I’ve been wanting to have this procedure done, honestly for as long as I can remember. I’ve always had large breasts, I started developing at about 12 yrs old. By the 8th grade I was a 32DDD, my breast’s remained fairly large up up until I had my son. They’ve never been very perky so I knew I would eventually want a lift and implants, especially after having my son I noticed moderate sagging and of course stretch marks. Dr. Ghorbani is amazing! I have two girlfriends that went to him and their results were amazing! Updated on 26 Aug 2018: I need to start off with saying how obsessed I am with my new boobs! I can’t reme the last time I was able to try on ANY bathing suit and just love they way it fits. Not to mention backless dresses! I’ve never been able to even think about wearing them, and now that’s all I want to buy haha! My recovery has been extremely smooth! I was really worried about going back to work just 5 days after my surgery but thankfully it was easy! I was just very careful not to lift anything too heavy. I’d say the hardest part has been not being able to work out. And not to mention I wasn’t able to pick up my 3 year old, but thankfully he’s a smart little boy so I just explained to him that mommy wasn’t able to pick him up. I have my second post op appointment next week so I will post another update then!

After two pregnancies my stomach ended with tons of stretch marks , fat into sides and belly . Took me 12 years to make this decision and I glad I did it My husband has been amazing . Now I just look ahead thinking in my final result , new clothes and in nice bikini next summer that is what keep my mind away from the pain .

Good recommendations from friends. Bad personal experience. I was in severe pain from capsular contracture on my right side, so I had my implants replaced after 15 years. I’m 6 months post op from a breast implant revision and lift. There was more scar tissue removed on the right side. Since I previously had uniform implants, Dr. Ghorbani should have accounted for this and ordered a larger implant for my right side. I previously had 480cc silicon gel implants and wanted to reduce size from a D to a “full C”. Dr. Ghorbani replaced them with 425cc round moderate plus silicone gel. My breasts are now uneven in size and height. They are smaller than I wanted. They are also still as far out to the side as they were prior to this surgery. Although he told me they were “way too far outside, nothing was done to correct that problem. In fact, had I looked at his before/after photos, I would’ve seen that the photo I gave him to model my breasts after (attached here) possibly uses a special technique creating cleavage, and he doesn’t seem to do it. As a 53 year old, I am extremely grateful to have healthy breasts, but I am really unhappy with the appearance post surgery. I keep a lacy bra on or only have sex in the dark now. In addition to my unhappiness with the cosmetic portion of this experience, I was also unhappy with the way Dr. Ghorbani managed my pain. One of the questions on the pre-surgical questionnaire is “do you have neuropathy?” My answer was “Yes”. I have facial neuropathy from a prior surgery. I had severe pain longer than “any of his other patients”. He prescribed me a week of Norco and treated me like an opioid addict because I called him for a refill. My best friend was taking care of me and drove me back to his office for a follow up. I was in tears from the pain and he told me to take Advil. I’m not sure why that neuropathy question is on their questionnaire if they aren’t prepared to deal with pain management. My advice is whoever you choose, get recommendations AND look at lots of the surgeon’s before and after photos. Best wishes for a successful surgery.

Today was my pre-op appointment for the surgery I’ve scheduled and cancelled 3 times over the course of the last 2 years. I can’t believe it’s finally happening! On Dec. 18th I’ll have a full abdominoplasty with muscle repair, a breast lift, minor reduction (only removing about 5 grams of breast tissue), and placement of 460 cc silicone gel implants. I’ve struggled with cost, and as so many mom say, felt worried that it’s money wasted or that I’m not worth it, but I know my quality of life will improve drastically, and I know it will motivate me to finish the weight loss journey I’ve been on for years now. I do have 4 children, so finding care for me and for them is a challenge. My husband is supportive and excited for me, but I don’t think he really knows what we’re in for. I do. I’m a college instructor, so I’m doing this on my winter break and I have to be back to work in exactly 4 weeks. That’s a lot of motivation for me to stay down and heal properly. Updated on 19 Dec 2017: Wow wow wow this hurts. I read hundreds of these reviews in the months leading up to my surgery, and I still could not have been prepared for the reality of the post op pain and discomfort. The anesthesiologist, nurses, and doctor all were so kind yesterday and tried to help me get it to a manageable level, but it’s just hard no matter what. The lead up to the surgery was much less nerve-wracking than I expected. My sweet friend took me to the surgery center, and we just chatted and laughed while we waited. Updated on 20 Dec 2017: I am feeling so much better today! Thank goodness for the recliner I rented and for all of the other pro tips I found on these boards. If not for the recliner I would not have slept at all the last two nights. I purchased nice foam pillows to prop myself up in bed, but the recliner has been so key in allowing me to get up and sit back down with as little pain as possible. (Not going to lie—the pain is still ridiculous. ) My doctor’s office and the surgical center both called to check on me yesterday, which was much appreciated. I was experiencing a lot of pressure and discomfort from the swelling in my breasts, so the doctor allowed me to add ibuprofen to my pain med regimen. That made a huge difference. I’m really looking forward to seeing him tomorrow and to hearing all about the work he did to give me my new body. Updated on 21 Dec 2017: We just got home from my first pre-op appointment, and I am so overwhelmed. My results so far completely exceed my expectations. I am impressed by Dr. Ghorbani’s skill and care, and I can’t wait to see more of my flat belly once my drains come out in a few days. As for recovery, I am still definitely in pain. I didn’t sleep more than an hour last night, and I’m experiencing a lot of back spasms. I am able to walk in a more upright position, so I’m hoping that leads to some relief. Excuse the over share, but despite taking tons of stool softener and eating lots of fiber, I still haven’t had a BM, so that’s creating a little anxiety. Updated on 29 Dec 2017: I would be lying if I said this has been an easy recovery, but I know that it is worth it! My doctor removed my steri-strips on day 9, and I was amazed at how careful his work was and how well my incisions are healing. Dr. Ghorbani is a miracle worker. I’m only taking narcotic pain med (Norco) at night time, and I’m using ibuprofen during the day. The pain is manageable, but I feel very sore and swollen still. Today I can really feel my repaired abdominal muscles stretching, and it’s incredibly uncomfortable. Updated on 3 Jan 2018: Here I am on Day 16, still feeling like an overstuffed sausage, but amazed that this is actually my body! I hadn’t looked at my before & after side by side until tonight, and it really shocked me. I’m feeling less sore every day, and I’m trying to trust my abs more, but I’m still very stiff and delicate. I’ve walked around the block the last 3 nights, very slowly, and it felt good. I’m getting really scared about losing my nice strong leg muscles ( I know they’re tough to spot under the remaining layer of flab, but they’re there!), so I can’t wait to be approved for some more strenuous leg exercise. My kind doctor let me switch to Spanx (I’m wearing the OnCore sculpting bodysuit) on Day 14, but I’m back in my surgical binder tonight because I think I overdid it a bit today. I’m taking bromelian to help with the swelling, but I can’t tell if it’s making a difference. I’m checking with my doctor at my next follow up (Day 21) to see if I can have a lymphatic drainage massage. My breasts are still very high, but feel much less swollen. It’s so difficult to be patient while waiting for them to drop, but I just keep reading the Q&A’s here and trying to see the big picture.