I've always had breasts that sagged, my nipples pointed almost straight down and I had almost zero volume on my upper chest. When I was wearing a bra they looked normal but as soon as I took it off they just dropped. Id never been comfortable with them outside of a bra and felt embarrassed when trying on certain clothes as they did not look how they were supposed to! My Fiance surprised me with a consultation with Dr. Quinn I knew right away he was who I wanted to operate on me. He is incredibly detailed which I was so happy about, being OCD is a good thing to have in a surgeon! One of my main concerns was scarring as I did have to have a lift in order to have the results I wanted but after seeing his portfolio my nerves were put at ease. He answered all my questions and even suggested I put together a little slideshow of tata's I liked so he could pinpoint exactly what to do and the implants I would need! On surgery day he was very calm and checked in multiple time before the surgery, and even walked with the bed into the surgery bay. That meant a ton, was not expecting him to do that and it was so reassuring. The anesthesiologist was also amazing, he checked in and walked me through everything he would be doing. After waking up I was out of the clinic much quicker then I expected, which was really appreciated as no one likes to lay on a gurney for hours waiting to be released! The nurses were awesome and sent us home with a ton of supplies and extra wrappings. I was feeling good the entire day after surgery, was not groggy for long and was only feeling very stiff. Granted I was still jacked up on pain meds but I was expecting to feel horrid so it was a welcome surprise. The 2nd - 5th day was the worst pain and mobility wise but after that, each day got easier. All in all, I cannot recommend Dr. Quinn enough, his work is outstanding and I am so grateful. Feeling confident is priceless and the number of compliments I have gotten about his work speaks for itself! I am now 8 months post-op with 650cc under the muscle and happy as a bee!
Let me start by saying that like many, I have wanted to do this since I was about 16 years old. I am a petite 5'2" and while I've had my heavier and lighter phases of life (and 2 kids), I tend to hover in the 130-140 range with a couple of brief exceptions. I have never liked being the girl with the huge boobs for more reasons than I can list but primarily physical discomfort, inability to be more than moderately active, bad posture, pain in my back/shoulders/neck and of course ALL of the more self-confidence and vain reasons. This isn't even counting the stereotypes that come along with it all. So for about 15 years I have thought (dreamed) of doing this. After each baby, they got ridiculously larger and then afterwards they lost a little volume each time. INITIATION - By the time I walked into my doc's office at 33, I had decided that any risks were worth it and had no more doubt in my mind. I told my PCP I needed a referral for breast reduction. I explained that I'd had enough of all the aches and pains. She gladly referred me to the surgeon for consultation. CONSULTATION - At my consultation, we talked through my concerns and symptoms. I was prepared to prove it. I had records of many chiropractor visits and personal training to demonstrate that I have been looking for ways to improve my condition for quite some time. He didn't want any of that. The surgeon was highly confident that insurance would work in my favor. He explained that I had to qualify based on my BMI, which I easily did. We talked about size and he schooled me on the fact that bra sizes are wildly unreliable. He told me that with it being a medicinal need, there would be a minimum for what had to be removed. The maximum would be determined by my own nerves and tissue which he wouldn't 100% know until the actual surgery. He simply asked me "would you rather wake up too big or too small?" As a person who is a detail oriented plan-a-holic, this level of uncertainty would normally kill me. That just goes to show how ready I was to do this. I said "too small" because the idea of feeling like I went this extreme and still wound up with the same challenges was no good. He put me on the schedule about 6 weeks out, leaving time for insurance processes to occur. I got a call a few weeks later that insurance gave the green light and just like that, it was going to happen. PREPARING - I ordered some front close after surgery bras from Amazon. It was hard to buy them because I couldn't imagine fitting in them and they didn't have underwires per the instructions. They turned out to be perfect though. I also hit the reviews online (RealSelf was the best source) and started researching. I poured over photos and reviews and suggest you do the same. It helped prepare me. I even looked at reviews from women who had unpleasant outcomes. Don't freak yourself out but I personally think it's important to know it's a risk and wrap your head around the concept that it may not turn out to be perfect. I reluctantly snapped a few before pics and soon the day arrived. SURGERY DAY - The surgery day for me was a breeze. I went in, waited a bit, got put under, woke up, recovered for about an hour and then went home with my husband. Easy. RECOVERY - The pain was uncomfortable but manageable. The best part was how light and weightless I felt. Incredible. I did utilize the pain meds for about a week to get me through it. I took 3 days off work, worked from home for 2 and then had a long weekend. I attended a baby shower for a friend on Sunday. Monday I was back to work like normal. During all of that time I was still able to be a mom. My husband pulled most of the weight for sure but I pitched in way more than I had expected, by choice. I felt pretty great. OUTCOMES - As for the outcomes, keeping the bandages on was torture. I peeked but only for a sec. Frankenstein boobs. Not pretty. My incisions were bunched up in places, I was bruised all over, one was very obviously larger than the other and there were all of these unnatural angles and lumps. Peek if you must but you have GOT to assure yourself that this is NOT the final look. I didn't panic because I'd read enough reviews to know that it would take much more than a couple of days to see what they were really going to look like. Within a week, things were moving right along. I could see the progression and was growing more confident that it was all going to be fine. At 2 weeks i had my post op appointment. My incisions were closed with only one or two small spots still healing. I expressed my concerns even though I had already seen a ton of progress and wasn't that worried any more. He assured that everything would smooth out. Even by week 3 I feel like more than half of what was bothering me has gone. BRAS/SIZE - I went and purchased some bras today. It was a big day for me. I am down FOUR cup sizes. I tried on multiple sizes but ultimately bought a 34C.i tried on a 36B which also fit me. I think I'm right on the cusp between B and C. If I'm actually still swollen, I'll probably be a B cup in the end. If he had let me pick a cup size this is exactly what I would have said. Full B/ Small C. Perfect. Since my surgery I've had several very surreal moments that have brought me pure joy. Going back to the gym and realizing I have all if this new incredible mobility. Trying on a "deep V" swimsuit and feeling confident (not looking like a prostitute) and even little things like shaving or putting my baby in the baby front pack carrier. All easier, all more comfortable. I don't even think I realized how much discomfort and pain I was in before. This was a great decision for me. I am beyond happy that I did this. My only regret is that I didn't do it 15 years ago. My husband is happy too! Going smaller wasn't his favorite idea in the beginning, but I think that the finished product has him highly satisfied. I am anxious for the healing to continue and for the scars to minimize but I fully trust that they will. Updated on 19 Jun 2018: I'm past the 6 month threshold so I wanted to do one more update. My surgeon advised it would be 12-18 months before everything "settled" so I'll be interested to see any changes from here on. Overall, I am still 100% happy with my decision to do this. The results have been a major boost to my fitness, energy levels, confidence, i could go on and on. I am including 2 pics, one main pic and another close up of my scars as they are today. THE LOOK: The symmetry is great. They look and feel exactly the same. It took several weeks for that to happen so i can definitely say that the swelling may not match on both sides at first but give it time. As you'll see in my initial post op pics, my stitches were bunched in places. I have been shocked at how well this has smoothed out over the 6 months. It's almost completely undetectable although I feel like I can still note a few spots if I'm really focusing on that. I have definitely seen other women's review pics where the incisions were perfectly straight and no bunching but I've read that this can vary person to person based on tissue and is not always the surgeon. If this concerns you, ask to see photos of your surgeon's work. For me, I'm not worried about it whatsoever. THE FEEL: Okay, let's cut to the chase. I did write anything about sensation in my first review but it was certainly a factor when I was deciding to do this. What I read and was told by the doc is that this is not anything they can predict and there is no guarantees that you will have any sensation after this surgery. Ultimately, you aren't going to know until you know. I got to a point where that was something I was willing to accept. So, let me be real with you... Pre-op, attention to this area when being intimate went a long way for me if you know what I mean. Potentially giving that up wasn't something I took lightly. Post-Op, it isn't the same but it's not entirely lost. I'd say I lost about 30% of the sensitivity and because I had such a big reduction, it's a little distracting because (I don't know how else to explain it) the nipples don't feel like they're quite where supposed to be. Have you ever scratched an itch on your leg and then realized it was a few inches over? It's like that. So, I'm happy I retained feeling and I'm hopeful that over time it will all feel more familiar and not be so distracting. That's it for my update. I will try to field questions if you leave them in the comments. My best advice is to read as many reviews as you can.
