Dr. Susan M. Gannon is a board-certified plastic surgeon practicing in Albany, New York at The Plastic Surgery Group, which serves patients from across the Tri-State area. “My top priority is providing my patients with natural-looking results,” says Dr. Gannon. “I take the time to carefully listen to a person's aesthetic goals and explain their options—both surgical and nonsurgical. I strive to provide attractive outcomes that naturally integrate with every patient’s body type, age, and lifestyle.” Dr. Gannon specializes in breast augmentation, tummy tucks, and full mommy makeovers. She is also skilled in a range of nonsurgical and minimally invasive procedures, such as CoolSculpting, injectables, and laser skin rejuvenation. In addition to Dr. Gannon’s warm disposition, patience, and ability to guide her patients on the best aesthetic path to reach their goals, she has an impressive educational background. After obtaining her undergraduate degree from State University of New York at Albany, she earned her medical degree at Albany Medical College. From there, she completed a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery residency at Albany Medical Center Hospital. She continued her education via a residency with the Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Institute at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, which is internationally heralded for its advances in ophthalmology, otolaryngology, and plastic surgery. Today, Dr. Gannon is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. She is also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the Medical Society of the State of New York. Throughout her career, Dr. Gannon has been recognized for her skill. She is a recipient of the Janet W. Glasgow Memorial Achievement Award and a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society that recognizes inspiring physicians who make their patient’s health and happiness a top priority. Dr. Gannon’s patients have described her as a thoughtful physician who is patient and knowledgeable. Patients have also said she is “kind and attentive,” “always took the time to answer all my questions,” and that “she makes me feel comfortable and is very friendly.” Her attentive approach, impressive qualifications, and compassionate personality have made Dr. Gannon a standout plastic surgeon in New York. She and her excellent staff at The Plastic Surgery Group provide a safe and comfortable environment that allows patients to explore their plastic surgery options and pursue them with the utmost confidence in a beautiful result. Whether you’re seeking breast enhancement, a facelift, or body contouring treatments, a consultation with Dr. Gannon is the first step in your journey.
Never really liked the size that was put in, 375 each under the muscle. I had no complications. I had a loft at the time (you could see my original journey). They dropped quite a bit as I had still so much skin, so I went back to PS and she fixed them by giving me another lift and an internal bra. That was last November 2017. So here we are today, they are just too big. I can’t lay on my stomach comfortably, and it’s hard to snuggle with my hubby. Also, my shorts look terrible because my boobs are so big and I have a short torso... so I look all boob! So today I had them out. I went into the office half and our earl. They have me Ativan, 2 mg, and I just chilled for a bit. Honestly the meds didn’t work till after, but it wasn’t a problem. The dog and in and numbed my breast (love my PS), gave me some time, and the removed them one at a time with a small incision under the fold of my breast. I didn’t feel anything... expect her fingers rubbing against my ribs trying to get the implant out. It was creepy.... but they are out. I felt nothing and feel ok. I looked down and wasn’t too scared! Remember I had two lifts, so I’m not sure ow they will look ????. Now it’s about 5 hours later and I’m starting to get sore. I took ibuprofen and Tylenol, as well as vit C and zinc for healing. I also have ice oaks across my chest and the ace wraps on pretty tight. Tomorrow will be a new days! Updated on 14 Mar 2019: So this was the day I took it all down. I had minimal pain, some pec spasms, kind of took my breath away, but ibuprofen and Tylenol work fine. They said I could take it down and shower today, but being a nurse I wanted to wait. I was afraid of what I would see. I’ve seen the double bubbles the retracted nipples and, honestly, it scared the sh$t out of me! I was ready to accept what it was, plus I trust my PS completely. So the reveal happened tonight. I was beyond words! They are perfect... in a day one kind of perfect way! I know they will improve, but I couldn’t be happier!! Small inc underneath, they just look like sagging boobs... but they are my sagging boobs! I put a zip up sports bra on and I even tried a bikini top on I bought for our family vaca in a few weeks. Everything looks good Sleeping was fine as well, just sore again and really just not use to having nothing fall on my arms when I lay sideways!
