I had CO 2 to entire face. They applied numbing cream and injections before procedure. After the treatment the burning went away the same day. Day two and day 3 the burning sensation and itching returned. If course I had to keep cortisone applied for week. I vowed I would never put myself through anything like this again. Day 4 was better. Day 11 my skin looked like a babies and I am 70 years old and I said I would do this again without hesitation! Once you get through the initial discomfort you will be happy with results. Dr. Vaughn at Piedmont Plastic Surgery is the best! I absolutely have no complaints about him or his wonderful, caring staff.
This is a 5 star surgeon. I have been going to Dr. Vaughn for the past 3 1/2 years. He has performed a face lift on me, treated my spider veins on my legs, gave me Botox several times and a complete face laser treatment. My husband has gone to him for removal of large cyst and also he treated my daughter after she had problems caused from an operation by another doctor. Dr. Vaughn takes time with his patients and explains in detail. Even my two nieces are now patients of Piedmont Plastic Surgery. Never any waiting time, either. I highly recommend Dr. Vaughn and his professional, friendly staff.
Dr. Vaughn is a wonderful surgeon. He does amazing work and is very thorough. His office and nursing staff are very professional, super friendly and always available to answer questions and concerns.
I am one day away from getting my TT procedure done. I have been very nervous and not being able to sleep or eat much I am wondering if what I’m feeling is Normal? I have been taking my multivitamins and vitamin C like my doctor asked but today I am worried because I have been reading more and more about TT and there are many different stories and suggestions on what you can and not do before and after the procedure. At this point I am just very confused and nervous.Updated on 25 May 2018: Updated on 26 May 2018:
I have been thinking of getting a breast Aug for awhile now but it wasn't something that I dwelled on, it was actually kind of a spur of the moment thing to where I thought, "you know what! I'm sick of this and I'm going to do something about it!!" And a month later I had my consult and set my up my appointment for my operation. I chose may the 25th so it would give me enough time to ask off of work (bc if you're smart that's first priority, no job, no money, no money, no boobs). That also worked well with my schedule as I was off that Friday and the following Monday would be Memorial Day and I HATE asking off so I wanted to take as less days as possible. If all goes well I should return to work a day shy of one week which falls on a Tuesday. At my consult he took me to a room and let me watch a video about the procedure and then took me into another room where they had sports bras and silicone sizers and basically I just stuffed the bra until I was happy with that size. Now I will say that I have read that most people go alllll the way up until they say "nope, too big" and the size down from that is the perfect size for you. I on the other hand just tried on 2/3 sizes and picked the last one I tried on before he came back to the room because it seemed big enough. My stats are 5'2 120lbs and he said my breast width was 13... (Whatever that means) I went with 350cc silicone moderate plus profile with an areola incision. Now I will say I did call him back and ask about 375cc and he suggested that I stick with what I have due to the lack of difference being one and also the fact that I would have to change my place of incision and it would be more likely to show since I have so little breast tissue to start with. I have a few starting pics and I will do my best to post after!!!! Updated on 24 Apr 2016: Updated on 3 May 2016: Updated on 25 May 2016: Not really nervous for some reason! Wish me luck! Updated on 26 May 2016: I'm feeling Much better I was hurting so bad when I woke up and I told them so they fixed me right up Lol my man has been such a sweet baby he has walked me to the bathroom and pulled my pants down brought me food and drink and took care of everything for our 3 year old and even text my friends while I was in surgery I am so proud lol I don't remember anything we had to stay a long time because they couldn't get my ass to wake up ???????? Updated on 26 May 2016: 5'2 112lbs and 350cc! Updated on 26 May 2016: Little sore but still able to move around some Updated on 27 May 2016: Feeling much better!!! No pain meds so far but I do have a pain pump until tomorrow! Drowsiness is finally going away also! Updated on 28 May 2016: Took my pain pump out today!!! Thank goodness they were leaking and uncomfortable but I'm sure they helped with pain! They look and feel better everyday! Updated on 28 May 2016: Updated on 30 May 2016: I had a pain in my armpits for a few days and it has finally subsided now just trying to get used to the extra weight on my chest, I start work tomorrow wish me luck. Updated on 5 Jun 2016: Updated on 6 Jun 2016: Okay today has been the worst! Feels like someone rubbed my nipples with sandpaper for an hour and is stabbing me with needles under my boobs! Updated on 31 Dec 2016:
