Had a drainless mini tummy tuck after multiple c section deliveries. Great office staff and experience post op. Really enjoyed having en-suite surgery vs going to the larger surgery center. More privacy. Very happy with my results 3 months out. Only wish I had done this surgery years ago.
I've wanted to get Botox forever and at 42 I've noticed many changes in my skin. I decided it was finally time. We are from Oregon but in NC temporarily for work, I did extensive research to try to hunt down the best doctor for me. I have zero regrets and will go back again anytime we are in the area. I had never heard of Dysport but because of the rewards, cost and effectiveness I chose that over Botox. I seen results in my forehead in one day and my lines between my eyes (which are deep) smoothed out within a week. It didn't get rid of my already made lines that were caused over the years but it helps prevent them from getting worse. I'm happy to say I don't look angry at people anymore lol.
Dr. Zoellner is a true perfectionist. After 3 consults with other doctor I decided on Dr.Z. During my consultation everything was told to me, my appt was made and I was on to the new me! It hasn’t been easy, but it’s totally worth it!
After months of research and interviewing PS i have decided to bite the bullet and finally get my breast lift and Augmentation. I’m 33 YO; 5’8” 135lbs very athletic and mother to FOUR children. I breastfed all of them. I’m currently a 32 large C small D in VS. I would like to remain a D cup but have the fullness back to my breast. My breast are super deflated. I feel i only fill a D cup because that’s how the fold into the cup. I My surgery date is January 31st 2018. I’m super anxious and nervous. I’m starting to get size anxiety. My range i have chosen is between 325 - 375 HP mentor silicone. I’m afraid of being too big! But i still want the fullness up top. I’m leaning toward 325. I just hope i get the fullness i desire up top. I don’t want annoying side boob. I would also still like to wear small shirts. Updated on 30 Jan 2018: It’s they day before and i feeling super anxious. This morning i had to take a couple deep breaths. It’s not even really over the surgery. It’s making sure everything in-line for my husband as four child. Lots of moving pieces to make this all work. I’ve prepped some meals and went grocery shopping. I’m blessed with a good tribe of friends helping kids get off the bus and watching a few after school. Im scheduled to go in tomorrow at 0730. This morning to help ease he anxiety I met one of my BFFs at the gym to ride the exercise bike and relax my mind! It helped a lot! Adding wish boob photos! Updated on 30 Jan 2018: I’m also getting a little lipo done on what i call “dip hips” to even it out. When i wear underwear it looks like i have a bulge going over the top when really it’s just how I’m shaped. Updated on 1 Feb 2018: Morning of surgery i popped out of bed and showered with the special sponge provided by my doctor. I was more excited than anxious this morning. I’ve attached a few photos of myself before and after getting in shower. I took the Valium one hour prior to arrival and it helped a lot! Arrival to surgery center everyone was so kind and helpful. I don’t remember actually falling asleep. It happened very fast. When i awoke i was very tender. I needed a dose of meds. My husband was there to pick me. The evening was a bit hard to go to the bathroom by myself but thankfully my husband has help. I’ve had been my friend as well. Updated on 1 Feb 2018: Today has been okay as long as i stay in the recliner. If i get up and walk around I’m extremely nauseous. I will get the chills and sweats. It’s not much fun. I’ve ice my breast on and off today and practice light stretching above my head. Not to terrible. I had to clean incision site once today. I’m about 5’8” 135 lbs i ended up going with 335 HP mentor implants. I’ve attached some photos. So far happy with results. Updated on 3 Feb 2018: I’m feeling pretty good, expect my left lymph node under my armpit is pretty swollen and warm to the touch. I don’t have a fever. I have been off pain meds since the morning of day three. I had to give in and take one this morning because of my swollen node. It’s is so tender that’s i cannot rest my arm comfortably down by my side. Anyone have this happen to them? Updated on 4 Feb 2018: Stats I’m 5’8” 135lbs with 335 hp mentor implants. Today was a good day up moving around. Did the dishes and made some cookies for Super Bowl Sunday. Still have swelling. I feel as though my breast have dropped