Tammy Wu, MD

Amazing experience with Dr. Wu and her entire team! Would recommend her to everyone I know. The entire process was easy thanks to Dr. Wu and her staff being very attentive to every concern and need I had. Recovery was a breeze and can say I was never in any pain!

I don't usually write reviews BUT when I was doing my research I wished there were more reviews for this surgeon! I had a tummy tuck and breast augmentation with Dr. Wu in early May 2020! Dr. Wu doesn't have much of a social media presence like a lot of others do these days with pictures and videos of her surgeries so I was a little nervous.. but I took a chance and went for a consultation with her and I'm so glad I did! She is so nice and took the time to help me make the best choices for my body and lifestyle! The office staff is super nice and easy to work with also which is a plus! Surgery went well and I am now almost 4 weeks post op! My results are way BEYOND my expectations! I am so impressed with her work.. my incisions are neat and thin..And the loose skin removal on my stomach is really unbelievable!! I really didn't expect for her to be able to make my stomach this flat! 100% worth it Dr. Wu is an artist!

From my first visit two years ago she gave me the best advice and once I was able to save for the breast lift and augmentation i scheduled another consult and she remembered me and what I wanted. Surgery day came and she answered everything and kept me so calm and informed.

My experience with Dr. Wu and her team couldn’t have gone any better. From the phone call scheduling my consultation, to now one week post-op, the Surgical Artistry staff has gone above and beyond to make my comfort and concerns top priority. Dr. Wu and her husband Dr. Lee have their very own, brand new surgery center and it is absolutely gorgeous and sparkling clean. Like, I would eat off the lobby floor, clean. During my 1-2 hour consultation Dr. Wu asked not only about my breast concerns/wishes, but she wanted to know all about my family, and myself as well. I am a 30 year old mom of a 4yr old and a 1.5 year old. I am 5’ 1” taIl and 133lbs. I have always wished to enhance the size of my breasts, but breastfeeding two rugrats finally sealed the deal. We decided I needed a nipple areolar complex lift and implants. Because I had plenty of breast tissue to work with and recovery time was very important to me with my littles, I chose to have them placed over the muscle. 215cc moderate classic implant on the left, and 235cc moderate classic implant on the right. I live a pretty active lifestyle so I wasn’t wanting to jeopardize or impact my movement too much if any. Dr. Wu assured me this would give me the fullness I desired while keeping as close to the “natural” look and feel as I could. I scheduled my surgery one month from my consult so crammed my appointments in one after another. Even a second sizing appt to be sure. Surgery day came and went flowing flawlessly. The staff was so calming and comforting without that “we’re acting this way because it’s our job” demeanor ;-) They kept my husband in the loop throughout the morning and we had my post-op appt the following day. I realize everyone has a different tolerance for pain, but I can honestly say I have not been in pain one single day. The best way to describe the feeling is how it feels being engorged when breastfeeding. A lot of factors go into that, but I know to give credit where it is due and I cannot imagine having gone anyWHERE else or having anyONE else perform my surgery. I may post pictures down the road because I know I appreciated them on other posts, and although I value the input and discretion of this sight I’m still not comfortable posting pictures of myself online;-)

Tammy Wu, MD is a perfectionist which is a great attribute in a plastic surgeon. The office staff cares about your progress and follows you through out the healing process. I was impressed by the experienced nursing staff and the quality of the anesthesia providers chosen for the surgery. Dr. Wu selects the surgery team to ensure consistent care is performed. When the providers and staff speak of Dr. Wu they admire her work ethics and professionalism she portrays.

