I want a smaller waist, preferably 24 inches. I’m 5’6 and I weigh 170 which is way over my ideal weight. I would like to go back down to at least 150-155. I contacted 3 providers and right now I’m just weighing my options. But I’m definitely ready to proceed with this process. Updated on 21 May 2019: I feel fine today with just a little soreness in the tummy area. I can definitely see a difference in my flanks (lovehandles) I actually look like I have a shape now. My doctor that I chose is Dr mark kanter from Hampton Va. I know I chose the best person to do this for me. Before and after they took well care of me and my post opp is today so I will be letting you guys know how that goes too. Updated on 31 May 2019: Updated on 15 Dec 2020: It been a year and 6 months since I have had my liposuction surgery with DrKanter. I maintained my weight and my sides never came back. But if I overeat throughout a month I gain weight in my stomach which isn’t hard to work off. The only thing I don’t like is the front bulge looking area in my stomach. It kinda sinks in on one side and looks tilted. It’s weird.
Today is my first day post op. I was so nervous yesterday but my doctor and his staff made me feel so comfortable. I have had huge breast since 7th grade. I was like a twig sixth grade and then I came back to school and they didn't stop growing. I was a d by freshman year in high school. A Double D by freshman year in college and an h after I had my son three years ago. I breast fed for a bit which brought me down to a G. I have had the worse headaches, back pain, shoulder, and neck pain. I have wanted this surgery for five years. My insurance (anthem healthkeepers) approved me in a week. I was beyond excited and happy that I didn't have any issues getting approved. On the day of surgery I got to the surgical center around 1015. The nurse took my temperature and got my iv started. My doctor came in and marked me up. He asked me what size I wanted to be. Anyone who has had large breast for as long as I have would want a small size. I told him I wanted to be a size c. Then the anesthesiologist came in and informed me what he would do in the surgery room. My nurse came back in and helped me to the surgery room. The anesthesiologist started my meds and I was out. When I woke up I had the overwhelming sense of having to throw up. Honestly after surgery I felt 10x times better. My boobs are so small! I haven't seen them this perky since middle school lol. Today i have been in a lot of pain. My doctor prescribed me more pain meds to help with that. I'll continue to keep everyone updated. This site has been wonderful. I have literally stalked this page for weeks. lol Updated on 30 Mar 2016: After getting my meds changed I have felt a little relief. Was able to get some rest last night. I would suggest to anyone who is planning on getting this surgery to get the most comfortable pillows. They work wonderful. Don't hesitate to ask for help! This was the hardest for me because I being a single mom for two years before I got with my current boyfriend you want to do things for yourself. He has been a tremendous help. Get lots of rest! Do mini walks around the house. This helped me from remaining stuck up on the couch. Will continue to update. Can't wait for the swelling to go down. My boobs look awesome Updated on 31 Mar 2016: When I tell you I'm in pain lol. But it isn't that bad. I have been taking my medications as prescribed. The sides where my doctor liposuctioned are the most painful but I still think all the pain is worth it. Put up my old G bra to my new boobs and I literally wanted to cry. I can't believe I was carrying all that weight. The doctor informed me that he took off seven pounds! It shows! I would recommend walking and getting adjusted to the new boobs. I have still not gotten used to the light weight on my chest! Updated on 1 Apr 2016: So today the pain level is relatively low. I walked around the house today but I'm still exhausted from walking around. It still hurts around the area of the liposuction and of course the stitches. Tomorrow I get to drive to test out my driving skills after surgery. I still believe this is the best surgery for anyone with larger breast who are experiencing back and shoulder pain. Updated on 4 Apr 2016: So today is my first day back at work! I do say it was trying getting myself up out of bed to come back to work but once I got into it I was ready. My pain level is low. I'm still taking it easy i.e. no heavy lifting. I would suggest to anyone who has this surgery if they could take off a week that would be best. I'm still swelling but I'm getting around normally just long as I am not walking to much.
Ladies, first... THANK YOU. Your reviews thoroughly prepared me for my procedure and post -op expectations. Everything you wrote in your posts were exactly the experiences I had. THANK YOU Let me tell you a little about myself. I am a newly divorced 45 year old who has struggled with being "non-linear" her entire life. Ladies, I must confess, I am also an engineer who works for NASA and I have a PhD in engineering so I am quite the nerd. Being a nerd and working with predominately men, I have often downplayed my feminine side and have not always claimed my "voluptuous" body -- I often have hidden behind baggy clothes and "professional" suits. Well, after my divorce and taking a huge hit to my self-esteem, I decided to get healthy -- both inside and out. I began exercising much more purposefully, used my exercise time to reduce my stress and clear my head, and then began to own who I am and what strengths I have. After about 2 years I am finally very comfortable in my skin and proud of who I am! Feels good! Given that, I looked in the mirror one day and thought... gosh I wish my outside looked like how I feel inside and so my journey to investigate techniques to help me get there began and led me to RS as a predominate source of comprehensive, relevant, personal information. I had my procedure performed by a certified PS Dr. Mark Kanter of Hampton, VA on Aug 14, 2014. I consulted with 3 PS in my area and chose Dr. Kanter for his ability to put me at ease. As most of you have posted, this is a HUGE step for us and the repore we have with our PS is invaluable. Dr. Kanter immediately put me at ease about his ability to give me the best results, his approach and knowledge about SmartLipo demonstrated his expertise and his staff are simply remarkable. I had a consultation with Dr. Kanter in which we discussed my problem area's, my options, and his opinion on expectations. He brought up photo's of before and after of patients he performed SmartLipo on so I could see his individualized results. I was able to make my appointment quickly with little wait time. I basically had a 4 week wait time and that was my choosing; I needed time to set up someone to be with me the first 24 hours and needed to get meetings at worked aligned to allow me to be off. Dr. Kanter performs surgeries