I’m 5’2” 123lbs with pectus excavatum. Went with 240cc on one side and 255cc on the other to help with slight asymmetry. I started out with a small a cup and I was hoping to get a full B to small C cup. Working with Dr Rieger has been so wonderful. He and his staff were so communicative with me and addressed all my concerns. I’m now one day post op and I hardly have any pain! I’ll keep posting with picture updates on how they settle and heal!
I was looking around for months who the best surgeom would be to take care of me. I was pretty nervous about being out under, but, he staff and Dr. Rieger are above par!! When I was discharged to go home, I had coughed pretty hard on total accident. It was a little late that I was calling to see if I was alright, and he called me back personally to talk with me about it! I would Updated on 3 Mar 2020: Another updatee! Just pictures from post op days 2-4! Today is the fifth day post surgery (: I am able to tolerate pain and manage getting in and out of the chair on my own much easier now! Stillll hurts to cough. A lot. I have to keep a little pillow around for that to hold against my abdomen pretty often. Updated on 18 Mar 2020: I still am having to take it a little easy, but I didn't even have to use all of my prescribed pain medicine. Extra strength Tylenol for the win! I went to have my drains taken out on the 13th day. I psyched myself out about it. I thought it would be very painful. I have to let you all know, I felt NOTHING! (: No big deal. Coughing no longer hurt at all 16-17 days post op and, yes, I kept close track of that specifically (: I am walking a lot and have been since around week 2. I am just feeling great. No regrets at all. <3 Something to note: I've been a little nervous about my belly button. I'm posting some pictures and maybe it's completely normal, however, I feel like the skin is so dark in the middle. Every day it's looking better. I'll just keep watching it.
I started wearing a bra when I was 8. Middle school and high school were a nightmare constantly being harassed about the size of my breasts. When I was 18 I had a consultation for a reduction and was strongly discouraged if I had plans to nurse any future babies. So I held off. I had twins at 25, born too soon at 25 weeks and pumped for 3 weeks. Not a drop of milk. I was devastated. 3 years later I was pregnant again and this time I made it to 28 weeks. I pumped for 2 weeks and I finally got drops! Drops turned to 5mls per pump. That’s all I produced every pump for 9 weeks. With he lost pregnancy I went up 4 cup sizes and I started at a DDD. The weight and pain in my neck and shoulders never stops! My breasts hurt while wearing a bra and they hurt without one. We are absolutely done having children an I’d like to start to reclaim my body from illness and the toll of pregnancy. I’m excited but nervous. The doctor I’ve chosen was very kind and didn’t make me feel disgusting. I can’t wait to have this extra weight off my chest! I’m ready!! Look out! ???? Updated on 7 Nov 2018: I am indescribably happy. I know once they heal they will be noting but amazing. Dr. Rieger is so patient and kind. Clearly also a miracle boob fixing master wizard. I’m so so so happy. I had 1045 ccs removed from each breast. A little sore and swollen but keeping up on pain meds so I feel fine. I did not require a nipple graft and I definitely can feel sensation returning. I get cold an ZING shot of ouchie. I’m sorry I even waited this long. If you are on the fence, do it. You will never regret it! Updated on 8 Nov 2018: In my previous post I said he took 1045ccs out of each but my husband and I must have misheard him because at the appointment he told us he took 1700g out of the left and 1400g our of my right! Holy smokes! He said he had to go to bed early that night! Ha! It was such a big job he said his shoulder hurt! Haha he was so funny. This week we are on nipple watch! He was able to keep them attached and did not need to graft them but one was a bit darker than the other. So my focus is keeping my bras loose with minimal support to keep the circulation going strong! I got to shower today so I’ll post more pictures!! Thanks for any and all positivity being sent my way it means a lot! Updated on 11 Nov 2018: Pain is very minimal. I only take 1-2 pills per day. I’m mostly just uncomfortable. The drains are