I started out waiting over 500 pounds. Naturally, I lost over 220 pounds. This left me with massively sagging skin… To the point that my stomach hung to my knees. It made it very painful to do a lot of exercises, and it was not easy to find clothes that fit well. I had my procedure done on April 10, 2015. I wouldn’t change a thing, despite some of the complications I had due to another chronic illness of mine, not because of my surgeon. I am very pleased with the results, even though, I know I will have to have this done again once I have lost more weight.
Ready to have dream body. After having my 3rd and last child it’s time to get my dream body I’ve always wanted. March 1st is my surgery date I’m from the New York area but I have chosen Dr. scharr since most of friends went to him I feel more comfortable with him. I’m getting a tummy tuck with lips suction and also the flanks done. Also getting a breast lift with implants. Hoping to lose another 15-30 lbs before the surgery Date. Updated on 6 Mar 2018: I had my surgery the first I decided to do to an overnight stay at the hospital since they have stronger medication there. Everything went fine but my HR was spiking and I developed a fever so they had to do a blood transfusion for me which made me look like a human and or. Ghost anymore. (Ended up staying 2 nights in the hospital). During the first few days I regret everything I did why did I do this to myself it’s not worth it it hurts to much ect. Well day 4 came along and I felt so much better the pain was tolerable and the look of it so far just amaze me he did such an amazing job I can’t till I healed even more. I’m glad I chose Dr. Schnarrs from The Hague center he went vice and beyond and he and his staff are amazing. Updated on 9 Mar 2018: It’s only been a week but I feel discouraged to what my body will look like. I’ve even so swollen from head to toe heavier than when I came in for the surgery I know it takes time and I was on an IV for two days plus a blood transfusion nothing is going down I feel so heat an swollen. My boobs look like cones I know they will eventually go down but when. It’s so frustrating right now.
He is always smiling and pleasant to be around. He is very interested in hearing what you want and then will explain how it can be done. He has a great knowledge of the many procedures and will spend as much time as you need to understand how the procedure will happen. His staff are also awesome, very friendly and helpful. I would and have recommended him to other people
Dr.Schnarrs is very pleasant and he knows his job. His staff is great I have nothing but good things. He answered all my questions and his staff followed up with in after the procedure. I love my experience and would recommend him to anybody. My breast are great and I'm grateful that I chose him I don't think I've could have achieved my results with anybody else. Also the best part NO SCARS! My boyfriend still asks how did he put them in there :) lol Updated on 4 Oct 2015: I went in that morning at 7 and left out around 2...they put me in a wheelchair my sister took me home and gave me crackers I was crying I wanted a burger and she got me one as soon as I got home I was throwing the burger back up. After the 1st 3-4 the pain is tolerable. The 1st couple of days you have to have someone with you I had my sister and my boyfriend they help me get up and move around. I couldn't stand up to pee really glad he was there and he supported me and sister is heaven sent I love her so much. My mom had my kids and they were gone on spring break they didn't even know what happened. Updated on 7 Jan 2016: I had a few questions in regards to how to how my scarring looks so here you go. Honestly my doctor preformed a wonderful job. Look for yourself=]
I've decided to chronicle my journey here since I've learned so much from you ladies over the past month. Some background: I'm 35 years (ugh), 5'3", 110lbs, and mother to 2 great little kids (ages 4 and 20 months). Before pregnancy, I was a small 34B and after prolonged BF'ing and some weight loss, I've deflated to 34A. I have some pronounced asymmetry, as both my kids preferred nursing on my right side. I've consulted with 2 PS, and am thrilled with the one I've chosen. Both think I will need different sized implants due to asymmetry, and one believes I would benefit from a Bennelli lift on the right. However, although I'm 99.99% sure we're done with baby-having, on the remote chance that I decide to have a "hail-Mary" baby in a couple of years, I've elected to forgo a lift at this time. If I need one down the road, I'll get it. Because I'm a runner, and also due to personal preference, I have decided on smaller implants just to get me to a full B/small C. PS and I have settled on 200-225 on the right (larger)and 225-250 on the left (smaller). He will use sizers during the surgery to decide on the best size implants for my body. My BWD is 12.4, and since I prefer more "slopey" lower pole fullness, PS recommends Mod+ Mentor smooth silicone unders. Thanks again for your stories and photos! I'll be posting more as surgery approaches (8 