Due to an infection, I had the implant in my right breast removed. Not wanting to have only one breast, I went to Dr. Carpenter for help. Fortunately, though there were factors making my situation difficult, he chose to help me. I asked for his opinion on the type and size of implants that would best fit my body and achieve the look I wanted. He took all of my concerns into consideration, reconstructed my breasts and made them symmetrical and softer to the touch. Even with the challenges, Dr. Carpenter, somehow, did a miraculous job!!!
What woman doesn't want to look younger? Well, I did! But plastic surgery....it is a big step. Thinking about it for years lead to looking for the right doctor and Dr. Carpenter came with the highest recommendations. Meeting Dr. Carpenter and talking with him led to setting a date for my surgery. I have now had the surgery and have to say that surgery is not fun and hurts! But, healing is fast and the result is astonishing! I have to look into the mirror and tell myself that it really is me! My experience with Dr. Carpenter exceeded my expectations! We all know that there isn't a fountain of youth, but I feel that my experience with Dr. Carpenter is close!!!
I met Dr. Carpenter in 2015 for a consultation during treatment for advanced breast cancer. His honesty in explaining options and expectations, along with recommendations from fellow physicians, and his experience in many types of procedures were paramount in choosing him to perform my breast reconstruction following a bilateral mastectomy. I am very pleased with the outcome! His Integrity, skill, artistry and understanding made a challenging ordeal end very well. Once in remission I decided to have some cosmetic procedures, including a facelift. It was important to me that I have a “natural” appearance. He said I would look like me, only better! He was right, and I am thrilled with the outcome. Also, his nurses and staff extend that same caring environment in the office! They are the very best.
My experience with Dr. Carpenter has always been exceptional. Dr. Carpenter is attentive, responsive to questions and thorough...his attention to detail is impeccable. Dr. Carpenter has repaired my constricted breast, conducted abreast lift with augmentation, reduced my aeriolas, repaired a torn pierced ear and administered juvederm to my tear troughs and nasal labial folds. I have had several experiences with Dr. Carpenter and always receive consistent high level of care. His staff is friendly and attentive, as well.
I could not have not made a better selection than Dr. Carpenter. Not only is he highly experience doing an amazing job, he was patient, understanding during a terrible time in my life. He also had to deal with my overbearing family and friends. Dr. Carpenter is extremely considerate, attentive, understanding, accommodating, and personable. Most of he is an extremely capable surgeon. I have and will continue to recommend him to family and friends. Having Cancer is hard enough, Dr. Carpenter made my life more accepting, dealing with one infection after another. He treated each one with the highest regard considering I was having the lowest time of my life. DR CARPENTER IS #1 in my book.
I had no issues before surgery, during or post op. He seemed to be an excellent surgeon, but if I had it to do over again I'd use a surgeon that specializes in implants. He nor his staff were very knowledgeable when it came down to ordering the actual implants for surgery.
