Mother of 5 and all c sections yes! 5.. 32 y.o scheduled for my Tummy Tuck with muscle repair I I I weight 174 5”2 natural ass no need for Bbl can’t wait for March 2018 soon to be a dr. Smith Doll I will post pictures soon s my journey moves along... just need the good vibes coming this way feeling excited yet nervous ???? Updated on 1 Mar 2018: Today was my pre op app IM SO Happy, I was given all my medications to take before and after surgery, I will be staying at the hospital for 24hrs after SX. I still can’t believe I already paid in full and my surgery is coming up in the next two weeks I’m THRILLED to see the outcomes and of course NERVOUS ???? before the surgery, Dr. Smith was very polite listened and answered all my questions without any rush he was very still waiting or me to ask questions and he answered every single one with different answers and reassuring me that I’m going to be in good hands. Cant wait I will keep you all updated I will Lot put pictures up now because I want to put them up after surgery so that you guys can see the before and after pics right off bat ???? Updated on 18 Mar 2018: Finally did it! Everything went well I was under for 5 hrs. I had a full tummy tuck with muscle plication and Lipo on flanks, I’m 3 days post op I had surgery 3/16/2018 no complications whatsoever. The pain is mild honestly it just feels sore. I’ve been keeping myself very well hydrated with water and natural juices also walking since the day of surgery so my blood can circulate also make sure you actually take your medications religiously to make recovery speedy and smooth. Jefffrey Smith Barbie. Good vibes sent from my way
I recently got a breast reduction on the 26th of June with Dr. Smith. I am now a few days post op and am feeling so incredibly happy with the results. My boobs are very perky and small and they're the exact size I wanted. I really felt like Dr. Smith listened to me and my needs and how I wanted my boobs to look. My back pain is gone and I finally feel free to wear whatever I wish. The staff at his practice are also really great and helpful throughout this whole experience (They helped with insurance, scheduling convenient appointments for me, etc). I stayed the night at the hospital and Dr. Smith came early in the morning to check in on me which I thought was very thoughtful. Overall, I'm so extremely happy with the results and think the surgery is very worth it.
I had Botox done by a professional injections nurse at New England Surgery on 11/29. She was very explicit in letting me know anything can happen and bad reaction do occur sometimes such as the dreaded droopy eyelid. However I'm well over the 24hr mark and so far so good. I've had a crazy stressful year as is probably typical for most 25 year olds and I also have a ton of sun damage to my face. This is showing itself right between my eyes in the form of deep 11s that have been starting to set in and become static instead of dynamic . I took a before video in the parking lot right before I went in and I will follow up with more pictures after the 3 day mark and the 3 week mark when I go back in. We went very light at only 15 units so I might get 5 more depending on how stubborn my face is. Very excited and hopeful so far! Updated on 1 Dec 2016: I got my injections Tuesday morning and it's now Thursday afternoon I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas. I have minimal results so far but it has only been two days. I feel blessed that I have no negative side effects to speak of only slight bruising at one injection site. I'm not upset that the results aren't major as I wanted to start off slow anyway. I will get more at my follow up in three weeks and post more results. Updated on 5 Dec 2016: I'm not impressed yet and not disappointed either. I just don't think I had enough units injected. My eyebrows are clearly just to muscular and need more work in two weeks when I go back. Updated on 20 Dec 2016: I'm updating my review because after three weeks I can totally see a difference in my 11s. When I make my squinty face the lines are not as deep or long as they were before. It also take a lot of effort to make that face were as before I made it all day long. The muscles are totally relaxed and I still have the ability to move my eyebrows avoiding a total freeze which I love! I will continue doing Botox for as long as it continues to work for me.