a little. I can help to touch and finger walk kind of massage around them. It’s habit after having kids and when you are engorged to do this to make them soft. No idea if i should but it helps. My lymph node swelling has gone down thank god. I have also gotten feeling back in my left nipple. I’m still sleeping in the recliner at night. It is the most comfortable place to sleep still. Today my implants feel a little heavy. I’m having a little regret that i should have went with 300cc. Hopefully this is just “boob blues” people talk about and the swelling will go down to the perfect size for me. I will add current day 4 post op photos. Also, no pain narcs just ibuprofen. Trying to keep up with it. I can tell when it’s wearing off. Oh and I’m extremely bloated. I can’t wait for that to go away! I will go back to extremely clean eating tomorrow to help. I weight myself today and weight 10lbs heavier. That was a mental mind F. I know it’s the bloat and implants though. Can wait to be clear for at least an exercise bike! Updated on 6 Feb 2018: Day 6 photo update. I really don’t know how i it my days mixed up. I blame the not really sleeping and having four kids under 7 at home with the flu. Hope you give me a little break. I’m still getting morning boob. I’m over it so much. It’s not bad just annoying and i want it to go away. Stretching all day long and keeping active has really helped. Not over doing it but just moving my arm up and down has helped. I drove for the first time today and it wasn’t to bad. It def made my chest sore. My left pec muscle kept flexing in controllably while driving. So it made me sore later. I was finally able to sleep in my bed this afternoon for a nap. I was still propped up with pillows. Small victory! I feel like my scars around my nipples are healing well. I added a little bio oil over my breast today because they just started to feel a little itchy i think from being tight. He helped massage them a little. Here are some updated photos.... Again, 5’8” 135lbs 335 hp mentor silicone implants Updated on 19 Feb 2018: I’m three weeks post op. I got my stitches out at two weeks. Everything has been healing great. My morning boob is not as painful. Things are starting to feel normal and more apart of me. I did have a weird moment when i rolled over in bed and felt something pop. I thought a seem of my scar popped. I think i did a little. I posted a picture you will see it. I cleaned it up with hydrogen peroxide and some neosporine. It doesn’t hurt but I’m keeping an eye on it and keeping it clean. I did have a little boob blues this week. Where I feel like they are too big. I wish they were smaller. I’m still a little swollen but I fit into all my old D/DD bras. I’m just a very FULL D. If i don’t wear something super fitted I Fell fat. I’m sure I’m in my head but wanted to be honest with what I’m going through. Updated on 12 Mar 2018: My right breast has dropped. My left one is sitting higher than my right and is larger. It is driving me bonkers. They look better in a sports bra because the bra compresses the left breast down. My left is also still spasming. It gets tender by the end of the day and i have to support it with my hand when bending over to pick up things. Other than that recovery has been pretty easy. I hate how when i try to wear a bra other than a sports bra they looks so uneven. It is effecting me emotionally. You can’t wear a sports bra all the time. It shows out of some of my shirts. I’m also getting a little bit of a squared look on my left breast. Let me know what you think! Updated on 2 Jun 2018: I feel as though my Boobs are too big. I wish they were smaller and perkier. I mean i feel like they look okay in a sports bra. When I wear real bras or a bathing suit top they seem too big. Before augmentation and lift I’ve always had “big boobs”. I was a 32 D/DD. Now I’m measuring at a 32 DDD. This makes it almost impossible to find bras or swim tops that fit, since I have a small rib cage but giant boobs. If i move up to a 34 DD it is too lose around my rib cage. It’s like i need a small sports bra for around my torso but a medium to large around my breast. Basically impossible to find. So now I kind of look like a [RS bleep] star at the pool :( . Ugh. I want t be happy but I do wish i went with a smaller implant. It’s like i almost wish i had a breast reduction then and implant put in if that makes sense. I feel like I still have no upper pole fullness like i wanted. I like what they look like when I’m naked. With clothes on it’s a different story.... I will post some pictures.
