I was referred here by my friend who also had a breast augmentation done here. Her breasts came out amazing so I was already sold. Then speaking to everyone who worked there and Dr. Lee, they were all very nice, didn’t rush you and explained everything fully. I am now one days post op and am already so in love with my breasts. I had asymmetry so I got 595/535 silicone under the muscle. Even one day post op I can tell that the asymmetry is no longer there and they already look amazing. I can’t wait for them to “drop and fluff”. It was exactly what I wanted and can’t recommend this place enough. Updated on 11 Jan 2023: I am one week post op the pain and swelling has gone down drastically. I was religious on my medication and icing the first week, which I believe really helped. I now am taking only Tylenol and can tell they’re already dropping and softening. My right breast is dropping slower which they warned me about because it was smaller to begin with and had a bigger implant put in to help with the asymmetry.
this was my second breast augmentation with dr. Lee. After two pregnancies since my first surgery I decided to switch my implants from saline to silicone and go from 500 to 700ccs. I was concerned that 700ccs was going to look extremely large for my body but Dr. lee and his staff were extremely patient and addressed all of my concerns so I decided to follow their recommendation because they were spot on the first time. His staff was fabulous as always and despite being extremely nervous with the help of his wonderful nurses and anesthesiologist I felt very comfortable and at ease going into surgery. Dr. lee is very straight forward and honest about everything which I think some people may interpret as ‘bad bedside manner’ but I actually prefer him as my surgeon because I feel he does not simply tell his patients what they want to hear but instead presents all possible outcomes and options leaving you with very realistic expectations. I had my surgery and have had very little discomfort since and I am beyond thrilled with my results. The 700ccs look absolutely perfect and I am so glad that I trusted him and did not go smaller. I will continue to recommend the Lee institute of plastic surgery to anyone looking to have a breast augmentation/revision. Dr. Lee is truly a master of his craft.
33 years old. My boobs went empty after nursing 2 years. I always had big perky boobs since high school. But after nursing, I knew I would never be happy with how they looked. So got my 590 UHP silicone boobs, inframammory in yesterday. I am so in love! Pain is minimal, however I'm staying right on pain meds. I was worried about puking after procedure or being nauseous today, but I don't have either of those Updated on 10 Feb 2017: It's been the most painful so far. Extremely tight and swollen. But...when I look in the mirror, I'm like damn! They already look so good! Makes it all worth it. Oh and last night I completely OD on the smooth move tea. Not fun! Updated on 12 Feb 2017: Boobs are healing great, but pain meds are making me so nauseous! I am just switching to ibuprofen, and that's all that I feel I need for pain management. Updated on 15 Feb 2017: Pretty much zero pain. I have taken a little ibuprofen the last few days. Still very sleepy, but every day they keep getting better. Can't wait to try some cute bras! And get back to the gym!
I had my surgery yesterday, so far I am happy with the size, the pain is manageable and not as bad as I would have expected. I feel extreme tightness. I was a B cup before and I believe now I am a D or DD, I have to wait till I am fully healed to get properly sized. The consult is 1hr and is $100 it applied to my surgery. Updated on 14 Oct 2016: 10/14/2016---I am feeling great, I have full range of motion in my arms, no pain medication since day two, I am still taking muscle relaxers at night just to avoid any tension when I sleep or any spasms. I sleep on my back. My surgery was on Friday, October 7th and I received a care call on Monday October 10th from Lee Institute of Plastic Surgery -- The very first day I was disappointed in the shape and was worried, today I feel very confident that they are dropping nicely and forming shape exactly how I imagined (as Dr.Lee told me, it takes time, he was right). I will continue to write reviews as my post op appointment is October 17th when I have the bandages removed as well as add additional photos to show incisions scar.