I had an initial consult (not with Dr. Wu) that was really to simply take a look at before and after photos. There is no cost to do this, but you must schedule a viewing in order to see her work. I was so anxious about this appointment because I have a few friends who have gotten a breast augmention in my area but, unfortunately, none had seen Dr. Wu. It would seem only natural for me to go with one of my friends surgeons, especially because there was one in particular that was highly recommended, but I had to atleast see Dr. Wu's work before ruling her out of the surgeons in my area. She was on my relatively short and highly scrutenized list of 3... and she sparked my interest because of her knowledge, education background, and experience with plastic surgery and active lifestyles. Her website was full of resources and well written material, many of which her husband seemed to assist in writing and/or editing. They share in the practice, him taking on the facial ascthetic / acupuncture side of the spectrum and her the plastic surgery side. So, moving right along to the day of my free appointment to view photos... Truth be told, that day I had felt like cancelling the viewing appointment and taking what seemed to be the easy path = going with one of the recommended surgeons from my friends. Honestly, I was feeling a bit overwelmed by the whole "weeding out" process. But, I bit the bullet and decided to atleast see her work. Walked up to the office, checked in at the front desk, filled out some basic paperwork, and waited no more than 5-7 minutes to be taken back with her staff member, Sarah. Mind you, this appointment does not come with any interaction with the doctor. The consultation with the surgeon is separate. Sarah took me to a room where I could semi- privately and confortably look over a laminated book of some of Dr. Wu's clients. The book was relatively small and listed semi-basic case information such as client age, cc's, placement, and profile. It contained no more than 5-10 patients who opted for silicone implants and 5-10 with saline. Once I saw them and spoke with Sarah about basics, I decided I wanted to proceed with a consultation with Dr. Wu (fee associated and applied toward surgery if scheduled). I already had a consultation scheduled with the other surgeon, and actually still do. However, Dr. Wu's availability seems more compatible with mine than the other surgeon. The other is on vacation until late July and cant see me for an initial consult until mid August. Its quite far out for me and would cut into a nice open window in my work schedule for a surgery/recovery time. With that being said, I felt it only reasonable to proceed with Dr. Wu at least to have her measure and offer her professional opinion on my personal anatomy and goals. And, I must mention, her client's before and after photos were quite fitting for what I was personally looking to achieve. Some of them were actully spot-on and beautiful. Another tipping factor that I have already mentioned earlier was her experience with active lifestyles and runners. I have always been physically active and interested in fitness and running has been relatively consistant in my routine. So, that made me feel my post-op and life beyond would be truly considered. I am still in the initial stage of all this, but it will move quite fast if all goes well and as planned at the consultation next week. I have been inundating myself with information... reading, researching, and youtube-ing... some to my benefit, some to my detriment. There are so many things to take in and to consider as a potential breast aug patient and there are many aspects to sort out... all of which can be a big process for someone unfamiliar with breast implant surgery. Now that I have a pretty good grasp on the lingo and options, I believe I am sufficently suited for a very good conversation with Dr. Wu come Tuesday.

Updated on 16 Jul 2017:
So the last two weeks particularly have been filled with conversations with my husband regarding size, procedure, preference, and peeping pictures. He probably wants to kill me at this point! :D

He's actually really good with me and, I wouldn't say he' equally obsessed with the subject, but he certainly is excited. So... this post is for me to talk talk out all the information I have taken in and save his brain from overfilling with boobie info.

I have looked into implant type, incision site, size range, profile (subjective to doctors measurements), and placement. In this post, im gonna talk about placement only.

Placement: Subglandular (above the muscle).
I am pretty much convinced that I want my implants placed subglandular. Why? Well, numero uno: I don't want unnatural movements. Not in the gym, not in the house. Not with my friends, not with my spouse. I would not could, could not... well, I think you get the point. I would be very concerned that my chest muscle or connecting arm muscles would cause this unnatural movement whenever contracted. And I don't want to risk that very issue developing with time as I do sometimes go through phases of specific muscle training (by no means body building stuff, but highly active group classes and muscle specific training that could cause tightening etc). I am also considering the long term maturity of my procedure. Let me explain. In all eventuality, gravity will take its toll... this is true in the natural boob world and the silicone and saline world. Sagging is an inevitable thing with time. So my thoughts when weighing in on this matter... lets start by mentioning our childhood cartoon, Snoopy. Research snoopy breast, and you will soon see why I mention this as a real concern with time. Its a little lengthy to mention the process in f detail, but in condensed form: implants placed under the muscle can be secured by surrounding tissue and muscle, essentially strapping in the implant where originally placed. This may seem more like a pro than a con, but take year or years down the road into consideration. Your breasts will go through the very natural process of taking in length or sagging, whether that's a little or a lot. If our implant is "secured" in the chest muscle, what will happen is almost a disconnect, for lack of better word, from the implant and natural bottom of the breast. So for me, when it comes to taking in immediate satisfaction with breast aug and long term satisfaction, my decision for subglandular far outweigh subpectoral. I am excited to talk with Dr. Wu on this in more detail and get her input, but as it hangs (pun intended), my preference is set. Above the muscle.

Updated on 16 Jul 2017:
So I decided to post a couple pictures of what I'm trying to accomplish with my breast augmentation. I definitely want to go big or go home. But I don't want it overwhelming my frame. I have heard so many experiences where the women have said they wish they would've gotten bigger, and I never hear I wish I would've gotten smaller. With that being said, I plan on getting the biggest I can that will not take away from my natural frame and structure. Here are some pictures of the shapes I'm currently in love with