After 25 years as an obese child and adult, I got up and did something about it. I exercised and dieted my way from 300 pounds to 179. I'm just over 5"6 and wear a size 12. All of those years of slugging around extra weight gave me the boobs of a 60 year old and two rolls of tummy skin that are impossible to diet away. My sweet boyfriend helped me embrace the thought of plastic surgery and here we are; one week away from a mastopexy and abdominoplasty. I tell my Sweet that the thing I look forward to the most is feeling like a normal person. No crossing my fingers that there will be extra room in my blouses to accomodate side boob, nor hoping that tights don't make me look like I'm concealing a 5 month pregnancy. There is so much to look forward to! :) Updated on 17 Feb 2013: Just over four days out. Nerves are getting to me a bit but I've come here to help work those out. Thank you to all who have given me well wishes. Your words lift my heart. Today I picked up my little things for recovery (antibiotic, gauze, hydrogen peroxide, groceries, etc.) and am making final organizations around the house. Lists give me a sense of control and peace. :) I had a recommendation of finding an old fashioned girdle to wear after surgery. Any tummy tuck alumni who wore something like this? The hospital will provide something to wear but one person who had been through the surgery said she bought the best old time girdle and loved the support it gave. Also, any other advice on the breast lift of tummy tuck recovery would be appreciated! Cheers.Updated on 20 Feb 2013:We're almost there. Tonight is Wednesday. I'm tired after a long day of work. I will get up and clean in the morning. We're supposed to be in for some nasty storms and such. I kind of hope it does storm. I love sleeping in this weather. Tomorrow I'll leave work a little early, say goodbye to mom and the pups and then off to Dallas. It's about a two hour drive. David is as cool as a cucumber. I'm good. Just chatty. :) I look forward to waking up Friday afternoon and starting the road to recovery. Blessings to all!Updated on 23 Feb 2013:Day 1 of recovery. Surgery and recovery went well on Friday. We are home. I took one pain pill and now on Tylenol. Surprisingly I feel pretty well. I'm eating. I'm sire but it not constant pain. It's hard to tell but I have boobs and a flattened tummy though still swollen. I've already gotten some sleep and am in my way.Updated on 25 Feb 2013:Day 3 ofrecovery assures me that for whatever reason, I am blessed. I slept most of the night on my own. I felt so good I was up and moving (slowly) at 5;30. I washed my legs I'm a sponge bath and tackled my hair. What a relief clean hair and face and legs! I gobbled up some dry cereal and started texts and emails to family friends. Only thing I've really needed; Tylenol. The most pain comes from the drain located precariously above my vagina. Mid mornimg brought lovely flowers and I was haphazardly ready for Lunch! Thus was my first drive and first chance to reassure mother I'm not the world's best actress. It was slow going but nice. I have to remember to keep the Tylenol going. I started a coughing fit in the restaurant which would have been far less painful if the one Tylenol I had taken early I'm the morning hours hadn't worn off long ago. The drain shifted and poked a bit and did sting nicely. But I made it through. I sat with mother for a bit afterwards at her house And reassure my babies (poodles). Left and came home a bit worn and ready fir naptime. I got in an hour and a half and it was well needed. Changed the bandages solo and again I was tired. I took in a smal dinner, talked with my David then his mom. Watched a vbit of t.v. And here I am now. :). A bit sleepy. I awaiting to take my anti-biotic and then off to my bed! I'veissed the bed but I feel ready. Going to keep a few things handy in case of a coughing fit. Will post some after photos My David took soon! Mom even looked aty bandaged breasts amd commented that they looked like that of a young woman. David and I are very pleased ! Cheers!Updated on 26 Feb 2013:Got the photos up. The right breast has a bit of an indent but should work itself out. Already I think there is a HUGE difference. The breasts look so normal, which is beautiful to me. :) My stomach is retaining fluid so it looks paunchy but should deflate. Again, it looks so normal. That is just amazing to me. I don't think I really showed my legs before which also had a LOT of sagging. So they are already improved. This has been very worthwhile. God Bless!