starting to really bug me. I’m also starting to get itchy along all the incisions. I suppose that’s good since that must mean I’m healing. I’m still on nip watch 2018 lol today ol lefty had pinked up significantly. So that’s excellent. Hopefully no nipples dying over here! I don’t have my next follow up until 11/15 so I know I’ll have to keep the drains at lest that long. I’m crossing my fingers he takes them out that day! Updated on 11 Nov 2018: Still struggling with the itching! Though I will take the over being in pain anytime. I’m still so amazed every time I look down and see the cutest tiny boobs! Nipple watch 2018 is still going strong and I think it’s getting pinker every day. Definitely ready to say goodbye to my drains. Just a few more days I hope! Updated on 18 Nov 2018: I got my drains out 11/15! It felt fantastic. They just always felt sore and I ended up tugging them on things accidentally or even worst one of my kids would accidentally yank one! Two days later on Saturday after showering several steristrips fell off on the right underarm side to reveal some not so great looking skin and possibly start of infection. I left a voicemail at the office checking in and Dr. Rieger personally called me back right away on his cell phone. He was very gracious to meet with me at his office to take a look. He wasn’t too concerned but he said to definitely keep an eye on it and if it got any worse we would start antibiotics. I took a course immediately following surgery but we might have to try something different. He still says the left nipple has survived but I say it still looks a little terrifying???? Dr. Rieger was patient and caring as usual. Updated on 25 Nov 2018: The last of the steri strips have finally fallen off. They revealed a couple of not so great spots that really freaked me out but I went in to see doctor each time and he reassured me they were going to heal okay. I could tell there was dried blood or scabbing under the strips but I want certain which. I do have some scabbing in the left nipple and on the right under arm area. These scabs should fall off to reveal new viable skin below. I have no pain except for the occasional zing in the nipple. We are having a blizzard here so you know that’s great timing! I’m still so pleased and delighted with my results. I’ve lost 12lbs (7 of it boob but hey! I’ll take it!) since surgery and plan to lose more to get to my pre pregnancy weight. I had twins first and then a singleton and can’t wait to then fix my stomach. In the meantime my pure happiness with my results will suffice! Updated on 20 Dec 2018: I think I am healing quite well. It turns out the left nipple that was scary looking was just scabbed and eventually new skin formed underneath it and is almost fully held. The right breast is softer and has fallen some and seems quite normal. The left is still very hard in some places but i can feel the tissue around it softening. I’m still so delighted with my experience!! Updated on 4 Jan 2019: Still just healing along! I did have 2 internal staples pop out of a spot that was still healing but otherwise no complications! The right side has relaxed and is soft. It feels almost back to normal. The left side (the bigger side) is still firm and high. The nipple on the right has improved so much! Updated on 7 Aug 2019: I had fat necrosis in the left breast. It’s a hard and sometimes painful lump. I had to have an ultrasound with biopsy to confirm it was fat necrosis. The prognosis is that untreated it should soften over time but otherwise there isn’t much to be done. If I have it removed it’s so large that my breast will be deformed and then require an implant to fix it. I could still have further fat necrosis or scar tissue as well. Right now it doesn’t hurt enough to warrant doing anything about it. My journey has been about progress, not perfection. I will gladly take the inconvenience of fat necrosis rather than have my old boobs. It isn’t very noticeable and for now I don’t mind living with it. Updated on 23 Aug 2019: Still very happy with my results despite some complications. The keloids are flattening and becoming lighter every day.
Very nice and friendly staff. Got me in quickly and listened to what I wanted. They answered all my questions and concerns. Very professional over all! I felt very comfortable when them. Great experience!