I have PCOS, and after high school, the increased hormones grew my boobs three cup sizes in three years. I was a B in high school, and had no issue with them. No I am an F and I have back pain and neck pain all the time. I can't exercise without my back fatiguing right away. I live on meds and on a heating pad. I am scheduled for Surgery on 9/21/2015. I wish it was tomorrow. Updated on 4 Oct 2015: Some before pictures Updated on 4 Oct 2015: I have been healing without problems. Pain is well controlled. I just hate sleeping on my back!! The drains were annoying, but no big deal. Here are some pics. Updated on 9 Oct 2015: I feel just about back to normal these past few days. My energy level is back, and i dont have any pain at all. I took the paper tape off, which I wore for one week after the steri strips came off. It is really hand to get the stickiness off!!! The lines where I was incised are thick; there are dissolvable stitches in there and I wonder if as they dissolve, if the ridge will go down. I know there are techniques/creams I can use for it if it is all just scar tissue. To be honest though, I'm not much concerned about it either way. I've heard you skin improved for up to two years after surgery, and I'm barely past two weeks! I'm very glad I did not get any infection, and hopefully I am passed the point where it would be a huge issue... not positive though. I go back to the Dr. on 10/15/2015 to check in, but I don't know what there really is to tell. Maybe just to release me to sleep on my stomach if I want to or let me know I can buy an under wire bra. I will keep you all updated. Thanks for your comments!!!! Updated on 30 Oct 2015: Went from a 36F to a 38C.
This'll be short for now! Like many others who have undergone this procedure, I've always been self-conscious about my nose. The front view is all right, a bit shapeless, but acceptable. My profile? Oh goodness, I've never been comfortable with it. What's worse is in trying to hide my discomfort I just draw attention to it (awesome, right?). I love my father, but I never wanted to inherit his nose. Honestly, the hardest part of this whole undertaking so far has been telling my dad what I planned to do. I went back and forth on how to present it until one day I just blurted it out. End result, he was a little worried, but ultimately he understood. Anyhow, I've got my surgery scheduled for October 2nd bright and early in the morning. My mom has used this doctor for a couple of procedures and he's does wonderful work. While I'm not entirely psyched for going under the knife, I am happy to be going under with a doctor I trust to do an excellent job. Now all I have to do is mentally prepare myself for the whole "the swelling will fade", "the tip is high so it doesn't droop later", "that bruising is a flattering shade of purple-y yellow!" Updated on 2 Oct 2013: I had my surgery this morning at 7:30. The ladies at the office are always a joy to be around and were particularly bubbly this morning. They and the doctor walked me through all the set up, we talked about what I really wanted (shape, length, etc.) once more, and they answered all my questions about recovery. The anesthesiologist talked through my medical history and made sure I had some anti-nausea stuff due to my propensity for vomiting after waking up (ow). Despite all the care and kindness, I could not stop shaking from nerves. They put me under and I woke up in what seemed like moments later, warm and comfy. I was groggy and my nose hurt, but it wasn't searing pain. One pain pill, a bottle Gatorade, and a few animal crackers later I was home and in bed. I slept hard, but woke up refreshed (for the most part). I don't have a drip pad, but I'm really not dripping anything anyway. The pain pills and all have made me a bit dizzy, but not nauseous (Yay!). Now if I could just blow my nose, haha. I can feel some fluid coagulation, but there's not much I can do today. Overall, yes there is pain both in my nose and my throat from the breathing tube, but the pills are helping and so is lots of sleep. Drinking from a straw out of the side of my mouth keeps me from pursing my lips and tugging on the stitches. I didn't have any bruising initially, but it is sure setting in now! I look forward to that going away soon. All in all, it has been better than I expected. Updated on 3 Oct 2013: First things first, I knew this site was a great resource, but it has also become a great source of encouragement. Thank you all for being such an awesome community of shared experiences! On day 2 of recovery I woke up swollen and bruised, as to be expected. I was hoping to switch to Tylenol today, but I found I'm still in need of the heavy duty painkillers, oh well. I got up and, with my mom and husband, drove out to get some papers notarized (we just sold our house, yay!). I thought I would be embarrassed with all my bruising and such, but it really was