Hello everyone! I chose not to verify this review because I have verified my previous experience with Dr. Waldorf, and this is just a continuation of my procedure. As I had shared in my initial post, I explained to Dr. Waldorf what it was I was going for, what my end goal was, and she was very clear that the safest way to proceed would be to go with the max for my chest at the time and see how my body responds to the implants. This is why we settled on the Natrelle at 415 cc. I am so happy I listened to her. The entire first experience was amazing and, if you want, you can read about that in my original review. I decided to follow through with the revision right about two years after my first augmentation. I also decided to go with the new Motiva implants that Dr. Waldorf recommended. Not only was the round implant the profile that I was going for, but it also has a narrower base and fits smaller chests better. The full name is Motiva Round Smoothsilk PLUS (at the bottom left of the page: https://motiva.health/app/implant-matrix/) and the details for that particular Motiva product are here: https://motiva.health/app/implant-matrix/motiva/round The procedure was very similar to the first time around. Extraordinary care from the entire staff, from Dr. Waldorf's office to the surgery center. They made me feel welcome and cared for. I checked-in around 6:30 AM, surgery was at around 7:30 AM and I was done before noon. Everything went super smoothly, no complications, and I just went back to the hotel room and got some good rest. The follow-up was this morning and everything was fine. I have pain but only around the incisions. The first time around my entire chest was on fire, but it's nothing like that now. From what I could see in the office, they look AMAZING, but I am wearing my support bra non-stop, and I am going to baby them for as long as possible, so they heal properly again. I am drinking Ensure high protein to help with recovery and will get some vitamin E for skin elasticity support. Feel free to ask any questions you may have! Wishing everyone a speedy and healthy recovery. :) Updated on 11 Apr 2025: EDIT: In my first full sentence, I use the term procedure, but that is incorrect. This is a continuation of my "overall process", or journey, in getting the results I was originally looking for, not the original "procedure" itself. I apologize for using the wrong term in the original post. I also don't want to give the impression that I chose to do it because anything went wrong. I had no issues with my original procedure two years in. This step was something that was discussed with Dr. Waldorf from the beginning, and something I mentioned in my original review as anticipated. Updated on 15 Apr 2025: Hello everyone, Healing is going well. After the first week, the nerves start waking up, so pain has moved around quite a bit. Sometimes I'll get pain in my armpits or shoulders even. It sometimes hurts around the right incision when I walk without anything (like after a shower). I have accidentally poked one of my breasts with a finger, and that definitely hurt but went away just as fast. But overall, it's around a 2 out of 10. It is completely manageable and I'm not taking anything for it. Right around the one-week mark, I was experiencing recurring sloshing noises, sounds like air bubbles escaping or moving, when moving my arms upwards or sideways in a way that would push the breasts left or right across the chest. My personal understanding, with the guidance of my doctor, is that this is completely normal (at least within the context of normal healing - always talk to your doctor if you have concerns). It occurred with the original augmentation as well and goes away within a few days. It doesn't hurt but sounds and feels weird. I am currently no longer experiencing it. I have gained some weight as can be expected during recovery. I am managing it and not stressed out about it. I have not been trying anything on, modeling clothes or anything like that. I just want them to heal well. If you're reading this and you're nervous, either before your surgery or the experience after, remember, it's going to take time before they settle where they need to be. Leave them be, let them do their thing, the wait will be worth it! Choosing the right doctor is of the utmost importance but it is only half the process, and the other very important half is you and the way you take care of yourself after your surgery. I am in my Shefit bras 24/7 and a comfy loose shirt on top. There will be plenty of time to show them off after they heal right! You don't *need* to go to Victoria's Secret three days after your surgery to shop for bras. On that note, highly recommend Shefit if you're stuck on what bra to go with while recovering. I use the everyday wear and low impact versions because they are soft enough. I wouldn't recommend the high impact one at the beginning because you shouldn't be doing any high impact workouts while you're healing, and this bra is sturdier than the other versions. I do own the high impact version, I have tried it on, and it feels too stiff for how tender and sensitive I am right now. But the everyday wear and low impact bras have been perfect for me post-surgery. I know photos help a lot, especially when deciding to go through with it the first time around, so I will update soon with some pictures. Questions welcome! Updated on 18 Apr 2025: Hi! Full disclosure: Photos have been cropped and/or centered for privacy and/or "intended purposes" only. While privacy might be self-explanatory, what I mean by centered and "intended purposes" is that if I have to hold my phone at an angle to take a photo because that is easier but I am standing up straight, I figured it made more sense, for the purpose of understanding the results of the procedure, to center a photo that I may have taken diagonally, for example. This would better represent what I actually look like standing up straight (and save your neck some trouble). Results so far! :D Pain is gone. Just get random twists of pain here or there but they go away quickly. Almost feel too good, trying not to forget myself and over-exert by accident. If you would like to read about my experience regarding my first procedure, which has been verified, you can find it here: https://www.realself.com/review/breast-augmentation-natrelle-415cc-minimal-pain-healing Take care and be safe! Updated on 18 Apr 2025: My first photo update is posted below. I could only upload so many images at a time. Implant: Motiva RSF-625+ Size: 625 cc More information on the implant in the first post of this review. Take care and be safe!