Hey guys. I've wanted implants forever haha. I'm finished having kids. I have 2. My bra size is aa. And I even still gap in aa. They were a little bigger before breast feeding. I have a great self image and great self esteme. I just want to better it. I had my consultation April 10th. We ended up doing my pre op the same day. I tried on sizers and liked the 405cc. They're natrelle gummy bear smooth round implants. Under the muscle. My appointment to have them done is April 2nd. I am so excited I can't stand it. So it's in 2 weeks. Seems like it will be forever haha. Will update soon. Updated on 24 Apr 2017: I have one week left!!! I am so excited I almost can't take it! Here's a few pictures of before. I'm so over having tiny boobs. Updated on 30 Apr 2017: God I'm getting so close!!! Tomorrow I'm going to do some shopping for last minute things I need like ice packs and stuff of the sort and clean my house. Hoping to get laundry done and some other things around the house pUT in order. I'm pretty confident in the size I chose so hopfully they turn out well. I worked my last shift before my break today so I'm off for the next 9 days! My job is pretty physically demanding (waitress) lots of lifting and walking so hopfully I'm feeling up to it. If not people at work will definitely help me. My coworkers are pretty great. I'm so excited!! Updated on 2 May 2017: So I just got home from surgery. Very nice doctors and nurses. They were very helpful and I didn't have to wait long. I got there at 6. Went back for surgery at 730 and I woke up around 1045-11 I am already thrilled with my results even though they're still high they are looking so good! I have some lower pile and nipples numbness. From what I understand that should be pretty temporary. I'm very sleepy and have perks in my system right now so I'm a lite loopy. A little nauseous but have pills and a patch for that and it's better since I'm not in the car anymore. I have pain at the bottom and in between my boobs tords the bottom. I breastfed 2 kids so the tightness isn't too bad since I already had some roI'm to stretch. Overall id say I'm comfortable but sore. Will update later Updated on 2 May 2017: So far I'm doing good. You don't realize how much you u use your chest muscles till you cant. It hurts, not gonna lie. But it's bearable I'm so tired I've been in and out of consciousness all day. I'm on 3 different meds that can cause drowsiness. Plus any left over anasthesia. I'm really hoping day 3 and 4 won't be worse than today.been will see tho. I'm so tired typing this I keep knodding in and out. I'm going to sleep now haha Updated on 3 May 2017: I'm more sore today but tolerable. It hurts right between them and my ribs under my boobs hurt too. I've been taking my pain meds and antibiotics and a nausea patch and a nausea pill. And many of those make you dizzy and fuzzy. So I've been pretty lethargic. I also haven't really noticed incision pain much yes. The left one hurts a bit under my armpit. It's all about what I expected. Maybe even a little better. Updated on 3 May 2017: Updated on 4 May 2017: So far I feel like today is the worst. Hopfully it's all downhill from here (in a good way) I have some pain under my left armpit that I don't have under the right. My nipples are a little less swollen. But they're still pretty hard and high which is to be expected. I found out exactly the type of implant I have today so I will post pics of that as well. Updated on 5 May 2017: I went to the dr today to get checked out. My left breast is more sore than the right. I keep getting twinge of muscle pain on either side of my left boob. I think it's nerve pain. My right doesn't have that. I hope it's just the muscle getting accustomed to the new position. My doctor was very reasuring. Also I had some super stomach pain. Like hurt to move, hurt to touch, eat ect. I was convinced it was the antibiotics and my doctor agreed and told me to stop taking then since I was given IV antibiotics and the ones I was taking were just as a precaution. I was really happy about that. My last pull was about 12 hours ago and I'm still in a little pain. But it's better than it was earlier. Also I think I'm going to stick with Tylenol instead of the narcs from here on out too. Updated on 5 May 2017: Updated on 7 May 2017: I'm feeling pretty good. 5 days out. There's still some sensitivity. I did have lower pole numbness. Also some nipple numbness and I think k that's returning. I have anothing area on my left boob on the left side that is sore. Feels like a torn or pulled muscle. It's pretty sore. It's almost in my armpit. It may just be a nerve I'm not sure. But I can not wait for it to get better. My surgeon isn't worried so I'm trying to relax. Really it's 2 different boobs, 2 different surgeries. So I'm just giving it time. They're looking great! BTW my incisions are great! He did so good. I don't have steristrips I have sutures covered up with an adhesive glue. (Made for skin) I got to shower right away, honestly I haven't even felt my incisions. They are fabulous. They aren't even red. The color you see is really just from the sutures and the glue. Updated on 11 May 2017: Here's a few pictures updates. I'd says they're settling very well. I do have some serious sternum pain. Very comparable to rib pain from having infant feet in your ribcage during pregnancy. Only on your sternum. That's probably the worst part of this. Updated on 16 May 2017: My pain is almost completely gone. My nipples are still pretty sore if anything touches them but they are getting feeling back. My scares are looking great. I got some bralettes from vs today and hot a pink credit card (lord help me haha) here are some pics. Updated on 28 Jun 2017: I am feeling great. I think they are settling so nice. I can feel my implant from the under side of my boob if I go poking around but other than that there's no areas that people would notice. No wrinkling. I'm so in love. I can feel a suture under my scar on the inside. My surgeon said they should all devolve within 6 to 9 months. It's irritating but expected. Updated on 16 Sep 2017: I'm doing really good. Love them to death. Don't regret a dime. My scares are still pink but fading some. Nice and squishy you wouldn't be able to tell by touching them. If you touch the under side you can feel the bag but it's not bad. Updated on 13 Aug 2018: Hey guys. Just wanted to update. Implants are doing great and they’ve settled nice. I still have areas of numbness but majority has returned. My nipples don’t save the same sensation as they use to but it changes all the time so I hope one day it returns to normal. I’ve recently gotten them pierced. Which I love. My scars are nice and light. Not very noticeable but there. Still 100% happy with my results and would absolutely recommend.