Updated on 19 Jul 2017:
So, I had my consultation yesterday. Let me just start by saying I love my surgeon. Dr Wu spent over two hours with me, guiding me through ideal methods for my body based on my desired look. Some of her office staff, which I will touch on later, could use some work. Back to Dr. Wu - She never told me "no", but gave her professional advice based on my individual anatomy. We came down to these solid decisions...
1.) Subpectoral/submuscular (below the muscle)
The number one factor is my desired size. With my breast tissue and lean frame in mind, she almost guaranteed visible rippling in the cleavage area with above the muscle. My biggest concern with under the muscle was unnatural breast movement. She met me half way by saying she could make a specific incision further up the chest muscle to diminish this if it was that important to me. With submuscular placement, you lose some upper body strength, but with her accommodating my wants, I would have to be ok with losing a bit more. To me, the trade off was more ideal than unnatural breast movement, especially because I'm in the gym or in workout classes often.
2.) Cc's and profile
After measurements of my chest and breast, we looked at different profiles and cc's. She was willing to give me what I wanted, but graciously shared her professional opinion that anything offer 600ccs would potentially give me a to heavy look. I agree that that was not what i was looking for. We scaled 3 options, all of which logged very nice. Moderate plus 450, high profile in 500, and another high profile in 550. I knew I wanted a D at this point and these volumes all got me there in one spectrum or another. 450 moderate plus had a "keep them guessing" look, as if I could have been born with them. They combined a full breast with an athletic look, I'd come out to a C/D. The highest of the options, 550 high profile was certainly full and curvy with likely no question I had them done (which wasn't particularly a bother for me). The tweener was 500 high profile which was curvy and full as well, almost looking like the "just right" when trying them on. Now, what did I choose and what tipped the scale for me? Let's start with weeding out... 450 moderate plus - the "sporty, more natural" look. I honestly didn't feel I wanted to get a BA and go from an A/B cup to a C/D cup and STILL look athletic. In my mind I have looked athletic all my life up to this point, and to make a decision that is pretty long term, if not permanent, to keep that vibe going was just not something I wanted to do. It didn't seem right to me. As I cupped the 450s in my sports bra, I could literally feel the post op regret. That was a no brainer to me, especially with all my research and reading people's BA experiences... 98% say... (drum roll please)... "I wish I had gone bigger." That leaves 500 and 550. One thing I would like to add, or reiterate at this point, is my frame. My measurements are 36 A/B bust, 29 waist, 42 hips... and I'm 5'7.5. I have the real estate to hold a bigger implant, and my torso is where most of my height is. This may assist in understanding my mind set when tossing out the 450cc moderate plus. Yes, it was the perfect handful, sitting in the palm of your hand perfectly. But, my body isn't necessarily the "fit in your palm" size. At least that isn't what I feel. The next decision was the most difficult, 500 or 550. Both are high profile, the 500's would set me up at a D/DD, which definitely looked big, but very nice. But the 550's almost felt over done. They brought me to a estimated DD/DD+. When I had them in my sports bra, they almost made me feel silly. Protruding extensively and, in my mind, making me look ridiculous. I tried on the 500 and 550's again and again and left feeling quite comfortable with my decision at 500 high profile. Well, that changed within the hour and I will tell you why. As mentioned above, I am having the implants placed submuscular, which is not something I initially preferred. Well, with submuscular placement, you seem to loose 15% of your cc's visibly. And take into consideration, a full cup size difference (depending on profile and your body) is 150-250 ccs. In my case, we are literally talking about a 50cc difference. This isn't nearly a cup size difference! So I called my surgeon and changed my selection to the 550 high profile. I am 98% sure of my decision, which I think is pretty darn good! I think with procedures like this, it is very difficult to get to 100%. I am happy I feel the way I do and don't have a desire to go bigger. I chose the biggest I was comfortable with and what looked good to me aesthetically. Taking my measurements, height, and the placement of the implants in mind, have me feeling assured of my decision. I hope me sharing this process, my thoughts and reasoning, will help others in their BA journey. Sometimes knowing how others feel and how they got from point A to B (in my case, DD :D), makes us feel understood. And reminds us that getting a BA isn't as simple as walking in, selecting one size, and getting the breasts you've always desired. Sometimes it's full of mind changes, tears, and fears. And that is why I felt I should share my experience. It's not easy, I'm excited, nervous, scared, and sleep deprived over it. To all those sleep deprived beauties out there, you got this! It's a process and its not easy, but it's for you, your self esteem, you're self confidence.

Updated on 19 Jul 2017:
I forgot to caption the photos in the last one with the size implant


Updated on 19 Jul 2017:
Just bought some stretchy sports bras recommended on the site and arnica, scar cream, bio oil, and a few other items like ice packs and straws. I have 7 days till operation and I'm excited and sure if my selection. One of the biggest worries I have is that the doctor did not there wasn't a lot of centimeters from the bottom of my nipple to the fold and this may result in lowers nipples in the final stage. She said wearing the band post surgery religiously could correct it but time will tell. Worst case would be going back in for surgery and doing the "lollipop" incision to stretch the skin and get the nipples higher. For me, this is not an option. I believe the hassle and scarring of the lollipop incision would be far worse than low or uneven nipples. Perhaps I will feel my boobs have character :) My surgeon did not a very minute difference in positioning of my nipples which could easily be corrected by cutting the top of the larger nipple and making the size and position match. I want this, but because we are struggling with lack of skin under the nipple to fold, this mayor may not be feasible... there, I got it out. I just hope the skin on the bottom stretches to not leave me looking like a deformed boob, and I'm hoping my surgeon can indeed proceed with the nipple adjustment. We will see.