I’m 45 and a mother of 3 grown children and grandmother of 3! I decided to have a TT and Lipo because i workout 5-6 days a week but have not been happy with my stomach. I have had 4 stomach surgeries and he scarring and loose skin are frustrating. The doctor said i was a very good candidate due to muscle under neath. She said i will have a flat stomach and a six pack!!! How exciting is that!! My surgery was Monday. I am doing great. I was expecting some excessive pain for the first few days, from what i was told and read. However it hasn’t been bad at all!! Here are some before pics! I will keep you all posted! Updated on 13 Apr 2018: Things are going good! I did pass out when i was getting ready to take my first shower! I think it was a mixture of first taking off my girdle and also seeing and removing the bloody bandages. Very scary but thank God my boyfriend was helping me! Today was second shower and no issues. I have not been able to go to the bathroom yet, tried miralax, colace and today milk of magnesia. Hoping for luck soon! My biggest discomforts have been the inability to go to he bathroom, lower back pain from walking hunched over and some itchiness from healing. So that’s not too bad!! Here are some pics from today. Still very swollen and bruised but happy with how it all looks so far Updated on 16 Apr 2018: Well overall things are going well. Sleeping at night has been a challenge. Tried to sleep in my bed last night with pillows under my knees and head but just couldn’t get comfortable and was nervous about turning on my side during the night so about 230am ended up back on the recliner. Which still was tough. It was like restless leg syndrome feeling in my right leg and arm. Drove me insane! So about 330 decided to take a pain pill ( hadn’t taken any all day) to try and relax my body. It worked so was able to finally get some sleep around 4am. So tonight staying in the recliner and taking a pain pill before bed. Doctor follow Tuesday. Hoping to get the drains out but also not looking to rush if not ready. Updated on 17 Apr 2018: Hasn’t follow up today. Went great! Drains are out thank god! Dr Gannon said everything looks great. Still pretty swollen but looks great. Upgraded from my girdle to my bodysuit! Lucky me! I’m gonna try to sleep in my bed tonight now that the drains are gone. I’m super happy with the way things are going! Updated on 18 Apr 2018: Updated on 18 Apr 2018: Today was a great day! Feeling very good! Basically standing straight up. Slept in my bed last night for the first time. So great!! Scheduled my next follow up and massage for next Wednesday!
38 yr old mom of 3. Breast augmentation. Dr. Susan Gannon was wonderful. I had such a great experience! She was so kind and attentive. The entire office staff was so helpful and always so professional!
I have had 2 BA'S w/Dr. Gannon. After first surgery I developed Keloids on my scar's ( not her fault ) I also decided I wanted to go a little bigger she fixed my scars and did the 2nd BA for 1/3 of the price. I go to her for botox now and am thinking of having the coolsculpting soon and I completely trust her. She makes me feel comfortable and is very friendly. She always asks how my daughter is when I come in. She is very personable. I love her. I wouldn't go to anyone else.
After breastfeeding both of my kids i couldn't believe how small my breast got. I just wanted to get back the breast I had before children. Dr Gannon understood that I wanted a natural look and a size that matched my small frame. Dr Gannon did such a good job. I love my new breast. Feel like I have my pre-pregnancy breast back.
Dr Gannon was excellent. Very thorough, patient, and knowledgable. I never felt rushed through our appointments. She always took the time to answer all my questions and to make sure I was comfortable. I have been thoroughly impressed with her through my surgical journey. I feel absolute confidence in Dr Gannon and am excited about the results.
I couldn't stand all the changes in my body after kids. Hated the stretch marks and loose skin on my stomach. Plus my breast got smaller after each child. I meet Dr Gannon when she took care of my Mom. She did her reconstruction after bilateral mastectomies. She did such s great job and took such great care of my mom I couldn't think of going to anyone else for my Mommy make over.(tummy tuck and silicone breast aug) So glad I did. Love my new body. Can't wait for the summer
I'm scheduled to have a mommy makeover on March 5. My plan is a full tummy tuck, no lipo, breast lift and Aug with "gummy bear" implants, 350. I'm very active with crossfit and everyday life as a busy nurse, and mom. I lost 50 lbs, and more in inches, through hard work using my fitnesspal, life style change (no diet for say...just healthier choices), and working out. My breast were DD, and my weight was 205. I am now size 6, 150#, and a large B, which is mainly skin. :-). Love those who see me and hear what I'm doing and say they would give anything for smaller breast! What they don't get is I DID have large breast, wished them away, but didn't realize they would slide down my body like butter!!!! Also, my first child was an emergency C-section which left me with a vertical inc from belly button down (a front butt). I have also had many abdominal surgeries due to open gall bladder removal, two incisional hernias after, and my appendix