weeks!) Updated on 19 Feb 2015: So, I decided to ask a question to the doctors regarding my asymmetry issues. I asked if they thought If a lift would be necessary on my right side because of the difference in volume as well as nipple position. I received several thoughtful responses, and eight of the nine doctors who answered thought that I would definitely need some type of lift or nipple repositioning to achieve better symmetry. This was a bit discouraging, but not unexpected. My plastic surgeon said that implants alone would be sufficient to make them look symmetrical enough in bathing suits and under clothing, but that naked I would likely still see a difference. After thoughtful consideration, I've decided to proceed with implants alone for the time being, as I'm still concerned that a lift would make breast-feeding more difficult if I ever chose to have another baby in the next several years. And I also figured that since the asymmetry hasn't bothered me up until this point, I'm not going to be terribly bothered by it after surgery. So with these realistic expectations in mind, I am getting super excited about my surgery in five weeks! Thanks for following my journey. :) Updated on 26 Feb 2015: Just some pics of looks that I love Updated on 26 Mar 2015: Surgery went off without a hitch today. Dr. Schnarrs went with Mentor Mod+ 250 cc in both, but which came as a surprise, as the plan was to use two different sizes to correct my asymmetry. However, he said during surgery that the 250 cc looked very good and basically symmetrical on bilateral sides, so he saw no reason to go down in size on the right as planned. So here I am, in a hotel 2 hours after surgery! Can't wait to se these babies drop and fluff! Mild pain, nothing intolerable, and moderate pressure. We'll see about tonight and tomorrow though. ???? Real self is being a real pain and not letting me post photos. I'll keep trying. Updated on 26 Mar 2015: Updated on 27 Mar 2015: In my Coobie bra. Got my band today, which is NOT comfy, but I'm willing to do whatever it takes to drop and fluff faster! Ha! Updated on 28 Mar 2015: Sorry for the million updates, but I'm trying to "pay it forward" to all of the other ladies who were kind enough to journal their immediate post op experiences. It really helps to read and see progress day by day, particularly in the first week or so. Anyway, this morning I awoke feeling wonderful! I haven't had to take a Vicodin since yesterday around 2pm, and switched to Ibuprofen only. I did take a 1/2 tablet of Valium before bedtime to help with sleep and to relax my back and pec muscles (which was helpful). I have some soreness this morning with use of my arms but it is about 75% improved from yesterday. I am so excited and amazed by how good I feel! As far as my girls, there is not much change in appearance yet; still high and torpedo-esque. But I keep reminding myself that it hasn't even been a full 48 hours since my surgery, and that I'm at least two weeks away from seeing any measurable changes. I have no pain around the periareolar incisions and seem to have retained nipple sensation. All in all, I am so excited with my progress and I hope it gives reassurance to other ladies reading this who also want smaller implants. XO Updated on 29 Mar 2015: They're perky and petite, just exactly as I had hoped. Like my pre-baby boobs, but better! Couldn't be happier. ???? Updated on 3 Apr 2015: Feeling better every day! Sorry for the bad lighting. They're settling nicely, and scars around the areola are barely visible. No numbness or pain. (Except muscle spasms, but that's from lifting toddlers all day). Overall, I'm thrilled with my results! Updated on 9 Apr 2015: day in spite of wearing the band and doing massages several times a day. I'm worried that something may be wrong, but I'm scared to bug my plastic surgeon again. I'm feeling really discouraged. :-( Updated on 9 Apr 2015: Updated on 16 Apr 2015: So I'm feeling much better today after my pity-party post last week. I'm feeling great, and have zero discomfort. I'm back to running and am restarting light upper body workouts this week. Breasts are still riding high, but thanks to the lovely women on RS that have shared their BA journies and have offered words of encouragement to me, I am confident that my breasts will continue to settle and soften. One thing I have found interesting is the disparity in size I notice when I take photos of my breasts. This is not noticeable at all in person, and my husband even remarked last night that he thought they looked very symmetrical. However when I went to take photographs with my phone today, I was surprised to see how lopsided they appeared! I really think this is somehow accentuated with the wide angle lens on my phone camera. In any case, I feel great about their appearance and am enjoying them so much! Updated on 16 Apr 2015: Updated on 23 Apr 2015: Not much to update, except to note that everything is going great! Still slowly dropping and fluffing. Husband absolutely loves them! They are the perfect size for my frame and my lifestyle. :) Updated on 25 Apr 2015: Thought I would add