Updated on 20 Jul 2017:
I am wondering if we should place a slightly larger implant in my left breast, as it seems ever so slightly smaller than my right. I will have to bring this up today at my Pre op appointment. As of right now, we are doing 550cc HP round smooth in both because my dr said they re the same size. But after closer examination, she may re evaluate or adjust for my concerns. I just dont think the size difference is enough to go up, it probably a matter of 15-20 ccs - and since I'm getting silicon a small jump like that can really be accommodated. I will repost for venting purposes after my consult. I am surprised how infrequent people view or comment on this site, but it has served as a diary for me and certainly a wealth of knowledge has been dug up in my BA adventure. Maybe sometime in the future my experience can help someone else. In that case, I couldn't ask for more! This website has really helped me! Here re some more pre op photos.

30 yo
5' 7.5
153 pounds
Pre op 34 A/B
Target size 34D/DD
Implant type Round Smooth HP
Volume 550ccs
Placement Submuscular
Incision mammary fold

Updated on 20 Jul 2017:
Today I met for final payment and post op caretaker instructions. The staff are going to try and move the surgery next week from Wednesday to Monday - that would be so much better for me! We will see what they can do, but either way Karla will be giving me a cal to inform me. If its a green light then I would go register tomorrow (friday) and arrive Monday at 6:30am. Today as a good day as far amy fear and concerns being allayed. I even got to spend 10 minutes with Dr. Wu and she totally made me feel comfortable and reiterated why we decided on. She is awesome. All surgeon paperwork is complete, I just need to pay the hospital and get a pregnancy test and pic up my meds. The doctor did say she thinks my skin will stretch under the nipple but also thinks I may wish to heighten the areola complex with minor surgery to bring them up to where their ideal height would be. I am quite happy with this because I did not want a lollipop incision and what she explained to me would be roughly $1000 or so to fix. And I am decide that in a year, depending on how I am feeling as how important it is to me. Like I said in a previous post, I may like the way it turns out even if they are a little lower than the norm. If we are able to switch the date to Monday than I am officially 4 days till the big day! So excited for my transformation!


Updated on 20 Jul 2017:
I realize that a procedure like this can change someone, and for the worst if not careful. Although cosmetic procedures are not bad in themselves, how one views them can be a problem. I truly believe what makes a person beautiful is how they treat others, how they conduct themselves, how they are as a wife, daughter, friend, and sister. For me, I have become so consumed with my upcoming BA that I have almost been disconnected with other more important things. Because of that, I am not going to browse others BA's or experiences, I am not going to search the cc's im getting and try to find a comparable person to my structure and try to guess if mine will come out similar. I need to realize I'm doing the procedure, my professional surgeon has evaluated me and given me a very good idea of what to expect. I think it is best I remove myself from RealSelf at least till after surgery. I need to re enter and refocus on the more important things in life. ??

Updated on 21 Jul 2017:
Just wanted to jot down my recent progress with my upcoming BA. I had my pre op at the hospital today, paid up, and was told to arrive Monday morning at 6:45am for a quick pregnancy test and to send me off to the OR for surgery at 8:00am. They assume I will be all one and ready to go home at 11-11:30am same day. The hospital is relatively newer, one of the newest in our area. It also had the lowest OR fee. On my way back from the appt I stopped at the post office because my front closure post surgery bra arrived. Yay! It came in time. Now I can wash it and pack it up in my go bag. I also went to Ross and bought a juniors XL super soft zip up hoodie. Im going to wear that on top, just that. Bottoms will be some jogs pants or pj bottoms. And ill wear my ugg boots because it gets cold in that hospital! I'll look crazy coming out to the car though because we are in the heat of Summer with peaks of 100 degrees during the day. It should be fine because I'll mainly be in a/c other than to and from. The pre op nurse told me to shower day of, that way I don't have to feel yucky going on day 2 when I will be able to shower again. She cautioned against wearing lotions, no jewelry, light makeup is ok (I was shocked). I will probably throw on some tinted SPF and maybe mascara, but that seems too much! We will see how I feel. The less the better because I'm. It gonna wanna fuss with washing loads of stuff of my face when I get home after surgery. I have fave wipes that I'll put by me recliner before leaving so I can freshen up before hopefully sleeping for hours. Cant wait to have this pre surgery hitter behind me!