out, all not including my C-section. I'm no stranger to abdominal surgery, but I'm hoping being so active will help me heal sooner, as I'm not a fan of chillaxing. My biggest question is: is there anyone out there who does crossfit, or lifting and how long till they got back to it? I'm planning on 6-8 weeks out before I even attempt anything. My coaches are great and are very protective of their athletes, but I'm hoping I don't blimp out while I'm out. So, I'm nervous, kind of. Just can't wait to get this done. I never thought this would be me, but I also never thought this would be me....the size and fitness level I am now. This is my reward for my hard work! I hope it all goes smooth! I will post pictures of before once my hubby takes them (I'm not great at capturing the "true" extra skin...I look normal face on, but I am sooo not). Updated on 24 Feb 2015: Here are some pictures. Feel kind of odd posting pictures of myself...but you can't see me, and I hope they will benefit others who will be doing this as well. Updated on 4 Mar 2015: Tomorrow is the big day. Had my husband say good bye to the old...he will welcome the new this weekend when I see him next. I'm not nervous at all, just ready to get it done and move back into my healthy lifestyle in 8-12 weeks :-(. Had my last crossfit class today, did light weights and just had fun. I'm not sure I have everything I need, but I have things lol. What type of bra should I look for? I'm so confused on the bra for after (I know, late thought). I have the tummy stuff. Bought a couple new king size pillows to prop myself up after. Hmmm, what else? Anything? Anything? I will keep you posted, I know we all are looking for "what happens after". Soon.... Updated on 4 Mar 2015: Updated on 5 Mar 2015: Alright, getting ready to go in. So far the worst part is not being able to put lotion on my face in this cold dry winter, the little things I guess. I'm so ready for this! :-) Updated on 5 Mar 2015: Oh wow ...ouch!!! Not sure I've felt.pain like this in a while. Once I got the ibuprofen on board I was better. I'm not a fan of narcotics, but Wil take one tonight to sleep. They kept me here as I was done so late and it was a pretty extensive job on my stomach. I think I got 400ml gummy bears put in,not sure...they look like 1000 right now! I do hurt, a lot. And go figure I had to cough a big ball of phlegm up...which near killed me!! But I am do happy to be on this side of the surgery. My surgeon is great. Great bedside manner. Someone you immediately respect, and trust. Till tomorrow.... Updated on 5 Mar 2015: I'm not sure if my last post went through...hmm. well I'm done. I hurt a ton. My boobs actually hurt...my muscles, and my stomach burns like it's on fire. I'm alive and not riving in pain, but I was shaking quite a but earlier after I had to cough a mucus plug up!! I'm here over nighy. Nurses are great. Love my doctor...she very real, and has great bedside manner. She instills confidence, which is huge for me. Glad I'm on this side now!!! Updated on 6 Mar 2015: So this has been a long day! Pain wise I'm ok. I definitely can't stand straight, and even though I read about this and heard it, I truly didn't realize how hunched over I would be. I had a terrible nurse today who when I asked her at 730 this am to call my PS and let her know I ended up staying (it was a late case and two different surgeons) and requested pain medication at that time, she didn't do either of those things. I was in pain from 7 am till 1040am while I waited for her. She never called my PS, so she didn't know that I ended up staying...and therefor no scripts were filled. At 4pm today I told the nurse (who I saw twice all day) to get her charge nurse because I was going home, and the PS nurse called me to check in and i informed her I was still at the hospital!! When the charge came in with DC stuff, she handed me three scripts...one was for an abx...that i never received while there. I am livid. Not only did I miss two doses of abx and never was given a diet ...yup clears all day...nurse didn't want to call MD, I am a Nurse!!! DNP at that. She made my day worse and I'm angry because of it. So off my soap box now!! I am home, with my sister, till I make the three hour drive home tomorrow with my mother. Again, my surgeon is great. I am excited to see what's under here...my sister is going to help me when she gets back from grabbing my scripts...and specimen cups...as the nurse gave me nothing when I left!! My stomach looks super flat, and my boobs feel super big. Lost of swelling, the left more so than the right!! I have been walking around as much as tolerable without over doing it to prevent any complications. I have two drains, they now how clear bloody drainage. Hmm, well I feel ok. Oh, the sides of my breast hurt the most. Left side is much bigger than the right..very swollen. My mom said the PS did lipo, but didn't know where. Would I see these marks when I remove my binder? Where do they usually do lipo?? Updated on 6 Mar 2015: I took everything off to look and adjust. I'm very happy!! super swollen, Abd looks Bumpy from all the swelling. I'm in bed right now proposed up by 5-6 pillows. I really don't gave a ton of pain l, bothersome at times, but not too bad. Here is what she did!! Updated on 8 Mar 2015: Woke up this morning feeling great. It's easier getting out of bed now, thank god for my