Hey Y'all! I am super excited about my upcoming procedure. I have been wanting a TT for almost 17 years. That's how long it's been since I gave birth to my middle son who weighed 9 lbs 8 oz. Yes, he was a whopper to my 120 lbs frame. Anyway, I have been researching and researching and have finally found the perfect doctor and the time to do it. I can't wait. I'm nervous a s excited all at the same time. Thank you all for sharing your stories and helpful tips and pictures! The pictures have been great. For the longest, I've thought I've been the only women in the world who's had these issues. I've been bombarding my husband with tons of information and tons of stuff for him to do before our surgery. I say our surgery cause he's been so supportive in this entire process. When I was told over a year ago that it would more beneficial for me to drop at least 20 pounds, he went out and bought a treadmill and hired me a personal trainer. Love him! I visited Dr. Zoeneller in Pinehurst, NC. He and his staff were AWESOME!!!! They a were every single question that I had and then some. I'm looking forward to meeting with him again Tuesday for my Preop! I'll keep you ladies posted. Updated on 2 Nov 2015:
Deflated 38Cs from 38DD after weight loss and babies. I want to fix the shape that I have been so self-conscious of since high school. Hoping to get to a nice round DDD size, now that I finally have my hubby on board with my breast augmentation (he doesn't feel as though I need it). I've got large hips, so it'll be great to have the boobs to match my hourglass that i have been working so hard on. I have a bit of assymetry, with boarderline droop on one side. I really don't want a lift. My first consultation was absolutely awful, the PS was incredibly rude, condescending, and actually made me feel more self-conscious than I did walking in (which I didn't think was possible). He was negative about my 20 lb weight loss in 2 months (switched from no working out, to a very strict fitness/clean eating regimen, and FINALLY getting my thyroid under control) saying "easy off, easy on". (There was NOTHING "easy" about my weight loss) He interrupted me, dismissed my questions because he said it was pointless talking to me till i was finished losing weight. I actually had to ask to see implants and sizers, when he again said he didn't see the point in showing me. Thank goodness i did because i was able to find out that he won't even place over 350cc's in anyone bc he "won't spend 2 and a half hours on a BA...it's too much work". What?! He made it abundantly clear that he refused to break a sweat for any BA. I was able to see that i want at least 650cc based on the sizers i tried on after he left the room...After some major inner battles stemming from the very negative consultation, I have another consult in 4 days with Dr. Zoellner. I am keeping my fingers crossed that everything goes as well as what I've heard from others about him. If it goes smoothly, I will set my surgery for next month! I'm mostly afraid of caring for my 1 year old and 3 year old post and how soon I can go back to working out :/ Updated on 15 Aug 2015: Had my consultation with Dr Zoellner 2 days ago, and it went amazing! The staff is incredible and made me feel so comfortable. Gretchen and Dr Z seem to truly care about the patients and their desires. It went so well that I paid the down payment and set the official date! Preop is Sept 18th, and surgery day is Sept 28th :D I am getting a Bilateral breast augmentation with constriction release. We decided on Mentor MemoryShape implants, dual plain. He is special ordering an array in the upwards of 600cc, and I may get 2 different sizers to even out my slight asymmetry. I just need to add some before pics on here. I'm so excited, I can't hardly stand it! Updated on 20 Aug 2015: I got "the letter" from my PS. Less than a month till my pre-op! Woo hoo! Updated on 31 Aug 2015: I figured I would go ahead and post these, even though I am extremely self conscious of my chest. Oh well, I know there are a lot of positive and uplifting women on here. I tried to get the side view put up, but it keeps uploading sideways. I can't believe I'm less than 3 weeks away from my preop! Updated on 1 Sep 2015: I was hoping to see if there are any of you ladies that got constriction release without a lift BA? Curious how your results were in reference to fullness and side boob? Updated on 20 Sep 2015: Only 1 week from tomorrow till my surgery! I am calling in the morning to see if there are any earlier openings, doubtful though. I can't help but worry I'm not going big enough, and yet worried that it would kill my back to go any bigger. I just can't help but be paranoid considering a see so many posting about "boob greed". HELP! Updated on 20 Sep 2015: I am sooo ready for this to