Dr. Brantley is not only a highly skilled surgeon, but an empathetic and caring practitioner. He ensured that I received the best outcome and result from my bilateral breast reconstruction. His staff is kind, polite, responsive to questions and concerns, and well trained. I am grateful to Dr. Brantley and his staff for providing me with exceptional care.
I always wanted to have a mommy makeover and I promised myself when I lost the weight, I would do it!! It was worth every penny in the world!! Hands down the best thing I’ve ever done! Dr. Brantley is the best there is!
I came here to see Dr Brantley for the first time around 2009/2010. I was terrified to get a reduction but knew I needed one so I decided to put it off until I lost a few more pounds. Ten years later, I come to visit Dr. Brantley again. He is the same energetic doctor that I first encountered. During this time Covid was going on and it was the first time I met Macala. After that encounter, things happen, and to make a long story short it was three years later when I found myself coming back to the office for another consultation. I decided to schedule my surgery for May 2023. Unfortunately, my mother passed away the week before my scheduled surgery so I had to push it back to June. The surgery went well and I was sent home to recover. Through the entire process, although I wanted to fall to pieces at times, Dr. Brantley and Macala kept me calm by assuring me that my progress was going fine. Dr. Brantley is very knowledgeable. I will definitely be having any other procedures done through him in the future. Every time I had a post-op appointment, I would be so nervous, but Macala always has this big, huge smile on her face, looking like a ray of sunshine, and then here comes Dr. Brantley entering the room all bubbly. I could not help but feel calm and comfortable even though moments prior to I was bursting at the seams feeling anxious, worried, and nervous. Updated on 24 Jul 2023: I initially hard my surgery scheduled for May 16 but mom passed May 11. Arrived at Dr. Brantley‘s office at 6 AM and checked in. They brought me to the back to take my vitals and moved me to a room to get dressed and ready. Dr. Brantley came in and did his markings. I received other medication to prep me for the surgery along with an IV drip. They brought my sister back to sit with me for a little while, and then wheeled me on the bed to the back to the surgical room. It was very bright up in there, plenty of lighting. There was another bed that they were going to transfer me to, and the lady said we are gonna have you scoot over. That was the last thing I remember. I don’t know if it was the medicine from the IV that kicked in or what but the next thing I know I was waking up in the recovery room and my sister was sitting there with me. Dr. Brantley has decades of experience so in my opinion I believe this was a way for he and his staff to lessen anxiety. (My body was aching so bad I was ready to get these girls cut down) So, I definitely didn’t see that coming. I was a little out of it for the rest of the day and feeling pretty tight and sore. I did take the pain medication they prescribed, but it kept me drowsy. I do not remember getting in the car to go home nor do I remember pulling up to the house, walking into the house, and getting in the recliner. Also, my throat was sore from an apparent tube that was placed down my throat for breathing. Day 2 The morning of day two after surgery, I felt a little groggy probably from the pain medicine. I also started taking the antibiotics. I don’t remember much of anything that happened yesterday after I was wheeled to the back. My left boob was giving me fits so I decided to try changing the gauze pads and that seem to work a little. I had way more drainage on my right side than I did the left side. Honestly after yesterday my right side wasn’t bothering me nearly as much as the left side. The only reason why I was taking the prescription medication for pain was for the left side. There is a little discomfort but for me it’s not too bad to warrant pain medication for the right side. I may just get regular Tylenol to take for the left side until it calms down. One thing I can tell you is even if you’re starting to feel a little bit better, sit your butt down! I was in the kitchen with my sister standing trying to help do things. I got extremely hot, and felt weird, almost dizzy. Do not try to do too much even if you feel like you can. Day 3 I have one serious suggestion: get somewhere and sit yo azz down. No work, nothing! Rest, rest, rest. Also, extra strength Tylenol is wonderful! My left girl finally calmed down. My neck, shoulder, headache pain is gone and so is my back, BUT, the middle of my back is sore. I can’t feel it until I flex that part but the pain is still there. It’s not aggressive or overbearing, but it is there. I’m actually pretty surprised but my lower back pain is completely gone. Day 4 Things are getting a little better. The left is doing much better. I am having zingers I believe every now and then. It also feels like some sort of movement, which is weird but not painful. Today I was able to go without the prescribed pain med and only used Tylenol. I have 2 more days of antibiotics. The swelling is going down and I imagine so because I have been to the bathroom every 2 hours. I didn’t get the best of sleep this night going into day 5 but that’s okay. I snooze all day. Day 5 I’m gonna be really real with you. This is sucky! I’m glad that I got a reduction