I am just 2 days post-op from my breast lift by Dr. Kathleen Waldorf, but I am absolutely in love with the results! She has a very blunt and down to business personality, but she is absolutely amazing at what she does! I opted for a smaller than average aerola size (3.5cm), which took some convincing for Dr. Waldorf to do, but she listened to my request and asked me to trust her to do the rest and I'm glad I did! She was very upfront about the possibility of there being some aereola left near the scarring, which I appreciated, and so far there hasn't been issues. The pain while I still had the wrapping on was moderate, around a 5/10, but as soon as the wrapping came off it has been a consistent 2-3/10 with just some soreness. I can't be more happy with how they look and the amazing-ness of Dr. Waldorf's team! Updated on 26 Nov 2024: So far they have healed beautifully! I had some issues with nerve pain around the incision sites at around month 1, but The Waldorf Center was amazing about addressing my concerns and prescribing something for the nerve pain the same day. Almost all of the swelling has gone down and I couldn’t be happier with them!
Hello everyone! I would like to share my story because I spent a lot of time on this website and really appreciated how many people were willing to share their experience. I was so very nervous before my procedure, and reading about people's experiences, and especially seeing the results, helped me a whole lot. I plan to share my journey through all of its stages, so I hope my story can help someone as well. I am a 32 year old mom. I have one child, and my husband and I agreed we will not be having any more kids. I decided to go through with a breast augmentation after reaching my ideal weight post-pregnancy. I am currently a size 0 and weigh 110 lbs. Before getting pregnant I was also a size 0 and I always had small breasts. Through pregnancy, my breasts got huge and I loved them, but I also gained a lot of weight. After giving birth, I made the horrible mistake of letting some nurses at the time convince me to take the Depo-Provera shot as a means of birth control. It made me feel awful, I put on a ton of extra weight very quickly, and started hating myself. I stopped that treatment very shortly afterwards. I think I had one or two follow-up shots, and then I switched to the copper IUD. I have had the copper IUD for about ten years now, no side effects, no issues whatsoever, it has been amazing. Unfortunately, the hormonal imbalance caused by the Depo shot still took years for my body to overcome. A couple of years ago, I was finally starting to feel like myself again. My period normalized to what it used to be prior to pregnancy. It lasts for a week, hurts unbearably, and I bleed a lot but that is what is natural for me and that was my first sign my hormones were balancing out. I got my old metabolism back, got an exercise bike (Bowflex Velocore) for the house, and started working out. I don't do anything crazy. I am a mother and a wife first and love that. In general, I try to bike three times a week for an hour straight. I usually go about 16 miles or so. I also picked out a few exercises for the body areas (mostly stomach and legs) I wanted to focus on and I try to do those daily. Sit ups, leg lifts, squats, crunches, stuff like that. And that's it. I lost about 30 lbs over the last year and made it to my ideal weight goal. Losing all that weight completely deflated my breasts and made me extremely self-conscious. And not for any other reason than that I myself was unhappy. I did not like the way I looked and working up the courage to own that feeling was a little bit of a struggle. I kept hearing all this stuff about loving and accepting oneself, but it came off in a way where I felt that I somehow had to be okay with this new me. Yes, this is what naturally happens to breasts after pregnancy, and for some women that is enough, and that is awesome. But it was not my truth. I did not like feeling guilty for wanting to look the way that I genuinely wanted to look. When I brought up breast augmentation to my husband, he was incredibly supportive. He reminded me that he thought I looked beautiful and attractive no matter what, but that he supported me finding my own sense of self in my skin. He personally prefers smaller breasts, but was completely on board with what I wanted, which was to restore them to their former glory! I researched my area for a board-certified plastic surgeon and found Dr. Kathleen Waldorf of the Waldorf Center for Plastic Surgery in Portland, OR. One of the key elements that drew me to her was her extensive experience in her field. I went in for my consultation and explained what I wanted. I felt like Dr. Waldorf took one look at me and also instantly knew what I was going for. She gave me two choices, either a breast augmentation