Very professional Dr. I had implants removal and lift done, and overall I'm very happy. He is very likeable and makes you feel at ease. He is also very patient and calm. Right before my surgery he presented himself very serious and focus. He really tries his best to please you. I am so glad I chose him to be my plastic surgeon. If ever need anything else, I will go back to him.
I highly recommend Dr.Sinclair . He is very professional , friendly and and very clear about the procedure that's gunna be preformed and answers all questions honestly in a positive manner. My breasts were so ugly I would never talk my bra off as well being flat like a little boy due to bodybuilding. So I decided to get breast augmentation done! When I did my exam with Dr. sinclair he was so positive the atmosphere was very relaxing to were I wasn't ashamed to show them to the doc After surgery he made my breasts look amazing
I was a early bloomer when I was younger, I felt as if they grew over night! I really liked my breast when they first grew by grade 9 I was a C cup and loved it! But they never stopped growing! By grade 12 I was a 34 DDD. I was a dancer very active and i am 5'5 and only weighed 120. I am now 20 and just have birth to my daughter almost 3 months ago. During pregnancy my breasts didn't grow too much. Now I weigh 140 and wear a 34 G! My GP referred me to a doctor in Banff Alberta since it is a much shorter weight then if I stay in province. The doctor said I should have no problem getting it overed thank god!! The reseptionist said the doctor would get ahold of me with in 2 weeks after that the consultation should be in about 2-3 months then hopefully surgery within 6-12 months! I will post pics of my girls soon!!Updated on 15 Jan 2013:So big news! The doctor from Banff called me and my consultation is next week already!!! I can not believe how quick that was only took 2 weeks! I'm amazed! And also kind of scared thy things are moving along so fast but at the same time soooo exited! I havnt even had much time to think about questions to ask the surgeon!! I guess I'll have 8 hours to think about that on the drive up!! But if any of you can help me think of some questions to ask that would be amazing!!!Updated on 2 Apr 2013:LONG time no post!! So since i last posted on january 15th i have met my doctor in banff and booked a surgery date! It was suppose to be may 1st but i had to have my gallbladder removed February 1st and he wanted me to wait at least 4 months post surgery so anways my new date is MAY 31!!!!!!!!!!! i can not believe how fast he was able to get me in! the whole process from start to finish will be less then 6 months! that is way less then half compared to staying in saskatchewan for it! They doctor that did my gallbladder surgery said they arnt even doing breast reductions in sask anymore due to lack of surgeons! So i am very glad i went out of province. If someone could answer this question that would be awesome! I have a 5 month old she will be 7 months by the time of my surgery. when will i able to do normal activities with her after my surgery? by normal activities i mean cuddle, carry, hold, feed i know i wont be able to play with her for a while or anything to strenuous. thanks!
People always say that Canadian Healthcare is super slow... well, I beg to differ. I received my consult after three weeks. Right now, I'm either having my surgery on June 15 or July 12 which is crazy fast. I am opting for a reduction with restructure and lipo and I will post updates after I receive my surgery. I'm interested in the procedure for general quality of life problems. Sore neck and back, problems sleeping, inability to buy clothing or undergarments, and just really bad self esteem related to my breasts. I developed in second grade, and a breast reduction has been a dream of mine since I was sixteen. I know I seem a bit young for this type of procedure but I am over the moon.
