L. Chris DeRosier, MD

So here I am 6 days out and I am pretty happy with my results. In fact I'm in love! I never have had perky breast no matter how old is was or what I weighed. I had 2 children and while I was nursing they were full but always seemed to deflat more and more the old I got. After decided upon a lift with implants I was ready to go. I am a very active person and was prepared for some pain. Actually alot of pain. My right breast gave me absolutely no problem other than the typical morning boob but the left side has stricken me with muscle spasms and a burning sensation that I would liken to nerve endings. Day 4 was the worse and had me 2nd guessing my choice probably bc I came off prescription meds and was trying to be tough. Enough of that nonsense I took a valium and 2 percocet and slept and got some ease. No one told me about back pain so beware! Just have someone to gently rub it and it magically disappears. Tomorrow I will return to work so Dr said it may get worse before it gets better. I can't wait to see what the next month's hold. I went with 550cc mentor bc I was a 36ddd. I liked the size of my breast when they were in a bra just wanted them to look the way the did in a bra without one.

Updated on 3 Nov 2016:
So far so good. I went back to work after only a week off, I do hair so I was a little worried about that but I've had no problems at all, in fact I believe it's helping. My left side is still sitting very high and my muscle is trying to relax on both sides. I use my band when I can and massage therapy every day and night while in the shower. My wounds are healthy and healing beautifully and itchy ;) I'm finding it have less morning boob at this point except the left side (I call her the red headed step child) This week has definitely been the turning point for my feeling in them and abut them. I love to see how much they are changing and my only regret is that I waited so long to do this.

I had gynecomastia reduction in Tallahassee, FL on 4/3/15 after having had the condition since middle/high school. The surgery went well (not much brusing/discomfort after), but it seems that I have filled out again 2 months post op. I wore the compression garment for 4 weeks and then a Underarmor shirt for the next 4 as well and my weight has not fluctuated during this time (nor has it for 10+ years, I have always been underweight if anything). My nipples are also are still tender, nothing major but noticeable at times. The plastic surgeons office staff/plastic surgeon are great as far as customer service goes and I feel very welcome every time I go there. I had excision/liposuction. I had a F/U on 6/10 and pointed out my concerns and the surgeon said to give it another 2 months and we would have a F/U then and could possible do a revision (more liposuction) in the future if the swelling hasn't gone down by then/if I am still not happy with results. I just am not at the point that I would like to be at in regards to fullness, I know my chest could be flatter. Thanks for reading!

Updated on 18 Jun 2015:
Just more pics

Updated on 23 Apr 2016:
After speaking with my surgeon in a F/U we agreed to do a revision on the left side of my chest, at a cost of $1,000 for the anesthesiology fee and surgery site fee, as with most practices I assume the surgeon withholds his fee for a revision within a years time. Everything went well and now both sides are symmetrical. MY goal from here on out is to stay as healthy as possible and to be positive! I think I will always be paranoid about the condition coming back but I guess I can always have more surgery but I know the recurrence rate is very low. I was very pleased with the whole experience and with Dr. DeRosier's overall bedside manner/demeanor and his willingness to perform the revision. I work in healthcare as well and when he see me at the hospital he always says hello and calls me by my first name. I can definitely tell from past pictures/etc. that my chest is very much improved after these surgeries and would recommend this practice/surgeon if you are thinking about this procedure!

Updated on 23 Apr 2016:
One year post surgery and revision