Stephen B. Miller, MD, FACS (retired)

I had dreamt of getting a breast reduction since I was thirteen (I just turned eighteen). Since I hit puberty, my bust never stopped growing. I have never been a "big" person; I've always been a size small, but I couldn't wear the clothes I wanted to wear/could wear because my bust was too large. It got to the point where I wouldn't go out in public, I'd bind myself with ace bandages, I'd beg my mom for anything and everything compression, and I was miserable all the time. I had back and neck pain to the point where I considered stopping ballet (which is now my career) because it hurt so much. In all honesty, I felt like killing myself because when I would tell my GP, he said I was just being dramatic.

Then I found Dr. Miller. He understood me. He helped me, and with my moms support and with insurance, three days after I turned eighteen, I went under the knife. After that I truly felt like myself again. I felt free. I could literally breathe again (plus I lost twenty pounds!). It's been just over a month now and I can say with full confidence it's the best thing that's ever happened to me.

Updated on 29 Sep 2015:

I am currently a 36G. I am very excited about getting this procedure done. I have been wanting it for years. The doctor told me it could take 4-6 weeks or longer to get approved. I was improved in a week. :o)
I am a pre-k aide. I will only be able to afford to take the day of the surgery and the day after. I’ll go back to work on Friday (no kids). I am very nervous about going back on that following Monday. Any suggestions on how to cope going back to work early are much appreciated.

Updated on 4 Jan 2019:
I am very excited about having my surgery on the 23rd. I will stay overnight afterwards because I live 3 hours away. I will go back to work on the 25th. I am a pre-k teacher’s aide and we don’t have kids on Friday. When I go back the following Monday we will have kids. Any suggestions on how to handle the situation would be greatly appreciated.

Updated on 4 Jan 2019:
I have no idea why it says 11 months after surgery
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Updated on 5 Jan 2019:
I am getting my surgery done on January 23rd. I will have to stay overnight afterwards because I live 3 hours away. I will go back to work (I am a pre-k teacher’s aid) on the 25th. We won’t have kids because it’s Friday. However I will need to go back that following Monday when we do have kids. Any suggestions on how to handle the situation?

Updated on 17 Jan 2019:
It is getting closer to my surgery. I am getting a little nervous yet excited. I am 3 hours away from my PS. The weather is not looking promising next week. I am hoping it changes before the 23rd.

Updated on 25 Jan 2019:
Surgery went well. Doctor said he got me down to a small C. I am finally feeling better. I didn’t go to work today. I was just too sleepy. I slept all day. I have a follow up appointment on Tuesday. I was told I can shower just not get the front too wet. I will post pics later.

Updated on 26 Jan 2019:


Updated on 26 Jan 2019:
I’ll try to post pics again later.

Updated on 27 Jan 2019:
If you are thinking about getting it done. Do It! My neck and back already feel better.

Updated on 1 Feb 2019:
I am 9 days post op. I have yet to see my surgeon. Between the weather and car troubles I have had to cancel my appointment 3 times already (I live 2 and a half/3 hours away.) When I called to reschedule again I was told I could take the old tape off and put new on. All in all going back to work last Monday wasn’t too bad. I overdid things when I was with the kiddos in the gym. I got a migraine and had to sit most of the rest of the day. I am grateful to work with a great bunch of people.

Hello!
I am having surgery the 5th for my breast augmentation. I am 26 years old, 120lb, 5’5 and I am measuring 32B. I have one son that I breastfed for one year. I also have asymmetrical breast’s (left is larger than right.) I have a lot of volume to fill and I have chose 500cc for my right and the doctor will choose 420 or 450 for the left the day of. I am so nervous. I am so afraid that I will come out looking too top heavy or deformed like lop sided.

I would love to hear your opinions and thoughts if you have went this size. I hope you all follow me along!

Updated on 6 Apr 2018:
So my surgery is scheduled at 7am. I am a complete ball of nerves. My knees get so weak from just thinking about what is going to happen. I am hoping that I respond well to surgery and not get sick from the anesthesia. I also forgot to mention that I have a 2 hour drive home which I dread. I guess the next time you will hear from me is when I get home or the day after it really depends on how I feel.
To remind you of what my measurements are and what I am aiming for:
Height: 5’5 probably closer to 5’6
Weight: 120lb
Age: 26
One kid - breastfed for one year 
Bra size: 32B
Implant size: I have asymmetrical breast so I will have 500 in right and either 425 or 450 in left.
Updated on 8 Apr 2018:
Sorry guys I have been so MIA. I have honestly just been trying to relax and stay on top of taking my medicine which results in me not being awake for a long time.