legs. My arms are somewhat useless due to my boobs, and my abdomen I am trying to protect! I slept propped up with 3 pillows last night. I woke in the middle of the night to take my antibiotic, pain meds, and Tylenol. This helps when I get up in the morning. I've been taking VIT C and zinc for wound healing as well. I took down the binder again and took a peek. Everything looks good. Drains are lateral and still draining 50-70 each a day, good drainage though! By nipples look SO much better. They were purple the other day and that freaked me out, but the look good now. I am wiped right now! I think I'm going to take a nap. No BM, and have been taking a laxative since surgery. I'm standing quite straight for the most part, and have minimal pain. I just started icing my boobs since they are so swollen. I'm beat! Updated on 8 Mar 2015: My legs feel swollen today, just y upper thighs. All I can think it is from is the incision, maybe some lipo? I don't see any marks, but they are slightly tender and swollen. I move around a lot, so I know it's ot a blood clot. Updated on 9 Mar 2015: I went shopping today. I took it easy, listened to my body. I feel pretty good. I am standing up straight 75% of the time. Ive been slewping in bed since day one with a few pillows to prop me up. A good suggestion is buy king size pillows!! Works great in bed! I bought a new bra today that is like a sports bra, but hooks in the back. My left boob is really swollen under my arm pit, and my right not as bad. Feels like rocks under my armpits! My stomach is also super swollen, but looks good. I still have the two drains, one at each hip. They are draining yellow fluid now, so things look good. Only taking Tylenol and ibuprofen during the day, one dilaudid at night. No nausea. I feel great. My drains come out wednesday. Does anyone have any suggestions for me for swelling, or any thing for me to prepare for?? Any help is appreciated. This site helped me be as prepared as I was. Thanks. The site isn't allowing me to upload new pictures, but I will try later. Updated on 9 Mar 2015: Here are some pictures from today. Updated on 10 Mar 2015: Slept well. Woke up feeling great. I've been constipated for the duration and today I had success!! My swelling is finally starting to go down. My drains have clear yellow drainage. I put out about 10ml over night per drain. Left breast is a little bigger thanright, but ok, they are swollen. My abd is starting to look better. Still pretty swollen along with my hips and upper thighs. My underwear are tight...seems so weird. I'm sure it will improve. I'm hitting the water as one of you suggested!! one side of my belly button looks a little purple, could just be bruising. I will keep an eye on it. You'll notice in my picture my breast have started to bruise. Well the yellow is showing up around my nipples. I also found some bruising on my back, which is odd. One more day down. Looking forward to getting drains out tomorrow!!! Updated on 11 Mar 2015: Drains are out! Went to the PS today for my post op. Things went well. She pulled both drains. She checked everything out, and then put me in a gull compression garb, hips to top! So let me tell you my freak out today! When I sat down with my clothes off, I looked down and saw lose skin. I didn't freak, but was worried that I will continue to have a hanging abdomen. So I called a friend after who work in plastics and she laughed at me! The compression helps with this. The skin needs to adhere to the muscles. Phew I feel better! Lol. Just wanted to share my freak out. Honestly, even if I had some hang, this was completely worth it! Love my boobs, hope they stay as they are. Anyone know how much gummy beat implants change? Updated on 12 Mar 2015: So yesterday I was telling my mom that it is weird my boobs hurt more than my stomach, said it was like pre period pain, sharp stabbing, aching breast. Surprise...at 330 am when I got up to take my antibiotic, I started my period!! One more thing to add to the mix. Anyway, my night was good. I was able to sleep flat, and with a pillow between my legs, slept on my sides. As I lay there, I was thinking, am i suppose to lie on my side, or is it bad for my implants? Anyone know the answer??? I slept, and I needed too! This morning I am going to attempt a full shower (I know gross, no full shower since surgery). I've been washing my hair and parts with no problem so hope the shower will be fine. The problem is, I'm afraid of infection...darn DNP! I want to ensure my sterile strips dry before I put my compression on, but don't want to risk going sometime without compression...blah blah. I am my worse enemy. Today I will go home as well. I miss my boys and my husband...and the crazy dog (the reason I couldn't go home). I'm going to be bored not working and no one home, but I'll be back with the family in the evening! I'll keep you posted! Updated on 12 Mar 2015: So I came home today. Everything was good. Had to deal with the school because of my son, who us disabled, just extra stress. Had a couple friends come over. One works for a PS. They checked everything out and said perfect, good. Picked my kids up, hubby working late, Kurds are great...and then it happened! I just started crying. For no reason! I'm so emotional....just started my period and I am just so sad about not being able to work out, stretch, or do anything. I gad to