had the last couple of weeks and with more intensity the last 2 days. Scared, excited, nervous, etc. I know all will go well. It is just hard to believe that the boobs who have defined me often (not by choice) are about to forever change. I cannot wait for the pain relief. I did burn 2 of my main bras tonight. Lol. Am done with those things! Thinking positive, happy thoughts. Will post updates as soon as possible. Thanks to all for your stories and helping me know what to expect. So much great info and advice. Updated on 20 May 2014: All went well. Doc removed 600 grams on each side. Am in room resting. In a little pain but meds are starting to kick in. Other than having some kind of reaction to a pain med they put in IV and them having to start a new IV which took 5 times because veins kept blowing, all is grand. From what I can see boobies are high and tight. Will post pics soon. Thanks all for your encouragement. This community really has made a difference for me. Updated on 21 May 2014: Updated on 21 May 2014: Doing very well. Tolerating pain with Extra Strength Tylenol. Been taking my Arnica and post surg vitamins with Bromelian. Updated on 22 May 2014: Did take pain meds last night so I would sleep. Slept all night. Hubby and I took a short walk this AM and then washed my hair. Woohoo. The simple pleasures of life. Lol. Have not taken anything for pain today yet. It is very tolerable. I have been nicely surprised by this. Main pain is just soreness and tenderness at incision sights and from bruising on sides. I am extremely happy with the results thus far. I keep stopping in front of the mirrors to check out my new look. I don't look preggers and actually am a small frame despite some of the extra lbs. it is really amazing and sad how my body image was so impacted by those big things. On to a new chapter. Again, thanks to all. A fabulous community!!! For those considering breast reduction or waiting on your big day; all the anxiety and up and down feelings is completely normal. Don't hesitate, don't second guess. You won't regret it. And my back pain and headaches......have not had a single bit of that pain. I didn't believe it at first but it is true. GONE. Best thing I have ever done and like all before me....why did I ever wait. Updated on 23 May 2014: Took a shower today and that felt great!! Incisions were more tender after but totally tolerable. I am still amazed at what an easy recovery this has been. I really think it has a lot to do with the Arnica and Bromelain. Get that stuff ladies. You will be glad you did. Updated on 24 May 2014: Recovery continues.......Went out to breakfast with my hubby this morning and then to the grocery store. Have been relaxing lots which I find necessary after the ventures away from home. Boobies are starting to itch a wee bit which I take as a good sign of healing. I can tell swelling is slowly going away as boobs are beginning to relax and soften more. That's where I find the incisions underneath to become more uncomfortable. The weight of breasts on the incisions. I find myself holding them when I walk and ride in the car. Protecting these babies. My husband says I look really different. He has been very sweet and supportive which is really important. He took off work to be with me all week and even slept overnight with me at hospital (he did actually sleep a little but had to go to Chiropractic the next day because he was in pain from sleeping on the little mini bed). I saw my parents today also and my mom wanted to see the boobs. Showed her and then she said that I had lost weight in tummy. I told her I hadn't, it was the boobs. She was confident I had lost but I continued to tell her it was truly only the boobs. LOL. I highly recommend using nursing pads in your support bra while healing. Inexpensive and very effective. Great for reducing irritation and absorption of any drainage. I use one over each nipple and 1 on each side. I do use surgical pads underneath each breast. All keep bra for rubbing and are very comfy. Recommended items for pre and post op...... -Makemeheal.com - pre and post surgical vitamins -Arnica - liked the convenience and easy directions on product from Makemeheal.com -Bromelain (in the post surg vitamins) -Nursing pads -Extra large surgical pads -Paper Towels for blotting/drying after shower -antibacterial hand sanitizer in lots of places for everyone to use. Lastly, for now anyway, get as healthy as you possibly can. I have to tell you guys I was a social smoker and enjoyed my adult beverages. I stopped smokes completely 5 weeks before surgery and did not drink anything for 2 weeks prior. Have not consumed since either and won't for a while. Not good for healing. Not smoking either. That's something that needed to go and frankly could have made my healing process a disaster. The other thing I did was started juicing and making sure to get lots of dark green leafy veggies and good lean protein. For great and easy juicing recipes checkout juicerecipes.com. Beginner Greens is my fav. So, I was not in the best shape or best health but you can make some easy and quick changes that will definitely help aide in your recovery. Updated on 27 May 2014: Off to see PS this AM for my first follow up appt. All is going well. I have learned I can go for a couple of hours and then must nap. Being sure to get lots of rest. My hubs and I have blown threw 4 seasons of Breaking Bad. LOL Updated on 3 Jun 2014: 2 weeks post op. All continues to go well. Got back to work this week. I am fortunate to be able to work from home so I have worked at home and some at the office to help make the transition a little easier. Even though I can tell my energy level was pretty much back to normal by last weekend I did find myself a little tired after all