Updated on 22 Jul 2017:
Laundry, mopping, dusting, dog brushing... and all the other things I can't do post op for 6-8 weeks must get done today and tomorrow. Taking it easy at home and trying to situate the house for next weeks recovery. I go in Monday morning and have taken a full 7 days off from work, which is light computer work anyway. But this will allow me to focus on nothing but healing and resting. So glad I have no concerns till the following Monday. I still need to do some deep cleaning in the bedroom and bedroom but that's it. Last loads of laundry, and give the dog a bath. It will soon be 1 day to operation day!

Updated on 23 Jul 2017:
Waking up early for surgery tomorrow!!! Just hoe it goes well and I get beautiful breasts. Will update... tbc

Updated on 24 Jul 2017:
Sitting at my house, thinking of how this is my last hours as me as I've always known. Im excited but mainly anxious... because last night a review went up for my surgeon that was for a surgery 3+ years ago about how she was unhappy with her boobs and has awful scars and needs a revision. I know no everyone is going to be happy with their results and some will be due to body anatomy, unrealistic expectations, and perhaps bad post op care. Im trying to not let it freak me out, I mean it was written over 3 years after! Just want to calm down and have a successful surgery. Sheesh, nerves killing me .

Updated on 24 Jul 2017:
Pre op and post op clothes

Updated on 25 Jul 2017:
Ill begin by saying the hospital staff was amazing at Oak Valley Hospital. Jean was my pre op nurse and got me all prepped before entering the OR. The IV has me sweating, I don't like needles but we got through it with humor. They placed a heater in my blanket and gave me warmed blankets for comfort. I felt as comfortable a can be considering the circumstances. The anesthesiologist came in and introduced himself, very nice gentlemen. Dr Wu, my surgeon came in and showed me my boxed implants and confirmed size. She marked me up and said she would try to reposition the areola complex
Is there was enough tissue to do so. That wold ensure both nipples were symmetrical. I trusted her judgement as to whether this was ideal or not. After she was done speaking with me, she confirmed my contact numbers that she would call post surgery to confirm all is well. She called my husband and my designated driver. Before I knew it, I was being rolled toward the operating room which felt very similar to the movie scenes when someone is going through the corridors on a gurney be the camera angle is from the patient perspective. I had the anesthesiologist and two assistance enter the OR with me at first. The had me roll from the gurney to the OR table. I remember looking up at all the lights for surgery above me and thinking, wow, this reminds me of
The movies when someone is going in for some emergency surgery, lol. Except everything was very calm and I felt considerable comfortable with all the staff. I saw Dr. Wu walk in with a bag lily consisting of the implants and Keller funnel. That was all I remember. When I came to, which was very slow going, the nurse informed me that the areola complex positioning was a success as well,
What a nice surprise! I gotta tell you though, the pain was unreal. Like scale 1-10 I was an 8.5. They said they already put the strongest they had in my IV. I had to wait to get home before being able to take my extra strength Tylenol anti nauseated meds, and muscle relaxers. I was still i pain,, whimpering pain. Like, omg... I could have never anticipated this kind of pain. We had to incorporate the Norco because the pain would not subside. Vicodin has gotten me so sick in the past, vomiting, etc. So I was apprehensive to say the least. We started with anti nauseated meds 20 mins before starting the norco. We began with half and no nausea. We added another half and still no nausea. I think the muscle relaxers and norco are the ticket, now I can rest. For tose
of you who aren't aware: I went from a 34A to a 34/36DD 550cc high profile under the muscle with an areola repositioning. I will upload more when I feel up to it. Bottom line, pain first day and night was a mother, my advice is medicate to the max because it's no joke. Icing at the moment, feels so good... 15 mins on and 40 mins off.


Updated on 25 Jul 2017:
Looking good but bad needs to be on 24/7 for 6 weeks

Updated on 25 Jul 2017:
Pin is pretty bad, welling ad stretch is worse, hoping next post op on Monday will be better

Updated on 26 Jul 2017:
They do not bother me so much and as long as I keep up with pain management it is all tolerable.

Updated on 27 Jul 2017:
Fegunitmg wait b on ally of and F

Updated on 28 Jul 2017:
Hopefully they fill out more a little bigger like 600 cc s 550. I almost wished I went a bit bigger... boob greed!