Mondays & Thursdays and requires a 24 hours post-op appointment The day of my procedure I was to report at 0700 for an 0730 procedure. My best friend and I arrived promptly at 0700 and I was immediately taken into the Pre-op room to get undressed, my vitals taken, and my IV started. My BFF was able to be in the room with me the whole time which definitely eased my mind. She and I laughed and joked most of the time because the staff thought we were sisters. We are actually, just not by blood. My surgical nurse, Lynn was a dream. She talked with me throughout the entire process, made sure that whenever possible/practical she was toughing me (holding my hand, had her hand on my arm, would sweep my hard back, etc). This was very comforting -- her way of letting me know everything was going to be OK and she would be there for me the entire time. I went in to an adjacent room which was the procedure room and was immediately sponged down with Betadine and then laid on the procedure table. Dr. Kanter arrived promptly at about 0745 and my procedure began. I did not have to take any antibiotics before my procedure because my IV drip had antibiotics included. No pre valium or antianxiety drugs because, again.... everything was put directly into my IV line. I was never really fully out but was feeling no pain. My abdominals were the first to get lipo'd and I did not feel any pain just some pressure from time to time. I had a total of 9 entry points (2 at the base of my hips, 2 at my pubic line, 2 at my upper flanks (my back area), 2 under my breasts, and my belly button). In order to get to my flanks, they did turn me over on my side to get better access. Again, I was semi-awake and had no trouble responding to questions or requests. During the entire procedure Dr. Kanter was either talking to me, talking to his staff, or discussing the readings on the SmartLipo machine to make sure we were getting the correct amps/joules/wavelengths desired. After the procedure, I was cleaned up, put into my compression garment and then helped off the table. That is when all the fun began.... After getting off the table, I was a bit woozy and immediately put in a wheelchair to go into recovery. Within a minute or two the nausea began and I started to sweat. Well, I did throw up about 3 or 4 times and remained woozy for a bit but was able to go to the bathroom without any assistance (as many of you have posted is expected) and was released to go home. Dr. Kanter estimated about a 5 hour procedure and I was 5 hours and 15 minutes. I had 5 liters of fluid injected and Dr. Kanter showed me the fat extracted from my body and indicated he had removed 2900CCs. Given the posts I have read on this forum and the before and after pictures, I felt good about the 2900CCs.... I was concerned he would not remove enough fat and I would be disappointed with my results. Not the case at all. My BFF got me home, she said I was very funny in the car and told her the same stuff about 5 different times and then I went right to sleep on the couch. Slept for several hours and when I woke, I needed a bit of help getting off the couch and when I stood up, immediately began to drain. All my incisions had stitches but Dr. Kanter told me the bottom incision points would drain heavily--- and they did! I was dripping fluid all down my legs, all over the carpets and eventually I made my way into my downstairs bathroom where I just stood there and drained (tile floor). I don't mean a drip here or there, I mean like a water facet turned on with a small steady stream of fluid. My BFF went and got a towel and I just stood on the towel and let it finish draining. Yuck and Yah at the same time. You need to get all the fluid you can out of your system so your body does not have to process so much on its own. I had about 3 other bouts of heavy draining like this and then I was done. After about 24 hours the draining had stopped and I was good to go. I was sore like everyone here has posted but not so much that I could not move around and get myself up from a sitting or laying down position. Let me also add that my PS called me the evening of my procedure (Thursday night) to check on me and I had a follow up with him at 2PM the next day. I also had a 1 week post-op check up and then have another appointment at my 3 week point. Dr. Kanter is very careful to keep close check on his patients and to between he and his staff I have always felt extremely attended to and cared for. My procedure was Thursday morning and by Saturday afternoon I was feeling well enough to be by myself so my BFF went home and I took it easy the rest of the weekend. I went back to work on Monday without issue or problems. I am still very swollen as my pics show but I am pleased so far with my results. I am very much looking forward to my 3 month point to see how far I have progressed. At the 10 day mark (pics shown) I still have a lot of fluid in my lower abdomen and hips but again, I am being patient. I am a very active person (run about 4 miles 4-5 days a week) and so not being able to exercise just yet has been a bit daunting but I have been able to get out and mow my lawn without any difficulty and I have a very big yard (almost an acre). My compression garment is by best friend and I have just recently purchased a post-partum belly belt to help with the fluid pooling in my lower abs. That thing works like a charm. I also ordered a binder to use when I can get back to exercising. The only caveat to the belly band is that is moves the fluid from my lower abs to my pubic area so be prepared for that. I am also using the hand massagers many of you recommended to deal with the hard spots that are starting to emerge. Again, none of this alarms me because I am so well prepared due to all of your posts -- so again. THANK YOU! I will post again very soon and try to keep you up to date on my healing. Thank you so much ladies for all the useful information you post. I became much more comfortable with my decision to have this procedure because of you and so far, I am happy with what I am seeing. Updated on 31 Aug 2014:
I'm really looking forward to my breast implant revision surgery this Thursday by Dr. Mark Kanter in Hampton, Virginia. I will post the before pictures now, and include a more detailed review after my surgery with post-op pictures. : ) My implants are 10 years old, have dropped - stretching out the skin below the nipple - and are laterally displaced...you can see when I lay down the hollows in my chest as the implants are offset toward my armpits. I also have rippling and the breasts are obviously not symmetrical. I will be switching from saline to silicone! Updated on 1 Mar 2014: I'm happy with the results this far! The silicone is settling in nicely and the bottom will slowly round out with time (I had extra/stretched out skin which required some nipping & tucking). capsulorrhaphy technique was used to correct these implants from becoming malpositioned like my saline implants did.