no big deal. Walking around really seemed to help the swelling around my eyes, but I can still feel a lot of pressure under the splint. My greatest, and probably grossest, accomplishment of today was removing a large blood clot from the left inside of my nose. It was very freeing to be able to breathe again. Tuesday I get the splint off and I am just counting the days. Sleep helps pass the time! Stay well all! Updated on 4 Oct 2013: Just a short update. I wasn't going to post anything, the bruising has started to subside already, but this swelling! My eye swelling settled down after the morning, but the splint on my nose feels so tight. I've got 4 more days and then it comes off. I think my nose is getting cabin fever. I hope I haven't been laughing or smiling too hard lately. It hurts and I don't want to prematurely drop my tip. I'm also worried about how uneven the nostrils are, but I know no have to wait at least a few weeks/months to see where it's headed. Okay, done for the night. Happy healing all! Updated on 7 Oct 2013: Just a quick update. Bruises have subsided, I have a little yellow under my eyes, but not much. My cast is driving me absolutely batty, but worse than that are my stitches. I have non-disolving stitches and it feels like a porcupine in my nose. My left nostril and I are not friends. It seems as though one of the stitches in the soft part of the columella is irritating the tissue, causing it to inflame, which makes the stitch even more annoying. It's a vicious circle. Anyhow, this whole mess should be coming out tomorrow, which I greatly look forward to. I am setting my standards low (so as not to be disappointed), and I am expecting lots of swelling. I have already told my husband he is not allowed to dislike it or utter the words "it looks the same". Poor guy. Here's to hoping for the best and see you all on the morrow! Updated on 10 Oct 2013: Okay, I've gotten over the "dear lord, why?" feelings. When I first got the cast off my nose was (still is) very swollen and, with all the oil build up under the cast, had a bunch of whiteheads. Not a great look for reinforcing the past 7 days of pain, discomfort, and healing. My doctor was very positive about the results, which was a bit surprising because he is typically very calm, reserved even, with his statements. I wasn't being very helpful either, because I just sat there with what I imagine to be a very strange look on my face, wondering if I had done the right thing by getting the surgery in the first place. After leaving the office I called my husband, told him he wasn't allowed to laugh at me or my new feature, and promptly broke down crying which included the words "I wish I had my old nose". Fast forward to today (two days after cast removal) and I am doing much better! Mentally/emotionally, I have accepted my new nose. I can firmly say I do not want my old nose back. While my new one is swollen and still kind of big, it has a nice slope (yay no more hump) and the tip has been brought up to a decent level. I was told by my doctor there is no need for me to tape my bridge, so it's been kind of fun and strange to see the changes it's going through. The skin has gone from shiny and swollen to normal with something like crease marks while it shrinks down around the bone again. Weird, I know, but you should know! I now keep Q-tips in every room so when I get an itch I can gently sooth it. Or when I sneeze I can, uh, clean up, since blowing my nose still isn't happening for another week or two. The stitches on my columella were removed and have healed for the most part, but the dissolvable stitches in my soft triangle are still very apparent. I keep Aquaphor on them throughout the day in an attempt to keep them soft. I wont lie, I've had a hard time keeping my hands off of my nose. I'll start reaching up and stop myself- I must look ridiculous from a third party view. Pain is pretty minimal, my bridge feels broken (well, duh, it was) and sore to the touch. My skin feels like it has a bad sunburn, but that is soothed by gentle moisturizer. All in all, I do not regret my surgery and look forward to healing...and hopefully seeing my previously narrow bridge again! It's been a great excuse to treat myself gently and get back to sleeping on my back. My personal list of must-haves (aside from medications) for healing and recovery take from it what you will!: - Ayr saline (non-medicated) spray, mmm moistures - Q-tips, softly sooth your itchies! - U-shaped pillow for neck support, didn't need it right away, but was good during the day - Juice, because so much water got old after three days - Many pillows to make bed as comfy as possible in one sleeping position - Tylenol, Percocet -while great, gave me a killer headache for an entire day - Chapstick or bag balm (love it more than anything) - Aquaphor for some good internal stitch moisture - Straws, if you use them out of the side of your