some pics in clothes. Nearly all of my photos here are nude. LOL Updated on 6 May 2015: Really quick update: 6 week postop visit with my PS went great. Girls continue to drop and fluff, and I'm completely back to my normal routine. Patience is a virtue for sure! Love them and love wearing whatever I want to now (without having to fret over whether or not I can wear my super-padded push-up bra with it!) It really has made my life easier and more fun in ways that I hadn't considered prior to surgery. Updated on 28 May 2015: Just a couple of photos to update. I've had a lot of questions about breast symmetry, and I'd like to say that overall I'm very pleased with the outcome in that regard. I still have asymmetry, which I knew I would because I elected not to have my right nipple/areola complex raised during surgery. I'm truthfully glad that I did not, because the difference to me is so slight and completely unnoticeable in clothing or bathing suits. I feel great, and every week I continue to see subtle improvements in my look. As my right implant continues to settle, I expect the nipple will go up in relation to the implant and appear more symmetrical. Thank you so much for all of the kind words and encouragements!
First I want to thank all of you for your courage to share your stories i helped me so much with decision. I got my implants when I was 19, I enjoyed them. Know I'm in a different place in my life, they were almost 15 years old and 3 months ago I was diagnose with Hashimoto thyroditis and some PS experts in explantation said that it could because of the implants and i didn't like the idea of having something toxic in my body and the need to keep changing them every 10 years. I had my surgery today, I did it with Dr Robert Schnarrs in Norfolk, VA It was in his office he has all the equipment there and it wasn't as expensive as a hospital. My breast looks very small hopefully it will fluff a little :) I never though I would be in this place in my life to prefer have small breast over my health! God healed my self esteem for sure ! The surgeon put drains and he is going to take them tomorrow. He sells the bra to use post surgery. Excuse my grammar English is my second language :) Updated on 21 Aug 2013: I got the drains out, everything is going smooth and easy. Updated on 24 Aug 2013: Grieving a little. I went out with my sister so I put on clothes and a sport bra and I felt sad and having mixed emotions. I had the option to not do any lifting and wait how my breast would recover but I chose to do an small lift and my breast is looking flat in the middle. I'm hoping that is going to fluff some with time :/ Updated on 29 Aug 2013: I went to see my Dr and the healing process is going well, he took away the bandage. The stitches are internal and he will remove them in 6 months or so when everything is glue together. I'm very please with the size of the areola is looking with wrinkles Bc of the tape and the incision the Dr said that it will fade over time. I can massage so I'm going to use essential oils combine with arnica oil. I'm hoping that they will fluff!!!! Updated on 31 Aug 2013: Updated on 4 Sep 2013: Today i'm feeling happy with my breats! I look more slender and I like how my body looks. I've been doing massage twice a day. Updated on 4 Sep 2013: Updated on 13 Sep 2013: Updated on 13 Sep 2013: The left nipple is still with a deep wrinkle is very noticeable. I will go to see my PS in two weeks. Hopefully I won't need to have another surgery. Updated on 18 Sep 2013: I bought this bra for small breast women, I'm 34 A but they suggested to buy the 34AA. The fabric is very nice! Updated on 25 Sep 2013: Hi beautiful ladies! I'm doing fine, I can exercise with no problem, lift some weight do push ups etc.. I'm doing a detox right now to start cleaning my sistem from the toxic chemicals that were in the silicones. I went to see the Dr and had some blood test done and the levels of antibodies that he found in May deopped a little :) . They were 51 in may and now they 48. So I'm hoping that the hashimotos is going to clear out completely :) I'm going to see my PS the next week and he is going to take the internal stitches out, I usually leave them longer but since my left nipple is sinking a little he is planing to take out. Updated on 6 Oct 2013: I went to see my PS because when i show him the picture about my nipple he said that he need it to take the internal stitches out, because they were probably to tight and pulling the nipple. I'm glad that he did because the nipple is looking better :) I've being doing a detox and I'm planning to do a hydro colonic and naturopath friend recommended to put a mud pack in my breast and my thyroid to help pull any metals or toxic residues that I may have from the implants. So I'm helping my body getting rid of any toxicity. Updated on 29 Oct 2013: Updated on 29 Dec 2013: I've wanting to share with all of you was has been going on in my mind. I don't regret the Explant at all and I don't mind having small breast but what I don't know if it was the right desition was to take the capsules out. I read many stories and sites