Hoping everything goes great, but more importantly hoping the recovery process is short, quick, and easy. Hoping the scars fade to a minimum and i get all feeling back and look fantastic! One thing i wish Dr. Lee would do is provide a 3d visual by taking your picture and digitally enhancing your own breasts on the screen. I myself am a very visual learner so i feel this method would have really helped me to see how big i should go for my body type and structure. I will continue to update after my surgery. I am 5'4 126lbs and will be receiving breast augmentation as well as a tummy tuck! Updated on 25 May 2016: Well this is what i will be saying good bye to on june 10th 2016! Can't wait for some awesome results! Super nervous and scared as heck but still excited to get these peocedures over and done with and start the recovery process asap! Lucky i have a friend who's mom had a tummy tuck and Breast reduction surgery so she is letting me borrow her walker! Just hope i can make it... And more importantly i hope my husband will be able to take on all of my daily motherly duties without any assistance from me and still take care of me in the first couple weeks after surgery! Updated on 28 May 2016: Just trying to see and read as many stories of peoples journeys as possible! Taking in account the negative with a grain of salt, hoping that one of those horror stories is NOT in my cards! Still need to get my meds, have done my testing, and now just trying to loose as many inches and lbs as i can on my own to make the healing process and recovery time a little better if possible! Also i have begun starting my guide of food and medications to avoid before surgery! Updated on 30 May 2016: Does anyone have any before and after pictures on their page of pre tummy tuck belly and then after tummy tuck belly plus working out, (abs in after pictures?) Updated on 1 Jun 2016: Starting to feel the doubt 9 days out. Can't stop thinking, is my body really that bad? My small boobs are still perky, my belly isn't HUGE. I think over all it is because i am scared. Scared of the surgery, scared of the pain, scared of the scars, and scared of the recovery process. I hope my husband can take on all of the responsibilities that i do while i am down and out for two weeks! (i say two weeks, because that is all he is taking off work) then i am on my own with our two young kids. ???? just hoping i can do this! Updated on 2 Jun 2016: Updated on 4 Jun 2016: I am in that "what if" stage now and it is killing me! Uhg anyone who has gone through or who is currently going through the TT journey, now is the time to tell me i will be okay..... PLEASE! Updated on 9 Jun 2016: And i am freaking ouuuuuut... I have all of my bags packed with necessities and already loaded into the car. I am totally beginning to worry myself. This may be TMI but i was so stressed today my IBS flared up and the toilet does not like me anymore! Accckkkk. Well happy thoughts please and a wish good luck! ;) see you on the other side! Updated on 10 Jun 2016: My nerves had me up all night having horrible dreams and feeling sick to my stomach. I woke up at 5am to shower and get my nausea patch on and hubby took my last before pictures! Updated on 10 Jun 2016: Still waitin on them drugggsssss! Updated on 11 Jun 2016: Well.... All i remember yesterday is the anesthesiologist giving me drugs. I don't even remember how i got home or dressed. I made it through the procedure as well as the first nigh. But boy am I sore. Everything hurts!! Luckily my husband has been above and beyond fantastic at taking care of the kids and me!! Don't know what i would do without him. This morning i am still a little woozy from the anesthesia but i am way more coherent than i was yesterday. I slept most of the day yesterday! Updated on 12 Jun 2016: I am starring to gain more use of my arms whichnis great... Today i have made it to the restroon a couple of times on my own and i made lunch for myself and my family. The pain is starting to go away.... I haven't pooped in awhile and i am worried that when i do it will hurt pretty bad... My ankles have been swelling a bit and i am still very tired! Hubs is an amazing care taker very fortunate to have such an awesome man to help out! Updated on 13 Jun 2016: I was very careful lifting up my bra and oushing down my TT padding to sneak a peek at the new girls! I am in love! Can't wait until they settle in! On a side note, why is my entire body so itchy?! Has anyone else had that problem? Couldnit be the iodine that they bathe you in prior to surgery? Today is will be my first shower, however i will not be able to wash my mid section or under boobs which are all of the parts that itch like heck!! Updated on 14 Jun 2016: I have had very little pain