Do you remember seeing boobies in the movies long before you ever had them? I do, at 10 years old I thought I’m going to look and touch my C-D size breast all the time. For many years I was grateful for my 36B sized breast and very adamantly did not want breast implants because I thought I would look like I had two coconuts on my chest. I work in the aesthetic industry and in the more recent years I have seen so many gorgeous natural looking breast augmentation‘s. After neurotically researching doctors in my area, I chose Dr. Stephen Bresnick (solid 5star yelp and seen his work firsthand). The end result of any beautiful breast job is a reflection of the true artistry mastered by the surgeon. Take your time looking through the Drs portfolio of before and afters. Of course I tried to select a woman of similar breast size and weight as myself to judge the overall potential outcome. I decided on the ideal implant for the Safety and peace of mind, the decision was easy however deciding on the size was not!
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The doctor asked me to select three images of my wish boobs. He was very honest about what I could realistically expect. The women I liked had swoop style breasts which is more easily achieved with silicone. Saline is more round and takes time to settle lower in the breast. To complicate things further I do not have a lot of skin space under my areola and between the breast crease, however it is not too little that it requires a lift. Since my choice was saline the doctor informed me that whatever range was possible to feel the implant, he would have to fill it half way in order for the implant to give the nipple a natural lift effect. Without putting this effect into place the natural roundness of the implant would have my nipple pointed towards the ground. This is the part of the consultation where I realized going with a doctor of 27 years experience is critical at spotting a problem before it becomes one. My desired breast size would be a full C small D, and the doctor ordered two different size implants and said he would put both in and pick which ever looked the fullest but the most natural.
If you need guidance on how many cc will look best, I recommend trying out the rice bag test at home. There are online instructions of how much rice to fill to simulate X number of CC’s. The rice is placed in a hose tied off and Compressed around your natural breast in a thin tight fitting sports bra. It does look weird without any nipples, so I put two marbles inside the sports bra over the bags.
Everyone asks if I’m nervous, but at this point I’m thinking of offering my boyfriend a Valium.
Don’t wait to the last minute, I picked up my prescription meds the same day he wrote them, two weeks before the surgery day. I lined all the medications on the counter and marked them with sharpie indicating which time and how many and with which ones had to be taken with food.
Everyone told me to buy certain bras from Amazon, but I’m glad I did not. My doctor has me wearing a loosefitting sports bra.
Make sure to pick up all of your favorite frozen meals, protein bars, bone broth soups, stool softener, probiotics and Epson salt’s. My doctor said I could take a bath, and even though it was only half of my body it felt amazing.
Updated on 5 Jun 2019:
My breast before surgery 36B
Rice sizer helped tremendously, allows you to feel the weight and see how a variety of your will clothes fit. 460cc felt way too big, 425cc was what looked and felt best.
Updated on 5 Jun 2019:
Surgery went right on schedule.
Wore scrub pants, and a snap down shirt, with oversized jacket.
I spoke with the nurses and anesthesiologist about how nervous my bf was, this funny banter went on for five min or so, then I remember nothing.
I woke up in postop recovery feeling like I had had the best nap of my life. My chest was wrapped and I couldn’t see or peek! I asked the nurse what size and she said 405. I was a little disappointed because after our conversation this was not part of the plan in order to raise the nipple. However it wasn’t until later that day at home that I opened up my envelope and saw my card and it said that I received 435 in the left breast and 445 in the right breast. She simply stated 405 because that’s the standard size ordered before they put in the saline. I took Percocet every four hours and the pain was controlled and the extra bonus was it helped me sleep most of that day.
The pressure/soreness was similar to a strong workout at the gym ( and I mean strong work out like as in haven’t worked out in a few years and you get DOMS delayed onset muscle soreness ) but very tolerable.
When my bandage compression was removed the second day my breast were quite high. I expected this and I know it will take time. I fully trust my doctors advice and artistry.
Updated on 6 Jun 2019:
Day 7:
Had another follow up Monday and the nurse showed me how to do my dressing changes and my breast massage exercises. Doing the exercises the first few days were a pain because she asked me to do 20 side presses and milk squeezes every two hours throughout the day. My breast are tight and very firm but today is Thursday and since Monday I can feel them moving much easier.I am not experiencing any pain, however the right boob starts to ache when I’m doing my exercises. It almost feels like a Charlie horse along the side of my breast near my underarm.
Updated on 7 Jun 2019:
Today has been one week since my surgery and I’m loving my boobs more everyday.
My visit today was with the nurse to remove the sutures.This nurse has worked with the same surgeon for 10 years and fully capable of routine postoperative care and can identify things that are normal and things that are not. Thankfully my incisions are healing nicely with minimal bruising.
Updated on 8 Jun 2019:
I know it’s early but I’ve been dreaming of the day I can fill out a Lacey PADLESS bra.
So far 36D fits best.
I am so grateful to my surgeon, and his entire staff. Truly amazed and hard to believe a week ago I had barely b’s (all breast sizes are beautiful but I fantasized larger to harmonize with the rest of my body, beauty is definitely in the eye of the beholder!)
Updated on 11 Jun 2019:
This video gives you a quick glimpse of how to change your dressing at home.
With clean hands and after a shower I will apply the antibiotic cream to the incisions.
I cut two thin strips of protective gauze, and place tape on the back, and then put the dressing on each side trying to minimize the amount of tape on my skin.
Updated on 12 Jun 2019:
Here are some images before and after surgery.
The rice bag test really helped me figure out what size I felt comfortable with and it’s interesting now to put on the same sports bra and tank top and compare the two side by side.
Updated on 19 Jun 2019:
Here’s a look back to where I started and where I am now (morning 19). I am very pleased with how they are softening. The bottom of the breast more dramatically, while the top is still high and firm. I do my best to do the exercises but admittedly miss the every two hour mark (sometimes it’s more like four). The ace band has been uncomfortable, feels sore pushing on the numb upper breast area.
Updated on 25 Jun 2019:
I don’t think my boobs ever touched while laying on my side before. I am loving my side lying cleavage! Still wearing my ace bandage to bed and keeping my incisions covered. Breast feel softer each day. When I do the massage, I can feel the bag under my skin, kinda weird. I wonder if I will always feel the bag (you can feel it more so with firm squeezes, soft breast squeezes and tissue feels natural).
Updated on 28 Jun 2019:
My breast are starting to settle but still have more dropping to do.
They are so much softer. When I do breast massage, I no longer have to squeeze as hard with my hand, it requires a lot less effort.
Updated on 16 Jan 2020:
Post op 6 months. I am very happy with the size and the natural appearance of the ideal implants. I am still awaiting the return of sensation, Dr. says it may take a full year. Overall no regrets. My breast are soft, however the bag can be felt underneath both creases.
Updated on 16 Jan 2020:
Post op 6 months. I am very happy with the size and the natural appearance of the ideal implants. I am still awaiting the return of sensation, Dr. says it may take a full year. Overall no regrets. My breast are soft, however the bag can be felt underneath both creases.
Updated on 20 Sep 2020:
My surgery scars are faded and my breast are softer. I am still in love with the results! Unfortunately the sensation never returned. The bag can still be felt underneath. Everywhere else it feels very natural.