My experience with dr Rieger was amazing. I have never had such a positive experience with a dr ever in my life. He answered all questions and made me feel comfortable. He was Also so professional and approachable. He explained everything to me so I would know what was going on. I cannot wait to see my results and have my next surgery !!
My daughter motivated me to do this, I definetely needed it, my biggest complaint is age spots, sun damage & wrinkles. Although pain was very very minimal, if I do it again I will ask for more numbing cream to be applied. I really liked the cooling process while the procedure is being done. I'm extremely excited to see the results. Updated on 20 Dec 2015: Day 5 post op. A little red. Best cream to use after the healing is timeless, recommended by Dr.oz. get it on the internet. During the healing use aquaphor healing ointment, can get it at walmart.
Breast augmentation, cc silicone unders, amazing artist, post op I had absolutely no bruising at all. He was so gentle and caring, answered all my questions, very rapid recovery, I am 16 days out very little pain and was back to work as a cosmetologist in 5 days !! No complications,and would change Dr's if you paid me!!
I found Dr. Rieger's website on google and I liked all the thorough information. He also had some great reviews. I made a consultation and knew I wanted my breast augmentation surgery with him upon meeting him. He was so knowledgeable and made me feel at ease. I went with his recommendations after doing my measurements at consultation and my surgery results are perfect. They are exactly what I had hoped for. My incisions healed quickly and I had no complications. I am so happy and 110% satisfied with Dr. Rieger! What a skilled man! Updated on 17 Jul 2016: The reason I had my surgery was that I had a lot of breast tissue volume loss after breastfeeding as well as rapid weight loss. I did not feel comfortable with the size of them anymore. I took 1 week off from work and I remember wishing I would have taken just a few extra days. My recommendation would be to have a housekeeper lined up to do household chores while you are recovering. I know that I did too much too soon and I am certain that this is why I was still having pain a week after my surgery. One year later, I am still very happy with my results and have had no complications.
I have an appointment to get mine done in October. I'm itty bitty, like very microscopic boobs...ha! I am having a hard time deciding if I want to go to a large B or small C. A couple of my friends say you have to go to C because if you don't then you will be unhappy about them. I literally look like a 10 year old boy and I can't buy pretty sexy bras. I'm tired of shopping in the little girl section. I don't feel very feminine. My husband is very supportive and always says that I look beautiful no matter what. But, if this is what I want to do then he is excited too :) Plus, we just bought a new boat and I'd love to wear cute swimsuits without padding. I'm very active and run all the time and am also 36 years old. Running is the thing that is making me have a hard time deciding what size to go. I have a very small frame and I don't want them to look unnatural or get in the way with running......so I was wondering if any of you are going thru or have had a similar situation. And are you happy with the size? Do they get in the way of running? Any information, experience, advice, or guidance would be greatly appreciated. Updated on 23 Sep 2015: Hi everyone. My surgery is 4 weeks from tomorrow. I'm getting nervous and a little freaked out. I'm still undecided as to what size to go. My preop consultation is in two weeks. I'm most worried about the recovery process. I was wondering if anyone can tell me what they wish they had during recovey that they didn't or forgot. Also, what did you have that is an absolute must. Thank you so much! Updated on 22 Oct 2015: Today is the day! Yikes. In an hour I will be getting new tatas! I can't believe the day is here. I'm freaking out but excited. I'm still undecided on the size. Either 290cc or 305. Maybe I will let the doctor decide. Ha! I'm just ready for the day to be over and the healing process finished. Ha! Wish me luck! Updated on 23 Oct 2015: I'm one day post op. I'm in a lot of pain. Can't even get myself out of the bed. I'm hoping the pain will subside soon. I'm freaking out because my implants are clear up to my collar bone. They just seem so far apart. I'd like to have some cleavage. Updated on 24 Oct 2015: I'm now two days post op. Still have some pain and my stomach is very bloated and I haven't even eaten much food. My chest is very tight. I'm just hoping this is the normal look and they will drop soon. I'm still in total freak out mode. Updated on 24 Oct 2015: I just want to give a shout out to my husband for being such a wonderful care taker. He has been by my side the whole time. I'm only two days post op so it looks like I may have a long road to recovery. This really is