Like many of you on here I have been dealing with my cellulite for about 8 years. I am 35 years old and prior service and when I got out of the Army I stop working out as much because I had to do it while in the Army. Not such a good idea... gain lots of weight. After loosing the weight I noticed that I had the cellulite. I had no idea how to deal with it, I used everything creams, pills etc. i was so glad to find out that there was something out there that would get rid of my cellulite with only one treatment. I am schduled for the cellulaze procedure on Monday the 16th at 8am. I will be posting my before and after pictures and posting progress pictures. Updated on 22 Jul 2012: Hello its day six and I go back to the doctors on Tuesday July 24th to have the stitches taken out. I'm excited to have that done and continuing to heal. I looked at my legs the other day and the bruising is pretty bad but I knew what to expect with that. I have not experience any pain at all just soreness. But I am experiencing the pulling in the front of my thigs when I get up from a lying or sitting position and then as I walk it goes away. I'm looking forward to working out again and seeing results hopefully before my husband comes back home from Korea in December for Christmas. Oh and there is no more draining ( thank God )..... Updated on 23 Jul 2012: Day seven and everyday is better then the day before. The bruising is not as bad as I thought took a better look today and also applied lotion for the first time since before the procedure. I'm seeing a little change in the appearance of the cellulite and my skin is so much smoother. I go back to the doctors tomorrow for the removal of my stitches and to see what the doctor says about the improvement. I will continue to keep everyone posted.... I have posted more pictures that I just took today for everyone to see the progress and the healing of the bruising. Please I encourage you to ask me as many questions about the procedure as possible before you get it done if you haven't had it already. Updated on 24 Jul 2012: Ok I had my appointment this morning to have my stitches taken out. Dr Kanter said that the bruising is going away nicely and that the results that I am seeing is superfical because of the swelling. He also said that in a couple of weeks when the swelling is gone that we should see then how well the procedure was. This is one more thing that I like about him, he doesn't try to make something seem better then they are and he does not give false hope. He says it will take time and I believe him. He told me that I could start back working out next week ( tuesday) but he would like for me to wear either the compression garment or spanx during the workout. He told me to wear the compression grament for another two weeks. I have my next appointment on August 21 at 1pm, it would have been the week before but I have classes at work that I can not get out of ( gotta love the government) lol. I will keep everyone posted on this journey and will post more pictures on Sunday night when I return back home. Updated on 26 Jul 2012: Ok I feel like I need to update my post with my recovery!! Today although everything is still going well... I noticed that as the numbing subsides the more sore I feel in the treated areas! Also I have noticed that my knees are really sore as well... I don't know what's up with that!! Lol.... Also I am now switching from the compression garment to the spanx( going back and fourth) they both feel really good on my skin and gives me the support that I need!! I also notice that when I get up from a sitting or laying position I am having less pulling. And now I feel like scratching my legs and buttocks all the time now! I'm sure that is because of the healing that is taking place!! Lol... I will continue to update with anything new!!! Updated on 2 Aug 2012: Just wanted to make an update you all on my progress... like I said on my last post I have started back on my workouts this week. Although on Monday it was kind of weird ( the feeling) but after a few minutes I was back in the groove and so happy to be working out again. Everyday since then has been progressively good and the workout seem to be helping with my recovery process and circulation. My bruising ( red) is gone, I still have the deep bruising, Also the lumps in the treated area is starting to feel softer and less pronounced. I am able to bend my knees to sit back on my legs...especially when bathing my five month old daughter. As far as results, well I am 17 days post op and I think it looks a little better although because of the lumps in the treated areas I really can't tell. I plan to take more pictures to post and let all of you be the judge of the progress I am having. I'm hopeful that by Christmas the result that I am looking for will be achieved. I have to wear the compression garment until next tuesday the 7th of August and I am excited to not have to wear this anymore. I think since I bought the spanx that I will continue to wear those since they are easier to pull up and down when using the restroom. Also I like the suppose it gives me while working out and walking around and playing with the kids. Updated on 21 Aug 2012: Hello all... Had my appt today and I am five weeks post op. my doctor says that he is seeing improvement in all of the treated areas. He also told me that I will continue to see change and feel changes in my skin as the skin thickens. I tried on the only pair of shorts that i have that are not long and i really like what I see. So excited to see how I look in two months when I go back to see my doctor ( Oct 23rd) . I haven't had time to take pictures I will have my son take some for me soon.... Updated on 7 Sep 2012: Hello everyone I know its been a while since I gave an update... I have been so busy. Anyway it have been seven weeks since my cellulaze procedure. And I am pleased with the result thus far.... I still have some deep bruising and occasional itching. But the appearance of the cellulite is much better in all of the treatment areas. I go back for another follow up appointment in October and I am sure by then my cellulite will be pretty much gone as it is almost gone now. Updated on 26 Jul 2013: I've had many people reach out to me to find out how I like my results of my cellulaze procedure. Well I love it.... is my thighs completely smooth?? No... but they are wayyy better then they were. I can wear short shorts now and wearing a bathing suite is a thing of beauty. I would recommend this to anyone who is serious and realistic about themselves. I will post pics really soon.