mouth you don't have to purse your lips - A good care-taker if you can find one! My husband would kill a pet rock (though I love him so), my mother, on the other hand, is a born nurturer. - Happy food...mine was toast with raspberry jam. Easy to make, easy to eat, easy to digest Updated on 3 Dec 2013: Oookay, it's been a long time since an update, but there really hasn't been much to report. I'm grateful I've had a boring recovery. I had some pain along the bridge and its sides for the first month and a half. Then one day, I noticed it had faded by a lot and now (two months post) it's virtually non-existent. My dissolvable stitches all fell out around a week and a half post. Okay, fell out is a lie, I coaxed the last ones out with some gentle...manipulation. I made sure not to tug, dig, force, or cause pain in any way though. What I still think is funny is the way the inside of the nostrils feel now. They're bumpy and I think I can feel the scar tissue. Thankfully it doesn't affect my breathing at all. Some nights it swells and I get a little congested, but that's my biggest complaint. Everything is a bit stiff and blowing my nose is still a bit of a challenge. It doesn't hurt, its just weird to clean up after sneezing and not have the flexibility in the cartilage yet. My doctor assured me it would all soften up in a bit, especially since the skin on the tip of my nose was a bit thick. Bonus note: I use to trumpet like nobody's business, now I sound like a normal person, quiet! The scar on the columella has cleared up nicely. It's not visible unless you are looking straight up my nose (...don't do that) and even then it's very faint. I was surprised because I usually scar noticeably, so I'm really satisfied with the way it's looking. The only bummer right now is the area immediately around the scar is numb/tingly to the touch. It's not at all noticeable unless I touch it and then it just feels bizarre. My doctor says that'll return to normal. Time will tell, of course, but it's not a huge issue. Overall I'm happy to be recovering. The bridge, though a bit wide, is straight now and really helps to keep my face more feminine. My only irk is I wish more length could've been taken off of the tip. Seeing my before pictures right next to my current pictures have helped me see the changes, but sometimes I can't help but wish it more petite, with a shortened tip. I will say, however, that I am happy with the angle. It used to turn down (bleh) and now it's straight. I would hate to have a nice short nose from the side that is too upturned/piggy from the front. That would bother me 100x more than what I've got now! In my mind my satisfaction with my current nose shape (doctor/quality/healing not included) is about a 7.5/10 Definitely not bad. My doctor, the quality of his work, and the excellence of his staff all make this experience completely worth it though. I would do it again in a heartbeat with his office behind the procedure!
So after two long years and losing 130 pounds with diet and exercising (woohoo go me!) I decided to go ahead and get on with my tummy tuck and liposuction. No I was not at my goal weight but I had been at a standstill for a few months now and I am hoping that this procedure will motivate me enough to start losing a bit more weight and keep toning up my legs and arms.
Two years ago I went to Dr. Smith to get a breast implant revision. After losing some weight, my prior implants were a little asymmetrical. I told Dr. Smith that my implant on the left had 300cc and on the right 330cc. We decided on a size around 520cc. After the surgery he told me that he put 520cc on both sides. The next day I could tell the symmetry was off. He said it was too early to make that assumption. Over several months nothing had changed. I wanted Dr. Smith to fix the asymmetry. He looked at me and said "what size do you think I should use"? I knew then that he had no intention of fixing his mistake and did not trust him touching me again. According to my operative report which I obtained, there is no mention of Dr. Smith using different size implants to check for symmetry. Dr. Smith did not listen to my concerns and simply has no eye for detail. My breasts are different sizes to this day and I have to pay thousands of dollars to get them fixed. So disgusted!!
I’m 33 years old. I’m 5’7,mother of 2. I breasted feed both of my kids. I have my surgery schedule for next month, 440cc high profile under the muscle. I’ll have my procedure done with doc Jeffrey Smith in Chelmsford ,M.A. It been over a year know that I’m planning to have my procedure done, now the day is almost here.Updated on 11 Aug 2018: Is been three days after surgery. Lot of pain, really swollen . I’m sleeping on the couch with a lot of pillows behind my back. Took a showed today with my moms help and I’m trying not to take oxycodone every 4 hours like I was doing before because of constipation.