from the actual surgery what hurts the most in my binder digging into my skin, my body itching and i can't scratch it and worst of all my back! My back hurts so so bad from constantly sitting up in my recliner and walking hunched over! I told my husband jokingly that i hope my hunch doesn't stay that way from walking like that so much but now i am wondering if that is the truth!! When can you stop walking without hunching at at 90 degree angle? I cannot remember the drs orders! Updated on 15 Jun 2016: Updated on 16 Jun 2016: Well my drains sis not come out today and i was dissapointed about that but they did pull out my med cords. Weirdest feeling ever like they were pulling worms out of my body!! ???? on a positive note they said my results are looking fantastic which i do agree with! I am still extremely swollen and not sure what to do about it. They said try applying ice for 30 then heat for 30 and alternate. Next appt is on monday where hopefully a drain or both drains will come out and she is taking out the breast sutures and possibly my belly botton sutures also. Updated on 17 Jun 2016: It has officially been one week since having my TT and BA. I feel like i can see a dog ear forming on one of my hips. :( but hopefully that is just me over reacting!! Other than that bruising and swelling are going down. My next appt is on monday to hopefully get my syitches and drains out. I showered amost completely by myself today which was a great accomplishment. My back has been killing me so i am starting to try to walk upright and lay down straight! I have yet to be able to put any creams or lotions on my wounds because i am still in my binder and still have all of my sutures and tape on. It's a long process and though i feel a little better each day, i can not wait to feel 100 % better! Updated on 18 Jun 2016: Okay these were hard to get because i still have everything attatched to me! I really feel like by now i should be able to stand straight but my skin pulls so tight it feels like my incision is going to rip and tmi but it really pulls on my vagina! Do you think they took too much skin or Do you think that once the drains, tape and stitches come off/swelling decreases i will be able to stand all the way up perfectly fine? I am so scared i will now have to hunch the rest of my life!!! Updated on 18 Jun 2016: Feel my pain? What do you think about my right drain? Coupd this be an infection or the start of a dog ear? :/ Updated on 20 Jun 2016: Today was my second post op app.. I wwnt in thinking i was going to have both of my drains removed and all of my sutures/stitches out.... That's what they said at the first post op. Wait a few days and we can take everything out..... Well only one drain came out. I am also the most swollen i have been so far in this journey at 10 days post surgery... I guess i envisioned healing much quicker but this was a major surgery so it will take time. I didn't take any new pics today because the only difference is one drain out and i am so swollen i look bigger now than i was pre surgery which is beyond depressing! I am sooo over this and just want to see the beautiful body i was promosed this surgery would give me! Hopefully the swelling goes down amd i can update you with some pictures soon. Updated on 22 Jun 2016: Here is the update... I am waiting for the last drain to have 24 mm or less within 24 hours, 3 consecutive days in a row before i can get it out. My breast and belly button stitches were removed. I feel like i will need revisions done on my hips and i am hoping the bumpiness in my scars are not going to turn into keloid scars. My hips look gross to me. Noping with more time they heal and i don't need revisions because i don't want to go through this recovery time again! I was also told to just wait and let the tape fall off on it's own. Updated on 24 Jun 2016: Here it is in all my glory. Lol now happy with my hips but only time will tell. Updated on 25 Jun 2016: I am excited that my tummy is so flat. However i can't help but be dissapointed in the fact that each hip has a dog ear and i still feel so tick/wide... There is no curvature or shape to my body, i just look like a flat board. Does anyone know if that will change when more swelling goes down. I am only 15 days out today. Updated on 8 Jul 2016: Today marks the day i am one month post op! Yay! I feel better by the day. I catch myself at times doing more than i should or am able to for that matter. Overall, i am happy with my results... My boobs look fantastic! However i am not so thrilled about my hips. I am still swollen so i am hoping with more time as the swelling goes down the results will get better. I believe my drain site on my left hip is infected. It is red and very painful to the touch. My