My surgery went really well. I didn’t get sick from the anesthesia. The ride home was a little rough (2 hrs to and from). I got to take my bandages off yesterday and now I’m wearing this ugly bra to help support it.  I went with 500cc on the right and the doctor chose 450 on the left. They are still so swelled and bruised down the middle of my sternum. I’m hoping the left will drop more to meet the right side. Still have a long ways to go. Happy so far!  I would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on how they look and what else I should be expecting.



Updated on 2 May 2018:
Sorry guys I haven’t been updating. It’s almost been 1 month since I have had my breast augmentation. I had 500cc in my right breast and 450cc in my left. During those weeks I was away I broke out in a bad rash. My whole skin was itching nonstop, I thought I was having an allergic reaction to my medicine but come to find out it was the antibacterial soap I was using. I am back to normal now. My right implant is still sitting high but I have noticed that it’s been slowing dropping by each day passes. I think by my 3 month mark they will be fully symmetrical, I am happy with how they look though. I am loving them and how I feel out my clothes now. I haven’t got sized for a bra yet because I still can’t wear wired bras so after my doctors apt I will update to tell you what size I am. If you have any questions please drop them down below. I will answer them as soon as I can.

Shew! What an emotional roller coaster ride. Let me share some of my story...I am 43 years old...had my first boy 2 weeks after turning 18 and second boy at 21 both c section. I also had a tubal reversal and then later (oct of 2016) a hysterectomy. ..are you counting yet? This poor belly has been opened 4 times! So needless to say my belly is shot. This last surgery left me with a small superficial hernia due to weak abdomen. ..sigh go figure. July 29 2017 my general surgeon went in laproscopic to fix hernia and lo be hold could not fix it due to severe diastasis. My luck! So a realself stalker I have become teehee Went for a PS consult and was convinced he could help so here is where my journey shall be recorded.

Updated on 21 Sep 2017:
So..went for a follow up apt with general surgeon who attemptet to repair my hernia and found out there is 2 yes 2 hernias...one is tiny and other big AND my diastasis gap is 6 to 8 inches. What!!? Called my ps to make sure this is not a problem but he won't be back in until morning. Keep fingers crossed that this is no big deal to him

Updated on 24 Sep 2017:
Am wondering what all to buy that you all found helpful that the ps didn't tell you to get. I know me...I'll over prepare and get none of what I actually need lol

Updated on 1 Oct 2017:
October is here...normally my favorite time of year. However, this year my mind is all over the place. .trying to get motivated to do extra chores so everything will be in place for my big day. Lord have mercy I feel sick lol Let me tell you girls some of why. 4 years ago I had an anaphylatic reaction in the hallway on my way into hysterectomy surgery...AND I REMEMBER IT ALL! No breathing hearingg everyone yelling that I was blue, that they couldn't find heartbeat, cardiac thump, tube down my throat for air yada yada Needless to say after that it took me 3 years to get the nerve up for the hysterectomy. Finally did and it left me with hernias that couldn't be repaired due to this 6 to 8 inch diastasis. ..so figured it would be better repaired by a ps so here I am toting around my anxiety disorder from that one stupid day of badness! Lordy...got that off my chest. Almost feel like I would back out if it wasn't for my colon got stuck in one of the hernias the general surgeon said...lovely! Bare with me ladies...I will get there!

Updated on 2 Oct 2017:
Had my pre op apt this morning and checked out my room at surgery center. I must be looking for a magical list of must haves lol but they never said much on instructions. Anyway...the surgery center and nurses were exceptional ..made me feel right at home and assured me they would totally pamper me ...comforting thought. Thanks to each of you that took a moment to share your lists that came in handy. Shewee on it's way...have a seat already built in shower...plenty of wipes etc The dreaded before pictures will be posted sometime tomorrow..sigh..boo

Updated on 3 Oct 2017:
Hmm not good ar taking pictures of myself

Updated on 9 Oct 2017:
Gosh I don't even know what to say. Been cleaning some..stocking groceries..pacing the floors just a bundle of nerves. I pray that all goes well and I heal ok. Hubby will be home with me for a few days then mama is coming to stay for as long as needed. Ready as I am going to be..thanks again for the support of uou realselfers !) Will be staying one night in hospital Thursday night..will update as soon as I can

Updated on 11 Oct 2017:
Oh! My! Gosh! Got to be in there at 6 30. ..I can do this...I can do this!