hello, im a mother of 3 girls 1, 3, and 12. im 32 i have been wanting to get a ba for years but wanted to wait till i was done having kids. i have always been a small a cup and wished i was bigger now its time i do it. im 32 135lbs 5ft 6in thinking about geting 400cc hp. im having a hard time finding reviews on my ps good or bad is this a bad thing? Updated on 7 Apr 2012: I went to my pre op yesterday, when i got there my head started spining i started to freak out alittle bit. lol.. i have wanted to do this for so long and now it's really happing. i started to ask myself is this what i want , what if i don't like how they come out, should i spend this much money im mean i do have 3 kid's. my husband was with me so i told him how i was feeling, he looks at me and said you have talked about this since i have known you, you waited untill we where done having kids and we have saved the money there is nothing holding you back if this is what you want. Well i started to think he's rite if i don't do it i will be mad at myself i can't let fear hold me back anymore. also reading all the other lady's story's on here has helped me alot. Most have the same fears's as i do so i know im not alone thank you all for sharing your story's. Updated on 13 Apr 2012: 6 Days away and it seem's like it's all i think about rite now. Yesterday was not a good day i was so stressed out over it did'nt sleep well the nite before having dream's of very heavy rocks put on my chest. The crazy thing's your mind will do to you. lastnite was a much better nite i didnt let my self think so i got some sleep, and i feel so much better today. I'm so glad to be getting this done for my self, but i cant wait untill it's over so i can stop worrying about the what if's. Updated on 15 Apr 2012: 4 Day's away im starting to get really excited, i am still a little scared no where near what i was a few day's ago. I'm deep cleaning the house today and drinking a glass of wine to relax. I'm going to get some last min shoping done tomorrow that way i dont have anything i "have" to do the day before. My 1yr old got up with a cold yesterday i'm alittle worried about getting it, i feel bad bc she love's kisses and i can't kiss her, she is and has alway's been very lovable. I know that some If not most ps will still do the surgery if you have a small cold, but mine will not :/ Updated on 17 Apr 2012: 2 Day's away, to be honest i'm not really sure how i feel, i guess kinda numb if you know what i mean. I started to feel like i was coming down with a cold so i called my ps to see what i should do he told me to take cold ease to fight it off finger's crossed it works. Updated on 18 Apr 2012: I cant belive my surgery is tomorrow, im so excited and scared i could not sleep lastnite. I was up at 1am moping my floor's i have all hardwood floors i wont be able to mop them for while after anyhow. Hoping today go's by fast i have thing's to do keep me busy my bedding make a few meal's for the wk ect. My hubby tell's me to take it easy today that i need rest i'm sure he's rite, but it's hard to do knowing i wont be able do keep up on my house work for a while after. I forgot to tell i am stuck between 350 and 400cc i want a full C i,m 5'5 135lb 32 Acup if that. i did the rice test and the 400 looked alittle big on me. So im still not sure any advice? Updated on 19 Apr 2012: Well today is the day. Ihave to be at the surgery center at 830 my surgey start's at 10. ill update after and let you know how is go's wish me luck. Updated on 20 Apr 2012: well surgery went well i was not in pain i thought i would be, but im sick as hell. so far im pretty happy. Updated on 21 Apr 2012: my surgery went well it took alitte over 2hrs. i got 400cc unders i remember waking up crying and yelling that i was in pain the nurse, doc, and guy that put me to sleep came up to me saying it cant be that bad i need to calm down. i dont know if i dreamed that or what i just remember thinking that they where being really mean to me(im still not sure if this was real). anyway's thay gave me some pain med's and i felt alot better as far as pain. i dont remember alot of the day other then being sick. the 2nd day i the pain again was not bad at all, but i was still getting sick i couldnt eat at all. i think it bc of the mads. today is day 3 and i feel much better not as sick not in alot of pain and im not taking the meds as much. i was taking them every 4hrs now im taking them every 6-8hrs. Updated on 22 Apr 2012: Day 4 post op i am off all pain med's. I was just telling my mom i feel to good to be just 4 day's out of surgery. If you are thinking about getting a BA but scared of the pain please dont let that hold you back it is not as bad as you think it will be! I did not have a pain pump i just keep up with percocet, i was told to take it every 4hrs and i did. I'm not saying it was pain free im just saying it's not the worst pain in the world. I have a 3 kids my last with no pain med's that was worse pain then this. At this point i have no pain just tight n alittle sore. I still cant lift my kid's, and still have to sleep on my back. I think they are starting to drop they are slowly getting softer. So far i think my doc did great gob they all ready look really good i just have a small fear of a dubble bubble bc he had to lower my crease he said just a tad. Updated on 24 Apr 2012: 6 Days post op im feeling pretty good my hubby and i are going out for lunch day. It will be the first time i have left the house since the surgery and it's much needed. i have had crying spell's for no reason i think its because i cant do everything im use to doing yet like brush my hair, shave my leggs, number 1 thing i cant pick up my kids. I know i will all pass soon i am just use to doing thing's my way and on my own. Ok enoff of the pitty party. My breast's are droping and looking really good, but still very firm i cant wait till they soften up there are even time's when i can hear them and i really hope this passes. My sister has saline and said she never heard her's. Has anyone had this go on with there's? Updated on 27 Apr 2012: 9 Days post op. I was feeling good so i pushed my self way to hard yesterday. i guess i "forgot" i just had surgery, i went all day cleaning and cooking i didnt sit down for 5mins. I'm paying for it today i can hardly move, and im home alone with my 1 and 3yr old. Ladies i learned just bc you feel alot better does not mean you are so take it easy and dont push your self or you will pay for it. On the up side i had my 2nd post op yesterday my ps said every thing look's great. Most of the swelling is gone and they are droping. He