mew annoyance is how itchy my incision line is! I just keep putting neosporin and lotions on it. My right hip has a slight dog ear and my left hip got new very raised stretch marks and what looks like a teeny tiny dog ear which is extremely dissapointing because that will most likely result in a revision surgery sometime next year... Which i am sure i will have to pay more money for. :/ Updated on 10 Jul 2016: Crazy! Only getting better by the day!! Updated on 24 Aug 2016: Feeling pretty good! I have one inverted dog ear and one reg dog ear that they will fix at my 6 mos appt in Dec. 4 days since i started working out and eating right again so that has been nice too! Updated on 23 Sep 2016: Started working out again 9/1 Updated on 1 Oct 2016: I worked out nonstop for 2 weeks and now have been slacking entirely. But i still feel pretty good I just need to figure out how to slim my waist in inches! Updated on 22 Oct 2016: Updated on 28 Nov 2016: On December 10th I will be 6 mos post op from my mommy makeover! Since having the surgery i have definitely regained confidence in my appearance and am very happy with my body. This has resulted in a much better relationship with my husband. (when I am happy and confident, so is he!) He was so against this surgery at first but i told him it was for him, i needed to do it for me, he understood and now understands more than ever! A little bit after the surgery it opened up new medical dilemmas for me. I have had a whirlwind of symptoms and the drs are still tryingnto figure out what the cause could be. Could be from the stress my body was under from surgery and recovery, or the effects of surgery on my body could very well have knocked something outbof place. Still going in for blood tests. I have only had one period since my surgery in june and that was in october. On December 12th I will be going in for my dog ear revision surgery which will be free of charge and in ofice under local annesthetic which is making me nerves all over again.... Wondering if i will be okay to drive, take care of the kids etc. If anyone has had in ofice dog ear corrective surgery, pleSe let me know how it went for you and what i might be able to expect. That's about it for now. Ttyl! Updated on 28 Nov 2016: Updated on 21 Feb 2017: Well... Today I went in for my dog ear revision. Hoping it looks awesome! Will take pics soon! Updated on 25 Feb 2017: Opted out of pain meds and just had local anesthesia as my husband is out of town for a week and i have both kids by myself. But i am feeling pretty good and though i am still bandaged, i think they look pretty good too!! Excited to see the results! Updated on 25 Feb 2017: Right and left sides Updated on 4 Mar 2017: It's been a week and a half since i had my dog ear revision surgery! My hips are so flat. The results looks significantly better! Still wish they would have done more lipo to give me more of an hr glass shape though. Updated on 31 Dec 2019: I wish I would have never gotten breast implants! I am suffering all types of wild BII symptoms since about 3 months after implanting. In January 2020, I will explant and take my life back!! No more foreign objects in my body that my body will try to fight off!
I found every aspect of the experience was handled professionally and in a medically appropriate manner. The office staff was very friendly and always helpful. Dr. Lee and the surgical team gained my complete confidence from the start on the day of surgery, and my experience as a patient was as good as it could be. Now at 7 weeks post op I am amazed by the results. Though recovery was not pleasant, it was well worth it!!
Well, I already got my boobs done by Dr. Lee now I want to get my lips done. Since he did such an AMAZING job on my boobs, I trust him with my lips. I'm so excited and nervous about the procedure just because I'm afraid of needles lol. But I can not wait! I'm getting the Perma done, no shots. I don't know the size yet, but I will know on the 8th of September. Updated on 28 Sep 2015: Updated on 29 Sep 2015: well there was no pain day 1, today i feel a little pain. Its super SWOLLEN, but I'm taking arnica which is helping cause there's no bruising. Updated on 30 Sep 2015: NO pain. The swelling is going down. Im so surprise that it doesn't hurt. Reading so many reviews people were like oh they are in so much pain and discomfort. I am just mad at myself for not doing it sooner lol.
I had a breast augmentation 2 weeks ago, and I love them! Dr. Lee did an amazing job, and I have only been told how natural they look, and asked many times what doctor did I go to. The staff is amazing as well, and made me feel completely comfortable. Before my surgery I called many doctors, and no staff made me feel as comfortable as his.