of women that take the them out for Health reasons and all of them advice to take the capsule out to not leave any residue. So I was sure that that was the way to go. My implants were almost 14 years old but they weren't rupture. One of the drs that I spoke with recommended to just take the implants out without doing any lift and wait 6 months to see how they would heal unfortunately I didn't do it like that. ( but at the same time maybe I need it to take everything out for the sake of my health) :/ My breast are uneven, empty in the middle. So now I'm thinking to do some fat grafting. But I don't know if is a safe desition. There is a lot is different opinions about it too. I just want them more normal looking fuller in the middle area. I don't think they will fluff because they look the same, the scar is improving and I know that can take a year to look normal and I'm fine with that but is the shape that I'm not 100% pleased. The should haves are not fun in the mind. Updated on 11 Jan 2014: Using mud packing to Detox. I started with my feet and hands, and put some in my thyroid and breast as you can see. This can pull heavy metals out of the body and help with the scars. Hope this helps :) Updated on 4 Mar 2014: Hi beautiful ladies, so I'm very excited to share that I did some blood test and the antibodies have dropped! Before the surgery I had 52 and now is 42!! So my body is healing from this autoimmune disease. I follow a strict gluten free diet and I'm taking suplemmets to help heal my gut too. And since summer is getting closer I bought some bathing suits to see which fit better with my new tiny boobs. A side story, it's so funny that my daughters (4 & 2) think that I have big boobs lol is all about perspective right? Hugs and a healthy recovery for all of you..
I'm having liposuction on my upper arms, back, upper abdomen, inner/outer thighs, and knees. I had a tummy tuck done in 1999 and I have never regretted it. I have always hated my thighs and with constant weight change always going up and down, my thighs are a horrible mess. I have decided to have the fat taken out of my thighs permanently. Now I just hope my calves dont get fat :) My upper arms are a total mess. No matter how much weight I lose, they are always fat. I could actually knock you down if I waved and you were standing 2 feet away from me. The doctor is going to lipo my arms, but there is no guarantee that I will get the skin to firm up. I might have to have surgery to remove the skin after the liposuction. I hope not because I dont like the scars I see that it leaves. Updated on 23 Mar 2013: It's been a while so I'm sorry. I have good days and bad days. Some days I feel so skinny and amazing, and then I feel huge the next day and question everything. Honestly, I havent watched what I eat, but I also havent gained any weight. The last 2 nights Ive slept nude without the compression garment. Oh how Ive missed sleeping nude. Well I have been suffering for the past 2 days because every area I had lipo on has hurt terribly. I'm talking hurt like I did 2 weeks after surgery. Oh, and get this....Having the lipo has pushed me into menopause. Yep, you heard me right....menopause. I thought I was crazy at first when every since I had the surgery I'd get severe hot flashes all through the day and even worse at night. I asked my doctor and he confirmed that yes it can happen and that you actually have hormones stored in your fat. So if they go in and mess with it, it can trigger the menopause. I'm only 47 and I knew it would eventually happen, but man I didnt think it would be anytime soon. I had a hysterectomy when I was 27, so I wasnt even sure I would ever know when it did hit me. The hot flashes are no joke :( Anyways, as far as my results from the lipo go, I am pretty satisfied. I fit a size 6/8...depending on my swelling. My thighs are what I'm most pleased with. They no longer rub together! They are lumpy, but I'm working on it. I do get a lymphatic massage every week for 30 minutes, but honestly I dont get anything out of it. My daughter says that the reason I'm so swollen is because I keep eating chinese food for lunch. I have to get back on my diet, but I havent had the willpower since I had the surgery. Updated on 18 May 2014: Its been over a year now since Ive had the liposuction done. It was the biggest mistake of my life. I spent so much money to make myself look better and it didn't do that at all. I am bigger now than before I even had the liposuction. They say that the fat doesn't come back to the areas that have been done, but thats a complete un truth. I have had a flat stomach for over 13 years, but after the lipo I have a big pooch. The fat has all come back with a vengeance and also in areas that I never gained weight . The sensation of pain is still in my back and sides. This procedure has put me into a depression that still hasn't gone away. I am totally embarrassed because EVERYONE knows that I had it done and I look horrible. I would never ever suggest this procedure to anyone. I'm sorry to sound so negative, but I'm simply telling the truth about what happened to me.