Updated on 30 Jul 2017:
2 day post IHOP
Parts of me are happy, the other parts or not. I feel like a lot of it needs to fluff and drop. One of my biggest concerns right now is the scar underneath my left breast I will post pictures for you. It almost makes me cry if I think about this being permanent.
I just want to head Wu su, they look great and will
Beautifully. She has a Way of calling down

Updated on 30 Jul 2017:
i wish i had gotten these from closures crass from the beginning. So soft so plush, can't go wrong

Updated on 31 Jul 2017:
Wow, it's been one wild ride. I was on Norco, muscle relaxers, antibiotics, and anti nausea meds for the first week after surgery. Let me tell you, the muscle relaxers had me loopy, like talking slow, acting drunk, but still functional. Weird. My husband said no more, which i put up a fight at first bit quickly realized he had very good reason. He switched me to extra strength Tylenol. Day 3 or 4 my steri strip bandage came off from the bottom left incision. My doctor said to just let it be when i called her about it, 5am btw. Its been hard staying down doing nothing. I go back to work today but it's computer work. Probably good to keep my mind moving. It's from home as well. Aside from the drugs leaving me out of it, I've been feeling quite emotional. Worried about incision healing, final outcome, and mostly if I'm doing too much... I had to wash my bras but no one was here, our back yard is under construction so i had to push through a wooden gate and squeeze through. My breasts didn't make any contact but the fact that my body had to contort through was my concern. I'm just so tired of not being able to do things, and not having people here to do them for me. Emotional break down today. I'm just so frustrated.... am I doing damage to the end result, and did I already done reversible damage, do they look ridiculous. I'm just so frustrated. I guess this is the real life of getting a boob job. Break down the 101. Good thing I have my appointment today.

Updated on 4 Aug 2017:
So the beginning of my breast augmentation was quite rocky. The narcotics where the biggest culprit. I didn't do a lot of things that I should've, I wasn't as sedentary as I should have been, and I was using my arms more than I should have also. Once I got off the drugs I was able to properly maintain the necessary protocol given by the surgeon. But the stress from overthinking what took place the first few days when I wasn't completely coherent literally brought me so down emotionally. I was consumed thinking whether I did permanent damage, I literally dropped into a depression. It was so bad, totally consuming. I would always think, did I ruin my breast augmentation, did I distort the placement, did I mess up all my results, did I mess up everything? It even got to the point where I regretted the whole surgery. to describe, they have settled a little bit more, dropping with time. My left is doing better than the right in a couple aspects. So now I have been advised to not use my right hand as dominantly as I normally would. The issue, the right breast looks different and as if its almost shooting out word or pointing out... instead of facing forward. It's not super duper noticeable, but it is visible when someone looks frontal view and examines my breast bare. I brought it up to my surgeon, she looked at them and saw what I was talking about. I was disconcerting as that was, at least I knew it wasn't in my head. She thinks it's muscle spasm. She said it should resolve in a week or so but she can't guarantee at this point. Things still need to settle, and she just doesn't know if it's the trauma from surgery or if it's just the way the implant will settle. There's just need for more time. I have to accept what it is. And, perhaps this is something of my natural anatomy. Who knows? The point is, I should be happy I have breasts! I went from practically nothing to a D or even D D. Me and my husband just looked over before photos and oh my goodness, this procedure was worth it as things look right at this moment. Even if the results are less then perfect or what they could have ideally been, it was better than what they were. I will post soon, but I'm hoping that by the time the issue will have resolved itself or at least gotten better.

Updated on 15 Aug 2017:
Just a quick update as today officially marks 3 weeks. I think there has been a bit of progress, not much drop and fluff but swelling seems to have resolved a bit. I think I'm gonna be slow in the d&f department just because I was so small to begin with and went with a larger implant (550 HP). Its a lot to ask from my body, skin has to stretch and muscle has to heal. I am still wearing the band 24/7 other than when showering. Mondor's cord has developed but only on my left side. Im not doing anything for it although it's been said warm compresses and massage can be helpful. I put a call into my surgeon and he assistant got back to me saying she wasn't at all concerned. That was a bit relieving but no treatment was prescribed for it. She didn't even say it was in fact Mondors cord (Thank you RealSelf). On a side note, just over the last week my surgeon he received two bad reviews of people being very unhappy with their breast augmentation *gasp*. Its a bit concerning, but what's done is done. Time will tell. I paid more and did a lot of research. I even reached out to all those who reviewed her and confirmed they were still happy with her work, they were in fact still happy and they highly recommended her without reservation. One breast still seems smaller and there is a bit of pain still. I just need to remain patient and see what happens. Here are a few pics from today. Till the next time :)

Updated on 23 Aug 2017:
There have been concerns, they have come up and gone down. I guess I over analyze a lot, but my plastic surgeon has been able to help in that regard a bit. The most recent happening was me injuring my chest muscles. I opened a heavy door and felt a shift in the implant outward with the contraction of my muscle. Pain immediately followed and swelling. I also feel a little bit of a bulge at the bottom of my breast by the incision. My concern is that I busted supporting sutures that were placed to prevent bottoming out. My plastic surgeon has scheduled me to come this coming Friday. So I'll be able to figure out what should be done at that point. Here are some updated photos of the progress. I think that my right breast is finally dropping a bit. It looked way smaller and much higher early post op. Slowly but Surely...