I've been wanting a BA since I was a teenager. Over time I got more comfortable with my body and actually love it now. BUT I do want to fill out certain things better. So I got up the nerve, and finally made the decision. I was referred to Dr. Lee by someone that I seen him do an amazing Job on. I booked my consultation for May 5th. I loved the atmosphere and the staff was awesome! So almost immediately my boyfriend and I knew that Dr. Lee would most definitely be my surgeon. He was very polite and very knowledgeable. I left not knowing exactly when I would book my appt but knowing for sure it would be soon! So I did end up calling back a couple weeks later booking my surgery for July 23. Also my PreOp appt was set for July 7. I made multiple payments and was paid up by June 23. My PreOp appt was exciting! Sizing! We decided on 565cc Sientra Silicone to take me from an A to a DD. I did my lab work and filled my prescriptions that same day. Now I'm just patiently waiting! Ahhhh the anticipation! Updated on 13 Jul 2014: I am 5'7 148 lbs, originally I thought I wanted big C/small D but I wasn't pleased with that size once I tried them on. I decided on 565cc which would take me from an A to a DD. I'm super excited I can't take the anticipation! Updated on 21 Jul 2014: I'm two days away from surgery and I have my bag packed ice already cleaned the whole house and washed all the clothes, I even bought new bedding! I am contemplate ting whether I'll need done sort of Boobie butter or bio oil but if so I'll have my bf go grab some. I hope I haven't forgotten anything! Sad that my PS suggested that I let go of my nipple rings....I REEEEAAAALLLY want to keep them but I want boobs more! Anyone know someone that was able to keep theirs post op? Anyway I'm happy I have an early appt and It'll go by quickly I'm hoping. Still want my 565cc to be big enough! Updated on 23 Jul 2014: So today was the big day! I arrived shortly before my scheduled tome at 8:30 I was taken into the back room to start my iv and my PS came to mark me up. The last thing I remember is laying on the operating table and waking up at home around 1:30! I am now sore ass hell. My boyfriend had to take me yo the bathroom and he's been hiving me my meds. I'm just hoping it gets better everyday. I LOVE them so far though! Updated on 24 Jul 2014: So I'm 1 day post op and I can surely say it was a better day than yesterday! What hurts most is the muscles undery arms. I've still been trying to move them so they won't be stiff. I'm more comfy sitting upright with all my pillows in the corner on my couch. Although it was a struggle I managed to get up and get to the bathroom alone. My right breast is high than the left but I'll guess that's it's the most swollen because I use it the most. I'm praying it gets better by the day! Updated on 25 Jul 2014: My tight muscles are significant more painful than my left side I decided to ice today. I can move around more independently although it still hurts to get up. The ice pack is HEAVEN! Updated on 26 Jul 2014: So last night I slept propped up in my bed instead of the corner of my sectional couch. Sleeping upwards makes it way easier to get up in the morning. But I most definitely experienced "morning boob" today. It's like being engorged to capacity! Anywho, I had my first shower since surgery and it was heavenly! I've even moving my arms to try to gain strength and sometimes they just flop to my sides. I try not to push them too far. My back definitely hurts because I put a lot of weight on it to try to avoid using my arms. I've been more active though everyday. I'd say getting up is still the biggest struggle. Updated on 28 Jul 2014: Ok so this water retention/ bloating stage is totally killing my vibe! I can't even be happy about my new girls because I look 6 months pregnant! When does this go away?! Laxative tablets are not working. Any suggestions? Updated on 30 Jul 2014: Yes! I feel sooooo much better! I was tired of laying around so yesterday I got up got dressed did my hair and makeup although it took 2 hours lol and went and got my belly pierced. I'm off the norco and just take the Valium as needed at night. Let me tell you I can not WAIT until I can lay on a massage table and get worked on. My back and shoulders have been KILLING me. I still don't like to drive too far, but I cooked last night which was great. I'd say I feel about 80% back. Sometimes I try to lift myself off my bed with my arms and forget they can't take that much weigh yet. I'm still sleeping propped up which is comfy for me because it makes getting up in the morning was easier. As far as bowel movements I made some detox water with watermelon lime and mint and it worked like a charm! I like that it's more natural than for me to keep popping those laxative pills to no avail. I'm LOVING any boobs so far and more everyday. so many of my friends now want to see Dr. Lee he is awesome! By the way I get my