I am a radiological Technologist and part of job is performing mammograms. I have seen many different breast scenarios. Mastectomies, reductions, augmentations, males... therefore I feel my expectations of outcome is fairly accurate. over the years I have collected the names of surgeons of good results and bad. Every year around spring when the beautifule summer clothes come out is when I start seriously considering breast reduction. I've always had fairly large breasts and considered the surgery in my 30's however I started buying expensive bras and that tied me over for a few more years. Then 3 years ago I worked really hard to lose weight for a wedding I was standing in. I am 5' 4" and got down to 116 lbs, I was able to wear a 32 DD with my strapless dress!!! My normal weight however is 135-140 which leaves a 32G. Several things have transpired to push me towards going through with the surgery. My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer at 42 yrs old (I was 14) then my older sister was diagnosed at 47 yrs old and again with a brand new breast cancer in the other breast at 53. I have been in hereditary breast cancer research group and being followed very closely with mammogram, MRI, ultrasound and specialist physical breast exams. We explored ways of reducing my risk of breast cancer such as ovary removal but I felt I was not ready for menopause so I opted for continued close surveillance. I have been having neck issues for several years however I didn't really believe that my breast were the root of the problem. Then for about 3 years my shoulders have really been hurting, and work was becoming more demanding. Then one day in January 2017 while working my shoulder tore. I had to have shoulder surgery and am just now getting back to normal. And then....one more blow, another sister with breast cancer, she died 3 months ago. She knew she had a lump but never went to the doctor out of fear, she had never had a mammogram. The autopsy showed invasive metastatic breast cancer. I have had 3 core needle biopsies and 2 lumpectomies in the past so have had my share of scares. I made an appointment with my breast specialist to discuss prophylactic mastectomy with reconstruction. I got 3 opinions and the doctors felt the procedure would be pretty extreme since we still to this day do not have a positive genetic test. All 3 doctors are on board for a major reduction, which would give me relief from neck and shoulder symptoms, make it easier to excersise to keep my weight down ( excessive body fat produces estrogen which increases risk of breast Ca) and make imaging and exams for screening more diagnostic. The breast specialist also says less breast tissue = less cells to get BRCA in. All this sound like the perfect scenario. The referral was sent 3 week of February and I had a consult March 14 and was offered a surgery date of April 6!!! I really wanted to take that date but then after going over my history it was barely 6 months since I was under general anaesthetic for my shoulder so we settled on date of May 10. My PS was very nice and my surgery is covered under our provincial healthcare. I am paying extra for a lift (might as well!) and liposuction for contouring. This will be about $4000. The PS said he has found 4 BRCA in 10 years of doing reductions, I hope I'm not the 5th... My biggest worry is work as I have been on and off work and when at work on modified duty because of the shoulder injury. I fear they will not take it well when I say I need a month sick leave.
New to this whole thing!! Just got the call from Dr Sinclair's office for a consult. Fingers crossed my reduction will be covered by Alberta Health. The receptionist said that if I need lipo and a lift that those aren't covered... But I've been reading on here that all (or most) reductions include some sort of lift. Help!?!? Anyone have any advice, tips, etc on what to say to help me get it covered? I've got back pain, neck pain, headaches, sore shoulders, bruised ribs from my underwire.... And I'm generally just plain unhappy on a daily basis with being so uncomfortable! Any Alberta ladies go through Dr. Sinclair? It's kinda freaking me out that he doesn't have a website!!! Has anyone done a reduction without a lift? Updated on 17 Nov 2017: Started wondering if AHS covered reductions in August, went to see my doctor in September and got a call from the surgeon for a consultation. Consultation was October 23rd, and surgery is now booked for Jan 25th, 2018! I am so excited, I have been so uncomfortable for the longest time, and I am so happy to be able to get this done! I am a 40DD/42D so not super giant, but big enough to have a constantly sore neck, and back. My ribs always feel bruised from the underwire on my bra, and I have a very hard time finding bras that fit (and are comfortable). I am looking forward to bathing suit shopping!! And little summer tops, not having to buy black to minimize the size of my chest... Dr Sinclair has great reviews, and his work seems to be really good, so I am happy to have him as my surgeon. He doesn't have a website though, and that's a bit weird to me! I will post before pictures soon!! Updated on 17 Nov 2017: Updated on 27 Jan 2018: I did it! Was quite nauseous after waking up, threw up a few times. Spent the night in the hospital, very thankful for that! Was able to stay on top of my pain. Home now, last night was rough. I’m not a back sleeper and man was that an uncomfortable night! I think I will stay on the couch tonight. I’m pretty big on my right side, I’m hoping it’s just some weird swelling and they even out! Anyone else have that happen??