happen. My preop went great, down another 5lbs! Even though it was a good chunk of change, it felt so good paying for my BA :) 650cc mentor gummy bear with constriction release. Got my meds filled and ready to go. I'm so anxious! Updated on 28 Sep 2015: It's official, I am a proud owner of 700cc gummy bear implants instead of 650cc :D (NO COMPLAINTS THERE!) I left my house early to make sure I was there early, I swear we ended up getting stuck behind the crappiest drivers in NC and hit every flippin red light, but we got there 10 minutes before the doors would even open. I had already taken the Valium, and dosed of while we were waiting in the parking lot...as did my husband! Thank goodness he woke up, needless to say, I was 10 minutes late. Luckily, the staff are amazing and found it comical. I pretty much don't remember anything once I got "the cocktail" WOW is all I can say about that concoction! Once I came to, the pain set in. The drive home sucked, as did the first 3 hours after. But, once I was able to find a position top sit where it's not bad, it's been much better. I can say I HATE the feeling of being helpless, and the worst part so far for me is that I haven't been able to sleep at all since the PS office. Anyone else experience this? I'm been able to eat a little, but I'm still pretty hesitant in food mostly bc I'm afraid of throwing up. They are rock solid and super high, but here is my 1st post op! Updated on 28 Sep 2015: Here's what it looked like Updated on 29 Sep 2015: I 100% agree when I read that it feels like someone is standing on your chest. I thought (total stupidity on my part) that since I was deflated a bit that my pain wouldn't be as bad...NOT TRUE. I have a pretry freakin good pain tolerance, and this seriously hurts. Bearable when I slouch to take the pressure off, I'll take the bit of back pain from slouching over the boob pain any day! My PS called in some Valium so I could get some much needed sleep, it was heavenly being able to dose off ? the boobs are super high up and swollen, but I'm so in love with them! No regrets! Oh, and the icing really does help...especially near the armpits. Updated on 30 Sep 2015: Ladies, please tell me if this is what is considered "morning boob"? I was able to sleep from 10:30pm to 3am and then BOOM. I woke up to feeling so stiff that it hurt to even shift my arms in the tiniest bit! My hubby gave me another dilaudid, and brought me the ice packs. It hurt like hell to even get them near my armpits. After an hour of icing, I was somewhat numb enough to get up and go to the bathroom and take my thyroid medication (had to take it as least an hour after or before any other med). I'm back in my comfort spot on the loveseat, ready to sleep again. Just sucks that I know the same pain happens when I get up in the morning! This is probably the hardest part for me. I am soooo badly that I have a shower to look forward to today, and take off these pain in the ass compression thigh highs! Updated on 2 Oct 2015: Morning boob hit, took a pain med and have been icing for like an hour and a half. It's always my right side that tends to give me the most pain. I swear my right armpit just wants to be cement glued shut, bc that it really does feel glued and I can't move it when the morning boob hits. Had too much going on yesterday to post. Too much emotions and irritations caused a bit of a blow out between my husband and I. I didn't realize that I have been on defensive mode with everything, or just plain out bitchy to my hubby. I'm not a creature of change. I hate feeling like I need someone to take care of me. I'm just always used to taking care of others and myself :( The fact that I haven't been able to take care of my babies, and therefore have to sit back and let him do it has been EXTREMELY hard. Tensions rised, and I know I was wrong. I know he's doing everything he can. I was hoping that we would avoid the marital issues that I see happen a good amount on here bc of all the stress that comes along with recovery. I'm just glad we squashed it, and got over it. I realized I hadn't posted any full pics since I was got to see them day 3 post op! The side sitting low and high at the same time is my problem boob obviously. Overall, they look round and fuller in person...I'm couldn't be happier! (Neither could my hubby lol) Updated on 2 Oct 2015: Since i have been listening to my body more and taking my dilaudid and Tylenol more regularly, I've found myself to be much less irritable. Especially between my husband and I. LADIES PLEASE DON'T TRY AND BE TOO TOUGH. I made that mistake and it only made recovery harder! Only had one small mishap that felt as though i ripped my armpit open...I would've been done for if my incision had been there! Ended up changing into another bra that zips in the front since