stitches out tomorrow I'm excited to see what's under these bandages! Updated on 31 Jul 2014: So today I was supposed to see my surgeon for my post op appt and get this horrid tape and my stitches removed...I had been itching on the side of my boob there was a mosquito in my house so I attributed it to that. Plus there were two bumps. BUT I looked on the other side and I'm noticing a pattern that is REALLY bothering me! Has anyone seen this before? My PS is now not available to see me until Monday and my left side is very itchy but not my right side. I have no clue what to think as of now :( Updated on 31 Jul 2014: Updated on 4 Aug 2014: So I got my stitches and sutures removed this morning. I'm SO glad to be rid of that tape lol! But everything looks great the removal didn't hurt. And I found out that those dots I was freaking out about were from the numbing shots I got during surgery so that was great to hear! I learned that massage is not necessary for me because I got textured implants which is less work for me plus I feel them softening already. I'm going to go find some wireless bras that are more suitable for my clothes when I dress up. I'm now interested in lipo and got a GREAT quote on that. I just love my surgeon and his wonderful staff! :) Updated on 14 Aug 2014: So I've made it to the 3 week mark and I'm just very happy to be feeling like myself again. I'm still wearing my sports bras religiously and still sleeping on my back. Morning boob isn't as harsh as it was before. I still find myself treating them like babies lol. My ribcage under my incisions feels bruised and is very tender but no visible bruises on my skin. My nipple are starting to feel more normal rather than ultra sensitive and I'm pretty happy about that. I have been a little over doing it as far as lifting and carrying but I'm trying to be as delicate as possible. My incisions are healing pretty well and I must say I'm LOVING my new girls! My PS is just AWESOME! Updated on 28 Aug 2014: It has now been 5weeks since my surgery and my how things have changed!! At first I'll admit I didn't really like them at first I was like "this is it?" But now I can't stop looking at them! They have softened, and sleep is more comfy. Although I still sleep on my back for the most part I can comfortably sleep on my side. I still keep a sports bra on except to shower. I love how they're forming! Still get little sharp pains here and there. My nipples feel about 70% normal and I'm still numb for the most pat under my nipple and down to my incision. I have another post op appt on September 9th and I'm hoping my PScan give me a good recommendation on my scars. I'm AMAZED at my before and after photos! I just love the girls! I still have yet to be measured I'll wait 1 more week I'm hoping to be a 34DD.
I am 27 yrs old and have 2 amazing boys ages 8 and 4. I just had a full tummy tuck and lipo on my hips. I was 5'4" and 130 before I had my first son. I was 194 when I went in to deliver him. I have also battled a hypo thyroid since I was 11. My stomach was covered in stretch marks and hung down. I also have severe back problems due to a car accident where someone hit me going 65mph. My stomach was weighing me down and killing my back even more. I lost over 40 pounds in the last year and weighed 148 pre-op. None of it helped my back or my stomach. I opted for this procedure for medical and personal reasons. I was terrified before the procedure. Please feel free to contact me if u want! Updated on 28 Oct 2013: Still really swollen but here are a couple pics. Will post before photos when I get them. Updated on 28 Oct 2013: Also got my first drain out this morning. Hopefully the last one before Halloween. Updated on 6 Nov 2013: I got my drain out on Monday. Was finally able to get some spanx type undergarments. My hips were very swollen. It went down quite a bit w heat and the compression from the spanx. I am 2 weeks and 5 days post op. I am at about 75% of my normal capacity. My upper back feels good but my lower back hurts if I stand or lean too much. That is normal. I still have some numbness in my stomach which is also normal. So far no fluid build up after the last drain came out. My incision is healed except for a couple small spots with scabs. Of course u can still see it very clearly. I was told it would fade about the same that any scar/stretch mark would fade. Turning white between 6 months and a year.
Great question. Prices vary from doctor to doctor, as well as the area you are in. Generally speaking, saline implants are less expensive than silicone. In our area (Sacramento region) saline implants range from $5000-$6000, and silicone ranges from $6000-$7000. Keep in mind there may be other out of pocket expenses including lab work, prescriptions, and possibly a mammogram and EKG depending on your age. One thing we highly recommend is making sure your doctor is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
