I've always had large breast, I was a size C by the time I was 9 yrs old. When I was 18 I had a breast reduction from a size F to a full C. After 2 years or so Pfizer was doing a scar revision study that I participated in with great results. From all the stretching of the skin & years passing my breast weren't as full or perky so I had to get implants & Dr. Baker also tightened the skin a bit. A lift would not do the trick itself. It has been a long road but I'm really happy with all the results.
I actually had both a breast lift and implant as well as a tummy tuck done by Dr. Stephan Baker. I'm going through a divorce and needed to feel good about myself. My husband was chasing younger women who looked like they had work so it inspired me to look the best I could. My doctor was amazing, he saw me as a project and totally transformed my body. My breasts look better now than when I was young! They look 100% natural and in proportion to my shape, he has great taste so I totally trusted his judgement. He was very charming, personable, extremely meticulous and talented. My tummy turned out amazing as well, everyone thinks I'm much younger than my age. It was the best investment I could make. Dr. Baker has incredible taste and judgement and I would trust him to do anything to my body. The results are completely natural looking and in proportion to my shape.
I realized my marriage was over and my husband was probably going to file at any moment so I decided to do what ever I could to look the best I could given the fact I'd be on the dating market soon. I also needed hernia repairs so instead of ending up with ugly scars for that I did both procedures together and ended up looking a thousand time better. It gives me something to smile about and feel good about myself during a period of my life that is very sad. The best investment I could make and my doctor is truly an artist! He is kind and positive and I trust him completely. He also has great taste so I would highly recommend him.
For 10 years I had been thinking about a facelift. Certainly, I needed one after being a heavy smoker for most of my life. I was told by many that I could not expect a good outcome because of my age and history. However, I decided to look very carefully one last time to see if I could finally get a facelift. I was advised by my Doctor to speak with Dr. Stephan Baker and to several others, all with excellent credentials. After having a consultation with each Doctor, I decided on Dr. Baker. He was the most conservative in his thinking and was extremely honest about what to expect. He also had the largest album of untouched photos that I had ever seen showing men and women of every age-from the very young to some even older than I am. The excuse I got from one Dr. was that all of his clients were to well know and private to have photos. I did not believe this. My before and after photos are in Dr. Baker's office in Coral Gables. I have given his office permission to send them to whomever may inquire via e-mail. Ask his assistant for the photos of the Grove Girl. Better yet, go in and look at many, many photos. Let me further say that Dr. Baker is an extremely caring person. I could reach him day or night - even by cell phone. His staff is professional and friendly. Every effort is made to please the patient and everyone is always on time. My friends have no idea I had a face lift-they tell me I look rested!!! People I have known for years admire my hair style-which has not changed and tell me I look great. Even an artist friend did not guess.. I am writing this because I think there are many women and men who have hesitated out of fear or because of age to have a face lift and wish someone had written something like this for me.
My husband and I are celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary and decided this would be the year to do this procedure. We had considered it for years and even consulted other doctors. No one made us feel more at ease than Dr. Baker and his staff. We felt no pressure, were very informed and are totally satisfied with the outcome. I feel great about my breasts now, which were quite saggy and asymmetrical before. At Dr. Baker's advice, I chose not to get implants and am so glad I didn't because I have received numerous compliments about my younger and thinner looking body.
It appears that you had indications for an abdominoplasty and not its "mini" version. Dr. Aldea's and Dr. Rand's comments are on target.
Settling of the implants will depend on the capsule forming around the implants. If the implants remain high, after six months, they might need to be lowered or the breast lifted.
You will have to wait about six months and then assess its appearance. At that time, it is likely that a revision might be indicated.
I suggest you go on your trip first - that way you will have nothing to worry about regarding your healing or potential complications.
I would suggest continous silicone scar sheet application starting two weeks after surgery for three months plus monthly evaluations by your plastic surgeon for potential Kenolog steroid injections and/or laser therapy.