kicking my butt. It's all worth it right? My two dogs Ginger and Bennett have also been wonderful helpers. They don't understand what's going on and why they can't lay on me, but they're doing very well. Updated on 26 Oct 2015: Did anyone ever have tingling in their legs after surgery? I'm 4 days post op and really having a hard time recovering. The pain and tightness is so intense. Not to mention the bloating. I'm beginning to wonder if it's worth it :( Updated on 30 Oct 2015: Holy Tightness Batman! I'm 8 days post up and the last couple days I couldn't sleep because of the tightness and soreness. It's like I can't get a comfortable spot to sleep. And when I wake up in the mornings, the tightness is so intense. Has anyone had issues sleeping? Also, it looks like my right side is bigger than the left. Is that also normal? Updated on 31 Oct 2015: Hi everyone, I am 9 days post op. To be honest, this has been a very hard, depressing, emotional journey for me so far. I know a lot of girls automatically loved their new breasts after surgery. I am one of those who has hated them since I first got them. I just wanted them out. I think for me the main reason for feeling like this is because my recovery has been so very difficult for me. The pain, and the tightness has been so very unbearable for me. I am finally not bloated or constipated anymore. I can't do anything for myself. I can't even open my pill bottles or button my pants because it hurts so much. I'm so thankful to have my husband for help and support. He's been amazing thru this. The pain and tightness is getting better. The thing that is killing me is the nipple soreness. I am ready for that to go away. I think my right side is sitting a little bit higher and for some reason is more sore. Maybe because that's the arm I use the most. Sleeping is excruciating. I can't find a comfortable spot because I hurt too much. I'm still on pain meds at night but just take Tylenol through out the day. I haven't driven yet because it terrifies me. I'm going to try to drive this weekend. But, today has been the best day so far. I think every day is getting better. I am just ready for this recovery process to be over with so I can do things for myself and start exercising again. I feel like I am getting soft in places :-( I think in time once the healing is done I will be very happy with the results. I just need to give it some time. I think the reason I'm having such a hard time is because the doctor said I was so small, that there was only muscle. That I had no extra tissue at all what so ever. He even told my husband that my recovery may be tougher than most. I went with 286cc Natrelle Allergen under the muscle. I am so happy I didn't go any bigger. So, here are 9 day post op pics. I'm still bruised and swollen. You can tell that my right side is still higher. I am hoping in time it will drop and they will be even. Updated on 1 Nov 2015: Okay - so, I'm getting really frustrated. I'm 11 days post op and weighed myself today. I've gained 5 pounds and I can't even button my jeans. I'm not eating that much but I can't exercise for a while still. I'm freaking out because if I've gained 5 pounds in one week and I still have weeks to go before I can exercise. I'm at the point again thinking why did I do this????? Nothing I have in the house fits me anymore. Updated on 3 Nov 2015: Hi everyone. For those of you who have been reading my review, you've read that I'm having a very hard emotional recovery so far. I'm 12 days post surgery and still sore, and tight and can't do much. At the end of the day is the worst and my right side is always numb and i think that is because I use it more. Every day is better than the last. I still don't love them but am starting to like them a little bit more. I want to thank all of you for the kind words, advice, and support. It's all greatly appreciated. You're helping me get thru this journey. *hugs* Updated on 7 Nov 2015: Hello, not much new going on. Today I am 16 days post surgery. I've attached some updated photos. Not sure if there's much difference from the previous pics. Still looks like my left side is higher. They need to drop quite a bit still. I'm still having tightness and some pain. Still can't do much with my upper body because my muscles are still sore. I haven't taken any Tylenol or pain pills in two days. I was also able to shower by myself without my husband's help, so that was a great accomplishment. I've discovered that my ribs hurt just below my incisions. I'm also getting cabin fever. Ugh! I still don't love them, for they feel like these foreign objects sitting on my chest. I hear about girls having boobie greed. I think I'm the opposite and wondering if I should have gone smaller. I am hoping once recovery is over I will be happy with doing 286cc. Again, thank you all who are following me and who have commented on my review. Your support is appreciated more than you know. Updated on 11 Nov 2015: Hope everyone is doing well. Not much new going on with me. I am starting to feel a little better about them but I just have a couple questions. 