Well ladies, just as most have I've been coming to the RealSelf site for a while, but now i've finally decided to officially become apart of the community. Where to begin?... I guess the summer before my Sophomore year in high school was the beginning of it all. I was a large B/C most of middle school and my freshman year and then that summer puberty worked it's magic and turned my self-esteem upside down. I gained about 15-20 lbs and my chest became more, for lack of a better word, prominent. By the time I graduated in 2001 was 155-60 lbs in a D/DD. As time went on I got back down to about 145 but the girls stood strong and didn't budge a bit. More time passed my weight fluctuated a lot and by the time I was 23 I was in a DDD. A month after my 24th birthday I got married and a few months later I was pregnant. My boobs ballooned once again, and to top it all off my milk never came in. So there I was excited about being a new mommy but bummed about the body that I had been left with, 180 lbs and in a DDDD. Fast forward to 2010 and 11 more lbs, I had some health issues (which btw caused the weight gain), and had to have surgery. By the end of my recovery I was determined to lose weight. I lost about 20 lbs and thats when the major back pain kicked in. It started out as a dull ache between my shoulder blades and one morning 2 months later I was in so much pain that I thought I was gonna wet the bed because I could barely move my upper body. Fast forward some more, my PC sends me to a breast specialist and she agrees that a BR is necessary but because of insurance purposes I needed at least a year of documentation before my carrier would even allow submission of my claim. So for the past year I've visited my PC once a month to document the pain and discomfort that I experience on a daily bases. Having shared all of that, I'd now like to share my silver lining. Today after a very long and trying year , oh and more weight gain, I went in for my follow up with the specialist. My file should be submitted sometime early next week if it wasn't done today, and they are confident that it won't take the usual 4 wks to here from the insurance company because the amount of and type of documentation included in my file. Well, with hopes that I haven't you, I ask: Keep me in your prayers ladies, I'm almost there! Updated on 27 Oct 2012: So i've been waiting ever so anxiously for call from the Dr.'s office and guess what?, they called Friday while I was in the shower @ 20 mins before close of business. So of course I foolishly called them back thinking that someone was really going to answer after missing office hours by a whopping 4 mins. Needless to say, it has been bugging me all weekend! My final thoughts: Come On Monday! Updated on 29 Oct 2012: So,thanks to hurricane Sandy I get a rainy birthday and no news until Wednesday! Updated on 30 Oct 2012: Wonderful news! I've been approved! My PS's office called today and all I have to do now is choose a date. My PS only does surgery on Monday's and Tuesday's, so they'll get back to me with the available dates and I'll be on my way. I am so far beyond excited! OMG! I can't believe that it's really almost over. Updated on 1 Nov 2012: So, I got a call back on the 30th, which was a surprise. My BR is scheduled for the 26th of November. I have 2 pre ops, one on the 13th another on the 19th, and then on to the big day! I'm so excited. Gosh i'm going to be so busy the week before my surgery. Thanksgiving is on the 22nd, my anniversary is on the 24th and then surgery the following Monday. Well ladies, any advice or tips? All suggestions are welcomed. To me, in this instance, no word of advice could be too great or too small. Updated on 1 Nov 2012: Oh, also I have to give a big shout out to my Hubby. He's gonna take two weeks off to help out after my surgery. I swear I think he's the bees knees! Updated on 26 Nov 2012: Finally! My time has come ladies. I check in tomorrow @ 8 and surgery is scheduled for 10:30. I was hoping that I would be able to come home after the surgery but my ps has requested an overnight stay for monitoring purposes. I guess its the norm for her. Either way i'm pretty excited, tonight is my last night with the girls and i'm anxious to see them go. Updated on 26 Nov 2012: The previous post was actually typed on the 25th. Here's my news for the 26th:Thanks for the support ladies. All is well aside from the occasional discomfort, which i can only describe as what feels like the most massive rug burn I've ever had! My surgery started half an hour early and only last about and hour and a half. And i must say i am already pleased with the results. My boobs haven't been this