After I breastfed my two kids I decided I wanted to get implants. I was always a full b. While I was pregnant and breastfeeding I was a DD. So afterwards I had some extra skin, they drooped, and I just felt so self conscious. I had a few consultations but in the end I went with Dr Lawrence Glassman. What ultimately made me choose him was he was the only one who actually spent time with me. He was with me for almost 1 1/2 just on the consult. He answered all my questions, concerns, and actually listened. He really seems to care about his patients. We decided to go with 400cc, making me a large c/small d. The surgery went great. I am only 1 day post op at the moment, so I'm very sore and swollen. So far it was worth it. I cannot wait to see them all healed up! Updated on 10 Oct 2020: Today I am 3 days post-op and I feel so much better already! First I have to start by letting you know i am a recovering addict so I did not want opiates. I was given fentynal immediately after surgery because that pain was pretty awful. I then took about a 2 hour nap at the plastic surgeons recovery room. After waking up again I felt some pain and discomfort but the 400mg tylenol helped a lot. I then went home and napped some more. The night was probably the worst part but it was tollerable. DAY 1 POST-OP: I took the 400mg tylenol every 6 hours. I was in some pain, I mostly sat on my couch, watched TV, and tried not to move much. DAY 2 POST-OP: I felt more comfortable moving around, didn't need as much tylenol as day 1, iced my breast a little bit, still uncomfortable but getting better already DAY 3 POST-OP: Today im on day 3 and im moving around a lot easier. I took tylenol early this morning and haven't needed more yet (been about 10 hours). My incisions are getting very itchy and driving me crazyyyyy! Other than the itchiness, everything going great! Updated on 27 Oct 2020: So far everything has been okay. From front view they look great.. I have some concerns about my healing though. It could just be me freaking out and googling too much, I hope so. I have what looks like "double bubble" but it's so early in my recovery that idk. Im praying heals normally. I haven't seen my surgeon yet about it, i see him next week. But I posted pictures if it. If anyone else had this PLEASE let know and how it healed for you cause I'm starting to freak a little. It feels as though all my own breast fat tissue has drooped too far down. It's like my fat is hanging over the implant. Seriously hoping once the implant drops it looks normal.
I had Dr. Lawrence Glassman in West Nyack do a partial face lift and my neck 2 months ago. I could not be happier. I was amazed that I had not 1 ounce of pain after the surgery. I took 2 Tylenol the 1st night just "because" but didn't need it. He is the most kind, caring and compassionate doctor I ever met. He met with me twice before the surgery and educated me on what would be done, how I would feel, and any potential problems that might come up. I've seen him a few times since the surgery and will have my 3 month photos taken next month. My friends and people who know me all ask if I've lost weight or they comment on my haircut, which is not different. I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Glassman and would most definitely use him again.
As long as you have no complications after surgery, then flying at 12 days should be fine. You should see your surgeon shortly before you leave the area. For patients that have long flights home, you are at greater risk for deep vein thrombosis (clots in your legs). Minimizing this risk includes frequently ambulating during the flight, and exercising while in your seat (ankle and calf flexing as well as toe pointing). I also have my patients take an injection of blood thinner prior to getting on the plane. You can swell while in flight due to the change in air pressure. This will quickly return to normal after landing. Lawrence S. Glassman, MD