1) I will be 3 weeks post op tomorrow and I was wondering if anyone is still having very itchy, red, sore incisions. I need to call my PS and see if I can put anything on them for they are driving me crazy. 2) Are your nipples still sore? My gosh they're killing me. Driving with the seatbelt is torture. 3) It looks like my right side is bigger than my left. I am hoping it will catch up. 4) has anyone had like an indigestion, burping thing going on? It almost feels like my stomach has been upset. Updated on 13 Nov 2015: Hello everyone. Hope all are doing well. I was starting to feel a little better for my pain was subsiding and tightness bearable, even though I still can't lift anything and have minimal movement. I finally can fit back into my clothes and at pre surgery weight. Well, yesterday I was 3 weeks post op and I went in to see my PS about this horrible itchy rash. He thinks I was allergic to the glue that was used over the stitches. He pulled the rest of the glue off and boy did it feel liberating. A sigh of relief. He said to use this cream called bacitracin zinc ointment and benadryl cream. Said to not scratch at all no matter what. Which is so hard because it itches so bad. And I'm supposed to wear super loose clothing for I'm not in a bra yet. I'm going to Vegas next week for a work conference so I'm freaking out just a little bit. I've been okayed to travel just not lift anything. Thankfully I have people to help me carry luggage. I'm attaching a few updated pics. Not sure if I notice much difference from the last. Right is still bigger and higher, but he says that's OK. Updated on 15 Nov 2015: Hi ladies. I was wondering about what time frame do they start to drop and become soft? I am 24 days post and still pretty tight and sore. Still can't use my chest muscles hardly or pick anything up. Not to mention my right side still seems bigger and higher. Ugh! I am really beginning to wonder if my recovery is a lot harder. I see girls at my stage of recovery and are doing so much. I can't even imagine wearing a bra. I can barely walk 20 minutes on a treadmill. I still have a hard time buttoning my pants. I'm going crazy! Still hoping I will like the results after recovery and all this doubt will be silly memories. Still don't have boobie greed and hoping they will get a little smaller and less torpedo looking as the days go by. Updated on 22 Nov 2015: Hi everyone. It's been 31 days since my surgery. I'm doing okay. I just got back from Vegas for a business conference and I have been pretty sore. A lot of walking and moving the arms, and plus the plane ride was pretty rough. I am still a little tight and sore. My doctor still doesn't want me to raise my hands above my head for another 2 weeks. Same for wearing a bra but not sure I will be ready to wear a bra yet. My incision area and the sides are still sore. I'm still a little numb on the bottom part. I still can't lift a gallon of milk but I can lift a half gallon, so that is progress. My allergic reaction to the glue on my incisions is getting better. Finally starting to dry out and not be as red but they're still a little itchy. I am so ready to start exercising because as you can tell from the pictures I'm starting to get a little soft and pudgy around the middle...don't even want to know how much weight I've gained. I still don't love them but am liking them more. It still looks like my right (left on pic) is higher and bigger. I'm ready for it to catch up with the other side, so hopefully that will still happen. I hope everyone is recovering ok and doing well... xoxo Updated on 28 Nov 2015: Hi ladies.......I am almost 6 weeks post BA ( actually 37 days post). I went to Victoria's Secret today and they measured me at a 34C! I was like I'm sorry, what did you say????? Ha! Guess I was in a little bit of shock because I wasn't expecting that number. My goal going into this was to be no bigger than a large B. I am hoping the will drop a little bit more and maybe they will size a bit smaller. My husband however, likes them....ha! I will still need a while to get used to them. Going from flat as a board to this size is a huge difference to me. I want to start running but am scared as to how they will feel when I run. I went to the doctor last week and he said that I need to stop guarding them and using my arms more because that is why I am still sore and stiff. My very sore nipples is almost back to normal. What hurts now is the incision area. The doctor said I can start massaging now so they wont be so tight and sore. My incisions are starting to look better. My allergic reaction is almost gone. So happy about that. I'm posting updated pics. It feels weird to wear a bra after going braless for almost 6 weeks. I think the girls just want to be free...Ha! Happy healing everyone.....xoxo Updated on 3 Dec 2015: Hello, Yes, I'm feeling a little down today so I am throwing myself a little pity party. I'm 6 weeks