or a breast augmentation with a lift. The version with the lift called for smaller implants (385cc). I told her I wanted to go as big as possible and she recommended the Natrelle SoftTouch Full profile round implant, size 415cc. She explained that although I had some drooping, going with the larger size without the lift was a viable option for me, and that is what I chose! I have the same size implant in both breasts. My surgery was on Tuesday morning at 1000. After arriving at the surgery center, they took me into the back and got me settled. I signed some additional paperwork and got undressed. A wonderful nurse took care of me the whole time. She put in my IV, gave me some pain medications, and let me relax until it was my turn. Right before I went into the OR, Dr. Waldorf came to speak with me and made sure that we were both on the same page about what was going to happen. Then, the anesthesiologist also came to speak with me and reassure me that everything was going to be fine. She told me the medications they would give me would make it so I would not remember much, and I literally woke up and it was over. Seriously, that is it. I wish I could remember the name of the nurse who took care of me, but the last thing I can recall is the anesthesiologist pushing my bed toward the OR room. Right after that, I was getting dressed to go home. When I woke up from surgery, I was already bandaged. They told me to leave everything alone and just relax. The first follow-up appointment is the following morning and that is when the bandages come off. I was a little groggy, but nothing too bad. No nausea, no dizziness, nothing like that. Just kind of tired. We got a hotel room nearby, so we just went back to the hotel for that first night post-surgery. I was not in any major pain, but I have been taking my painkillers regularly, so that is probably helping. Today is day one post-op. I am allowed to take Tylenol, Ibuprofen, and the Oxycodone but I am only taking the Oxy. I am feeling sore in my shoulders and I feel a little hunched over. Most of the pain, which is minimal, is near my ribs where the incisions are, and I can feel it when trying to take a full breath or straighten out my back. This morning's visit was very simple and brief. I met with a nurse who took my bandages off and told me how to take care of myself for the next two to three weeks. She was also awesome and answered all of my questions. She told me NOT to massage my breasts. I mentioned I had seen all sorts of post-surgical bras, some with a strap across the top and asked for her feedback. She said absolutely NOT, especially because you don't want that top pressure pushing your implants towards the incision before it has time to heal. She was very happy with the support bra that I did have and said to just stick to that. She also let me know my breasts are currently compressed and that with time they will become rounder as they drop and fluff. She told me to keep an eye out for unusual and imbalanced swelling, fever, and extreme tightness. Knock on wood, I have no negative side-effects at all. In fact, I am really excited because I do not even see asymmetry which is entirely common while each boob does it's own thing to find its place and heal. In my photos so far, I posted my simulation image where you can see what I looked like before. You can also see that I am currently orange (will be taking a gentle cloth bath later on). I also included a photo of the brand I chose for my support bra, although while it was comfortable this morning, it is starting to feel a little tight, like maybe it is too small. I LOVE they way I look already, and am so thrilled I chose Dr. Waldorf! I probably forgot to include all sorts of details, so if you have any questions, feel free to let me know. Updated on 28 Apr 2023: Hello! Here is a quick update. I don't have any photos to add because nothing is very different appearance wise. I thought I would share some information I either found or would have found helpful. I am still experiencing moderate discomfort. I am taking my pain medications as directed and doing quite well. I still get some shooting pain around the incisions and especially in my right armpit. For whatever reason, almost all of my pain is focused on the right side. I called to chat about this because I was nervous but I was told it is all completely normal. Today is better than yesterday, and my range of motion is slowly coming back. On that note, I am not doing anything. Literally, I am taking it as easy as possible. My daughter, for example, is awesome about helping move things or pick things up. I am not trying on different bras or shirts or stuff like that. I am focused on just letting them be and leaving them alone. I have been sleeping elevated on my back. I was cleared to sleep whichever way I wanted, but I feel really good about