I had two Matrix CO2 laser procedures done -April 2014 and June 2014. The second was deeper targeting my deep scars. While it took nearly a year to fully heal (my skin was rough for 10 months) it was worth it. My acne scars' depths have improved by about 50% - 1st one yielded 15% improvement and second 35%. Will be getting another to hopefully reach 80%. Updated on 1 Jun 2015: Lighting is better in these pictures. Skin is FAR from perfect but soooo much better than it was. Makeup generally makes my scarring look worse but my skin isn't clear enough where I feel comfortable without it. I will post pictures from procedures, too, to show my healing process. I have had to use retin-a and chemical peels to improve the smoothness of my skin since laser. It was very rough looking for about 10-11 months. Updated on 6 Jul 2015: I will be going in for my third laser procedure on July 14th. It is a different type of laser so I will post my results in a different review. Fingers crossed this goes well! Updated on 7 Aug 2016: I am updating to urge members to laser with caution. My acne scarring dramatically improved from laser treatment; my friends and family saw a noticeable change. I do want to warn others, however, that I did have negative side effects that I have been correcting over the past year... The worst side effect was substantial fat loss after my intense treatment in the worst/deepest areas of my scarring. I couldn't tell what had changed in my face after the laser treatment but I felt less confident in some ways... I gradually realized (only after really examining my face) that the loss of volume in my face was fairly drastic. I have had to fill in these atrophied areas with voluma (a facial filler) to regain volume in my face as it never returned when I gained back weight I had lost from stress. If I were able to go back, I might have tried other methods before hopping into laser treatment. I really encourage others to look into subcision and fat transfer as potential options before trying laser... While I am still happy with my improved scarring, it has been a long road!! I am going to change my review to "not sure" instead of worth it as others have experienced the same side effects as I have and they greatly regret their procedures. Please know that there are treatments to improving the side effects of laser damage but they can be expensive. Good luck!! Updated on 6 Jul 2019: Hey, everyone. I have had some people request that I put pics up of the fat loss I experienced from my laser procedures on my review. I weighed less in the before pictures than the after pics. While the laser helped my acne scars, it completely melted away my facial fat. I had extreme fat loss and it aged me 10 years easily and rapidly created many wrinkles. I had a fat graft done on my face to repair the damage (in my early thirties, no less) five years after my first laser procedure. The amount of fat my plastic surgeon grafted was as much as he usually does on the women who have fat grafts done in their 60s and 70s. If you do not have significant issues with your skin, PLEASE stay away from lasers!!!!!!!!!!!! They can truly damage your face. I continued to experience extreme facial atrophy for about 1-1.5 years and was left with essentially no facial fat regardless of how much weight I gained. Please PLEASE PLEASE laser with extreme caution!!!
Had botox injections to my forehead and crows feet area wasn't that bad with wrinkles but I was selfconcious . I have to say I love the results and the glow I feel like I have now on my face !!! Injections sting a little to me but he would talk to me with the nurse and say almost there and it usually takes about 10 mins . I did not have any problems from the injections very pleased ! Updated on 10 May 2015: Before and after pics Updated on 11 Aug 2015: Had second treatment on July 9 my results were wonderful I go back in four months from now on . I have notice that my skin above my eye lids drop a little from the injections to my forehead but I must say I am still pleased that my lines not as noticeable on my forehead so the cost an treatment well worth it !!!! Updated on 11 Aug 2015: If you look at my forehead in this pics then compare to the first photo on the left before I ever had botox you will see a big diff. Updated on 24 Oct 2015: Had 20 units of botox Tuesday and I love it ! This is my 3 time now .
I was so caught on getting a bbl. But after watching my butt perk up.... I went with a tummy tuck. 8 days post op. I have a few photos I can share. The first week was hard. You will need some one with you the first few days. The recovery is a long one... I feel better each day. I'm excited to see how it all looks non a few more weeks. Updated on 25 Apr 2015: Feeling good. This was yesterday.