also said im having a rapped recovrey (im healing faster than most). Sorry i have not posted any pick's im just not that brave. Maybe after they are all healed up. Updated on 5 May 2012: 2wks and 2 day's postop! I feel great i have very little sornes left even morning boob is starting to go away (that was the wrost part). My hubby and I going to a fight nite (boxing) tonite with his fam and friends this will be the first time they have seen me since sugery, i didnt tell them i was doing it so im wondering if they will notice. Hubby said they mite and they mite not if they do so what its non of there biz and you look great that all that matters. I told him i was going to were a tee shirt just incase he said noway lol. Even when i had small boobs i wore tight shirts or tank topps. On another note i went to macy's the other day to see what size i was (I know kinda early lol) the lady was very rude i asked her if she could me, she asked what size bra do you have on now i said i dnt (ps said no bra's yet), she rolled her eye's and said and your that firm? I just stood there not knowing what to say. she told me to come here and did it half assed told me im a 34 A there is no way im a 34 A thats what i was before and i got 400cc not a small implant,and my ps said it look's like im a full C atleast. I hope it's not like this everywhere i go when i buy bra's. One thing's for sure i will NOT go back there, and i loved that store! Updated on 22 May 2012: Well im just about 5wks post op i'm still alittle sore and nothing can touch my nipples. Is that normal at 5wks out? Im am not as happy with my BA as i thought id be. It's not that they look bad all tho they are uneven (ps said it "should" change). Its that after the swelling went down they are alot smaller than i want (36b/34c) they still have alittle swelling so they could get even smaller. Updated on 24 May 2012: I woke up to day with my left breast burning so i called my ps and told him what was going. He said every thing was prolly fine, but he could tell i was worried so he told me to come in just to be on the safe side, and to put my mind at ease.i really love my ps it doesnt matter what i call for if im worried he always tells me to come in. Im super happy i went in while the burning was normal i had scar tissue forming tighter than it should around the implant that would cause my pocket to be smaller then it should be. He broke it up by doing a rough message (that hurt) i could tell what he was talking about bc i could feel poping as he was doing it and it felt softer when he was done. He told me im not doing my message aggressive enoff on the left side. I thought my left side seamed alittle tight but didnt think anything of it. I learned if somthing doesnt seem quite rite i mite not be or it could be fine, but get it checked out just to be safe. He also said im just about fully droped but i will still see alot of changes in shape for the better as they be come softer and the muscle swelling goes away. Updated on 7 Jun 2012: I just posted some new pic's 7wks out! As you can see my left breast is still higher than my right. Im getting alittle worried there has not been much change in my left its still abit more firm and moves less freely than the right. Is this normal at 7wks? has anyone went thru this at 7wks? is am so scared im getting cc. Im hoping its just bc i lefted my babies so soon after i carry my 20month old on my left side. Could that cause it drop slower? I see my ps in 1 more week but im driving myself and hubby crazy. My last app he had to break up scare tissue but didnt say anything about cc. Just said i need to do my message more aggrssive on the left to keep the pocket open. Updated on 7 Jun 2012: Also look at my scar's i will not be able to wear a small swimsuit top or bra in the bedroom with out them showing, they are to low and not at all hidden by my breast's like i was told they would be. Im not trying B***h i just wish i looked more in to the placment of the implants, im still overall glad i did it i fit my clothes much better and my hubby loves them. Updated on 15 Jun 2012: I had my 8wk post op today my doc said everything looks good, but did notice my left breast is still higher and tighter than the right. He said its nothing to worry about right now, he does not think its CC bc it is just about as soft as the right and even tho doesnt move as much it move's good. He said the left still has time to drop alittle more but may not i really hope it does! Its not a whole lot higher, but it is noticeable in some clothe's (even to my 12yr old). Not that i asked her she felt she needed to tell me bc she cant even stand a hair out of place (a little ocd) lol. I forgot to mention im still sore I cant wait till that's over! It's not real bad but i never forget that they are there! My poor hubby still cant touch them with out me flenching bc its hurt's. Sorry if thats TMI I just want to let any other lady's that mite be going thru this at 8wks your not alone! Updated on 22 Jun 2012: This past week has been really hard on me i'm still pretty sore and it's getting OLD!! My left breast is still not droping one bit i put on my swimsuit today, and it was noticeable . I'm starting to 2nd guess geting it done, im keeping it at worth it for now bc i could change my mind once i get over the pain. Thats the part that's really getting to me! Updated on 28 Jun 2012: Almost 11wks post op im starting to get really upset about my left breast, it will not drop. I dont think its going to if anything it look's it's geting worse I put up some new pic''s i put one up in my nite shirt it's even noticeable in that. Updated on 3 Jul 2012: I had a good day today, my family and i went out tp a water park, and i felt good in my new swimsuit i looked like a woman in it not a teen. now i just need to start woking out get my body looking good like my boobies. lol Im back to the point where im glad i did this, one my be a little higher but after today i dont think ill be worring about it as much bc it felt good to walk around not worring about how small my boobs are, or how funny the padding looked when it got wet. I still hope it drop's but if it doesnt im not going to dwell on it. I have boobs, they may not be perfect but their mine. lol ;) Updated on 29 Jul 2012: Ok so I am 3 months and 1wk post op. The soreness is starting to go away, I am so happy about that! My left breast is still a bit higher, and it still bothers me, but I don't let it get to me like i use to. There are a few thing's I wish I knew before geting them done (not that it would have changed my mind). Like you can be sore and most