Dr Quinn was great, I felt comfortable before and after the surgry. From what I can see the results look great!! If I ever need any other work done I will call him, he was areferral from my co worker !
Dieted all my life with thyroid problems. Breast fed two boys. Always exercised but found myself needing wt loss surgery. Following this I lost more than 170 pounds and kept it off for 8 years. Time had came to make a new me. I had a tummy tuck first, then arm and thigh lift, face lift and finished with a breast lift with impants! I am so very pleased with the professionalism of Dr Quinn, Kimber and the rest of his medical staff. I feel like I'm family now! More than anything, after 50 years I am finally comfortable to enter into a room of people and feel good about myself. I strongly encourage anyone who has found themselves in my shoes to borrow the necessary funds and seek the areas of concern you have with Dr Quinn. You will be so very happy!
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My TT journey started a few years ago. I was a wreck emotionally, stuck in a bad marriage and didn't care much about myself. I focused my time and attention to caring for my 2 children and not caring for myself. I had finally had enough and decided to change all the bad things and make them all positive or as close to that as I could. I got a divorce, got my head on straight and stared to take care of me. I lost weight and got happy but was not happy with my tummy. During both pregnancies I got HUGE I didn't gain much weight but the circumference of my belly was enormous! So, I started doing research and decided that a TT was for me. I am now 10 days post op and I am loving my new tummy. I wish I had started this process earlier. I have had a pretty easy go of the surgery too. For me the first 4 days being on my back was pretty bad. Then the drain tubes were not my friends. I tore the stitches on one side getting into the car to go home from the surgery center. In turn the drain would leak every time I stood up. My pain has been very tolerable. I took out my pain pump on day two and also stopped taking the Percocet and went to Tylenol as needed. I have been able to stand upright since day two also. I can feel my tummy pull and to compensate I try to move slow. I have yet to have any real setbacks and am optimistic that I will not have any. I am so pleased with my outcome at 10 days post op that in 3 months from now I know I will be thrilled! I would do this over again in a heartbeat, with only one regret, I should have done this sooner.Updated on 25 Oct 2011:16 days post op and back to work. Aside from tightness and swelling all is good. My energy seems to be normal and I am in a good mood. Pants don't fit so I am wearing the same pair over and over but, with a cute blouse and different jewelry each day maybe no one will notice. Pain is very minimal, scabs on scar are almost gone, standing, walking, sitting and climbing stars can all be done again. woo hoo!Updated on 26 Oct 2011:I mentioned that I had lost weight before the TT but I failed to mention that it was a 100 pound weight loss.Updated on 1 Nov 2011:22 days post op. Doing well, feeling well. I am loving the way I look most of the time,my guy likes it too. I get a twinge of depression and feel like Frankenstein sewn together but it passes. I have some aches and pains still but they are tolerable and not constant. I am still swollen from working but rest when I can. I am able to wear some of my pants now, getting them buttoned was exciting. Have a post op appt Nov. 9th.Updated on 7 Nov 2011:4 weeks post op today! Feeling pretty good. I am a little depressed. I know this is normal, and this type of surgery takes a very long time to fully heal. SO, I try to remind myself that when I get to tired form all this. It's a full time job, how you feel, the physical healing, the wondering if all is healing internally. I know I look better and I know that soon I will feel better too. It's exhausting that every movement you are reminded about the procedure. On the other hand the month kinda flew by, so in no time I will be at the 3 then 6 then 12 