Hello, I am new to this site and am anxiously awaiting my breast reduction in Mar. Years ago I was involved in a car accident and broke 4 vertebrates on my back. I have size 38 DD breasts and they give my neck and back a lot of grief. I am having the surgery down for relief but have been told I should get the liposuction and lift done as well which will cost another $3900.00. As a single mom I simply can't afford an extra costs. It is for these reasons alone that I am so nervous to have the procedure knowing that I will only get half the job. Every other PS charges extra costs so it won't make any difference going elsewhere. I am praying for the best.
Hi I am brand new to this forum. Pleased to of found it and thankful for all the honest women out there willing to share their experiences. After decades of wanting a breast reduction I am finally booked to have a reduction and lift with lipo. For the past five years I have been contemplating a tt. I really trust and like my surgeon. After much contemplation the thought of perhaps having both surgeries at once began to seem feasible so I booked another consultation after which I added the tt as well. My surgeon feels that my age is not a concern because I am extremely healthy and exercise regularly. (Although I sure feel I could loose an extra 20 pounds). Now I'm starting to feel pretty nervous and a little anxious about my decision. I know I can cancel the tt prior to the surgery. Would love any feedback from women who have done all these procedures at once, especially those gals over 45. Also I see a lot of tips for post surgery and must have supplies. Is the a way to search on the site for those items? If not I would be grateful for any tips anyone is willing to share. I will send some before pics once I figure this all out. Cheers Updated on 22 Jan 2017: This shots I'm down five pounds from first post. Updated on 22 Jan 2017: I'm so on the fence about having both procedures at once. I'm sure I will only have elective surgery once. Would love to have them both over and done with. Would only want to have general anesthetic once. Nervous of the length of time of the surgery +/- 5 1/2 hours. Afraid of the downtime. Six weeks after surgery I have a long awaited trip planned with my husband. It is a beach vacation but really want to be able to snorkel. Due to the fact that the BR portion of my surgery is covered under our provincial health care and I have waited for almost a year since first taking to my GP? Really don't want to reschedule as there never is a good time. I'm self employed and work wise the timing is perfect. Updated on 24 Feb 2017: Time has been ticking away and luckily I've been busy so not a lot of time to get nervous. I do have my daily peeks at Realself and that keeps everything real. I'm excited that I've dropped another 5 pounds so I've finally broken the 160 mark. Was stuck at 160 for what seems forever. Would be happy if I could achieve 153 as it seems to be with every weight swing of 20 pounds thats were I end up. Would be thrilled if I could obtain 150 before surgery. I'm very thankful for the women sharing their journeys, especially a few who are going through recovery right now. I anxiously wait for there updates wondering how they are doing. What a lovely community. Updated on 16 Mar 2017: While I was super excited and doubly nervous as I was 4 weeks out from my date for the flat side. I received a call from my surgeon's office yesterday and they offered me a date a week earlier. So in a matter of minutes I went from 4 weeks to 3 weeks. Needless to say I didn't sleep a wink last night. Reality just came screaming into the picture. This new date doesn't work as well for my husband and his schedule but I have a darling of a friend who is a nurse and she is going to take time off work so she can tend to me when my husband can't. I'm feeling so blessed. Other good news I've dropped three more pounds! 157 and counting!! Updated on 30 Mar 2017: Ok, a week to go. Anxiety is growing. It's odd, not nerves as such just tight chested and no concentration. Odd how the body reacts to what the mind is doing. Wish the insomnia would bugger off. I want to be fully well rested when I start this journey. Good news is I don't have a very big appetite so maybe I'll get those last five pounds off. Can't wait to meet all my sistas on the flat side. Will take up to date before photos this weekend and take my measurements to accurately track my progress. All the best to all of you! Updated on 6 Apr 2017: Ok ladies. Here I go. I tried to down load all my most resent before photos and had trouble. Will have to try later. Wish me luck. See you on the other side. Updated on 7 Apr 2017: Feeling better then expected. Haven't seen myself yet. Kinda fuzzy headed. Slept off and on and voiding lots. Life is good.