keeping my position on my back and not squishing them on either side. I'll try and keep this up for as long as possible. I want to do whatever I can to help the pockets heal perfectly. Overall, I am very happy and love the way I look and feel!!I'll check in again later. Good luck everyone!PS: I removed one photo that was supposed to show the support bra brand. It was really blurry. The brand is Amoena, and the size is small C/D for both the bra and bra-shirt that I have. They are really soft (90% cotton, 10% spandex), no wires, no straps, nothing extra. They just clip in the front. I am very happy with the product. I feel that I get perfect support without unwanted compression. Updated on 3 May 2023: Hello! Hope everyone is having a great day. I am checking in with my one week post-op update. First and foremost, thank you Dr. Waldorf! If you found your perfect board-certified surgeon, that's awesome. But if you don't know where to go or who to pick, I strongly recommend Dr. Waldorf and the Waldorf Center for Plastic Surgery. I did not have too many questions for her because I knew exactly what I wanted and she knew immediately what I needed. Most of our discussions were simple and brief and focused on the risks involved and whether I fully understood what having this procedure meant. She mentioned issues with textured implants, but let me know that was something I would not have to worry about because she did not use them. I have read some posts in which people regret their decisions, especially when new information becomes available to them post surgery. But if you are thinking about breast implants, it's my opinion that you can and should do as much research as possible in advance on your own. Types of implants, shapes, profiles, materials, risks, all that information is out there. When I learned that the Natrelle implants have three different versions of gumminess, all I knew was that I wanted to go as round and full as possible. But when I asked Dr. Waldorf why she chose the medium level for me and not the gummiest one, she explained the risks associated with the highest level of gumminess included bottoming out or flipping around within the pocket, and that a particular type of patient would benefit most from that level. Not me. She also explained that the really good looking, really large breasts were the results of multiple procedures, not just one. If I wanted to go bigger later, the best way to go about this was to go as big as possible as safely as possible now and leave an additional procedure for consideration to a later date. This is exactly the kind of expertise you want your surgeon to have because it is their job to know which fit and path are best for each of her patients. I am so thrilled I listened to her! If I do decide on another procedure later on, I am going right back to her. Overall, I feel amazing and am enjoying how I am progressing. I am in love with my breasts, and it's a little funny or maybe interesting, but I don't remember being small at all. Like it's a mental block or something. I just feel like myself and I LOVE it. I had my one week follow-up today with my amazing nurse. It was just a phone call, but she was awesome at addressing all my concerns and questions. She always tells me I can call back whenever I need to if anything else comes up, but I have not had to do that. (Thank you, M!) I am still in a decent amount of pain and taking Tylenol. She told me to make sure and remember that the same movement restrictions apply through my next appointment, which is in week three, so even if I start feeling better, I need to remember not to overdo it. So, I've only taken the Tylenol when the pain gets distracting, otherwise the soreness is a great reminder not to push myself. All the pain is in the expected area, the lower half of the sphere where the incisions and bruising are. I now have pain in both breasts; both nipples are awake and painfully sensitive. I still only feel the tugging sensation mostly on the right hand side, but I have been reassured all of this is completely normal. I took a full shower today and gently peeled the Steri-Strips off. I am really happy with how the scars look. My next appointment is with Dr. Waldorf in person, so I can check in again after that. I was told at that point (three weeks post) we can start discussing massages and scar creams, things like that. So until then, same old. Just chilling. I added a bunch of new photos. The support bra I originally mentioned in the previous post turned out to be too small. As my breasts uncompressed and rounded out, they started to hurt in that bra, and it would leave compression marks on my skin. I did not like this and stopped wearing it. Luckily, I've been cleared to wear whatever is comfortable (no wires), so I moved to my soft/foam VS bra (32 DD). This was something I owned before, so I should have figured in advance that the C/D size I picked up for the support bra was not going to be right. Oh well. I still like the brand, and they do have a larger version (Small D/DD) but since I can wear what I want, there was no point in reordering another set. You can see that depending on the style and material of the clothing, I can play with the profile I want to have in a shirt from subdued to very obvious. All my shirts are size small. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Wishing everyone the best of luck, and a safe, speedy recovery. See you in week three. Updated on 16 May 2023: Hello! I just had my week three follow-up. I got to see Dr. Waldorf in person, and the appointment went as well as I could have hoped for. I've been super careful to leave them alone and be all sensitive around them, but for the check-up Dr. Waldorf squeezed them thoroughly from all angles. She was very satisfied with my current progress and said she could feel no signs of cc. Her feedback plus the fact that her examination did not hurt gave me a lot of confidence. It's interesting to me how the examination was not painful at all (and she really dug around in there and felt the pocket all the way around) and yet at the same time my breasts feel like they're on fire. This is because what I do feel consistently are the nerves waking up on the surface and around my nipples. Some areas are still numb and the right bothers me more than the left. She assured me that this is normal, and told me that I can start rubbing my nipples with a towel after showers to help wake them up. I know some people say they were pain free within a few days or by week two. This has not been the case for me. I think not only are people different in general in terms of recovery, but I also think implant size matters. In my opinion, always follow up with your surgeon if you have any questions or concerns, but just know it is not unusual to be in pain and moderate discomfort for a while. I told her I feel more tugging and tingling on the right side and asked if that meant anything, but she said if anything my right is slightly more swollen than the left, and all that will pass and even out in time. She said that mine should not drop much at all anymore, if at all, which I was very happy to hear. She also told me I did not need to massage them after all. I can resume my bike rides starting this week, but to wait until next week to slowly move into a workout with sit-ups, squats, etc. Same with the lifting restrictions. Originally, the instructions are not to lift anything 10 lbs or above. Now it's up to 10-15 lbs. So I just want to carefully and gradually get back into the swing of things and not just hit the ground running. This is very important to protect the results. I did gain about 4-5 lbs so far and that can be frustrating but I am sticking to it because it is worth it! I've been eating well to provide my body with all the nutrients it could need and *not doing anything*, so it's natural to see some weight gain (my implants added about 2 lbs but I took that out of the number above). I'm confident I'll be able to work it right off in due time. Something else I feel is important to share: a) get measured by a professional in person and b) trust yourself over the numbers. I watched the VS online guide on how to do it and all the numbers point to 32DD. But I just kept feeling off in my bras, and after my appointment, I went to Victoria's Secret to get re-measured. The fitting professional took my numbers and was like, "Yup, that's 32DD, but let's go to the back and play with some bras" (she was very helpful!). She brought me a few unlined DDs and saw that they were not fitting right because I was spilling out of them. Then she brought me a 32DDD to try, and it fit perfectly! I had my size all wrong but there was no way to know for sure without another pair of eyes because sometimes the numbers just don't add up. But the person looking at you needs to know what they're looking at and what they're looking for. It is especially important to have the right size because once you are cleared to wear underwires, which I was during this appointment, the doctor told me it is critical that the underwire arc does NOT pinch the breast in any way. It has to be a perfect form around it and support the entire implant evenly. From this point forward, I will be wearing support as much as possible day and night, but I do need to purchase some new items given that I had my size wrong. Hope this information is useful. Best of luck to everyone! I will update my progress again after my next check-up which is at the end of June, but questions are always welcome. Take care! Updated on 10 Dec 2023: Time flies! Hope everyone is doing well. Quick update, I experienced an event with my implants that scared me, so I wanted to share that in case it