month mark and I am really looking forward to this tummy next summer. I am not going to post any new photos yet because it still looks the same, all poofy!Updated on 9 Nov 2011:30 days post op and I had an appt to see my PS today. He said the incision looked great and that I still had a some swelling, he also said the reason I have had some pain that I have had and some localized swelling is because I tore some internal stitches! Now I have been doing what I have been told, been taking it easy, not lifting heavy things, not exercising yet nothing at all, just a major coughing spell one night. Not sure how I managed to tear them out. SO heed my advice, TAKE IT EASY even not doing much at all caused mine to tear. No permanent damage was done he said only recovery will take longer. Now I have to start over and for 8 weeks I can not do anything much at all. sigh... He also told me not to wear my binder anymore he said I don't need it at night any longer because when i lay down the swelling will ease naturally. He did however say to wear any spank type garment during the day to help with swelling up to 6 months if I need to. I found a very cheap $11.99 pair of boy shorts compression garment that is really soft cotton at KMart. So cheap I can afford a weeks worth, I tried them on already they are comfy.Updated on 27 Nov 2011:7 weeks post op tomorrow and overall feeling pretty good. I am still swollen but it's not too bad. I have not posted new photos as I look the same as I did in the last photos... :( Still waiting to heal from the muscle tear, very hard not being able to do much of anything... but, this was all still totally worth it and I would do it again in a heartbeat!Updated on 30 Dec 2011:I will be 12 weeks post op this Monday Jan 2nd. I am doing really well. Swelling here and there mostly towards the end of the day but not too bad. I am feeling good. The scare is very thin and starting to fade. I can do pretty much everything as before only now I am more comfortable. I will have to have lipo and possibly skin removal to reduce the mons pubis and I am not happy about that seeing that it could have been done during the TT. It is what it is! :)Updated on 21 Feb 2012:4.5 months post op. Pretty happy with my results. I am tight and firm and like my new tummy. I till have some swelling here and there but very mild. The numbness is still in the lower part of the abdomen but I have grown pretty used to that sensation. I hope that in the months to come normal feeling will return there. I am extremely happy with my decision to do this and am now looking forward to getting the mons corrected so it does not protrude so much. Once I do that, I will be VERY satisfied. :)Updated on 3 May 2012:6 months post op and am enjoying the new tummy still. I have adjusted to life with no fat roll on my belly! I have no complaints, and am still so happy that I did this!Updated on 8 Oct 2012:So here I sit nearly one year after TT and I am going in for my revision. I am soooo excited! Once this is done I think I will be 100% happy with my results. I like the tunny but the mons is making me crazy! So on Thursday I will have that fixed. My PS is waiving his fees he's pretty great!
it has been almost a week for me, i feel great, i've been pretty active this whole week, but everytime i eat i feel very bloated, and i'm not eating much either, i'm assuming this is normal and when i took off my nice girdle to take a shower it felt like my "stuff" was actually shifting to one side, i quickly hopped out and put it back on- it's the weekend so my Dr's office is closed so i couldn't call and ask- but have others felt this as well???
So far Dr. Quinn has been great!! I get so nervous when I go in that I forget all my questions. He still takes time to make me feel comfy. I am super excited for next Monday!!! I wouldn't think twice before going to Dr. Quinn he was and is the answer to my prayers! The office staff is great as well to answer any questions they can. Updated on 6 Apr 2016: It's taken me a great deal of courage to post these before pictures. But without these pictures then there would be nothing to work forward to.
