John M. Osborn, MD (retired)

I started w a small B cup and was happy enough until I had a baby. My girls inflated to a small C, then 18 months later, what my baby was done nursing, they shriveled into flappy A cups, with strangely stretchy nipples. I felt like I was removing my breasts at the end of each day, when I took off my Miracle bra, so finally, for my 30th birthday, went ahead and got them done. We did tons of research, and opted, for my surgery, a plastic surgeon who is highly credentialed, describes himself as "detail oriented" who won't perform more than 2 surgeries each day, and specializes in face lifts. Another selling point was that he uses an onsite surgery center, instead of a hospital, which reduces the risk of infection. I went with a medium profile, textured, round saline implant, and the beneath-the-fold insertion, and brought my girls up to a solid C cup. 7 years later, I still couldn't be happier, although now that I'm approaching 40, I'm considering switching, in a few more years, to a low profile implant, just for a little softer feel, bc the high and medium profile implant is quite firm. Esthetically, my breasts look natural and perfect. Friends can't believe I had them done because they look so natural, except that they really are perfect looking, very even and they sit just where they are supposed to, even without a bra. No sagging! The 1st day was a miserable hellscape of pain, day 2 was much, much less, and by day 3 I was shopping. I was able to stop taking the pain pills after about 5 or 6 days. I wish I knew beforehand, that it is possible to gain weight in 4 days on a diet of only Ensure, if you swallow a dozen of them each day. And I wish I had done the surgery sooner! Also, you can't really lay down for several days, even to sleep. It's very uncomfortable, so having a recliner to sleep on, or several pillows that can prop you up for a few days is essential.

I had a slightly lowered brow and wanted to raise it a bit. I paid for sedation, but was operated on for an entire afternoon without any sedation, since Dr. sent the anesthetist home (saves him money). I was awake, in pain, and terrified for hours. I could hear the loud sound of the needle going into and out of my head. Dr. has had six shoulder surgeries and complained during the entire procedure about how tired he was,how he couldn't get the needle through my skin, and how much his shoulder hurt. THE NURSE actually finished the surgery behind my ears for him (she did the stitching, which turned out horribly, and which she is not trained to do). Dr. cursed during the entire procedure (every word in the book--especially "I'm so God-D tired...) My forehead is so low now that I cannot open my eyes fully. I have ugly scars radiating from my eyes to my hairline. I have lost over 50 per cent of my hair. I have to wear a wig full time. I cannot raise and lower my eyebrows normally. I will need extensive reconstructive surgery. There is nothing that can be done regarding the hair loss. This surgery was a tragedy and disfigured and damaged my face and hair permanenetly. Dr. should not be performing surgery of any kind--I believe that he is very unstable, angry, and imcompetent. I would not recommend any physician associated.