perky since I was about 12 yrs. old. Updated on 3 Dec 2012: So I had a great itchy fit last night with earned me an early trip to the Dr., I had to have some of my tape removed early because my skin was seriously irritated. The up side to it is that one of my anxieties was relieved. My incisions look pretty awesome. I thought that they were going to be super gross but I'm glad to admit that I was wrong. Updated on 5 Dec 2012: I just got back in from an appointment with the PS and all is well. I go back in two weeks and hopefully by then I will have completely scabbed over, I still have a couple pink spots ( I'm praying against wound separation). Also I found out exactly how much was removed , 740 from the right and a whopping 960 from the left! The pain is totally bearable now and its seems that most of my tenderness is coming from the drain sites, go figure. (Btw it feels weird not having any tape on) Updated on 7 Dec 2012: I am 11 days post op now. My one major complaint is still sleeping on my back, its gotten really old and I'm having a tough time getting a good night of sleep. As far as pain goes I'm almost pain free. The two areas where my drains were still feel tender and thats the worst of it. Of course like everybody else I'm getting the shooting pains but thats to be expected. I'm not on any heavy pain meds, just ibuprofen when needed. Swelling is obviously still an issue but its not as annoying in the left breast as it is in the right. I suppose because I'm right handed is the reason for that. Although there is tightness that persists in some areas, they are definitely not as tight as they were. So I guess overall all I'm doing prettying great. My incisions seem to be healing at a great rate (Thank God!) I'm waiting a small section to completely scab over, but thankfully there are no wound separations.My lower back pain is completely gone! I don't hobble any from aggravated sciatica and I no longer have numb knot in between my shoulder blades. My right shoulder has ton back to being a little tense but I thing the majority of comes from not sleeping and me not being used to relaxing my shoulders. I often have to force myself to relax my shoulders because, Duh!, they aren't bound with tension knots any more. Well, that's for now. I hope that one day my story will help someone. Updated on 9 Dec 2012: First, the good news,Tomorrow I will officially be 2 weeks post op! I know that in my last post I seemed to be feeling pretty good but the past day or so has proven to be different. While I'm not feeling completely horrible, I'm not fantastic either. It seems to me that the more my boxiness drops and fills out, I feel pretty sore. I'm thinking maybe its because my procedure had to be done with what I believe is the most invasive technique. Despite the soreness I'm loving the out come. The girls are really starting to shape up and look good.That's it for now. Hopefully I'll be feeling better for the next update. Updated on 9 Dec 2012: I forgot to mention that the swelling that was in my stomach seems to be gone. If not completely, mostly. Now the rest is up to me. I can't wait to be given the okay for the gym. I need my sexy bod back! It's been gone for way too long. Updated on 11 Dec 2012: I now know the cause of my recent set back. Aunt Flo decided to showed up a little early, Which in turn meant earlier signs of her now present visit. I guess the good news is that my surgery hasn't set me back a month and that I should be a-ok for the holiday. With getting this out of the way now it makes me feel a little excited about how I should feel for the next few weeks. From here on out it should be smooth sailing all the way through to my sixth week. Hopefully by this time next week I'll feel more like myself. It never ceases to amaze me how I have to adjust to being taken so totally out of my element every month. Updated on 14 Dec 2012: I am now over a week long freak out! I had been bleeding since the 5th., decided to give it time to work itself out (a week). It hadn't stopped so I expected to worst, "I Was headed towards an OPEN WOUND"! (Drama Music) DUN DUN DUN! Called the PS's office, they said "come in tomorrow so we can have a peek". I get there Yesterday in the a.m. and it had stopped on its on.Turns out it was just blood vessels healing themselves. So there I am embarrassed and out of another copay. My PS pretty much said stop looking you're worrying yourself. But it was kinda hard to not look when I had to bandage the the incision everyday. So I am now calm and feeling pretty good since my PS put me in check, LOL, and Aunt Flo decided to pack up and go! From here on out I'm accepting nothing other than smooth