likley will for more than 2 months, if you go under the muscle you have a chance of geting muscle fatigue that does not go away on its own. That has only happed in 2% of my ps patient's I happen to be one of the "lucky" one's, for some reason if there is a low chance of it happning it happen's to me lol. I was told after I had my first child I only had a 10 to 20% chance of conceiving and carrying full term, well after 71/2 years with the help of surgery and meds I was pregnant, but got bad news, we were told I had a tubal pregnancy AND a viable pregnancy( baby in my womb) and that happen's only 1 in 100,000 pregnancys! Then we were told that the there was only a 10% chance of the baby in the womb surviving when they removed the tubal one, well she did i carried her full trem she was born healthy at 8lbs12ozs. On top of all that I was pregnent once again 12 months later with no help remember I have a low chance of conceiving, although i did go in to labor at 24wks with her, she was our little surprize and also a blessing. Sorry i went all off subject I just thought it would be kinda neat to share. Anyways even though things arnt going how I want them to I over all like how they look and love how i look in clothes i'm still happy i did it! Updated on 29 Jul 2012: I just posted some new pic's the first 2 are with no bra the 2nd two with a push up bra. Updated on 7 Sep 2012: Hello all, Its been awhile since my last update, the hard drive on my comuter crashed so I have been with out one, my car broke down the next day lucky me. lol I'm going to start of by venting I hope thats ok. My husband and I are upset with my sister and her boyfriend (my husbands best friend),we found out last weekend they told all of their and our freinds about MY surgery after I asked them not to tell anyone, I was only telling family that i didnt want anyone eles to know. After my surgery my sis told me she think's I should tell them bc they would know just by looking at me,and thats what she would do. I again said no and said they mite think, guess, or wonder but they wont "know" unless someone tells them so plz dont. I had a feeling before last weeked bc about a month ago we went to a party a my mother in laws when we got there it seemed like every one looked at my boobs, we have been over many time since my surgery and that its never happend before so that sent up a red flag. Then I started to think well maybe its just the dress bc iI dnt really dress up around them often. Well it seemed like when ever I talked to anyone all they could do was look at my breast (the reason why i didnt want to tell anyone), I thought maybe its in my head so I asked my husband if he noticed or heard anyone say anything he said no but would look out. later that night it seemed to ease up so I didnt think anything else of it. The next weekend I went back over to drop the kids off with my mother in law they were all over there with my father in law watching a race. These are my husbands childhood friends so they are all very close with his mom and dad, when I went back to say hi the samething happend all I was wearing was a tank top they have seen me in before so I no it wasnt that! I go in and ask my mother in law if she has heard them say anything, she said no. She said well before you leave walk out there with me i'll see if I notice what your noticing or if your making more of it than it is. She walked me out to my car and said they were looking but it could just be that they are wondering if i've always had boobs bc I wear alot of tee shirts. I didnt think it was that bc I wear tank tops all the time during the summer I hate to be hot, but I said maybe your right. My sis and her boyfriend came over that night, I told her what happend and ask her if she or her boyfriend told anyone, she said no but I didnt think she was being honest so I asked if she was sure she again said no she didnt tell anyone, so I let it go. Well last week they went on a vaca to a beach house with most of our friend's (it's crazy how close this group of friends are) My husband and I go up for one night when we get there it's not as bad but I can still tell they are looking just not as much. I told my husband I was not going to worry about it and just have a good time so i didnt pay it any mind and let it go. The night went on we were all having a good time talking and drinking by the end of the night it was just me, my husband, my sis and her man up he was trashed he looked at me and said you know I asked the guys if they noticed what you did and your sis asked tess if she could tell(one of the boys wives) hahaha. My husband was pissed, my sis was pissed bc he told on him self and her, he was so drunk he did even care, I didnt know what to say I stood there shocked, mad, but most of all hurt. We just went to our room and went to bed my husband couldnt beli it When we got up the next morning nothing was said about it, but i know my sis remembers, and I know she knows I remember, i'm not a heavy drinker. We have not talked to them since the weekend, my husband and mother in law call them mouth of the south. I asked her not to tell anyone and she did then when I asked her she lied if you cant trust family who can you trust.I'm not mad at her I'm hurt we are very close we always have been we had to lean on each other alot growing up our childhood was not easy. O and another thing when i got home I call my older sister who also has implants and tell her what happend she told me I dont need to be mad she prolly didnt mean to tell people it shouldnt a big deal that they know anyaways, then almost in the same damn breath says yall dont need to tell anyone I have them know one needs to know bc they didnt know me before I got them. I just said really beth, I'm not telling anyone about you and hung up. Sorry for the long story I had to let it out and felt this was the safest place. Ok now its time to tell you how thing's are going with my breast, my left has droped in place and looks great I was worried for nothing over that one. It was my right breast all a long the pocket was indeed made too big, I have to go thur surgery if i want it fixed. I prolly will he said its something that wont go away on its own and will get worse over time. As far as pain its almost gone but I do still get sore. my scares are getting ligther but still have a bit of lighting up to do, im happy with how they look at this point though. They are pretty soft and getting softer I'm over all still very happy it did it even with the set back. Updated on 7 Sep 2012: Wow sorry about all the typos I didnt look it over and had my 1yr old setting