For as long as I can remember, i've been a busty gal. It's almost like in the elementary school (yes, elementary school) my breasts appeared overnight, and even in the third grade I was known as "the girl with big boobs". By fifth grade, I was a DD cup. I am now a nineteen year old high school graduate, and I am a 34F. Being 5'2" and 140 pounds, my body has never really been able to support the weight my breasts forced upon me. I've wanted a breast reduction for five years, but every time I brought it up to my doctor, she dismissed what I was saying because I was "too young". After four years of suffering from neck, back, and shoulder pain as well as the emotional burden I was carrying with it all, my doctor finally decided to listen to what I had to say. Not saying she completely agreed with my choice, but she told me to visit a plastic surgeon. No referral, no guidance, just "do it". Last July, I decided to go to Leahy Clinic in Burlington, MA to see a surgeon and get his input on what I should do. Let me say, this man was entirely unprofessional and I've never felt so uncomfortable in a situation with a person that should be understanding and trusting. My mother was unable to attend the doctors visit with me because she had surgery that day, so I was in this on my own. Not only did the man refuse to measure me, but only decided to make unnecessary comments the entire time. Telling me "have a kid, then come talk to me", and "you'll never have sensation in your nipples after a surgery like that and I know how important that is to silly little teenage girls like YOU". Easy to say I was completely uncomfortable and the man had no idea how to deal with people who look to him for guidance. After that situation (July of 2014), I shoved off how awful I felt about myself until my next yearly doctors appointment in February. Finally, my doctor noticed that my body wasn't responding well at my February appointment. I had/have no ability to sit up straight (or even remotely straight) without crying from the pain. My shoulder grooving became noticeable to the point where she could see it through my shirt. My health was going downhill because I couldn't exercise from the pain and overall embarrassment. She finally decided to send me to physical therapy for six weeks, which I failed. She then gave me a list of plastic surgeons to choose from for another consultation. And here we are today, June 25th, 2015. I had my consultation with Dr. Jeffrey Smith today. I have never felt so comfortable with a doctor before! This man made sure I understood the procedure, risks, answered every question I had without hesitation, and made me feel like I could truly trust him. Going into my consultation today, I had my doubts. I didn't want to raise my hopes high to get brought down again with something I've so desperately wanted for so long. He reassured me that I have such a strong case there's hardly any way my insurance could turn this down. We're aiming to take out over 500 grams of fat in each breasts, bringing me down to a large B cup / small C cup. These next few weeks waiting for this letter is going to be the longest weeks of my life, but I'm hoping that it'll all be worth the wait, and I'm so excited to be happy in my own body. Updated on 21 Aug 2015: Hey everyone, sorry it's taken me so long to update. We had a bit of trouble with the insurance company, but it's finally been settled! I got the news a few days ago, and I've been over the moon since! My pre-op appointment will be September 1st, my surgery date will be September 14th, and my post-op and removing drain plugs will be the 17th. I'm so excited that this has all finally come together for me, but I need a bit of support from my breast reduction veterans. Don't get me wrong, I am so excited to finally get the surgery I've been wanting for three+ years, but ever since I got the news, I've been in a bit of a funk. I feel anxious, in a sense. I keep thinking about what could go wrong and how bad the scarring is going to be and if they don't come out exactly how I want to. I keep thinking that if a guy see's them post-op that he'll think my scars are weird. These thoughts are all strange to me because I am HUGE on telling people that this is THEIR body and to do what THEY want to it. But maybe it's because I've been defined by my breasts for so long that it doesn't really feel like this is my body, but everybody else's too. I don't plan on not going through with the surgery because I know it'll change my life for the positive in more ways than one, but I just need a little support I suppose, because the only support I've really gotten is from this website, not the actual people in my life. So, my questions are, ways to help scarring? Were you as anxious as I am? Has anybody send negative things about them and if so how did you cope? I'll update this after my pre-op on the first! Until then, feel free message me or leave a comment! Thank you so much for all of the endless support, I am more grateful than you know! Updated on 1 Sep 2015: Today was