post op today. I honestly didn't think I'd make it to 6 weeks so this is an accomplishment in itself. I guess I get a little frustrated because with me being where I am, I see some girls on here who are behind me time wise but are way ahead of my recovery wise. I'm still sore, especially on my incisions and bottom of my pecs area. I'm still stiff and can't even lift my hands above my head yet and I don't know what to do to loosen that area up. I tried wearing a bra Monday and it still hurts to wear. Plus, it's getting cold out and my gosh, the cold air kills me. It makes me so tight. I've been walking a little bit on the treadmill but it is killing me not being able to run. My PS doesn't want me to run until 8 weeks. I know my husband is also getting frustrated because he is still pretty much doing everything and I feel bad about it. I've posted a few updated pics from today. Today is the first day I actually wore something that showed a little cleavage. It freaked me out a little bit but my husband love it......ha! I can still see that the right side (left in pics) is still higher and fuller but I don't think that is going to change. But I think they've dropped to where they're gonna sit. Sorry, about this sad depressing post but I guess I just needed to get it out. I just want to thank all of you for your support and comments. They really are helping get thru this emotional roller coaster. Think I will go eat some chocolate and drink some wine. XOXO Updated on 10 Dec 2015: Good evening ladies. Hope you all are doing good. Today is 7 weeks post surgery. I don't think they've changed much since my last update. It's still a day by day progress for me. I just think for some reason I am having a harder recovery than most. It's frustrating but I guess it is what it is. My biggest issue is the incision areas are still very sore. I would be so much better if they didn't hurt. I'm still a little tight and making progress on lifting my arms above my head and working on the mobility. I'm still not wearing a bra because it makes them sore. Also, I'm still sleeping on my back, but I sometimes I will wake up on my side, so that is progress. On a positive note, I think they are starting look better and are starting to get softer. My husband says that he doesn't notice, but I still think my right side (left in pics) is still a little higher and fuller. I'm posting a few updated pics. I went to forever 21 last night and got a couple bras. I like them so much better than the Victoria's Secret one. I thought the VS just made me look huge. I like the lacy one with the underwire. I can't wear underwire yet, but I just had to buy it. ha! My incisions are almost totally healed. So I am very happy about that. As always, thank you for listening to me and happy healing to all. xoxo Updated on 27 Dec 2015: Hi ladies. Hope you all had a Merry Christmas. So, I have a question for those of you that run or have tried to run. I'm a little over 9 weeks post and I tried to run (verrrryyyy slowly) yesterday. It was the oddest feeling I've ever had. But what freaked me out was that when I was running I could hear them. I don't know how to explain but it sounded like a gurgling squishy sound. It scared me, so I stopped running and walked. Will I always hear that or will it eventually go away? Also, I don't know if my sports bra didn't fit right but it wasn't very comfortable. I was pretty sore and tight afterward, especially on the inside. It frustrates me because running is the thing that defines me and I don't want to lose that part of me :( Updated on 28 Dec 2015: Hi there. I'll be 10 weeks post on Thursday. I'm still a recovery in progress but I'm starting to like the way they're looking. I am thinking this is where they're going to stay as I haven't seen much difference in change. The right side (left in pics) is still a little bigger and higher but I don't think it's as much noticeable as it was. I'm still sleeping elevated on my back because it feels tight and I'm still sore. Plus, I'm still afraid of squishing them. I tried running but it's still uncomfortable. I hear this sound like the implants are making this gurgling sound. I have a sports bra from VS but I don't know if it's the right fit. I think maybe I'm still being over protective and not guard them too much. So, I went to VS to get remeasured and I think my final size will be 32D! Yikes, I never thought I'd go from barely an A to a D! So, I'm trying to let that sink in. With that being said, I bought some bras at VS when everything was $35! Score! I love the ice angels one. It's my favorite but I'm only wearing the body by VS and the t-shirt ones because the other ones make the girls hurt for now. Does anyone still have the issue of being tight and sore after a day of wearing a bra? I'm just so ready for the soreness and tightness to go away. Like I said, I'm a recovery in progress. But every week gets a little better. Her are some updated pics. Updated on 2 Jan 2016: Happy New Years! I hope everyone is doing well