Let's me start from the beginning. I started getting breasts when I was six years old. Yes I mean six as in grade one. My mom took me to the doctors to make sure there wasn't something terribly wrong with me. By the time I was in jr high I was a C and by high school I was wearing an 38E and falling out because I had no idea that there were bras that were in my size 36H. I mean woohoo that there are bras that fit but my god do they have to cost so dam much. I've been talking to my Dr about a reduction since I was 14 and decided that I would do it once I was done having children and done breastfeeding since it was something I really wanted to do and give myself the best chance to have success.0 I have extremely dense breast tissue which has caused me to have such awful posture and neck and back pain. And with that headaches. You know the whole gambit. I grew up wondering why I was the only one wearing two sports bras during gym class or playing soccer. It was because none of the other girls had to worry about getting black eye from their boon hitting them in the face when they run or jump. I saw the surgeon in June of this year and could of had my surgery this Auguest 20th but I need time to save for the amount that's not covered by healthcare so my date is set for August 18, 2016. I want to go down to a C or D. My goal is to get them to a size that take away the pain. My husband is a little sad that I won't be asking him to hold them when my shoulders are sore and I just can't stand it anymore but he's looking forward to me not being in pain.
I've had DDD breasts since grade 6. My whole life I've been seen as nothing but a huge rack. Disapproving stares from girls, being called a [RS bleep] for having cleavage (ITS IMPOSSIBLE NOT TO), guys making rude comments, and not to mention the pain. Ohhhh yes, the pain. These boobies are killin' me, smalls. They are extremely heavy, and as the gym and weightlifting are my world, it's very very hard to workout. On top of hating their appearance, they are saggy ( droop down so much I can hold 5 pencils under em), my areoles are really big and I hate them, and it makes it almost impossible for my nipples to stay hard. (Please tell me someone else has this problem) One day even my boyfriend was like "why aren't your nipples ever hard?" I was so embarrassed. On top of them looking bad, I have a LOT of cysts. They hurt so bad, alllllllll the time. I'm done feeling trapped in my own body. All my friends have perfect, perky, smaller boobs and I'm so jealous. I just want to wear a bathing suit, or a strapless shirt or bandeau. I have a reduction and lift scheduled in 16 days. It only costs 3000 because the lift is not covered by Canadian health insurance. I'm so nervous, but I want it so badly. I'm really sorry this post was so long, but I'm just so happy to have found this site! Anyone and EVERYONE whether you already got the BR or are waiting, id be forever grateful for some comments of insight, thoughts/feeling, advice, or anything! :) love you all, I'll keep y'all posted! BIG TITTED WOMEN UNITE Updated on 6 May 2014: So the nurse called an told me to stop my birth control because it could give me a blood clot ???? did anyone else have to stop their pills?? I feel like time is dragging on. I want my new boobies already!! Updated on 7 May 2014: Exactly two weeks until BR, and right now I'm sitting in my math lab at school. I've been sitting here for the past 3 hours, and my back hurts so bad I want to cry. Damn you, big boobs. I can't wait for my BR!!!!! Updated on 7 May 2014: Okay so now I've been reading more reviews and I'm getting scared. I'm really squeamish and thinking that those lollipop incisions are going to be on MY CHEST scares the heck out of me. I'm probably just being silly, but now there is pretty much 13 days until surgery I can't believe how fast time is going. Someone tell me it's not that bad D: Updated on 8 May 2014: So I just got measured again and I am a 38DD cup size, but my rib cage is only 32 around. I want to be a B, I really really don't even want to be a C, I really hope he can get me down that far. Do y'all think it's possible?? Updated on 11 May 2014: So I think I'm coming on with a little fever, my body feels all achy and I'm a little dizzy and really tired, I'm hoping and praying I don't get really sick! :( if I'm a little sick at the time of my surgery (10 days away!) will they cancel, I absolutely do not