ask my 9 yo to carry my bag upstairs. My 11 yo disabled son...who has major surgery every 6 months, said not to worry that he would make PB&J for his brothers, and chicken nuggets for him, and he would cook me something. Lol. So sweet, but makes me feel so sad. Not sure what is going on with me!! Emotional crazy. I've decided to stop into work tomorrow to check on my students (college) and possibly lecture next week because I need to get back to my life. I knew once I left my moms it would hit me. Uggghhh. I will put my recovery first, because I know I need to, but I also need some mental health...lol. Any who, wanted to share my breakdown. Love you all on RS. Saving grace!! And I still love my boobs hahaha! Updated on 14 Mar 2015: Not much has changed since my last post. I've been moving around quite a bit, more than I should probably, but I'm ok. I had to take it easy last night to make up for my busy day. at night I have to let the girls out (my boobs). I have to pull down the compression and just breath. Lol. My boobs are so so so sore. Anyone else having this issue? I mean the sides are super sore to touch, like I'm in the first months of pregnancy! !! They ache. ..ugghh. my nips get sharp pains in them, most likely nerves coming back. My stomach itches, but no real pain, Looks good. Still swollen, especially after my day. Yesterday my back was sore from standing and walking all day. Glad I have this site to keep me sane :-) Updated on 14 Mar 2015: I tried on a bathing suit...well just my bikini bottons, I definitely can't wear my low ones that have string sides, but my others are perfect! I think I'll be able to pull it off this summer...yeah!! Updated on 15 Mar 2015: So I feel pretty good, better than I have. I took only ibuprofen and Tylenol in the morning and at night last night. This seems to be working for me. My boobs feel, sore, but ok. I had to put a different compression combo on today to wash my other, and I didn't feel as secure in it. So once it was dried, I had my hubby put me in it ????. It's not as tight as it once was, so this must be a good sign. hope everyone has an uneventful day! Oh, I took a picture of my belly button....hmmm. lol Updated on 18 Mar 2015: I had my "almost 2 week" post op visit. I drove myself the 3.5 hours there and back, which was fine. I feel great. Walked into the office excited to just get the reassurance everything is good. The nurse kept looking at me funny and then looking at my chart, and finally said she thought I was at least a month out. I guess I move too quick lol. I have zero pain (except when I sneeze...which I try not to do). I have some boob tenderness, but not really pain, just annoying! They took the sutures out from my bellybutton. One didn't want to come up, so she dug for it for about 20 minutes. Thank goodness I am numb. But wow...what a strange feeling huh? Anyone have an itch and scratch, but not seem to get to it because our abd are so numb???? It is really weird to be numb but feel the "internal stuff". They took off most my steristrips, but left the ones that are still holding on strong. They took them off the top of areola and i could have kissed my PS! I was so afraid of big round scars around my nipples, but nope...so fine!! I was told I can run...slow and not too far, in two more weeks, but no crossfit for another 4 :-(. She said I can sleep on my side. She also said I can go start wearing regular bras, even with an underwire if I want. She said with the implants I have, no worries. so, of course I don't have a bra to wear, so I stopped at VS on the way home. They measured me at a 32DDD!!! I almost laughed!!! Instead I said, can we try a DD. Lol. Well, the 34DDD and the 32DDD fit about the same except the band was too lose on the 34 (which honestly, that's my size, so I always question them). I bought the 32DDD...and wow these things are FULL. It's not like my boobs are sticking way out, it's that they are so full, wide, awesome!! I love them, love the size. I know they will go down, maybe to a D? That would be good. So when I got home I received a package of a bathing suit I ordered from VS (gotta prep for my pool). I was worried it would be too small because of my visit to VS, but once I removed the 1 inch padding, I think it was ok...i think?? I'll attach a picture. I'm not use to wearing a bathing suit that shows my tatas, so I have no idea. One top is a bit small, the strapless one, but I figure I'll shrink into it. ???? Hope you all are well!! Love reading all your updates, I do it frequently. I'll try to get some body shots soon...still get swollen at the end of the day...ugghh. Updated on 21 Mar 2015: Last night was the first night that I slept like a rock. I flipped and turned and felt great!!! Yay! I actually slept almost 11 hours, which is crazy because I have three young boys. Hubby did good. I ripped all the steristrips strips off my abd inc this morning. They were irritating me, and I know it's healed two weeks out...as I rip them off people at work. It wasn't worth the risk of skin irritation. Everything looks good. Couple small areas, from the drains, are a bit scabby, but good. I still have a teri strips on my breast, and they are letting go yet, so I'm leaving them. I'll give them some more time and then rip those off too. Ok question. Wearing all these compression garments with the snap crotches is bother the crap out of