Hello to all the brave ladies! First and foremost "thanks" to so many of you for poring out your hearts and sharing your most intimate thoughts and emotions. You've been great and your stories have given me courage and inspiration to move forward with this live changing decision. I turned 40 in May and that's when the decision was finalized. Now I wait.....I'm scared, excited, worried, and a little overwhelmed and wish I could just speed up time.... I have a few concerns and thought I'd ask the experts; you. My pre-op is coming up soon, it's scheduled for Friday, October 16th - are there any specific questions I should ask my PS at that point? I've only met him once before, during my FREE initial evaluation. I was really nervous then and I'm sure I'll feel similarly this time around. I mean, who wants to let it all hang out in front of a strange man.....right? Certainly I may not ask all the right questions, so I'm counting on your guidance. I've also read many of you talk about purchasing a post surgical bra. Several recommend; Annette Seamless Brest Surgery Bra, it's pricey, but is it worth it? Others mention purchasing a simple "sports" bra from Wal*Mart. Any suggestions on this topic? Also, my biggest wonder - WHAT SIZE bra do I purchase? Since I'll be getting a reduction do I go with the size of my "new boobs", or do I purchase the post surgery brazier to match my actual current size? I keep pondering about this... One more curious thought: What is you advice on purchasing/using healing supplements and vitamin kits. How about ARNICA Oil, a natural supplement which supposed to reduce bruising after surgery - have any of you used? And if so, what were the results. I also have a some what of a "dumb" question, but I'm going to ask it anyways. I've been extremely lucky never to have to have been hospitalized > so, what does one bring with them for an overnight stay during this type of surgery? Thanks in advance for any advice offered, Aga No pictures available at the moment, but I promise to do a couple of uploads this weekend so you can all see the before, then after results! o:) Updated on 17 Oct 2012: Hello everyone! I'm scheduled for surgery on Nov 2nd and getting more nervous by each day. I'm scared of what they will look like, but am mostly concerned about the recovery and the time it'll take until I'm able to move around comfortably again. I'm taking 3 weeks off from work - but will this be sufficient amount of time? I'd really hate to call in requesting additional time off - no one knows about my procedure and I'd like to keep it that way. Still haven't had the chance to upload a few photos, but will try to do so this weekend. Updated on 19 Oct 2012: As the countdown continues; 2 weeks to go (exactly 2 weeks). Completed my blood work this afternoon - it's starting to feel more real now..... Updated on 23 Oct 2012: Had my preop this afternoon. Everything seems to be in order. I asked my PS about natural remedies, i.e. armica, natural scar oils, etc. He's recommendation was not to take or use anything at this time. He feels there are no known studies that proof beneficial results. As a matter of fact he mentioned cases where users have had negative effects. I guess I'll skip it for now. He also suggested I hold off with purchasing any sports bra's. Since I'll be given one after surgery he suggested I wait and see what will fit best a little later on. Then there is the "size" issue I'm having. During my first visit we really didn't focus or talk much about my desired breast size. I remember the Doc mentioning something about making me a full C - which I don't want. I know some will probably think I'm nuts, but my wish is to be smaller than a C. I've had "big, hanging boobs" for most of my live - I refuse to go through all of this only to end up with a C. What if they naturally get a little bigger, then what - I'll be back to a D. No, no - I want to be smaller, but have concerns whether or not my PS will listen. Updated on 30 Oct 2012: Well, it's Tuesday night, tomorrow will be Wednesday, then Thursday and then "THE DAY". Getting more nervous and my job is driving me nuts. Everyone is panicking not knowing how they'll manage without me for the next three weeks. I guess it's good in a way that things are a bit chaotic at work as it helps me forget and not dwell about BR. Hang in there "Nov2Team"! Updated on 1 Nov 2012: Thursday night - about 16 hrs to go. Trying not think about it, except the all day stomach knots are making it impossible to forget. Next update will be, hopefully, after a successful procedure. Updated on 5 Nov 2012: Nov 5, 2012, 3 rd day after surgery. I'm adding a few pictures we took yesterdays evening during initial home exposure...Will write later...ap Updated on 8 Nov 2012: Today is Thursday, 6th day after surgery. I feel good, although still extremely swollen, especially on the sides where I had lipo done. The breasts remain hard like rocks. When I touch them I feel like someone had beat'n them up with rocks. My surgery went very well, lasting as anticipated about 4 hrs. I had no after effects to anesthesia, except a little nausea, but only for a very short period of time while I was still in recover room. And by the time they rolled me back to my room and gave me H2O I was fine. No hallucinations, or emotional distress, etc. I was given 2 pain killers, chatted a little with my family and before I knew it, I was out a sleep and resting. I'm really surprised to read some of the other reviews from woman who had surgery on or around my date. I'm puzzled as to their burst of energy and the ability to immediately start running bra-less errands. I understand that everyone's healing process is different, but I was hesitant to remove my brazier even only to take a shower. I felt uneasy, thinking I may disrupt a scar or