I decided to have this procedure not just because of having my kids but also because I wanted my self confidence back. I wanted my" I'm beautiful" back. I quit smoking a year and a half ago and gained 40 pds and i was struggling to lose the weight also. I decided on a mommy makeover to give me a fresh start. I don't regret the decisions that I made at all!! The pain is well worth this to me!!
I'm new to this forum, but so very thankful to find it. I, like alot of women decided to get implants 22 yrs ago to be more pleasing to my boyfriend. Mine are the "Replica" silicone implants that are no longer around. Now, at the time and throughout most of my implant life, I've enjoyed having them. But for the past year, I started noticing that they really didn't feel a part of me anymore. And then a couple months ago my left breast became hard, swollen and painful and I found a lump. I went to my doctor and he had me get an ultrasound. The ultrasound wasn't enough, so I had a MRI. The MRI showed both implants ruptured with an undetermined mass. My doctor then had me get a mammogram, I guess to confirm the mass? Anyway, I had my mind set on just replacing my implants when I went to the PS. But, he let me know that my lymph nodes are swollen and had shown up that way 6 yrs ago on the last MRI which was news to me. He wanted to have my lymph nodes biopsied to check for cancer first before putting new implants in. Anyway, he sent me to a cancer doc to arrange that and in the meantime I found this site. This site has been a Godsend for me. Because of the many stories I've read on explants w/out replacement, I've decided to not replace mine. I do not want to ever go through this again. I went back to the PS this morning to give him my decision, which he was all for surprisingly. So on July 2nd, I'll finally get these painful torpedos out and they'll do the biopsies on the mass and lymph nodes then. Now, I'm just praying that no cancer will show up. I will post a before pic later. Updated on 20 Jun 2013: Hard to believe these used to be so pretty. Updated on 20 Jun 2013: Can't look any worse out. Updated on 25 Jun 2013: Been having alot of sharp shooting pain in my breasts the last few days. Don't know if it's the silicone causing it or something else. I guess the good Lord's helping me stay positive about the decision to get 'em out and not replace them. I am so done with these plastic containers! Updated on 28 Jun 2013: W Updated on 28 Jun 2013: Went to PS today to ask final questions before my surgery on Tuesday. I'm so thankful for this site. Because of the research I've done on here, I learned to ask about a different incision. He was going to use my original incisions through my nipples. But since I have a #4 CC in my left breast and a #3 in the right, I thought it might be safer to do a crease incision. So, anyway, I'm preparing my mind for little boobies and praying that there's no cancer when they do the biopsy on the undetermined spot. Updated on 30 Jun 2013: Hey ladies! I asked my PS the other day where to get the right kind of bra for after surgery....I live in small-town America. They said I could get a zip in the front sports bra at Walmart, so I did. But, after reading other posts, I'm wondering if that will be enough? I only spent $10 on this bra! Updated on 1 Jul 2013: Ok, surgery is scheduled for 10:30 tomorrow! Glad my doc prescribed me a valium for tonight and in the morning. I'm a bundle of nerves! No more phony bologna:) Updated on 2 Jul 2013: Today's the day! thankfuly I'm so drugged up that I'm not even nervous! praying that God will direct the surgeon's hands and that I'll bounce right back! i can't thank all of you enough for sharing your experiences with me. makes me more ready for this to be over. Updated on 2 Jul 2013: Surgery went well! Doc had a hard time getting the capsule out of my left breast and surgery lasted 3 hours. But, I got a sneak peek of them when hubby was applying neosporin to incisions..and I think they look better. This day just flew by since I've slept most of it. Thanks for all the prayers & encouragement! I'll lost pics soon! Updated on 3 Jul 2013: Updated on 4 Jul 2013: Feeling a little better everyday! Hubby helped me shower...had to rig up my drains, but feel more human now. Praying that maybe the PS will take them out tomorrow. My breasts are still pretty sore and swollen, but I know in time they'll look and feel better. So glad to have my own boobs back:) Updated on 5 Jul 2013: Hi ladies! Just want to say that each day gets better and better. I just wish I could have gotten these drains out today but the PS wasn't in his office today so I have to wait til Monday. I can't wait to get back into my exercise routine. I