but these first few days have been awful. I’m not in any agonizing pain but it’s really the swelling that is driving me nuts. The left side is just cutting up, but I am thankful that I’m not in any pain where I need the prescription pain medication. You got to be patient and you have to sit still. Fast forward to tonight. AGONY! I had to desperately seek the Lord tonight. My cycle officially started today and maybe I’m bloated here and there. I had the worst left boob pain. I drank Sprite to settle my stomach and did a lot of burping. I noticed the pain has let up in that boob. My left one has been a little problematic. The right one has been gracious. I hope it stays that way. Day 6 Wow, last night I slept like a baby. Pain was at a low but I took Tylenol anyway. I’m taking it easy today as not to irritate anything. I need to take my pain medication earlier tonight. Last night I took it around 10:00 pm and stayed up till almost 1:00 am, slept till 9:30ish, watched church services online, at breakfast at 12:00, and took a snooze. Day 7!! Whooo Jesus thank ya! I slept really good last night and without any pain medication. I decided to drive to Starbucks and did so without any problems. I’m going to drive home later to check on things. I’m going to have my first shower today also. Up to this point, it was McKesson wash clothes. I initially ordered these for my mom, but she passed before we could use them all. Going into Week 2 First night, terrible. I woke up in the middle of the night gasping for air. Way too much fluid so I had to start back taking my HCTZ. The pain is tolerable without pain medication but there is a great deal of discomfort. On the way to my one week follow up Thursday. Dr. Brantley came in, took all the dressings off and wiped my incisions down. Everything was fine, no infection, healing great and ready for scar cream. The left areola (skin around the nipple) is doing something weird so Macala applied a square patch over it for me to wear a few days. These past few weeks have been taxing. I sure hate my mom couldn’t be here. She wasn’t a perfect person but she was the best when it came to taking care of us when we were sick. So for me this experience was super hard because she died last month. Tomorrow will be two weeks post op. I’m going home. My sister has been taking care of me but I miss being home. The girls are still sore, but the swelling has subsided a little in both. There is a mild super sensation in both also and tender to the touch. I decided today to take 2 Tylenol. I cannot explain it but before the surgery I was hurting from my tailbone all the way up to the base of my head. ALL and I do mean ALL of that pain is gone, it was like instant relief. My middle back was sore during the first week but that pain has gone now. Going into Week 3 Home sweet home! And today is the 4th of July. I cannot begin to express how delicate this recovery process has been. Prior to surgery, I did research a little, but I was not fully prepared for what to expect after the surgery. My left areola is healing and looking better. The pain is not as severe and I am able to do things, but slowly. I have only been able to go to work twice for half days. as your body is recovering from this surgery, you cannot expect to be 100%. I am tolerating showers really well. The warm water is soothing. I am also still using Hibiclens, peroxide, and scar gel on the healed sections, which is actually everywhere, but the left areola. Itchiness is a sign of healing so I’m actually a little thrilled. Updated on 24 Jul 2023: Today I had my four week follow up. Everything went well. I am type two diabetic and soul healing around my left areola has been slow. I have a follow up in 3 weeks but I expect everything to be great because healing has been going really well. This past Saturday I was able to stand and walk around for a full hour. I am posting a before picture of me in an outfit. When I am two months post op, hopefully most of the swelling will have subsided in the breast area and in my stomach area as well. Updated on 3 Nov 2023: I am a little over a week and four months postop. The swelling has gone down. The right girl is doing great, but the left one is slowly healing. I had nipple necrosis, but the color has come back. I now have fat necrosis and thankfully that big large lump is slowly going down. It is not painful but every now and then it feels irritated so massaging helps. I’m hoping in a year it will be half the size it is now. I am doing different massage techniques and applying gentle heat.
Hi, my name is Mistye Heath. I was referred to Dr Brantley for a breast reduction. He was the absolute best! Dr. Brantley and his staff are some of the most personable people I have had the pleasure of dealing with. He answered all of my questions without making me feel awkward or uncomfortable in any way. He listened to my concerns and helped me to understand the whole process. I was a little nervous about the procedure, but it went off without a hitch. I went from a cup size of F down to a C.....what a difference!!! My neck and back pain are gone. Initially, I was a bit worried about the pain right after surgery. It was tender, as I expected, but the pain was much less than I anticipated. I took only 2 pain pills (so I could sleep at night) and was able to just take Tylenol after the first day. I was also concerned about losing sensation in my breasts and nipples after the surgery, but all of that is back to normal. Dr. Brantley and his staff definitely get 5 stars!