move something out of place. Secondly, as long as I was taking the pain meds the only thing my body wanted to do was sleep, or at least lay still as I rested. Strange..... Other than that, for all those anticipating their bid day I only have few suggestions; make sure you have someone who can be with you for at least 3 days. You'll need help with stuff like getting out of bed and going to the bathroom. ESPECIALLY if your doctor leaves your drains in. Mine were removed the morning after surgery before I was DC home and since, I've had no drainage what so ever. Ohh, and by the way, for all those petrified and wondering whether or not it's painful - it's NOT. It took my Doc 30 seconds to pull one then the other out. I couldn't even tell when he started or when he was done. I knew he was coming to take them out at around 7:30 am, just before my discharge, so to ease the pain in case there was any, I took my pain pill about an hour before I saw him. Also, as long as you'll continue to take the pain drugs your head will spin a little - it's safer to have someone around during that time. I took my pain meds for the first three days and then only one at bedtime. My first shower w/washing hair and all was only yesterday - my Mom assisted, bless her heart. The days before were only quick wash-ups on my knees in the bathtub - which was sufficient. I wanted to keep the wounds dry for as long as I possibly could. I continue to wear gauze and padding inside my surgical bra and have had help changing my dressings daily. Although as mentioned, luckily there has been no bleeding so there's not much that needs changing. I'll take a few new pictures, maybe later today and post them for you to see. Wishing everyone well healing and best of luck to all those going into surgery shortly. ap Updated on 10 Nov 2012: Took another shower today, this time all on my own - although my Mom insisted on coming over to the house, just in case I ran into any issues.....:o) She's really been there for me the most, I'm lucky to have her. I'll add some more pictures - but I don't see much change, not yet. I'm still very swollen, and the breasts feel like they are full of heavy rocks. My scars are deep and very noticeable, probably because of how much was taken out + the lipo. I hope......Looking around, some of the Ladies look so beautiful, as if they never even had a reduction. I'm trying not to worry and remain optimistic that the chopped up look will disappear with time. Updated on 12 Nov 2012: OMG, I don't know what happened or what I may have done, but my boobs are KILLING me today. I haven't had to take my pain meds for days and tonight I plan on taking one + a sleeping pill. I am hurting really bad. Has anyone experienced this? I don't know what's going on????? Tomorrow is my f/u appt with my PS - thank God! Maybe he can tell me why this pain all of the sudden. Updated on 13 Nov 2012: Had my first PostOp f/u - the doc said EVERYTHING is looking "great" and healing as it should be.....hummmm When asked about the sudden pain, he said that's normal and I may have these types of episodes again in the future. He confirmed it may have been from overdoing it, or maybe the boobies are "adjusting" - that's my theory! Got a refill on pain meds, just in case. Will take pic this weekend to show progress and changes in shape. Hope everyone is doing well! lol Updated on 18 Nov 2012: All of the sudden I have a small open wound under my right breast....? The scabs were large in that area and although healing and drying out, I think wearing a tighter bra disturbed them and opened up a wound. I've switched back to the original surgical bra and am hoping the wound will close in a day or two...... Updated on 18 Nov 2012: ...No idea how this happened, but all the pictures I had posted disappeared - nice, real nice!!!! Updated on 25 Nov 2012: Going back to work tomorrow - I don't know how I'm gonna' make it....Otherwise I feel fine, just very sensitive still, and swollen. Will let you all know what kind of effect a long work day will have on me tomorrow. Happy healing my friends! Updated on 26 Nov 2012: Well Ladies - I'VE MADE IT! I've SURVIVED my first day back at work. I'm a little tired and feel a bit more swollen now, but maybe this is all in my head...lol Let's see how the rest of the week plays out. Lots of hugs to all! Updated on 16 Jan 2013: Doing great and feeling just as well. Will try to take and post some new photos to show changes and healing. LOVE the new, small boobies! They are so much more comfortable, accomodating and easier to live with this size. For all the "new sols" who are considering, debating and pondering whether or not to go through with it - DO IT! It's the best decision I've ever made and have no regrets. ap Updated on 21 May 2013: I will take pictures in a day or so and post at least a few. Gosh, looking at this journey - how different the girls look now! Updated on 14 Aug 2013: Hello Ladies! Hope everyone is feeling great and their bubbies look fantastic! What a difference the way mine look today.....I must post a few photos - promise to do as soon as I can motivate my sister take a couple of good shots.... Updated on 19 Sep 2013: I feel fantastic! However, will be going back in October for a little more suction on side of each BR. Not enough fatty tissue was removed leaving each breast with a little bit of a "diamond" shape look - hate that. Posting a few pic's - scars are almost invisible.... Updated on 4 Nov 2014: I can honestly say this was the best decision I had ever made. Although scary at first, my personal recover was a pice of cake & if asked if I'd do it again, the answer would be "in a heartbeat!" I don't have any current pictures, but will take a few and post. Everything has healed wonderfully, and cars are almost invisible! I'm so happy I did this!