resonates with anyone else. Short version: implant flipped, got it handled, still doing great! Longer version: June appointment came and went, no issues. October appointment came and went, also no issues! Yay. Then, about a week ago or so, I was changing my shirt and noticed my left breast looked really wonky. The implants, when they sit right, have this really nice curve under the boob that is like more like a C-shape or a 1/4th circle wedge shape. This is what I look for when I do routine checks. This time, my left breast appeared to be elevated off of my chest instead of curving into it. It was very similar to the shape and curve that a contact lens has when you hold it on the tip of your finger ready to place it in your eye. This left the surface of the breast very flat. (I included three photos that show the images I sent to my care team clearly showing something looked different, imbalanced, and off.) Luckily, I did not have any pain or any other kind of discomfort. I simply noticed it did not look right one day. Whatever had happened to cause it must have happened recently since I check them regularly. Naturally, I got really nervous. Tears were pooling in my eyes. A lot of thoughts were running through my head about what it could be, and my biggest urge was to get online and just investigate. Instead, I realized it was before the end of day and I called Dr. Waldorf's office asking for an appointment. They asked me to share photos if I could of what was going on, which I did, and shortly after I got a call telling me that it seemed most likely from the photos alone that the implant had flipped. They scheduled me within days to go to the office to see if they could flip it back or if it is something else. I made it a point NOT to Google anything at all. I just stayed away from it all until the appointment, and took it easy, made sure to stay on my back, etc. My husband was extremely supportive through it all, telling me to calm down until we knew for sure what was going on. And then we would just go from there. At the appointment, I thought I would meet with one of the nurses but instead Dr. Waldorf came to see me herself. That was amazing, and I am so happy and grateful she did! She was very calm and was already wondering if I was looking different from the few days before when it was really obvious. This means it is possible for the implant to both flip and return to its original position on its own (but this does NOT mean that you should not communicate and report any and all issues to your care team!). She rotated it back for me herself. It was a five-minute appointment, and the results were visible immediately. And that was it. From this experience, I learned that the implant flipping and the implant bottoming out are related but not necessarily the same. Flipping can occur for a variety of reasons (For me, the most likely culprit was a moment of spontaneous passion with my husband in a non-gravity friendly position and without support. ;P ) such as the pocket being too large, physical impact (including rough sex), bottoming out, and so on. Depending on what the cause is, the solution may be different. It may be enough to just rotate them back or another surgical intervention may be necessary. Always communicate any and all concerns with your care provider. The last few photos are what I look like now after the implant was flipped back. Overall, I am very satisfied with my results, and even more so given this experience. I hope this helps anyone who may be experiencing anxiety or stress through this process. Dealing with this stuff is part of the journey, and I think this is why picking the right surgeon matters so much. The journey will come with ups and downs no matter what, so, if you know that this journey is one you genuinely want to embark on, then it's the team standing by your side as you go through it that makes all the difference. Finally, here is a link to an article that has a great picture of a properly positioned implant and a flipped implant. It shows how the flipped implant contributes to a flattened breast shape: https://centreforsurgery.com/breast-implant-flipped-or-rotated/ Questions welcome. Take care! Updated on 6 Apr 2025: Hello! I wrote at the beginning of my journey that in order to be as safe as possible, I would go after my desired size in steps. It has been about two years since the first surgery. I had my breast implant exchange procedure a few days ago. I went from Natrelle 415cc to Motiva RSF+ 625cc. For anyone who may be curious, I posted a new review regarding that process. Take care! Updated on 18 Apr 2025: If you would like to read about my implant revision procedure to increase the implant size from 415 cc to 625 cc, you can find my new review here: https://www.realself.com/review/breast-implant-revision-natrelle-415cc-motiva-rsf-625-cc Best wishes!