know the pics of the first day look a little rough, but I know in time they'll get better. I think the hardest part of this whole recovery is keeping me still. Updated on 8 Jul 2013: Hey ladies! Finally getting these painful, itchy drains out today! I noticed last night that I am all of a sudden bruising around the drain site, and incisions. I'm hoping that's normal. I haven't been the best patient at being still. So I hope I haven't overdone it. I'm trying to lay off pain pills so I can go to the bathroom. Anyway, I hope post an updated pic w/out drains. Updated on 8 Jul 2013: Updated on 10 Jul 2013: Hey ladies! Amazing what a difference a day can make. Yesterday I was in a lot of pain and wondering how long I was going to have to take pain meds and today, I haven't even needed a Tylenol. Went for a 45 minute power walk today after my daughter informed me that I must need to run because my belly's sticking out....not the least bit encouraging, but very motivating:) I felt a little twinge of pain at first but with every lap it's as if everything loosened up. If I can find a tight enough sports bra by next week, I'll be ready to run again! I don't have a tight compression bra like everyone keeps saying they have to wear. I asked my doc's nurse about it this morning and she said just wear a sports bra. Hope that's enough! Updated on 16 Jul 2013: Went for my 2 wk appt and doc said everything's looking good! He said I can now sleep without my bra...YAY! I really am feeling so much better! I asked my doctor about how bad my implants were and he said mine were the worst he's seen in his over 20 yrs of practice. He said they were like blocks of concrete. So thankful that they're gone! As you can see, my left side still has some healing to do, but that's ok. I love my natural boobies! Updated on 19 Jul 2013: Hi Ladies! Just wanted to share w/ ya'll that I was able to do over half of what I normally run today and that was in the blistering heat! Didn't feel it a bit around my breast, just felt the heat. Also have been able to do 200 crunches a day this week. Getting back to normal a lot of quicker than I thought I would. I still can't get over how much better I look without those rocks on my chest...don't even miss em a bit! I tell ya'll this in hopes that it will inspire you to love yourself! God is good! Updated on 23 Jul 2013: Hi ladies! Can't believe it's already been 3 weeks since I got my poison balls off my chest. As you can see in my pics, it's a slow process of healing, but that's ok. I still think I look better now than before so I'm happy! I realized after reading some of the other women's post, that my left breast has the "dent" that they've mentioned. Don't know if that will ever go away, but if not that's just a great reminder to love what the LORD gave me. Updated on 31 Jul 2013: Hey ladies! Started lifting weights this week. I'm taking it a little slow..Haha, not really! I'm ready to tighten my girls up. I must admit though, after working chest, shoulders and triceps the first day, I have been pretty sore. But, I think it's a good sore. I still cannot get over how much better my shirts fit now! I thought I'd have to get rid of half of them because they'd be too big, but they all fit better. Before the explant, that must of been all anyone saw...BOOBS! Anyway, I'll post new pics soon! Updated on 6 Aug 2013: It's funny! Every time I look in the mirror, I love the way my boobs look. But then I take a pic and I think...UGH! they still look a bit rough. I'll blame it on my camera...hehe Updated on 6 Aug 2013: My tape finally fell off today! So I started the mederma. Hope that stuff works good because my scars are pretty dark. Updated on 7 Aug 2013: Just a couple things I noticed with the pic I posted yesterday. One, the camera really does add "fluff" because my boobs are not as big as they appear. And two, I'm glad they don't lead the way, because they're both pointing in opposite directions...hehe Updated on 14 Aug 2013: Well ladies..today is my birthday. And I am happily celebrating it with my beautiful "not-so-perfect" God-given boobies. I'm so thankful to have this part of my life behind me now...it can only get better. My left breast still looks a little rough, but I'm learning to live with it. As soon as I have some extra money, I'm going out to buy me some pretty new bras. I may not get a chance to update as much from here on out because I start back to work next week, but I want to encourage all of you to love yourself because God loves you! Updated on 3 Sep 2013: Hi ladies! Can't believe it's been 9 weeks! This will probably be the last time I update, but I encourage all of you to love yourselves! So thankful that I found this site!!