and had a fun and safe New Year's. I made this collage to look at the difference the past 9 weeks. I'm actually amazed at how much they've changed. It's hard to tell on a day to day basis. I think they're going to remain where they are now. I went to my doctor last week because I'm still sore and stiff. I just wanted to make sure everything is okay. He looked and said, oh my gosh they're perfect. Said they're just so pretty..ha! Said that my incisions look wonderful and that my implants are soft but to continue massaging. I told him my concern about being sore and tight while wearing a bra and he's like and why would you want to wear a bra? Those things are going to exactly where they are and perky when you're 80 years old....ha! He said that I am completely healed and that I could climb Mount Everest if I wanted to...ha! One of my biggest concerns was the pulling while walking my dogs. They're Pit Bulls and are very strong, but he said nothing is going to hurt me unless I fall off a 10 story building and land on my stomach....then I might smoosh them :-/ He said he thinks I'm still sore and still because I am still guarding them and being too protective. To just relax and push through....So, here's to pushing through...ha! Happy Healing everyone. xoxo Updated on 12 Jan 2016: Hi ladies! Hope you're all doing well. I have a quick question. Has anyone ever tried these adhesive bras? I got them about a month ago and haven't tried them. To be honest, they look painful, so I'm a little scared to try...ha! But before I take it back I was wondering if anyone has given them a try. I am also wondering if they are going to fit. I got them in a C before I got re-measured to a D. even though my sister size to 32D is 34C. anyways, just curious. Happy Healing! XOXO Updated on 11 Aug 2016: It's been many months since I've posted anything. As you know I've had a very hard recovery. I still don't feel 100%. I have a hard time sleeping and trying to find a comfortable spot. I still sleep on my back elelvated most of the time. Sometimes I will sleep my side with a stuffed animal between the girls for support. I still can't do push-ups or crunches. And there are days they frustrate me. Ok- some good news. I'm running which is the most important thing. I'm finally wearing a bra every day without being uncomfortable. I love wearing VS bras. They make me feel sexy. I'm LOVING the VS swimsuits. I took full advantage of the semi annual sale. Ha! And they sure are pretty. I admire them in the mirror a lot. :) my husband is pretty fond of them too. I'm happy with the size. I ended up being a 32D. I was barely a 32A before. So glad I didn't go bigger. I'm posting a few updated pics.
You appear from the available pictures and brief history to be a candidate for a lift with a possible small reduction on the right side. * A lift can achieve several goals. First, A more symmetrical size and shape especially since the right breast appears larger and lower. Second, A firmer lifted breast contour. Third, A reduction in the diameter of the areolas (the darker skin surrounding the nipple). A breast augmentation with implants is ideal if more volume is desired. I do not believe fat transfer is an ideal way to increase breast volume. I prefer to stage a complete breast lift and a breast augmentation. I believe the best long term results are achieved by first having a lift which achieves a tight youthful firm shape and later in a second surgery ( 3 months or longer ) placing breast implants. The reason is simple, I feel the lift tightens by removing loose "skin" versus a implant which expands the breast. The goals of these two surgeries are opposite. Like "tug of war". Therefore, I believe a better long lasting result is achieved if they are not performed together for several reasons. First, When performed together ptosis (sagging) is more likely to reappear over time. Second, When performed together larger implants are usually used which again causes ptosis (sag) over time. Third, When performed together the lift scars are not as good because they are under more stretching forces immediately after surgery because of the implants ( i.e. "tug of war"). Fourth, When performed together the risk of nipple areola and scar healing problems like necrosis and separation are increased, however rare. Lastly in my practice many patients are happy with simply the breast lift alone especially if they already have good breast volume. * Please keep in mind that all this content above is provided for informative purposes only and is not intended to provide individual medical advice or establish a patient- doctor relationship. Your next step should be to to schedule a real visit with a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. During the visit a medical history and examination should be done. You should be able to see Before and After photos of that surgeons' work and the benefits and risks of each operative procedure should be reviewed.
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