HIGHLY RECOMMEND Dr. Shelby Brantley and his staff! In my personal opinion, this is not a procedure to take lightly or to end up with the wrong surgeon. I did my research. I went to numerous consultations for this procedure. When I walked out of his office after my consultation, I knew he was the one that I trusted to perform this for me. I have struggled with self-confidence nearly all my life but got worse after having my children and c-sections. I also had the gastric sleeve done in 2015 so I had a lot of saggy skin. I had Dr. Brantley do a tummy tuck with liposuction to my flank areas in October of 2022. This exceeded my expectations! The recovery was not bad AT ALL! Wear the garment and follow his instructions and you will be just as pleased as I am! I truly do not even look like the same person! I was so impressed with my tummy tuck that I recently did a thigh lift and liposuction last month (May 2023) and I am over the moon pleased with his work yet again!! I have been with my husband for 23 years and not only have I not ever worn shorts in front of him but I have never felt confident in a bikini……………well I do NOW! If you are on the fence at all about doing this let this post be your guide. Do IT!! You will not regret it! Oh, and lastly, I would love to tell you that I do not even see my scars! That was HUGE for me! Dr. Brantley and his staff are truly AMAZING!
Dr. Brantley and his staff are wonderful! Macula is so kind and sweet and answered all my questions. She made the process feel so easy. The surgery staff were so kind and made me feel comfortable… this was my first surgery so I was really nervous. I had a breast reduction and lift and my results are so FANTASTIC, I feel so comfortable in my clothes. I would recommend Dr. Brantley to anyone, he is hands down the best!! He took time to explain everything to me at my consultation and eased my mind. I love my results!!!
I have wanted to proceed with a Mommy makeover for years, but never moved forward due to fear. From my consultation to my last follow up visit, Dr Brantley, Macala, and the entire staff were kind, pleasant, and very thoughtful. I am very pleased with my results! Dr Brantley was always very professional and informative. Macala is an absolute blessing! She was very easy to communicate with and her response time was very quick. I highly recommend Dr Brantley and his team.
I went back to see Dr. Brantley after nearly a decade from my initial surgery with him (different procedure). He, Macala, and his whole staff made me feel completely comfortable at my TT consultation and made me excited to go through with it because the results were going to be amazing. I just knew it. And let me tell you, my results exceeded my expectations! Dr. Brantley gave me back the body I had before kids and brought my confidence back to life. I have recommended Dr. Brantley, Macala, and his amazing team to everyone and will continue to do so!
I had breast augmentation with mastoplexy (breast lift) in March. I arrived for my consultation and was very impressed with the facilities. They were beautiful, neat and clean. Macala was very welcoming and sweet and told me to feel free to call her anytime with questions. Dr. Brantley was very professional and knowledgeable and explained the surgery very well. I explained to him what I wanted and that’s what I got. I’m very pleased and would recommend Dr. Brantley and his staff 100%.
I received a Breast Augmentation preformed by Dr. Brantley and to say I am beyond impressed is an understatement. The care an attention him and his staff give to his patients is phenomenal. My every concern and question was answered and fully explained to me. In my consultation they made my every concern feel valued and paid close attention to exactly what I wanted. The surgery went wonderfully and I felt so relaxed and at ease the entire process. I was called the day after surgery and was checked on every step of the way. My scars are almost completely healed and the incisions are so small. I feel amazing about my results and look wonderful! Dr. Brantley did exactly what we discussed in the consultation and the morning of surgery. He was so attentive and personable and is such an amazing person. I am so grateful for this amazing team of nurses and Dr. Brantley. I couldn’t say enough good things about them. Thank you so much!
It is possible to reduce the areola and create a circular scar that will look as if it is the outline. With excessive weight gain, you do run the risk of stretching the areola and making them appear larger. However, this procedure is quite simple and quick. If you have more questions or concerns, I suggest consulting a plastic surgeon in person.
I suggest seeing your surgeon or another doctor to take a closer look at what is going on. He or she will be able to evaluate the problem and hopefully resolve it.
Permalip implants last forever! There is no need to eventually remove them unless you encounter a problem. In that case, you should see your doctor to determine if they need to be removed or not.
Yes, you may add Juvederm filler to lips that already have the Permalip implants. If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call at 6019360905!
It is not necessary to dissolve fillers that you already have before placing the permalip implant. You also may continue to add filler to the lips without ruining the implant. Feel free to give us a call if you have any questions 6019360905!