on my lap on top of not being a good typer or speller lesson learned. lol Updated on 9 Sep 2012: I am so hurt, beside my self, and at a loss for words with my husband! We were talking last night about my sister he got really mad and said i bet you she even told them you have inverted nipples, I said i dnt think so, but what if she did? I then ask what will you be ashamed and he said yes it's not normal. I am so hurt I know my boobs dont look like most other womens but i have never looked at my self as not being "normal". He came in and said he didnt mean it the way it came out he loves me for me and does not "mind" how they are but would rather they stick out. I love him very much, but i dont see him in the same light as i did before. I cant even look at him, how could he think that way about me much less say somthing like that to me! I hope as time passes i will get over it, I know I will never forget. I'm scared all i will think is he thinks they look weird. My ex never said anything about them did he not care or was he just being nice?! Now it has me wondering if they are ugly and do all men think so, they just dont say anything. All i have done cry because now I know my own husband thinks less of my body than he should! I'm not trying to have a pitty party I just feel safe here and know what I say wont go any where but here! Updated on 16 Nov 2012: Hello all, It's been awhile since my last update, I'm about 7 months post op now. Tbh, I havent been on much or updated bc all though I am pretty much happy with how they turned out, and I love that I fill out my clothes and a swimsuit much better. It has takin a toll on me. This is very embarrassing but I have to get it off my chest, first off i want eveyone to know I did do this mainly for me but I thought it also mite change my husband and it didnt. He watch's [RS bleep] quite abit so I thought maybe once I got boobs like the girls in the "moives" he wouldnt need to watch it, (at least as much) well I was wrong! So started thinking well Its bc he thinks I'm fat and out of shape, thats why he watchs it. I have 3 kids so my body has changed since we meet. I was a size 4 at 124lbs In pretty good shape now I'm a size 7 at 135 - 140 not so good shape, I thougt the sugery would fix how I looked at my self there for change how I feel my husband see's me( how foolish of me)!! I could go on on but I wont. i dnt talk to anyone about it bc I kno some girls maybe even some of you prolly think its just [RS bleep] get over it. I really really wish I was like that!! On another note, my breast have fully droped the left is and will stay higher than the right ( not by much) I think they look pretty good. My kids just woke up so I'll be back to finsh my update in a bit. Updated on 16 Nov 2012: Ok i'm back. like I said my breast have fully droped in to place, with my left being alittle higher and my right my nipple looking alittle to far to the side but I'm ok with them like that it not worth going thru another surgery right now with the things im going thur with my self at the moment. My scars are still quite dark but there lighting up more every week their still a bit hard inside also, I was told that should go away by the 1yr mark. I'm no longer sore, it seemed like forever for that to go away. I really cant even tell i have them untill i bend over, even then I just get this kind of heavy feeling. I also wanted to let you guys know I'm not geting on here trying to bash or make my husband look bad bc hes not. hes just young minded, he works hard (he makes so I get to stay home) to take care of me and our kids, he even takes care of my child like his own who I had before we meet, bc her dad passed away. He just has his flaws. The reason I come on here is know one knows us I dont want to talk to my fam about stuff like this bc i dnt want them to look at him diff. My husband and I are close some times to close we tell each other every thing (thats why I know about the [RS bleep]) and get along for the most part. Updated on 28 Apr 2013: Hi ladies, well I'm a little over a year post op. At first I was happy, now I'm to sure how I feel. I think I have CC I have an apt tomorrow to talk to my ps about it. I am posting a few new pic's so you can see what I mean. Updated on 29 Apr 2013: I just got back from seeing the PS I do have CC grade 3 baker 5!! I don't know if anyone remembers that's been on here for the last year but I have been worried about this since month 4 I'm so upset and mad I did everything I could not to get this! I quit smoking before the surgery and never picked back up being to scared to because of this, I didn't lift my kids what felt like forever I didn't even clean my house like I should of for over a month to scared to because of this and yet it still happened. My PS said there's a 33% chance of it coming back a 2nd time, if that happens there's an even higher chance of it coming back a 3rd time! He is not going to charge me his fee so the cost is going to be $1300 instead of 2700 but we really dont have that kind of money to shell out, I guess its a risk you take though! The worst part of it he told me he does not see this problem to often any more! So why me? Totally pissed and at this point almost wish I didn't get the surgery in the first place! Updated on 15 Jun 2013: hello ladies I'm backwith more bad news.. I had a full capsulectomy done a little over 3 weeks ago.its already starting to come back fast and hard. I'm almost where I was at 7 months post op in a matter of 3 weeks after the capsulectomy! I am sad, and mad, but what can I do? I guess my body just does not want me to have boobs. still not sure what I'm going to do not considering I am only a little over three weeks out of a second surgery. Updated on 24 Jun 2013: I wish I never did this! I'm so depressed now my marriage is suffering! Updated on 24 Jun 2013:
So I am nervous which seems to be normal. I am a mother of 2 kids ages 11 and 5 and I am getting ready to do my tummy tuck on July 1, 2010. This page has been inspirational with pictures and stories. I am still curious about some things but I am ready to get it done. Is there anyone that used silicone scar treatments? Did it work? Did anyone go back to doing situps, yoga,swimming in the first six months if so around when? Well I am nervous, excited, and anxious all in the same heart beat so I will let you all know how it goes.
De. Kanter filled one side of my nasal folds with more filler than the other. It is very noticeable. He denied and tried talking me out of the obvious mistake he made. One side has lumps that I can see and feel. So dissatisfied and disappointed.