sailing! In the past day and half, I've cooked a little, cleaned a little, and even washed my hair all by myself! ( Look Ma I'm a big girl now! LOL!) It's simply AMAZING what an overactive imagination and do! I hope that all is well for everyone, and I'll up date after my next "scheduled" appointment which is this up coming Wednesday. Updated on 19 Dec 2012: Everything went well with the PS's today. I've been cleared to start treating my scars and my next appt. isn't until June. There are a couple of areas along my vertical incisions that are slow strolling through the process but as soon as they've healed I'll be all healed as far as the incisions go. As for the zingers, tingling and swelling... who knows? That's it for now, Happy Holidays Ladies! Updated on 20 Dec 2012: I got on the scale this morning and found that I have lost 6.6 pounds since the BR! I'm doing my best to shed this beast of a belly before summer. I want to look like a new gal when I return to the PS 's in June. I also order some shea butter last night and plan to use it along with Scar Away silicone sheets. Prayerfully they're gonna get the job done! Updated on 27 Dec 2012: Christmas was great! I wasn't super strict with my eating habits but I definitely kept it toned downed. I'm gonna continue to do my best to shed some pounds even during times of celebration. Oh, and what I definitely consider great news: I can now sleep on my side without pain and excessive amount of pillows or more swelling occurring in one boob, so the past few nights have offered up some pretty comfy sleep. Also I've decided to go with a product other than scar away. Come to find out it's not at the local drug store as listed, so I'll be ordering it's replacement next week. I can't recall it's name right now but I will post it once it arrives. Updated on 3 Jan 2013: At this point my biggest complaints are that this tenderness is beyond annoying and and that I still feel some twinges in the muscles that I had issues with pre BR. Since I'll be at my six week point this up coming Monday, I'm hoping that integrating a light workout routine will help to ease that. I'm anxious to get my weight loss journey on a roll but I know that I have crawl before I can walk. Updated on 14 Jan 2013: Just to update: I'm doing well! I get a twinge of very mild pain here and there, but for the most part all is well. The only time it seems to be extremely annoying is while I'm trying to sleep. I think its due to sleeping in these bras. Other than that I'm Fantastic! Updated on 18 Jan 2013: Since all of the bills haven't rolled in I decided to check the insurance company's website: *Total Amount *Covered by Ins. *My Responsibility Carman Claire M Md $3,797.00 $,3,797.00 $0.00 Sentara Hospitals $14,659.91 $13,929.42 $730.49 Pathology Science... $364.00 $229.72 $134.28 Schnarrs Robert H Md $2,700.00 $2,396.77 $303.23 Atlantic Anesthes... $1,768.00 $936.00 $832.00 My Total out of pocket cost: $2,000
For my clothing to fit better
Implants, appropriately placed, will help to centralize the nipples more. Probably not exact, or "perfect", but better.
Your implant comes with a replacement warranty for leaks from the manufacturer, the time frame is usually 10 years, and may include some financial assistance for costs above the implant replacement. Discuss this with your surgeon. Since no implant is "permanent", they require periodic maintenance, which comes with a cost.
Every implant has pros and cons. Shaped have less upper pole fullness ( ie - push up look), but can rotate and are generally more expensive. Round are more shape predictable independent of rotation, and depending on the profile, provide different degrees of upper pole fullness. This is something I feel is important to discuss with patients to try to get an idea of what you, the patient , are looking for. Photos definitely help. It would be worthwhile to discuss this with your surgeon with a less projecting implant, although they are broader at the base ( for the same volume). The exchange is usually straight forward.
Have your surgeon let you place 325cc or so implants in a bra and see if YOU like them. There is no "right " size. If you have not already discussed it, there is a very good chance you also need a lift.
Both are quality implants. In general, the Allergan implants have more projection for comparable volume and profile. They also have a full profile implant for those women who desire a lot of "push up look". You have to be careful that they do not look too round or missile like, however, unless that is the look you are going for! Discuss you size and shape desires with your surgeon as they relate to your chest/breast dimensions.