Updated on 15 Oct 2017:
I did it .... yippee. Me and this posting picture thing is about to drive me nuts! What an amazing feeling to not have a lap belly!

Updated on 15 Oct 2017:


Updated on 19 Oct 2017:


Updated on 19 Oct 2017:
Just thought I would review the best I could recall this past week in case anything may help someone current or waiting on their date. Pain wise ...the incision has been no big deal...you can feel it getting up and down but once your butt is parked you are good to go. Now the tightness in your abs is another story! LOL Every move you make you feel like your muscles may just bust out and do a jig..like a loaded spring. One week out and that feeling is quite a bit better now but still there. I was able to stand pretty straight from the get go...however ps wanted me hunched some for past week so hubby was constantly reminding me to scrunch it woman lol Like most of the girls on here food filled me up too quickly so was glad I am a homemade smoothie drinker...have been for months now..and have had plenty of that on hand. My hubby has made sure I have had everything I needed..right down to setting alarms to give me meds! My mother hss been a godsend...I even got a foot massage from my college student son!
It is definitely no joke on the emotional end of this..I have had major squall baby session slmost daily. Being uncomfortable and on pain meds is the biggest contributors i would say in my case anyway However I have never felt that mine was a choice due to the hernias /6 inch diastasis / and colon being stuck in hernia...something had to be done so I thought might as well have a better looking belly too !!
I must briefly mention the first BM...oh lordy...let's put it this way I was praying to the poop gods to give me some relief...hubby was packing my bags for the hospital..I was impacted . I had even started my stool softener 2 nights before surgery But being unable to push much due to spring loaded ab muscles lord help me! It was bad ...laxitive suppository and soapy enima and major prayer finally worked.
Reckon thst is all for now folks

Updated on 26 Oct 2017:
Feeling really good today...been having more days like this! Got one drain out 3 days ago and get the other out tomorrow. PS says he never takes them out at the same time...blahhh! It sure felt good to get that one out though...they have been pretty sore. I don't feel like there is much difference in last weeks pictures and this weeks but here is an update anyway

Updated on 4 Nov 2017:
Swelling is real girls! Swell in abdomen. .especially under breasts and then at top of my girl junk. Wow just wow other than that slowly getting back to normal

Updated on 29 Nov 2017:
Feeling quite a bit more normal..still swell of course but getting back to normal. Wishing I would have gotten lipo or whatever would have curved my waist...still pretty straight lol but lordy what a difference in what I look like in clothes! Have had a few spitting stitches ...feels about like a splinter but other than that incision healed very well.

Updated on 29 Nov 2017:

I've been researching augmentation for quite a few months, particularly on this site. It's been so helpful in terms of giving me real information on the procedure. I've always been flat-chested, bar when I was in my child-bearing stages, and have always been envious of other woman who can walk into a lingerie store & buy any bra they want! You'll see from my photos that I have a reasonably sized butt & with my job being sedentary & getting thicker around the waist as I get older, the less proportionate I look than when I was younger & a beanpole. Because I was skinny, I was never hugely affected by the fact I didn't have much in the chest area but it's something I've always thought about anyway. Frustration in needing to wear cami's under my clothes & cream fillers in my bras. I say 'needing' but really it's more of an insecurity I suppose that makes me feel that I need them. They bring me comfort now & I always wear them. I got a new job this year, my husband & I are in a stable, loving relationship & our children are growing & very independent. Hubby & I were watching one of those Thailand surgery TV shows about a woman who was so happy with her new breasts & I said to him, "I want boobs". He said, "why not?". I've been a perve ever since. Lol. I've never researched anything so much bar when I was pregnant with my first child! I've read the negatives, the positives, the side effects, the tips and the tricks. I tried to put myself off (because this is something I would NEVER have considered at all before) but I couldn't shake it. So I researched doctors. New Zealand is a small country & we don't have an abundance of breast surgeons in my area so it was a reasonably easy thing to do. I decided on smooth round, 260cc implants. The doctor uses Eurosilicone implants which are a French brand. I chose the size after bringing home some implants the doc let me borrow & this size is what I felt most comfortable with. My procedure (sounds so much nicer & kinder than operation) is on Tuesday next week (13th December). Wow. It's real. I'm getting nervous. My new job is very stressful so I think it's taking my mind off it because I'm surprised I'm not more nervous than I am. I've taken 2.5 weeks leave from work & told my husband all the things we should expect ie my recovery period & how much help I'll need etc. I am concerned about having this done so close to Christmas - people hugging me, the whole day being tiring, will I be able to cope... No-one knows this is happening except my husband & my daughter. I have 2 son's I'll need to tell & to be honest, I'm more scared of telling them than I am of the actual procedure!Updated on 12 Dec 2016: I finally told my boys on Sunday. They were get about it! So after that relief was lifted, the nerves have really set in. It's 5am (I got up early to have a coffee before my food & liquid cut-off point) and I'm freaking out. Today's the day and I'm really scared! Feeling emotional and wondering why I would do something like this?? I still want to do it but am nervous of the recovery and really concerned about the size I've chosen. My fear is not liking the outcome. What if I end up too small?Updated on 14 Dec 2016: I did it! Well, the doctor did it but I showed up which is a pretty hefty feat because I almost backed out. Doc said the op went well. 260cc dual plane round silicone in each. So I'll still have mild assymetry (which I'm fine with). I must admit I found the recovery rough yesterday. I stayed overnight in the hospital which I'm grateful for as the nurses were lovely and kept a close eye on me. Getting out of bed and going to the bathroom was difficult. Every time I did I would overheat and feel nauseas. Laying in bed for such a long period was uncomfortable too. I think I got really sick from some of the medication I was given so I'm just taking panadol and I have an anti-nausea patch on my neck to keep nausea at bay. My husband and kids are wonderful in helping me do the littlest things. I slept on a recliner chair last night and use my legs and abs to pull myself up from lying down. Actually had a good sleep last night too. I'm all bandaged up u til tomorrow when I see my doctor to take them off. I'm very curious as to how my new bobs look. They don't look very big to me but then I didn't want too big anyway.Updated on 16 Dec 2016: So I'm on day 4 of recovery and am feeling pretty good. Have been suffering with dizziness and nausea though. I was taking panadol, tramadol, anti-nausea & anti-inflammatory pills. I think the tramadol was making me really nauseaus & dizzy so I've stopped those to see if there's much difference. Still feeling so foggy! I've been getting up & walking around the house & up the drive to try & keep the energy levels up. Feeling pretty fragile still. I took the surgical bra off this afternoon to see how the boobies are doing. They looked huge to me. Which is good because I was fretting a bit that they were too small. It's such a weird feeling to have big lumps on my chest after so many years. I get scared every now & then that I'll do something that'll cause them damage. I'm sleeping in a recliner chair. My travel neck pillow is my new best friend! I'm also using a chest strap that my doc wants me to use at night. I know the recovery period can be long, but I can't wait to have this foggyness clear & be able to do more with my days.Updated on 18 Dec 2016: Ice ice baby.... Swelling + 2 baby bags of baby peas = heaven I'd be lying if I said the recovery isn't getting me down a little bit. I do love my new boobs but as I've read on here with so many other women, it's really easy to get paranoid. "Are they supposed to do that?", "OMG", "aargh", "why did I do this to myself?" "When will it all start getting better?". So many concerns or downright fear floating around my foggy brain at the moment. The fact I can no longer sleep in an upright position doesn't help my mood. Oh and my assimmetry is weirding me out. My right boob was always a bit saggier than left but I didn't realize how much bigger it would end up being by putting the same size cc in each one. I know one is generally more swollen than the other after surgery. Please Lord let it be true in righties case! My plan of action for today is to try & get some sleep & practice deep breathing. Perhaps try some meditation. Hope you ladies are all doing well ?Updated on 19 Dec 2016: Hard not to worry.. I had a great sleep last night. The best yet and I got up feeling really good! So I went in my bathroom & took my bra off to check things out & now I'm depressed. My right is like a full cup size larger than my left. And it's really noticeable. It was larger before the op but I didn't realize it was by this much! Do you ladies think this will look less noticeable when things settle? I'm trying really hard not to be upset by its but it's not working....Updated on 27 Dec 2016: Swelling be gone! I have been fretting about this swelling. I went to see my doc & he said it looks as though I have fluid on both breasts but more so on my right one which is why it looks so much bigger than the left. He said it's normal swelling, no sign of heamatoma or seroma. But the next day the right breast