Updated on 30 Aug 2017:
Just sharing some updated pics... finally some dropping on the stubborn right breast. Still long way to go, but from why I heard, 3-6 mints or final result and m on the longer side due to tightness and implant size.

Updated on 31 Aug 2017:
I was looking over some o the ladies reviews and experiences and posted a reply to one who will soon be getting surgery. I felt I might as well share the same thing on my experience in case it proves helpful to others.... here it is, more or less...
Being over 5 weeks postop now and reflecting on the whole experience... surgery day was when my pain was perhaps a 9 on a 10 scale the worst of the whole experience. Having 550hp under muscle when coming from 34A is a lot of change to ask from a body! I had tight skin and thick pec muscles from working out regularly. Describing the pain is difficult... it's an intense dull pain which makes it a bit more tolerable for me. It most feels like your entire chest is a cement block and every centimeter is ringing with thick doll pain. Yeah, its bad. I haven't had children or gone under any other surgery other than wisdom teeth removal... so that could be a factor. However, I have quite a high pain tolerance. The nurse informed my caretaker that they gave me all they could without compromising my respiratory system. The ride home, oh goodness. Every bump, turn, stop, hurt like hell! Im just being real ladies! It all seemed more worth it in the coming weeks and beyond, when things start looking normal and settling. Honestly, I found preparing mentally is the KEY. I wish I would have been told, "don't worry about appearances or details until after 3 months, its unnecessary stress and the things you may have been consuming yourself with likely will completely resolve in a few weeks time!". In addition to that, having someone follow you around to remind you of that, like, all the time! Lol! Being immobile for weeks at time gives you many opportunities to scrutinize... which at early post op days is nothing short of a bad idea. That being said, operation day becomes the easiest part in a sense, let me explain.... all you are concerned about is getting from the hospital
to the car and then into your comfy place at home... and staying put while letting the drugs do their job. It may sound strange to some, but its the coming weeks of healing, adjusting, and settling that can be the most trying on women. When this time comes, listening to the post op instructions on mobility, lifting weight, and restrictions is your ONLY job, so do it right. Don't ignore these, they are real and set for the benefit of the patient and your new investment. Best advice I can give in one single sentence: "Don't stress or pre judge your results until 3 - 6 mos." Period. Xoxo

Updated on 1 Sep 2017:
My girls are settling well, but I do notice that when I massage them my implant will sometimes pop out from behind the incision. I wonder if our experience bottoming out... : /

Updated on 8 Sep 2017:
I have my follow up appointment at seven weeks next week. My doctor initially mentioned going back to the gym at 6-8 weeks so I figured it would be ok. I did a Zumba class and everything seemed fine except I wasn't able to lift my arms or too much of the jumping high impact comfortably. I used a Panache Sports bra (no underwire) and it seemed to hold the girls down but I wasn't very comfortable in it. I think it's a simple fix of adjusting straps and getting it in the right fit. I have a Wacoal front closure high impact that fits real snug but it's underwire so I'll have to wait for clearance on that one. I have a feeling that will be a favorite for securing my sisters, haha. I will post pics of both, as well as a leisure sports bra by Wacoal that makes gives a great shape! I was so impressed! Hopefully my PS doesn't get upset that I went to the gym already. I mean seriously... is waiting 8 weeks realistic?! Im not working any weight or push ups or chest muscle exercises... that I can see 8 weeks or more. A a matter of fact, I don't think I'll be comfortable doing those the way I had before ever again! But time will tell.

Updated on 8 Sep 2017:
Just documenting :)

Updated on 12 Sep 2017:
Today was my seven week postop appointment with my plastic surgeon. Thank goodness I have been cleared to run! Actually I've been cleared to do anything that doesn't activate my chest... which means definitely now chest weighted exercise. She wasn't to thrilled when I died if I could do Zumba because there is a lot of hand movements that stretch and pull the chest. I will just have to modify when doing it. She was very impressed with the progress that has taken place this early on. She told me she didn't expect them to be looking as good as they do at this stage. Yay! All those massages and uncomfortable band days are paying off. Unfortunately, the bad is prescribed for 3 more months... she wants the skin under the nipple to fold to stretch a bit more. I just gotta tuff it out and reap the benefits of doing so. But I hate the band! I forgot to ask about bras, if I can get out of sports bras and, if so, is underwire ok. I called and left my question for her review so I should be hearing back soon.
She believes my right one will drop even more, which is good news because it's the "awkward" one. She took photos this time around and I got to see my before pics... wow. That's all I have to say. I'll upload now... :)

Updated on 12 Dec 2017:
Feeling more and more like they are a part of my body. I think we will havyo go in and get permanent sutures for lateral side of my left (my left) breast. My PS said we will revisit next month but she wants to wt a full year to see how things turn out before going back in. She said if only one needs it, cotnis around $1500, if both than $3000. It is what it is, here is some pics at 4 mos

Updated on 9 May 2018:


Updated on 31 May 2018:
Here are a few pics I had time to take today. I am happy I have them but I also wish they were closer together which is primary due to my left falling to the outside more than the right. I think I have my 1 year with my surgeon in July and we will discuss options to bring the left back were it belongs. She identified this at 3 months and we took measures to assist the pocket to close laterally but it still needs attention.

