I started my plan back in 2019 to have my implants removed. After three babies and breast feeding all three…the girls were not looking too great. I had my implants for twenty-seven (27) years. I did research on three doctors in my area. I settled on Dr. Marc Lussier at Town Center Surgery. The reviews on his bedside manner and the follow up after his procedures drew me in. I then looked through any photos I could find and after that scheduled my consult. The consult was GREAT. The staff girls are all friendly and kind. Dr. Lussier has a great sense of humor along with tons of knowledge and experience. After describing exactly what he would perform I was set. A small side note…there was NO trying to push any other procedures or to get me to replace the old implants with new ones. He listened to my concerns and what I was looking for and went from there. I was scheduled for September of 2021…however, I ended up calling to see if they had anything before that. THEY DID!!! August 6th was my removal date. I went in nervous as it was going to be an evasive procedure. I had opted for a lift along with the removal. Dr. Lussier also suggested axillary lipo. Thank goodness for his knowledge as it made a huge difference. I had implant removal , breast lift, areola resizing, and axillary lipo. Day of surgery I went in early am. Dr. Lussier has a surgery center at his offices so no need for the hospital (also a great bonus). When I came out of surgery, I was in the recovery room for approximately an hour and then discharged home. I won’t lie…it was hell of painful. Dr. Lussier had me fill all my prescriptions prior to my appointment. That was a great idea as well because man oh man did I need them. The first week was me sleeping and trying to stay relaxed. I only took one week off from work. When I saw them the first time…I was in shock at the amount of bruising. I looked like I had been hit by a bus. But the girls were substantially smaller as I requested and oh are they perky!! The scaring blew my mind. They went from looking like Frankenstein to better to WHOA damn he did a great job!! The office called daily…yes daily to check on me and not just someone but Dr. Lussier called each day for the first week to make sure I was feeling okay and healing properly. One day while I was sleeping, I was unable to answer my phone, Dr. Lussier called my boyfriend to make sure I was okay!! Now you tell me what doctor these days does that? The whole experience has been wonderful. I am overjoyed with how the girls look. I am still healing as the axillary lipo takes quite awhile to heal completely. But I must say it has been so great. I LOVE my new itty bitties and I know 100% that I made the right choice in picking Dr. Lussier. I can’t see myself going anywhere else after this experience. Thank you Town Center & Dr. Lussier Updated on 22 Feb 2022: We are at the 6 month mark and I am still just so happy with the decision to explant and lift. The sides continue to show signs of numbness still. There is no pain other than that odd feeling when I scratch. Nipples have full sensation since explant. There really is no down side to the decision I made to remove my 27 year old saline implants. Grateful and Happy.
I had a wonderful experience at Town Center Surgery. I underwent a Mommy Makeover in June 2019, and I am still loving my results! It was the best decision I ever made for myself, and has given me so much confidence. The surgery changed my life. Dr. Lussier and his staff are so amazing! They made me feel comfortable from the consultation to all of my post-op appointments, and were there for me every step of the way to answer all of my questions and ease my nerves about the surgery. All of the staff are incredibly friendly, welcoming, and caring. I am always greeted with a smile when I walk in to the office and always feel cared for. The care I received throughout the whole experience was amazing. Post-op, Dr. Lussier called frequently to check on me to make sure I was doing well and was there to answer all of my questions. At my post-op appointments, both Dr. Lussier and Natalia made sure I was healing well, and were simply amazing! I am so in love with my results and have the beach body I have always dreamed about! I have a newfound self-confidence and enjoy walking on the beach in a bikini. Thank you Dr. Lussier for making me feel and look amazing! I highly recommend Dr. Lussier and all of the staff at Town Center Surgery.
Absolutely love Dr. Lussier and his entire team! I went to him for a BA back in May 2020 and could not be happier with my results! His team was very knowledgeable and attentive before, during, and after my procedure! Highly recommend!