my recovery bra was actually cutting into my sternum and caused some cutting and bruising. I'm thinking it's bc of my swelling and how I have to sleep. I felt instant relief after the bra change, plus... it had blood anyway. No thanks. Lol The struggle is real shaving my armpits! I couldn't take it anymore! Needless to say, hackjob...but I'll take what i can get :) Can anyone tell me when this INSANE bloating starts to subside? I look like I could be 5 months pregnant again. Again...no thanks! Updated on 3 Oct 2015: I love them more and more every day ? Since I enjoyed it so much in black, decided I needed pink too lol Updated on 8 Oct 2015: Had my 1 week post op 3 days ago, went really well! Still swollen, but already dropping :) Got my stitches removed and PS cleared me for light activity. He told me to start my circular massages (they suck). I have been sleeping in my bed for 4 days now, a little less propped up each night. I can now lay completely flat and it not hurt! To my surprise, my pec muscles starting flexing along with my arms yesterday. Today I was able to control the entire pec muscle movement. It's probably weird for me to be excited about that, but I can't help it lol every little bit counts :) I've been sticking to Ibuprofen or Tylenol this week as well...not much pain anymore. Can't wait to be able to go braless! I will post pics soon. Updated on 16 Oct 2015: I seriously am living the dream. I LOVE trying on lingerie and bras! I can't help but love everything about them ? I EVEN LOVE LOOKING AT THEM. That in itself makes it worth every penny and every ounce of pain. Amazing! Updated on 16 Oct 2015:
I haven' t the surgery yet, but im super excited. I had an appt for a tt on 14 Oct but i decided to go with lipo less scars. I am 39 yr old mom of 2. I have been working out and eating right yet still this pouch i have wont go away so i decided to go with liposuction ( full abdomen and flanks / bra line). My surgery date is 17 Nov and again im super excited. I hope im pleased with my results. I will post more pics later. Updated on 1 Nov 2014: 16 days! Updated on 3 Nov 2014: Adding two more pics Updated on 6 Nov 2014: Updated on 24 Nov 2014: Well tmrw is the BIG DAY!!! I will share more once I've had the procedure and share more pics. Updated on 25 Nov 2014: This is it! I will update everyone later when i return home. Updated on 26 Nov 2014: Everything went well. No pain just really sore n swollen, a lil nausea too but not a lil ginger ale n crackers cant handle :). Updated on 27 Nov 2014: Loving the new me OMG i am loving me!!! Updated on 25 Dec 2014: Well its been a month and im still feeling confident about my decision to have lipo. Now i will start with some ultrasound cativation treatments to help along the progress. I will add more pictures soon and happy hoildays to all! Updated on 27 Dec 2014: Decided to update my pics.
I am 29 years old and have kids. Both of my children were delivered via C-Section. My first born was an emergency C-section and my second was a scheduled C-section. As you can imagine I had the protruding belly, a pooch, and saggy skin. I had a full tummy tuck done with lipo of the flanks and back. I am currently 8 days post-op and I am not sure how I feel about the operation...I haven't really seen the results. Updated on 7 Jul 2014: Here are some pictures about 4 months before the TT... Excuse the messy bed ???? Updated on 10 Jul 2014: I am 15 days post op. I'm wearing my compression garment at night and spanx during the day. I'm still a little hunched over and sore. I'm over this whole thing and I am anxious to go back to normal. I had a job interview for a promotion today and I am sure I didn't get it bc I look like an old lady walking lol ????. I just gotta keep reminding myself that it gets worse before it gets better. I'm still debating on wheather or not to post after pics bc I'm still swollen...??? Updated on 14 Jul 2014: It's day 19 and I'm feeling really good. I'm almost standing straight up. It's not as uncomfortable to get up when I've been seated for a while. I haven't started working out (walking) but I intend to next week. Still swollen but not as bad. Really hoping after 6 weeks I'm more or less back to normal. Updated on 21 Jul 2014: This Wednesday will be 4 week post op and I'm loving the results so far! I'm hardly swelling but I haven't started exercising yet, I'm starting today. I plan on walking a mile and doing leg and butt exercises and see how I feel afterwards. If I don't swell much I'll do a little more tomorrow. I can now fit into my "work" clothes but they aren't loose. I return to work in 4 weeks so I need to be able to fit them... I hate to buy bigger clothes when I know I won't need them for long. I'm hoping I'll be able to do so why shopping for smaller clothes in the next couple of weeks ????. Updated on 1 Aug 2014: I am currently 5 weeks post opt and I'm feeling extremely down. I'm not sure why. I'm tired of wearing these spanx 24/7. I want to wear normal panties. Since my mood is blah I've been eating crappy too and only walking three times a week. I don't seem like I swell much after my walks. I want to hit the gym with light weights but hubby says no and my doc app isn't til the 14th. I measure my waist and I'm still the exact same size I was 5 weeks ago ????. I have a little wiggle room in my pants but realt was hoping to drop a size or two. I plan on doing some back to school shopping with my son tomorrow maybe that'll put me in a better mood. Updated on 1 Aug 2014:
Had a tummy tuck 7weeks ago. Still holding off on how i feel about it. It looks great and Im very happy with my scar and results. I am curious about the tightness i continue to feel in my abdomen, its almost like a pulling feeling that makes me want to walk slouched over, although I am standing straight. Im not sure if this is permanent or if given time I wont notice it anymore. I have a fear that I'm never going to be able to stretch my back again or move like i once did, for instance dancing or sex, this worries me. Other than that i have few complaints. I did have a infection, this makes me wonder if my healing has been slowed or if all is well.. My operation included lipo of my flanks and also i had a fat graft done on an indention in my right buttocks cheek, this was the result of a steroid shot. Im not sure if this is resolved yet or not, had my antibiotics and ended up draining on its own due to pressure @ the entry point of the fat graft. Still drains some and im not sure how long before this will not be a concern anymore. Also the fat graft still looks ok, but im curious as to how much will survive. I dont think i would do the grafting again, or maybe just not with a tummy tuck. Overall not a bad experience at all, had virtually no pain. Updated on 10 Mar 2014: Thank you all for your kind replies.. I am aware of how great my results are, the unsure part for me is in the tightness, I feel such limited in my movements tight now and Im not sure Im ok with that. Hopefully it goes away like Kimmers25 says hers did, i can be patient.. Im just scared its a permanent thing due to scarring or something. Also Im still unsure about swelling, because from a side view I still look a little bloated or something, and my love handles still seem a bit thick, hoping this is all due to swelling, but not overly concerned right now. Otherwise overall Im very happy, and peoples reactions to my pictures only help, thanks again! :) Updated on 17 Dec 2014: Its been 11 months now since my surgery and I'm loving my body. I could not have asked for better results. I also love my scar, its so low and fits perfectly under any size bikini. Which is so exciting in itself, I've never in my life worn a two piece until this year, and I have flaunted my body this summer at the beach without a bit of shame, and thats with big flabby thighs and all, but I was Still so proud of my stomach I didn't care! Highly recommend Dr Zoellner! Updated on 17 Dec 2014: Updated on 17 Dec 2014:
I am looking to have breast ag done in PineHurst NC. I currently have a C cup on the right and a small B cup on the left. I am doing this so both my tata's will be proportionate. Looking to have a full C, small D cup. Wanting to share my experience because this website has been so beneficial to me. My consultation is scheduled for Septemeber 12th 2016 - I'm nervous and excited all at the same time. Updated on 15 Sep 2016: I had my consultation last week and love Dr. Zoellner! I have decided to go with him for my BA. I already out my deposit down and schedule my date for Dec 29th 2016! I am counting it down. Sixteen weeks and counting!!! I have neve more more excited. My consultation confirmed that I have different size breast. I have pictures that I will post in the next couple of weeks.
Thank You for your question. It is common and expected to experience swelling after breast augmentation surgery. Every patient is different in the degree of swelling they may experience. Typically in my practice I tell my patients that the swelling will continue to decrease week by week but may be present for up to 6 weeks post surgery. Normally around 3 months plus is when you will see your actual cup size/result.
Thank You for your question. Typically in my practice I allow my patients to drive in 1 weeks time. Important conditions include being off all narcotics and feeling as though you have full control of your vehicle should you need to make a sudden stop or avoid an accident. Every patient is different in terms of soreness/pain post breast augmentation. It is important however to follow the specific directions of your surgeon.