want that to happen, I'm so worried! :( Updated on 12 May 2014: Went to the doctor, I have strep throat. I'm on Cefuroxime for the next ten days. Surgery is in 9. I have to call my PS tomorrow and tell him, and I might have to get my surgery postponed. Really sad about it, not to mention I feel like I'm dying :( let's hope this heals up quick.. Updated on 13 May 2014: My fever is gone today, and I'm slowly feeling better responding to the antibiotics well. I called my PS office, and the receptionist said I don't need to postpone my surgery, as long as I am pretty much healed up by the surgery date, and that she will call Friday to see how I'm doing! Very good news! Now to study study study so I can finish my courses before surgery :) Updated on 14 May 2014: I'm feeling so much better, these antibiotics work like a charm! Getting a little antsy with my BR coming closer and closer, my dad said "For the first three days you'll be in the worst pain of your life, don't worry we will be here to wipe your tears and give you Percocet" Uhhh is that supposed to be comforting?? Updated on 18 May 2014: Three and a half days. So close, but seems so far. I know it will fly by and before I know it I'll be up at 5am getting ready to check into the hospital. I'm really nervous, very excited also but mostly super nervous as of right now. I hope my boobs come out good Updated on 19 May 2014: Well. I'm just sitting around killing time. Been napping all day. Pretty much too nervous to focus on school work. The cysts in my left breast hurt a lot today. Pretty much ready to get this thing over with. Updated on 19 May 2014: Any tips for the car ride home? I've got a 5 hour trip home the day after surgery. I'm bring some pillows and a blanket or two, and headphones to listen to music. Any suggestions on sitting/propping yourself with pillow or anything to make it more comfortable? Updated on 21 May 2014: Less than 24 hours. I hardly slept last night, I'm definitely not gonna sleep tonight. The amount of fear I'm feeling is unreal. I want to throw up it feels like my intestines are going to fall out of my butt. I can't believe this is happening and I'm actually doing this. Updated on 21 May 2014: Wow it's amazing here!!! So beautiful! :) the hospital is really small, I haven't been inside but driving by it lookin little. Well, off for one last good dinner before tomorrow :) I'll update when I'm out of the anesthetic fog and when I have wifi! Hoping the hospital will have it :) Updated on 22 May 2014: It's too early for this. 5:10 am. Can I go back to sleep??? Of course not haha check in time in 40 mins. See ya on the other side Updated on 22 May 2014: I made it!! Heres the rundowthey lovely ladies :) I checked in to Mineral Springs Hospital at 6am. Dressed into my gown and a comfy housecoat. My PR Dr. Sinclair came in at about 7:30 and marked me up, answered any more question I had and told me I would get into the OR at about 11. I was given an IV hookup at 8:30. At 10:30 the anesthesiologist came and introduced himself, Made some small talk asked questions and said it was time to go! We walked down to the OR and I was very very nervous. I met the OR staff, all very sweet and kind ladies who made me laugh and feel so much better :) I was still scared with a high heart rate, so my lovely aeths Dr gave me a syringe of something great and I calmed right down. The next thing I know he says "tho may still a little when I inject it, dont worry you will do great" and a nurse covered me in nice warm blankets and smiled and said "think happy thoughts!" I thought of my boyfriend :):) and next thing I know I'm waking up super confused, throat super sore, and my breasts in a TON of pain! I definitely cried a little while waking up. On a scale of one to ten I was an eight. I was given pain killers which helped bring the pain down to a two! And thanks to T3s the worst I've been since is a 4 :) I love my breasts. Let me emphasize. I love them SO MUCH THEY ARE PERF!!!! I'm looking to be a small C or a very full B, the shape and size are so perfect this is better than I could have imagined. Best decision of my life hands down!! The staff here made my experience wonderful, and the only concern is my left breast is slightly more swollen and hurts a little more than the right. My nurse said they are plenty soft and feel good, tomorrow I will talk with my PS about it so I'm not too worried! They're wonderful boobies. I