This review is hard to write considering I have to go through the emotions all over again. It’s been a year and half for me now. For the first appointment follow up it already looked off and I never had the cleavage or the full breast look I wanted but he will tell you to wait for it to drop and fluff. So I did I waited each appointment I left even more dissatisfied. My mistake was trusting him because he did one of my friends and he was a client of hers. I will never trust someone and actually do my research in the specific thing I’m looking to get surgery of . Where it all goes wrong is the absolutely poor consultation and lack of tools now that I know much more about a BA since I had to learn it all alone and see what actually looks normal I realized that 1he never has you try on different cup sizes 2 he doesn’t have any kind of program to see how you’ll actually look. 3 he never ask you if you want over or under the muscle and the pros and cons on both considering your lifestyle and the look your going for this is highly important (now I know) all he talks about is ccs as if you should know the cup sizes and what it’ll look on you he mesures you from clavicle bone down to your chest and then I believe your width. Then he opens a book and the book tells you what to get. Considering I wanted a full look I’m short but I’m not skinny, I have curves. He gave me 365cc I believe it’s behind the muscle he honesty never told me. One of my boobs has always been slightly bigger than the other so he should have adjusted the implants just how so many other PS do. My boobs look so natural like extremely natural to where they just look saggy and I can put my whole hand from my clavicle to my boobs . This is so heart breaking . I email the manager I believe Marisol I send her pictures she tells me it looks good she doesn’t see a problem. Lol. Even if that was true it’s not her place or any staff’s place to tell me what looks good and what doesn’t if the paying customer doesn’t like it. Stop trying to change our mind . Of course I see the dr again he is under the impression from the poor message delivery from the office manager that “I WANT” a new surgery that’s absolutely not the case, what I wanted at the time was for him to see what I see which he did he called out all the areas I saw wrong until he realized I was there to correct his first surgery and why it wasn’t done not for him to tell me “ oh yea easy fix we can give you bigger implants have them closer only for him to charge me again he said it’s a discount 2 grand less which after paying the first and this second one it would be over 10 grand !!!! To correct HIS mistake . He blames it on my anatomy that I couldn’t have been able to handle it first time but the second I could …. What ?!!!! Lol. Even if this was true was was it not communicated if so from the beginning? He basically tells you he’s not doing a free surgery and walks out the room as your not done talking even his medical assistant in the room just shakes her head and the eyes in disbelief say a lot as well . His fix is oh just wear a push up bra ? Like are you serious you went through all this to only still wear a push up bra !!! Just please please please do not go with him for for breast surgery you will not be happy!! There’s so many other surgeons to look up and actually look at their work into what you want ! After a year and a half my scars are still there, you will always see where he took off my whole nipples and where it was stitched obviously I can’t show all that One of the pictures is when I lay down I know there’s a such thing as gravity but I also learned they can do something internally so your breast don’t fall so apart and give you pockets when you lay down. You went to get plastic surgery boob job, they should be perfect. If you feel it’s not right it most likely isn’t. This is just not a bad review on his job but also how he handles the situation and makes you feel not important or heard on what you see or say, it does not matter !!!