A little bit of background info: I’m 27 without children. Im between 5’8 and 5’9 and 182 lbs (yikes lol).This is also my first time getting any kind of cosmetic procedure (so therefore a little nervous!). My goal is to get a bit of an hour glass figure of my waist. My procedure is July 15, so I am checking in a bit early. I was wondering if anyone could offer any advice about post op care? Any shopping lists?! Thank you. Updated on 7 Jul 2019: My goal is to have the "BBL," look without actually getting a BBL. The reason why I opted not to get a BBL is because I plan to start working out my lower body in the gym. I'm in love with toned calves, hamstrings, and a nice, rounded butt. Nice legs and a nice butt can be built in the gym, but a small waist is a little trickier to attain. Getting a smaller wasitline in the gym typically means smaller everything else! I would like to keep my hips and the little butt that I do have (lol). You can't spot reduce in the gym but you can spot reduce with surgery :) My stomach/love handles have been an issue for me for as long as I can remember. My goal is to have my waist go more "inward," like an hourglass. My look will not be as dramatic as a BBL look, but I do believe it will be a tremendous improvement! Prior to visiting Dr. Kanter, I had my mind made up that I was going to get smart lipo, but after discussing my options with Dr. Kanter and doing some research, I ultimately decided to go with traditional liposuction. The doctor said I would be a good candidate for either or. If you consult with Kanter concerning lipo, he will discuss both options in depth with you. I was shocked to find out that Smart lipo was actually more expensive than traditional (Smart lipo $6700 , Traditional Lipo $4500). Smart lipo also takes longer to perform while traditional lipo will only be 2 hours and 30 mins. Both Traditional and Smart lipo has its pros and cons, it will ultimately be up to you to decide which procedure is right for you. Since I work in the school system and have the summer off, I didn't mind the down time of traditional lipo (which is about 2 weeks). I will be back with my pre-op measurements and will measure myself again after surgery. 7 more days to go! Both excited and nervous! Updated on 14 Jul 2019: Omgosh! The day has finally arrived. Tomorrow is my surgery. I am scheduled to to be there at 6:45 AM (the actual surgery will start at 7:30 AM). I am so nervous and ready for the whole thing to be over with! It is a good thing that I am having my procedure so early in the morning so my nerves won't get the best of me throughout the day. My Updated Specs: Current Weight: 185 lbs (Boo! I gained 3 lbs) Measurements: Waist (Smallest part): 33 in. Around Belly Button: 39.5 in Hips: 45 in I only plan to lose inches in my waist (the smallest part where there is a "dent," and around my belly button). I do not mind my hips being 45 (it helps in the bbl look lol). To those of you who've already had lipo, did you get a lymphatic massages after your procedure? I mentioned this to my doctor and he stated that he found them unnecessary due to there not being enough data on the benefits of lymphatic massage after lipo. He said it is completely optional and I can get them if I want, but he does not require it. Thanks! Updated on 15 Jul 2019: Hello all, I had my procedure today, whew! So glad that it is over. I had anxiety about the anesthesia, but it went perfectly fine. I can’t remember at what point I fell asleep, (lol).The procedure was performed at 7:32 A.M. , it was over with at 10:32 A.M., and I’m writing this updated review at 2:16 P.M. I woke up with the Marina Recovery “panty length girdle w/suspenders” on (the cost of this garment was included in the final total of this procedure,so there were no extra fees). I was anticipating much more pain than what I’m currently experiencing now based on YouTube videos . The pain feels like mild period cramps, I would rate the pain a 3/10. However, this is the day of the operation. The pain may become more severe over the next couples of days, I will keep you all posted. I was prescribed hydrocodone and ibuprofen(& I currently don’t feel enough pain to take either of those medications right now). There was definently drainage! Not so much while leaving the hospital, but when I got home. I brought 2 shower liners (one to cover the car seat ; one to cover my bed just in case of any leakages). I am instructed to change the pads as they become saturated. The incisions are small and I believe I have about 4-5 of them. Making it up the stairs was okay, at first I was afraid I would have to sleep downstairs (and have a lot of curious questions directed my way because we get a lot of company in my household!)However, walking up the stairs was cake just by being slow and steady. :) I will come back with “after,” pictures and measurements! :) Updated on 16 Jul 2019: I guess I got a little bit too excited about experiencing little pan. At 2:00 A.M. Tuesday morning is when I experienced some intense pain. It is uncomfortable to lay down and sit, I took ibuprofen800 mg, but will be taking taking the prescribed pain killer soon. Didn’t know that pain would kick in on day 2! I thought it would only get better from day 1.
Surgery is tomorrow and I am extremely nervous, excited, terrified and a million other emotions. I am having a mastopexy with gel implants. Dr. Kanter has been wonderful throughout the consultation through pre-op phase. He has recommended a gel implant with lollipop lift and I trust this will give me the results I want. I have found the reviews so helpful and hope my journey will help someone else. I will post again tomorrow hopefully after the surgery if I am up to it. By the way I am a 39 year old mother of 4 children. My breast have gone from a D to an F. He will take them down to a D and give me a lift. I will keep you all posted Updated on 31 Aug 2015: I arrived for surgery a little after seven am. The two nurses assigned to were awesome and did my vitals, iv etc. Then Dr. Kanter came in to mark.my body. He measured, measured again and made his guide marks across my body. After that I was asked to into the operating room. Dr. Kanter put tight stockings on my legs to prevent blood clots and drugs were put into my iv to put me to sleep. The two amazing nurses were back and I felt very drowsy. I didn't want any crackers because I had no nausea. I did request to use the bathroom I couldn't go on the bedpan. I was escorted to my husband in a wheelchair and came home still feeling very drowsy. I woke up to go to the bathroom and got my first glimpse. Love at first sight. They are in the compression bra and are swollen. Hopefully they are the Ds I requested as swelling goes down. There was some bleeding but I have no drains. Updated on 1 Sep 2015: I just left my follow-up visit as usual Dr. Kanter explained what I was feeling and what I need to do to improve results. They are quite swollen but I am excited about my smaller perkier breasts. He explained that I have a 300 implants which is small but my pockets inside are big so I must push the implant Up 5 times a day and in 5 times a day. He also placed an ace bandage around my sports bra for additional support. I did need different pain pills so he gave me a prescription immediately. I think they look amazing. Updated on 2 Sep 2015: I am sore and swollen today. I have been massaging up and in as the doctor requested I do. They look really small to me because I'm used to them being really big. However, they seem symmetrical And full just curious as to what size they will be. The percocet has me scratching but vicodin wasn't working well for the pain. The worse pain is toward my armpits underneath. The incision is not in my armpit but it really hurts in that area. Updated on 3 Sep 2015: Today was much if the same sore and uncomfortable. I did try hard to not take pain meds. I went outside and loved how much slimmer I look without the huge breasts. Updated on 28 Sep 2015: I have been healing nicely. I am in love with my smaller, perkier breast. People who know me keeping saying, "You lost so much weight". I have to say breast reduction and lift. I am still a bit sore and swollen more on one side than the other. I hate the scars but even they are worth it!