My crotch. I am not used to suffocating my privates! lol. Wondered if anyone else had issues, or for those going in to this...think about airing the girl out as much as possible!! I'll attach a couple pictures. You can see my skin irritation. Also my doc told me to clean my BB with hydrogen peroxide and to really g ey in there, but I can't feel it and am afraid I will do harm because I can't feel when to stop going in lol. Suck a gross concept actually!! Hope every one is great!!! Keep updating...we are still following you :-) Updated on 21 Mar 2015: Pictures...it wouldn't let me update pictures before. My BB is gross..abd so is the look of the incisions. Updated on 21 Mar 2015: So I have been on realself looking up questions and I figured I would th row the "what is the pulled skin under my breast"...and only one person also asked about 10 months ago...and she added pictures. Looks like mondor's disease. Hmm. I am super sore under my breast at the crease. Is anyone else?? I'm wondering if it is caused by this Or if it's normal...but it is the ONLY pain I have. Anyone else have this? Also I read it is more common with cohesive implants, which I have natrelle 397cc. See my pic: Updated on 23 Mar 2015: Today I had to take my compression off and breath lol. I had it off for about 1.5 hours and felt "wrong". So I put it back on. I notice I'm not completely straight yet, upper back hurts when I stand for awhile. I went back to work in the classroom today. 3 hour lecture and i survived. Funny thing is tomorrow I get to lecture of breast augmentations!!!! I'm sure my students will have questions haha. Things are good. I notice one side of my inc is higher than the other. I really don't care, I think it looks great, but still it's that perfection thing. I got a lot of work to do when I can get back to working out, but I have no doubt I will work on it all. My breast, under them, actually feels much better today. I'm hoping it continues to get better. I'm still super swollen, and still can't feel my abs to suck in, or even flex them...which is weird. Anyone else get spasms throughout their abd when they wake up...kind of like a big stretch??? It feels great...really! Still no pain, getting better when I sneeze, but still holding on for dear life...just in case!! Updated on 25 Mar 2015: not much to update. Still some soreness of my breast. Getting better, but they always feel tender. I took all my steri strips or my breast yesterday and put paper tape on. Much better. Everything looks good, medically, but not great cosmetically..still looks new...which it us!! Lol. My husband had been taking pictures of My boobs tonight. ..i think he's happy. I'll add a picture from before and after and some nasty ones of my scars. My steri strips make my skin angry. Much better without them. Happy healing friends!! Updated on 25 Mar 2015: Wouldn't let me upload before. Updated on 26 Mar 2015: Ok, I'm going to get this out there, because..well...because. I started with very large breast DD-DDD-E/F post babies. I lost weight, worked my butt of for over 2.5 years, went to small B! Pure skin, no fat on my breast, except a tad on the top. I have natrelle cohesive silicone implants, 397/400 under the muscle. Here's my freak out. Yes, I can feel the implant posterior aspect, not a big deal, also on the sides, fine. But, I think I have some rippling on the side, lower aspects when I lean forward. I'm not really complaining, but I didn't think gummy bears rippled...I freak out because I have bad luck lol (Irish luck is bad luck btw...not good). Do I have the right implants lol. I read women with no fat will have this, even with gummy bears. Anyone else notice this? Also something funny!! Ok girls, those of you who lift heavy, and have under the muscle implants....maybe this happens even for those who don't lift heavy...holy moly...the boobs can jump. Lol. I'm trying not to do it, but sometimes...they just jump (darn pecks). My implants will be fine with heavy lifting down the road right haha? I think this could be a great pool side entertainment with bells! (Kidding lol) Updated on 30 Mar 2015: Ahh, feel great. Walked on the treadmill last night, as someone stated they were...i figured...daaa, it's something! Did 30 minutes 3 incline, at about 3.7-4. Felt great!! I had to hold back from running haha. I did not wear compression, but obviously a sportsbra. Oh...has anyone noticed VS has sportsbra with super support now? They have one that zips in the front by also has underwire and hooks inside and zips. Looks like it gives max support and may help with our tatas moving to the side with heavy workouts. It atleast provides support like no other sportsbra I've seen. I just bought one and will let you know what I think. They are pricey...but so we're my tatas!! I am nursing one area that is a tad open where my drain was. Not a big deal, but I want it to completely close. Hope everyone is well!!! Updated on 30 Mar 2015: Hey...anyone else still have hanging skin when they bend over?? I'll work it off...hopefully, but if it's skin it won't go away...thus why I had this done :-(. Someone tell me it will go away!! Updated on 2 Apr 2015: Wow. Although it seems like 4 weeks is a long time, it is flying by. Today was my ok day to run per my PS. So I did. I ran a mile, on the treadmill, and then another .75 broken up, and also walked. For someone who runs half