can't wait to shower tomorrow and see, I didn't even need drains! So pleased so far. Very tired these narcotics are knocking me on my butt :) No nausea or anything from the anesthesia or my meds, feeling good just super sore on the sides from my Lipo, and my insicions a little. Time to try and sleep, I'm so blessed I made it and have all this support, ill put one pic up tonight and hopefully more tomorrow, and another update :) night!! Updated on 22 May 2014: I feel so much skinnier, this feels like my body Updated on 23 May 2014: I woke up about an hour ago (6am) I had my last meds at 4am, and I really hope this forty minutes goes by quick so I can get more. The pain is definitely tolerable just uncomfortable as I took two regular Tylenol instead of a t3 and a Tylenol or two t3s, I should have at least had one! I just hate how they suppress your respiratory and it feels a tiny bit hard to breathe. No major complaints thus far. I can even feel both my nipples, AND hardly any bruising. They look so good. I'm really hungry right now, thank the good Lord my parent are bringing me some yummy breakfast in about an hour or so :) Updated on 23 May 2014: I haven't taken a T3 in about 8 hours so I'm pretty sore, about to have some dinner an take more and go back to sleep. My left is a bit more swollen so it looks like the nipples are uneven but I swear they aren't! They look big but that's cause they're real swollen, they should be a full b/ small c :) love em! The shape is a little boxy, but I've barely had these for 24 hours so it's to be expected :) Updated on 23 May 2014: Updated on 24 May 2014: I feel AMAZING today! My pain is almost nothing, hardly any bruising or swelling now :) I just showered and washed my hair and I feel like a million bucks! I couldn't be happier with myself now! I'll post another progress pic tomorrow or so :) Updated on 25 May 2014: I feel good today, again not much pain. Almost no energy!! By the time I got up, ate breakfast and showered I was so tired I had to go back to bed. I go in spurts where I have a ton of energy so I get up and try to do things, but after an hour I'm dead tired again. But sleep is good, makes ya heal faster!! :) I love how they look, I'm very happy with my body still. Both sides have evened out, but are considerably swollen. Not much bruising either. Still can't feel my right nipple lol but it will probably come back sooner or later. All my tank tops fit!! It's a wonderful wonderful feeling. I finally was able to use to bathroom after four long days. Those T3s really constipated you :( as embarrassing as that is haha, I'm definitely trying to take them as little as possible! Well, I'm pooped again so I guess time for a nap! Updated on 26 May 2014: It gets easier and easier every day :) lots of energy today, I was even able to shower, get dressed, and put on makeup without any help :) no pain, just feeling a bit tight and a little bit sore but I definitely don't need pain pills. I feel so good!!! My only complaint is I can't wait to sleep on my tummy again, sleeping on my back is not comfortable :p all in due time I suppose! Updated on 30 May 2014: Still loving my new chest :) the incisions are really itchy but I'm assuming because they're healing, I still can't feel my right nipple, but sometimes it feels like I'm getting electric shocks to my nipples and sometimes I can feel it in my numb one, hope the nerves are regenerating. I can't wait to be done with this compression bra. It's so annoying, I feel so constricted. And I'm really really really tired of sleeping on my back!! But the good news, I tried on one of my old bikinis that was too small for me, and it fit perfect :) it was such a good feeling. Updated on 17 Jun 2014: This Thursday will be 4 weeks post op :) I love my body. The lines are so thin in 6 months you won't even see them. No pain, I can sleep on my tummy and I just started going for runs again! 5 weeks outta the gym and man I'm outta shape already :( time to get back to it! I tried on an underwire bra at La Senza and that hurt. Definitely sticking with sports bras for a bit longer. And I just can't reach up too high too fast or it pulls the incisions underneath and that doesn't feel very nice :p but other than that it's back to normal. I'm so grateful I had the opportunity to have this surgery. Now that they are settling id say I'm around a 34C which is great. I look how they look in a bikini top :)