the interaction at the office today. Had follow up appt with PS today. He is pleased with my healing. He removed tape and trimmed some sutures. He did put on new tape as he fells this helps to keep the incisions flat. I do have some skin separtion under the left breast which is very normal. He did leave that place exposed and is having me apply neosporin and a fresh band aid daily. It is definitely tender there. He said I could do light cardio. Nothing strenuous and no weights. I am trying to walk each day. Next check up is in 2 weeks which will be 1 month post op. Hard to believe it has already been 2 weeks. Trying to be patient on the healing process. Really anxious to know and see what final results will be. So far so good. I am very pleased. Updated on 10 Jun 2014: It was back to work in the office this week. Doing well. Just trying to get back in the grove which I have not been real motivated to do. Kind of liked that time off and then working at home with limited interruption. So productive. Still healing nicely. Swelling continues to diminish. Zingers have increased this week and oh my gosh are my nips sensitive. Almost irritating at times but frankly I will take it since they were pretty much dead prior to surgery. Will update next week at 1 month - wow time flies. Also have followup with doc then. Updated on 17 Jun 2014: Had the 1 month (4 weeks to day) follow up. All tape removed. Once the place under my left breast has healed he said to begin massaging Mederma on scars. I also have silicone sheets I will use. All restrictions lifted. Can lift weights and run if I want. He said I couldn't do any damage to anything but if it doesn't feel good to not do it. Tried some tricep dips and am not ready for that. Too much pull on the sides. Push ups were ok - only eekd out 2 just to see how it felt. Have been walking and am ready to run however I am apprehensive due to bounce. I will probably give that more time. Swelling continues to come down. Just takes time. It is neat seeing pics of the progress from week to week. Interestingly I have probably had the most discomfort over the last couple of weeks than any other time due to the tightening of incisions and some crazy zingers. All tolerable. Still not comfortable sleeping on sides because skin pulls as you shift around and the girls are moving more. Has definitely gotten better though. Sometimes it felt like the tape was the only thing holding them up and now that the tape is off it really feels like it helped. I don't want them to fall. Lol. It's nice not having them lying on the rib cage. Back to doc in a month. ???? Updated on 22 Jul 2014: Wow, it's been 2 months. Recovery has been fantastic. They have really softened and dropped since last check in. Saw doc today and he said they probably won't drop anymore. They are still a little boxy but they just continue to improve. Treating scars 2 times daily with Mederma or Pro-Sil silicone scar treatment. Also continue to use silicone patches. I am happy with the results. Like most posts I read it would be nice to have them a tad smaller and firmer however what a difference. I cannot complain. I have been enjoying all the cute summer tops; spaghetti straps and strapless. Loving it. Lots of fun. I need to quit spending money on bralettes. Lol. I did try jogging a couple of weeks ago and had some discomfort. And especially the next day. Still lots of internal healing going on. Haven't tried again. Need to. Was also dong push-ups etc and then I injured my shoulder in a tumble. Could have been much worse. Very fortunate. And the girls were not harmed. I can tell you that my shoulder pain was far worse than any pain from this surgery. I will check in again in a month. Best wishes to all those with upcoming surgery. For those considering it, DO IT. You will be so glad you did. Updated on 22 Jul 2014: I see several comments about this and forgot to mention.....yes, all I see now is my stomach. Amazing how those boobs hid it. That was the only positive about big boobs. Hee Hee. Got some work to do.
The cost of surgery can vary based on location, what needs to be treated, time in the operating room, procedures performed, etc. I recommend that you see at least one plastic surgeon in your area who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. At consultation, you should get an estimate of charges that breaks down everything which would be involved in your surgery.
The cost of liposuction varies depending on the areas to be treated and each patient has unique needs to optimize their results. My suggestion is to have a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in your area.
This is a difficult question to answer without examining you. You may not be a good candidate for lower eyelid surgery, or another treatment may benefit you more. Other factors with cost include what kind of anesthesia you would need (local vs general) and where the surgery may take place. This is best answered by a surgeon in your area.
Everyone's genetic makeup is different, and some people age earlier in certain areas than others. Anyone with excess upper eyelid skin causing visual field obstruction or bothered by the appearance could be evaluated for an upper eyelid blepharoplasty. This can often be done in the office under local anesthesia and the scars typically heal very well.
Liposuction is a means of removing fat from underneath the skin. There are many liposuction modalities that claim they improve skin elasticity and tightening. In my experience this is often not the case and you may in fact have more loose skin after liposuction because what was beneath the skin is now less. I recommend consulting with a board - certified plastic surgeon where a personalized assessment can be made for what may help you the most.