swelled up even more, was tight & I had trouble breathing. This was all happening when in the car while my husband took me Christmas shopping. I called him & he said I needed it drained. So I called the clinic he suggested & it took 3 phone calls & all afternoon for them to let me know they couldn't see me for 2 weeks & it would cost over a thousand dollars to have the breast drained. So I called my docs assistant. She was amazing. She told me to take the surgical bra off for a little bit & wear a crop top for a couple of hours. She was very specific for me not to do anything while wearing this bra. She also advised me to ice the breasts & undo the bottom 2 hooks of the bra when the swelling became uncomfortable. She explained what to look for in the event I would need it drained urgently and I would need to go to A&E to have it done immediately. We spoke about the way I've been sleeping. I hadn't thought about it, but I'd been sleeping the previous couple of nights on the couch on a bit of an angle. This meant my right breast was being squashed a bit. So she suggested I sleep in my bed, on my back, with the strap on to keep the boobs down. Whaddya know - the swelling hasn't got that bad since. I still have swelling, every day throughout the day my boobs will just swell up. But not as bad as that day. I thought the size of them had evened out too, but either it hadn't, or the right one has swelled again. So today, on my 14th day post op, I'm feeling pretty darn good, all things considered. It was my first day back at work today. Driving was uncomfortable when turning tight corners, but I don't seem to have strained anything. The tiredness is real. But I made it through the day! Pain-wise, I'm not in pain as such, but the feeling is coming back in the nipples as well as the boobs. It feels like it does after getting numbed at the dentist and the feeling starts coming back. But in the boobs. It's achy & oh so sensitive! I've gained weight since the operation. I don't feel sexy yet but am looking forward to when my new additions are feeling normal & part of me & I can let my husband enjoy them! He's been so supportive. Does anyone else get the swelling too? It happens quite often. The best way to describe it is it feels like my milk is coming in. They swell up for a bit, then it eases.Updated on 27 Dec 2016: I've been researching augmentation for quite a few months, particularly on this site. It's been so helpful in terms of giving me real information on the procedure. I've always been flat-chested, bar when I was in my child-bearing stages, and have always been envious of other woman who can walk into a lingerie store & buy any bra they want! You'll see from my photos that I have a reasonably sized butt & with my job being sedentary & getting thicker around the waist as I get older, the less proportionate I look than when I was younger & a beanpole. Because I was skinny, I was never hugely affected by the fact I didn't have much in the chest area but it's something I've always thought about anyway. Frustration in needing to wear cami's under my clothes & cream fillers in my bras. I say 'needing' but really it's more of an insecurity I suppose that makes me feel that I need them. They bring me comfort now & I always wear them. I got a new job this year, my husband & I are in a stable, loving relationship & our children are growing & very independent. Hubby & I were watching one of those Thailand surgery TV shows about a woman who was so happy with her new breasts & I said to him, "I want boobs". He said, "why not?". I've been a perve ever since. Lol. I've never researched anything so much bar when I was pregnant with my first child! I've read the negatives, the positives, the side effects, the tips and the tricks. I tried to put myself off (because this is something I would NEVER have considered at all before) but I couldn't shake it. So I researched doctors. New Zealand is a small country & we don't have an abundance of breast surgeons in my area so it was a reasonably easy thing to do. I decided on smooth round, 260cc implants. The doctor uses Eurosilicone implants which are a French brand. I chose the size after bringing home some implants the doc let me borrow & this size is what I felt most comfortable with. My procedure (sounds so much nicer & kinder than operation) is on Tuesday next week (13th December). Wow. It's real. I'm getting nervous. My new job is very stressful so I think it's taking my mind off it because I'm surprised I'm not more nervous than I am. I've taken 2.5 weeks leave from work & told my husband all the things we should expect ie my recovery period & how much help I'll need etc. I am concerned about having this done so close to Christmas - people hugging me, the whole day being tiring, will I be able to cope... No-one knows this is happening except my husband & my daughter. I have 2 son's I'll need to tell & to be honest, I'm more scared of telling them than I am of the actual procedure!Updated on 2 Jan 2017: I've been feeling soon much better the past couple days! My boobs had been super sensitive and made them feel quite achy but it's definately eased. The swelling has also eased off. They still swell every now & then but it doesn't get near the point of them feeling like they're going to burst! I've started wearing a Carefix post surgical bra during the day. It's pretty comfortable. Leftie hasn't dropped as much as rightie. I'm pretty sure it is dropping slowly though.Updated on 11 Jan 2017: Nipple + nerves + seat belt = Ouchies! It's officially 4 weeks since my operation and I'm almost feeling my normal self! I can reach my arms over my head with just slight pulling on my chest muscles (more so the left one). I'm working, driving and doing my normal daily routine but still being very careful not to hurt myself. Still no heavy lifting and I haven't even attempted vacuuming yet because my kids have been doing it so thought it best to leave well enough alone. Lol. I still get pains in both breasts and the nipple are very sensitive. All of this is very bearable though. I like them. And I'm growing to love them. I think my fear of things going wrong stopped me from accepting them at first but now that I'm more comfortable I'm starting to feel more confident with them. I'm pretty sure Leftie is starting to drop. What do you think?Updated on 19 Jan 2017: Feeling almost normal now. I still feel discomfort when doing various things like driving (turning the wheel & looking behind when reversing), washing my hair & cuting things in the kitchen. I love baking and cutting a block of butter straight out of the fridge is not nice. Neither is using any strength to clean the kitchen bench down. It's a very strange feeling to have the muscles flexing in their new positions. I have very occasional pain and I must admit, after the initial discomfort, massaging is very relieving as they tend to ache during the day. I'll get sharp pains every now & then and my nipple & underside of the beasts are still very numb, I'm so pleased with how they look though and they're starting to feel like mine! I'm not acutely aware of them every second of the day now. I'm pretty sure Leftie is dropping too..