and a full marathon...it doesn't seem much, but I have to be happy to just do something. I've been walking each day...and baking like crazy...hmmmm. I feel good. When I ran I wore a tight bra with no underwire and then a jog bra over that. I didn't want the girls to move at all!! They actually felt fine. However, since my abd is still completely numb, I took it easy because I can't feel if something hurts. So far I feel good (1 hour post). My belly is still super swollen on the bottom, gets worse as the day goes on. I'm getting use to the fact I have very little definition in my stomach...just a flat plate, and that's ok too!! I'm happy...regardless of my little complaints. No regrets. I love my stomach, and love my new girls. I actually tried the earplugs thing in my belly button to see if it would help, but I think mine is staying open the way it should....but it's a cute picture..haha. I'm going back to crossfit monday. No lifting, but light rowing and box stepping will be ok. I'm mainly going to work on mobility to just get ready. Hope you all are well!!! Updated on 3 Apr 2015: So I received the VS new sports bra, the front hook and zip. I love it. It is super comfortable; it holds my breast in place, no chance of them moving to the side. I actually ran with it and it was great. Thought I'd give my review ???? Updated on 5 Apr 2015: I have such a bad cold. I can't stop coughing, hard, and sneezing. My tummy is so sore. I have splinted, bent over, done everything I can, and still...oh my...it hurts..burn and sting very low! I've taken every cough medicine invented...no change in cough! So not happy...so sore. I hope nothing happens, my belly feels soft, softer than normal (I also did nothing but sit around and eat today). Uggghhh. Can't wait to feel better. :-( Updated on 13 Apr 2015: Still feel great. Doing more, coughing still a lot. I'll post some pictures soon! Updated on 16 Apr 2015: So, now 6 weeks. I feel great. Went for my follow up yesterday. I can feel the tail of my abd suture, which freaked me out, but she said everything was good. I've been cleared to do any activity. I even asked about doing sit-ups and she said go ahead. Lol. I told her I'd wait another week or so. I feel great. Was back at crossfit doing wods without weights, and I had to modify my burpees! Obviously. I told her my fear of my implants moving to my armpits, she laughed at me and assured me this wouldn't happen with a bra on that is supportive. So that's good. My inc look good. I started some scar treatment and we'll see how thus works. Today is the first day I gave zero pain, meaning no burning, no stinging...nothing. I also am not wearing compression anymore. I am a bit mire swollen, but my body needs to adjust. Everything feels great. I also ran outside for only a couple miles tonight. Everything went great. Very happy with everything! I will post some pictures! Updated on 16 Apr 2015: Here are some pics. Things are coming along well. I am still coughing like crazy...that's how I blew a lower stitch! I'm just glad I got sick at week 4, and not week 2!! Updated on 16 Apr 2015: I have been use to this body for 6 weeks I forgot where I came from!! Look at this comparison. Man...i hope my abs get even better....i just want to look good...not perfect, but good and comfortable in my skin. Getting there. Looking at this was a wakeup call for me. I DO look better. I WILL NOT be depressed that I'm not perfect!! Lol Updated on 11 May 2015: Things are going great. I'm a little bummed I have such large love handles, not sure if you can see them in the picture or not. I am definitely "fluffy" which gives me a muffin top...yes still! I love my stomach being flat, I just wish it was all the way around!! I guess not enough lipo...must be why I had no lipo marks :-(. I'll mention it to her when I see her on June 23rd. I'm back at crossfit fully. I am able to heavy lift with no problems. I can do almost every move except strict pullups is a bit different. I need to build the strength up that I lost and get use to my pecs being in a different position, making push ups a bit funny too, but those are easier. I am still numb in most of the triangle area around my belly button down...yet I woke up one morning with some ab pain, and realized...I have worked them haha. Literally nothing seems to be bothering me in regards to working out. This was my biggest worry!!! I'm am still getting use to my boobs haha. I went back to VS to get measured again...and well..I'm still a 32 DDD and even a 34 DDD!! I have very little fat around my boobs, so you can feel the impants, and I have no swelling anymore there. They look good though...even though I can feel the impant, no one else seems to feel them (yes...everyone wants a touch ????). I have zero pain...zero!! Not even a twinge! I did a crossfit throwdown and came in 3rd...and nailed myself with the bar...I did feel that...as I would anyway!! My scar is fading...slowly, but fading. I was putting mederma scar treatment on my abd inc. But decided to go back to straight paper tape...which I think actually works better. I am still using it on my breast though...and they are so faded now. The pictures make them look redder than they are. You literally can't see the ones around my nipples really. My belly button is my problem child. My scar is red and a bit raised. I'm going to start keeping paper tape on it. It's