Updated on 13 Aug 2018:
I went in for my 1 year post op appointment. My surgeon took pics which was very helpful to see the stages. It almost seems like my final resort ended up looking like my 6 week post op photos! My 6 month post op photos my boobs seemed to be on some crazy hiatus lol. My surgeon does not recommend doing anything to them and says they exceeded her expectations. There is some occasion, actually quite often, pain medially and laterally. She says push ups and high support bras will provide some relief but it likely is due to stretching outward that will likely need a revision in the future but she said not to touch them now. It was an absolute roller coaster ladies! And I still have my moments of wanting to bring them closer together NOW instead of waiting as instructed. All in all, I’d say I am glad I did it! When going through the pics, make aure to compare the 6 week, to 6 months, to 1 year... it’s pretty insane. As I mentioned, 6 months was the worst looking lol.

Updated on 13 Aug 2018:
Last post had the photos disorganized, so hopefully these come in the right sequence.

This is an exciting time for me! I have dreamed of having a BA for many years now, especially after having my daughter! It is finally time! I am 5'8, athletic build. I am very active, and this contributes to my already small breasts being smaller. I am going from a 34A to a full D! I went with 455cc mentor silicone implants! I feel super comfortable with my size choice, and implant type. I opted for the inframammary incision since I'm not 100% sure I am done having kids, I wanted to lower the risks for anything to interfere with breastfeeding in the future due to incision site. My surgery is in 6 days, I had my pre-op today, and tomorrow is registration at the outpatient surgery center! I can barely contain my excitement!! I will post before pictures soon!

Updated on 7 Apr 2016:
Pre op pictures 34a

Updated on 7 Apr 2016:
2 days after surgery. Very swollen and very high but overall I am happy with the outcome and cannot wait for them to settle and see the end result!

Updated on 11 Apr 2016:
This sports bra isn't the most flattering but it is doing its job!!

The important factors to my decision to get breast implants was so that I could feel feminine.
I was flat and didn't fit in a A cup. I was afraid that I would be going under the knife for vanity and needed a Doctor who was very discretionary and understood my reasons. I wanted a natural look and Dr. Wu took the time to console me with the options that would get me there.
Having surgery is a big deal and there are lots of concerns to consider. I think the idea of getting breast implants is so popular and common that we easily forget the risks. Dr. Wu was very informative and addressed all my concerns. It was very painful afterwards, I did just undergo a major surgery, but I followed her instructions and felt much better after 2 weeks. I continued to follow her instructions and did not go into my regular routine until Dr. Wu advised that it would be fine. Dr. Wu was always available when I had questions, she gave me her personal contact so if there was anything I could reach her. It was never necessary as the staff at Surgical Artistry was always prompt and responsive.
It has been 6 years since my surgery and I feel fantastic and more confident than ever.
I've recommended Dr. Wu to my friends and they say they want a "fake" look. That's fine, whatever look you want to achieve, I would say to see Dr. Wu for consultation. Though the look might be important to you, understanding the procedure, being comfortable before and after, and having a Doctor who is trustworthy and really on top of her field is most important. Seeing Dr. Wu is a must if you are thinking about having such a surgery.

I couldn't have asked for a better result. I waited a long time to get this procedure done, and Dr. Wu came highly recommended. After my initial consultation, I was ready to have the surgery done at the first available opening at the hospital. Everything proceeded as planned and I had a very uneventful surgical procedure, and normal healing time. It was a painful postoperative period, but it was major surgery and I expected to have some pain afterward. I listened to my doctor and followed the postoperative instructions implicitly, and I can say that the result was totally worth it. I took care of myself and rested, and didn't try to go back to work too soon. I wish I had done it earlier, but I was so fortunate to find such a skillful and caring surgeon in Dr Wu.

I have 4 beautiful kids..... that unfortunately wrecked my body. I gained 55 lbs after my 4 child. After working out and eating right, I lost 65 pounds. Leaving me with extra tummy skin and boobs that looked at the floor. It seemed all the work was for nothing. No matter what I did, my tummy was always gross. So I went to Dr. Tammy Wu in Modesto, Ca. She was a miracle worker. She gave me my prebaby body back!