I had a breast lift and a face lift with Dr. Waldorf. I was scared out of my mind on the day of the surgery. I stayed at the wilshire center and it was heaven. I woke up later that day not even knowing I had the surgery. My face and breast are very tight and lifted. I am so glad I used her. She is expensive but do you really want a poor facelift. I had a lower facelift with Dr. Chan a few years ago and it was a joke. I was awake during the procedure and it hurt and did not do alot. Dr. Chan was alot cheaper but not worth the money.. Dr Waldorf is a surgeon and you can tell.. I am very grateful for her and this sugery.
I've had genetic eyebags for over 20 years and have always wanted to get them fixed, but the time just wasn't right. About two months ago, looking in the mirror I decided I couldn't take it anymore. I talked to several plastic surgeons before deciding on Kathleen Waldorf. My initial consultation with her was good. She seemed straightforward and honest and explained what she could do. She said I was a good candidate since I didn't have any physical conditions that would limit my ability to heal from the surgery. I asked her how many of these she had done, and it was obvious that she had plenty of experience. We decided to do both an upper and lower eyelid repair. The price for everything, including surgery, anesthesia and the operating room came to about $8400. I'm now on day two, my surgery was yesterday morning at 10 AM. Last night wasn't too bad, I didn't even really need any pain medication. I did take some Tylenol. They gave me some drops for dry eyes, but my eyes weren't very dry/ didn't need them. There is tape on both my upper and lower lid areas, Dr Waldorf explained it helped reduce swelling. I have been diligent with ice, for at least 15 minutes every hour. Usually more. A bag of frozen peas forms around the area well, I had to put them in a ziplock to get the right size to cover both eyes. I have been using arnica on my cheeks below my eyes not too close to the surgery area to help with bruising. I will try and take pictures for the next few days so you can see how the healing progresses. So far I'm delighted. Updated on 4 Dec 2020: Other than some itching and minor discomfort from the stitches and tape, I feel really good.
Tummy tuck and breast augmentation (no lipo). She went above and beyond to address my insecurities! Doctor Waldorf explained everything so well. Things I didn't even know i wanted to know we spoke about during my consult. Very straight forward I not once felt as if I was a number or pressured to do more. My pain has been little to none. I did all without a single narcotic. Its litterally mind blowing how well my recovery has been thus far. I'm already loving my shape at 11dpo! Updated on 15 Jun 2020: This is 3wpo. I get less swollen everyday. I have 445cc implants(moderate profile) and they fit me so well. I asked for a full c because I didnt want to be to noticable but also wanted a nice set of boobs. I don't feel top heavy even though the cc's seemed like a lot at first. I trusted my surgeon to give me what I wanted. I feel amazing.
Dr. Waldorf's office is beautiful! The staff are all so incredible. The recovery/surgery center was very nice and comfortable. After loosing 100 pounds a few years ago I was left with a lot of skin/stubborn fat. I decided to have a tummy tuck with Dr. Waldorf in June 2019... and it was the best decision I ever made. My recovery and my results were both fantastic. I can't say enough good things about my experience!
I've always felt very awkward because of my very flat chest. I'm 51 and I've decided to take the plunge. I'm looking to stay pretty small so that it's not a huge change and I'm kind of small framed (5'5", 118 lbs). Getting old is not a lot of fun so I'm looking forward to actually improving one aspect of my aging bod. I think I'll go with 235cc low profile. Surgery is scheduled for August 6 but I'm having a second consultation tomorrow. Updated on 18 Jul 2019: With 200/200 and 220/235 to balance symmetry Updated on 27 Jul 2019: I met with two surgeons in the Portland area- Dr. Burgess and Dr. Waldorf. I really liked them both although they were somewhat different. I decided on Dr. Waldorf because the schedule worked better for me. I’m really glad I met with two different doctors because their different approaches gave me a better understanding of what I am getting into. Today I ordered some supplies recommended by someone on here and now I just eagerly anticipate the ”big” day. Updated on 6 Aug 2019: Finally decided on 250cc and worried that it’s too big. Here are my final before pics. Bye bye itty bitty boobies! Updated on 7 Aug 2019: Feeling really good with just Tylenol. Took the hard stuff to sleep last night but I don’t think I’ll take it again. Super happy with the results and couldn’t be more impressed with Dr. Waldorf and her team! Updated on 8 Aug 2019: My boobs feel like they’re going to pop! Not much pain at all but major tightness! Looking pretty big... Updated on 8 Aug 2019: Pictures Updated on 10 Aug 2019: Updated on 19 Aug 2019: No problems and no serious pain at all but still dealing with pain level of 2-3. What hurts and how it hurts changes but it just keeps hurting... Still think they’re a little to big but nothing I can do about it now. Doc and staff super helpful throughout!