in such a hard area to cover. Any suggestions??? Swelling: well, I have swelling in my lower abd still. I look a but bloated...feel a bit bloated! Worse by the end of the day. Doesn't matter if I work out or not. I know this will improve...just takes time I guess. Hope your journeys have been good. This is the best thing I have done, and I will continue to update. Updated on 27 May 2015: Bathing suit weather has arrived and the pool is open! How nice it is to get into a bikini and feel "somewhat" normal. I am super unhappy with my huge love handles, muffin top...and can't seem to get over it. My husband says I'm being crazy, but I can grab a whole handful of fat as it hangs over my pants, bikini bottoms...everything. I just seem "half" finished. I don't know, maybe it is me. Also, I still am wondering how much lipo was done? Again, I had NO MARKS. Did anyone else wake up with no marks? I do love my surgeon, and I know when I see her we'll discuss it. I'm not sure what can be done now anyway. Live with it I guess...I exercise like crazy, but love handles that are from excess skin from weightloss do not disappear :-( Here are some updated pictures. I still get really swollen at night, tonight doesn't seem too bad, but I look down and can only see my lower abd. (If you know what I mean lol)
Doctors had been advising me for years that I should probably consider a breast reduction. I was always hesitant because I did not want to undergo any type of surgery. A friend of mine underwent a breast reduction. She convinced me that it was probably a good idea that I do so as well. I am currently five days post surgery. The first three days were very difficult as my body did not handle the Anastasia and narcotic medication very well. I was very sick and slept away three days. However I am feeling better today and I definitely noticed the pressure off of my neck and back. Updated on 23 Jan 2015: I had my surgery on Monday and today is Friday. I am feeling much more human today. I was able to take a shower without feeling uncomfortable. I'm happy with my results so far. I'm hoping that the discoloration and the unevenness and swelling go away soon. Updated on 27 Jan 2015: I had my post surgery check up today and all is great! I'm healing well, there are no issues. Today was also my first day back to work. Everyone who knew what I had done had nothing but great things to say. I am so very happy with my results!!! Updated on 31 Jan 2015: I went back to work on Tuesday and worked the rest of the week and I'm feeling it. Under my arms is so sore but still not as bad as the back pain I had every day! My surgical wounds are healing nicely. The swelling probably wouldn't be so bad if I hadn't been so active the past few days. I'm definitely going to rest for the weekend! I'm so glad I got this surgery. Updated on 5 Feb 2015: I had my surgery on the 19th and everything went well. However since I've gone back to work I've noticed that the sports bra that I wear seem to irritate my scar. It's become quite painful. Not unbearable pain, but quite uncomfortable. I noticed that my wound has separated on my nipple area about a centimeter in length. Because it was 4 o'clock in the morning I didn't call my surgeon but I did look up questions and answers on this site. I found that this has happened to several other people and that the surgeons that they used did not seem to be concerned about it. I am currently waiting for my surgeon to call me back however I was wondering if anyone else has had this situation happened? Updated on 5 Feb 2015: The nurse called me back and I explained to her how underneath my breasts were red and swollen and raw and how my nipple had separated about a centimeter probably from the swelling. She was very calm and she told me to wash it with antibacterial soap and water not to cover it with anything, to put some bacitracin on the wounds and to rest up for the day. I have to say after the shower and the neosporin I'm feeling much better. Updated on 3 Mar 2015: I had my 6 week post op check up and the doctor says I am healing nicely and that my scars look good. I've been using Mederma PM every night. I have to say I'm very glad I had the surgery. It's made me less self conscious. The support has been great from people on this site. I would recommend this surgery to anyone with large breasts!
This is a public service announcement. I feel the need to warn others so they don’t end up like me. I had doctor Gannon perform rhinoplasty surgery on me in July of 2021. I wanted a narrower more feminine and less distracting nasal appearance, especially with the tip. As you can see from the photos nothing was improved or really even changed aesthetically. I also now have severe breathing problems on my left side after what she did to me. Even after ruining my nose and telling me that if I had further surgery with another surgeon I would end up, “Looking like Michael Jackson”; all I wanted from doctor Gannon was a refund so I could use it to help pay for my revision with another surgeon. It’s been two weeks since I requested a refund and no one has contacted me. I’m going through it right now because I need to fix my breathing issues but it is too expensive for me to afford it. I will not stop warning others about Dr. Gannon and the plastic surgery group until I’m compensated fairly for my pain, suffering, and so much time wasted.
