Howard Dawkins, MD

Hi everyone! Im new to the site and this is my first post. I went for my pre-op and consultation today and decided to go with 450cc silicone implants above the muscle. I am 5'2" and 115 lbs...Hoping these wont be too big. Im a full B cup now and wanted to be like a full D so i hope this is it. I tried on the 350 cc and they looked great but i was afraid after the surgery i would have wantd to go bigger so we tried on 400cc and there really wasnt a hug difference. SO then i went with the 450cc which seemed a little bigger than what i thought i would want but after standing there with them, on they seemed to grow on me lol so that was my decision :)) ANy advice from anyone?? My surgery is scheduled for next week april the 10th :)) so nervous and excited. Just hope im not going too big. Also i read alot about Profiles on implants and i dont remember discussing that with anyone today. Hoping i can next week or maybe be able to call before the surgery


Updated on 5 Apr 2013:
Just five more days until my surgery!! I'm so nervous! I've done the rice test at home lol and i just hope that's pretty accurate bc it looked great?!

Updated on 5 Apr 2013:
Ill have to post pre op pics soon :)) surgery is on the 10th!

Updated on 8 Apr 2013:
Only two days away! Excited and nervous. I just dont like being put under...freaks me out lol but i know its going to be worth it :)

Updated on 10 Apr 2013:
I go for surgery today at 9:30!!! I'm so excitd yet nervous...just dont look forward to the pain or discomfort and not being able to do everything i usually do but hoping it will all be worth it :))) Wish me luck! Post op pics in like a week :)

Updated on 10 Apr 2013:
Well I'm back home and actually feel pretty good so far. Keep popping my pain meds like my PS told me too. Watching movies and relaxing. Finally ate. Man I was starving this morning an throughout the day!!! Going to post pics. They are really swollen and look funny right now and bra is Crooked but don't wanna fix it bc I'm so sore an tight.

Updated on 11 Apr 2013:
Still sore today but actually slept pretty good. Stayimg on top of my percocets. Time to nap again.

Updated on 14 Apr 2013:
Hi! I just had my surgery on Wednesday and a couple of days ago I found a lump on my left breast that worries me. It's at the upper part of my breast towards my arm pit. My incisions are below the breast so I don't know If this is built up scar tissues or what?!? Now I felt my right breast yesterday and there's one there as well but a little lower and more toward the outside of my boob. I go for one week post op appointment on Thursday but until then I'm really worried and stressing about it!?! Is this normal or has anyone ever experienced it? I may call my surgeon tomorrow morning to see what he has to say until I go for my appointment on Thursday. I can push in on it and it feel like a small rock and I can move it and it doesn't hurt horribly but it's not pleasant. It's a little tender and it returns to the same spot. Please help!

Updated on 19 Apr 2013:
Well I had a scare but at my first post op visit the nurse said the lump I felt was the edge of the implant. I sure hope so!!! Still worries me a little hit other than that I feel great! Can't wait to go bikini shopping and bra shopping. Speaking of bikinis... Anyone ever wear a strapless top? Is it supportive or annoying? Idk my cup size yet but I would say I'm going to be a 32 d or 32 dd :) which is exactly what I wanted. They aren't as swollen right now but I hate mornings. Seems like when that the worst. Also anyone know about sunbathing or going to tannin bed? I have inframmory incisions so I know is should keep them covered for a year and Away from the sun but what about going to the beach which I will do this summer ALOT. We live next to the beach. Should I cover my incisions when I tan along with my boobs til they've dropped bc I know skin is stretched out and will burn easier. I know to cover my incisions though. Anyone have any ideas???