I went with Dr. Waldorf for implants and a nipple reduction after talking with a few other surgeons in the area. She is a “no BS” kinda doctor, which is what I want in someone who is going to cut me open. She listened to what I originally said I wanted when I came in, which was a natural look (ie Kate Hudson), and was very thorough in telling me what she would use and why. I decided I wanted to go a little bigger than I had originally thought and at one point she said she wouldn’t go any bigger than what she had chosen because it wouldn’t look natural, which I appreciate and I’m happy I listened to her. The nipple reduction is ok. I expected to still have some sort of nipple left, but they are basically gone with one side having a bit of a scar that I don’t love. She said she can fix the scar when I’m ready. I just wish I would’ve been more thorough in understanding what to expect with that. But I’m still happy With the overall results a year later. Staff is very friendly and professional.
I had a breast reduction at the beginning of April with Dr Waldorf. My consult went so well, I booked her right away. The healing process has been a little tougher than I was expecting, but mostly because I’m a big-time worrier. I had no real complications and even though I know they still have to ways to go- I can already see dramatic improvement with how I look and feel. I can’t wait for the swelling to go down because I know I’ll be even happier. You can tell she cares about her work. Plus, Dr Waldorf and Tara and the staff go above and beyond to take care of all of my concerns and don’t make me feel like I’m crazy for calling them all the time with my millions of questions. I found her to be very sweet, honest and direct and I trust Dr Waldorf and would definitely recommend her. I’ll update more once I’m closer to final result! Updated on 30 Apr 2019: I forgot to add I also got chin lipo done by Dr Waldorf at the same time as my reduction. Best. Decision. Ever. People keep asking what’s different about me because “I look so great”. My confidence has been sooo boosted. Recovery was easy as well! Thank you!!!
You have mild ptosis and would potentially be a candidate for breast augmentation alone without a breast lift. This would not change the position of your nipple or the position of your breast on your chest wall. Your best option is to further discuss your desires with a board certified plastic surgeon who can examine your breast and recommend what would work best for you. Thank you for you question and good luck!
Thank you for your question and the pictures. Your breasts appear to have some droop and a somewhat enlarged areolas. I feel you are borderline for needing a lift based on the amount of droop but if you would like to decrease the diameter of the areola, I would recommend a lift at the time of breast augmentation. It is difficult to know for sure without examining you, so I would recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon.
Thank you for your question and providing the pictures. Your breasts and therefore your nipples, are slightly low on your chest wall but within the normal range. I do think you would be happy with breast augmentation. An option for you is to have a consult with a board certified plastic surgeon that offers Vectra imaging so you could visualize your post-operative outcome. Good luck!
Thank you for the question. Hair transplant using Neograft technology is a great option for advancement of your hairline/shortening of the forehead without scarring. This results in a very natural look and in most cases can be done in a single setting. It can take up to 12 months to appreciate the final result in women. The hair loss associated with pregnancy is usually temporary and should not impact the timing of hair transplant. I would not recommend any elective procedure while you are pregnant or nursing however.
Thank you for your question. I absolutely feel that you should be seen in consultation and examined by the surgeon BEFORE proceeding with breast augmentation. This is a very important decision for you and it is imperative that you have your questions answered and feel confident in the surgeon you have chosen. Waiting until the day before does not allow you much time to decide. I recommend seeing another board certified plastic surgeon.