I've been wanting this for years !!! 5'7 131lbs at the moment Currently a deflated b cup. 2 breastfed kids, last one sucked the life outta my boobs! I've lost lots of weight and finally at my goal weight so here I go! Surgery date is Jan 22- let the countdown begin!! I'm going silicone, high profile 475-500 depending on what my PS thinks is best at surgery time - eek!! So excited just so nervous! Updated on 18 Jan 2016: I'm getting nervous ! But also excited ! I have lots of surgery bras and got a couple sports bras with no wire. Not sure on what to get for a scar cream, any suggestions ? 5'7 131 pounds going in for 475-500cc under muscle. Updated on 20 Jan 2016: Updated on 22 Jan 2016: I'm so excited that it's hard to be nervous ! Here are my before pictures ! Updated on 24 Jan 2016: Ultra high profile 535cc , day two Updated on 26 Jan 2016: Updated on 14 Feb 2016: I should probably take more updated pictures but here is from two weeks ago Updated on 18 Feb 2016:
I gave birth to both of my children in Army hospitals. My second child was a C-Section and both were two weeks early. One was 9.3 oz the other 9.4 oz. needless to say I gained a lot of weight during both pregnancies. My youngest is 7 now and I have tried hard to lose the weight. I am 5'9" tall and currently weight 185. I carry my weight well but have always had trouble with my mommy pouch. After 16 years with my husband he surprised me with the go ahead of getting a tummy tuck. I saw a few plastic surgeons in the area and decided on Dr. Quinn. One his price was $1300 less but what impressed me most was that I spoke with him during my consultation and not a staff member who is the go between, between the potential patient and PS. That made a huge impact on my choosing Dr. Quinn. He was very friendly and answered every question I had. I will update this soon as I have my pre-op apt on March 26th. Updated on 8 Apr 2015: Had my TT a week ago and lots of changes for the positive. Yesterday I had my follow up and had my drains taken out. Thank goodness because they were a pain in the patootie. My PS said that I am healing quite nicely and that I hardly have any fluid or bruising. Very pleased with the progress I made in 6 days. The only real problem I am having is a skin irritation to the medical tape that was holding the gauze down but I can live with that. Made a follow up apt for next Tuesday to have my umbilical stitches taken out and the ones on the sides of my waist. Other than that let the itch fest begin because I already want to scratch the heck out of the scar already. But I know that is a sign of healing so I will try and refrain. (Try) ;-) Updated on 8 Apr 2015: So the first 4 days for me were the hardest. Not necessarily pain wise because I took my meds every 3 hours as prescribed but it was just getting up and laying down. You definitely need help those first few days. I have found back muscles that I didn't know existed…seriously!! I would also suggest starting to take your stool softners a few days prior to surgery. On day 3 I had a hard time going #2 and on day 5 I had a complete back up and stayed on the toilet for hours. It hurt extremely bad and I had to resort to taking magnesium citrate and waiting it out. Not the route I recommend!! Trust me take those softners a few days prior to surgery starting out. Ok is it just me or is it the skin above and below the scar that itches like crazy? I can't feel certain parts of my tummy but I expected that already due to nerves being cut. Also my PS said that the scar and the surrounding areas should smooth out in around 6 months or so. Oh and can I just say after working so hard to lose weight that when I went in yesterday he gave me the biggest compliment ever!! He called me skinny!! Be still my heart why don't ya!! ?? Updated on 16 Apr 2015: I had my sutures removed this week. I can't believe how better it feels with them removed. I didn't feel a thing and the doc recommended a scar cream to help with the healing. He suggested Mederma. I found it at the local Walmart in the first aid aisle. It's pretty pricy but I will give it a try. If it works then it was a great cream if not then oh well. Apparently I had a allergic reaction to the medical tape and gauze pads they put on after my surgery. He said he has never seen a reaction like that before but I already knew I had sensitive skin so no biggie. Taking Benadryl to help with the itching and only taking 1 pain pill as a preventative at night. I find I am in discomfort towards 7-8 pm still. Return to work next week but having 3 weeks off has been a blessing. Took pics today and will post below. I feel much better and can't wait to co to use my journey with you all.