my pre-op appointment for my surgery! Not much happened but I figured I'd update you all (as promised), and finally get around to uploading pictures! When I went in today, the nurse called me into the room and just asked me about my allergies and explained the whole process to me. She gave me an after care sheet for the drain plugs and also gave me a list of the side effects to anesthesia and what to do in the case of infection, as well as giving me the three prescriptions I'll need to fill before the surgery date. Short, sweet, and to the point! Onto the pictures, I only have two. I figured that's all that's really necessary but feel free to let me know if any of you want different angles or anything. I included my breasts as they are now, as well as a picture of one breast held to the side which shows the size I will be (large B-cup, small C-cup) I plan on updating probably on the thirteenth just to get some support before the big day! Until then feel free to inbox me, as well as email me if you'd like! Updated on 9 Sep 2015: Got some comments and private messages asking for a side and angled view! Updated on 14 Sep 2015: Today was the big day! I'm currently writing this at night in my hospital bed, so I finured since I can't sleep and I'm not entirely loopy, now would be a decent time to write it since everything is still pretty fresh in my head! Today my surgery was scheduled for 9:30 (we started at 10:30 because the doctor ran late in his surgery before me). I got out of the OR at roughly 3:15 and waited in the recovery room for about an hour before going to surgical daycare so I could have visitors. The pain has been pretty bearable but can get pretty aggressive at times Dr Smith said he brought my size down as low as he could (which ended up being a C cup because I have so much muscle). He made me feel so comfortable and made sure I understood everything that was going on and I'm truly blessed to have such a great doctor If anybody has an questions please leave them below, as I will know what you guys want to know and I will update my review later on this week! Thanks for all the love and support, xo. Updated on 21 Sep 2015: Today I am one week post op, and have so much to share, and plenty of pictures as well! I had to stay in the hospital a few nights, because the doctors were having a lot of trouble managing my pain. I was discharged on Wednesday (my surgery was monday), and have had a lot of time to gather my thoughts this week as far as what to fill you guys in on! After being discharged from the hospital, I was sent home pretty heavily sedated. I dont remember much of the first night home because all I did was sleep. My pain scale wasn't too bad. I could hardly feel a thing, the medication I was on was my best friend! I took my first shower when I got home that day. I had to use a shower chair and my sister needed to assist me. It was pretty difficult so if showering is your main concern (as it was mine), make sure you have someone at your house that you're comfortable with enough to let them bathe you. The rest of the week breezed by nicely. My pain medication kept everything under control, though I couldn't really eat much because the medication had (and still has me) backed up. Thursday I got my drain plugs removed! And no, it's not as scary as you think it would be. Most of the reviews I've read on here say that the pain was unbearable, but I honestly did not feel a thing. All I felt was a small tug, and they were gone! I also have absolutely no feeling in my left breast. My right breast has only a bit of feeling and I have none in my left. But the doctor said that's something that'll sort itself out! Since Friday, a lot of my steri strips have been falling off, and I got back thursday to have Dr Smith remove any of the extras that are left on. Also since the weekend started, I feel a lot itchier, I believe the cuts are not starting to scab over. I'll keep you all updated. I'll also be attaching pictures to this post! McKayla, xo. Updated on 17 Jan 2016: Sorry everyone, I didn't mean to abandon this site by any means, but I was having computer trouble and didn't want to wrestle with the mobile site! As of January 14th, I'm FOUR MONTHS POST OP! I can't even believe it, the time has seriously flown by. Over these past four months I've learned so much about my body since the reduction and it is still ever-changing. To kill the normal questions: I have no feeling in either breast (but I'm not bother by it), the scarring gets better and better every day, and I honestly don't remember much of what it feels like to have large breasts! My new size is officially a 34C. If you would like I'd be more than happy to update some photos for you all! And I'm looking for ward to reading your comments and answering your questions. I'll be keeping this site updated now, as my computer is finally fixed! xoxo, McKayla Updated on 18 Jan 2016: Here are some photo's from today, I am four months and four days post-op. I got my nipples pierced at one month three weeks and five days post-op.