Had my pre op today. My breast lift is scheduled for Thursday but not sure it's going to happen. I've had the start of a cold for the last few days. The receptionist told me as long as it's not in my lungs I should be okay. I just hate to get there then find out they won't do it. I have to travel about an hour to the hospital. Really thinking of getting a hotel for night before. Has anyone else had an illness right before?
I really haven't been very nervous till I went for the pre op. Just seems so final now. I really hope he makes them smaller. I really wanted a reduction but he says I can get by with a lift and he'll take a little out. Insurance won't take care of anything because I don't have enough to remove. Very excited to get this over with!

Updated on 18 Feb 2016:
I called yesterday and said i still wasn't feeling well and I had started coughing. She told me to wait till morning and see how I felt. Well I coughed all night, so I called this morning and said I needed to reschedule. I have just read too many posts that it isn't a good idea to go through with it if you are sick. So I am scheduled for next Thursday Feb 25th. I'm hoping i am over this by then, I know how colds can drag on.

Updated on 26 Feb 2016:
Had the surgery for my breast lift yesterday. Came through just fine except I threw up a couple of times. A lot of anesthesia I think. I really have not had a lot of pain. I'm taking 500mg Tylenol instead of the percoset they gave me. How long did some of you take pain meds? I will take bandages off around 3 today. They said wait 24 hours after surgery but leave tape strips on then I can shower. Been in bed most of the time till I get this anesthesia out of my system. I'll update more pics after I remove bandages.

Updated on 26 Feb 2016:
Just got my bandages off. I am so pleased. I think they will be perfect after swelling goes down. Dr Stephen Miller is a wonderful Doctor. Hes funny but very professional and I really felt I was in good hands!

Updated on 29 Feb 2016:
I'm doing really well. Hardly no pain at all. Just little zingers every once in awhile but most have said that's nerves coming alive again. So far I'm ver pleased. I go tomorrow to have tape reapplied. Will post more pics then

Updated on 10 Mar 2016:
Feeling pretty good. Took my tape off. I've been using VitE oil. Had to snip more stitches that were sticking out. They keep getting caught on my bra.