I went in with a friend because I was just curious of the procedure. I received 30 units of Dysport on my forehead and crows feet. The results were amazing! No downtime maybe a slight headache, almost as if I was wearing a tight ball cap. That’s it! I’m ready for more!
Had breast augmentation on Friday mid-afternoon, and now 3 days post op feeling wonderful. Weaning myself from meds and so far love my new boobies! I was a 32A and was hoping to go up to a D/DD. I am also 105 lbs 5'6.
Dr. Marc Lussier is an amazing doctor! I received a Breast Augmentation with 400cc on each breast of a Silicone implant. Dr. Lussier was very hands on and made me feel comfortable the whole time! His billing personnel and staff were all very diligent so I was never stressed out! Everything went smoothly and I was very happy about it. Literally, one day I decided I wanted to get my breasts done and weeks later they made it happen! Even after the surgery Marc Lussier would personally call to check up on me! I didn't feel like I was just another pay check; I felt like he cared! It has been a year and I love my new look! My breasts are very soft, yet perky! Honestly, it's the best investment I've ever made!
Im 37 years old, mom of a 5 and 6 years old boys, back in January 2014, I was on my heaviest weight, 221 lbs, Im 5.6' .... I had two bulding discs and my doctor told me if I didnt loose 30 lbs I would need to fuse by back .. I started going to the gym everyday and eating better. I lost weight slowly but in a healthy way. I decided to have a mommy makeover, I added arm lipo , underarms lipo too, because I always hated that little fat that is there in the armpits... I lost 31 lbs, my doctor wanted me to drop another 15, but I couldnt.. I had my surgery on dec 15, 2015 and it was scary, but Im so happy... Updated on 30 Dec 2014: Today is my 15 day post op, I actually didnt fell good yesterday and today I had my period... Well... I didnt have a bloated belly to let me know it was coming.. Very weird to have a flat belly on my period. I still fell tightness all over, I did have my muscles repaired with mesh and it fells good, it is just weird in the mornings.. I think of my belly like a trampoline.. So hard and flat but a little elastic. My dr said Im healing very well, gave me a special steroid cream to use it! Updated on 2 Jan 2015: Im still happy with my results, but I noticed that now when I eat certain food like sushi... Maybe the rice or soy sauce, my belly gets so puffy, it is like it is swollen.. Is that normal? Is it going away ever? Updated on 11 Jan 2015: I fell fine, I went back to work at 3 weeks, it still a little hard, I move a lot..Im a dentist, I noticed everyday at 3:30 I get very tired and my mons ( pubic area) gets swollen, even my bikini area hurts, where my underware touchs on my legs, I guess it is normal??? I Also have two stiches on my T area it looks open, but the dr said it sis healing inside out and just add aquaphor, because triple antibiotic could cause allergy, the little hole on my breast doesnt look good either, but I guess it is all part of healing.... Anyone went thru the same? Can advice me ? Updated on 27 Jan 2015: Im 6 weeks post op, the open wounds on my t junction is better, I sent a picture to my ps, he prescribed me silvadene and nistatin powder, so far Im so happy, my tt scar is dark,but im patient and I know will get lighter with time, my breast scar aroung the areola on left side not so perfect, but again, I DIDNT EXPECT PERFECTION ! I think it is the most important part of your surgery is to be realistic about your results, I had a lots of work done and I knew that a lots of bad stuff can happen, but if they do..you are ready to deal with it, dont be depressed be patient, trust your doctor and be happy! Updated on 18 Feb 2015: This is my 8th week, I m happy with my results, i had a harder time with my left breast scar healing, I m still taping my scar everyday, I just want to know when I can wax? Also a lots of people tell me to use vit E oil for massaging the scars?? I Massage every night and I go to linphatic drainage once a week! Happy so far... Updated on 18 Feb 2015: I noticed my boobs are always red on the lower part... I tough it was normal, just new blood supply, but my massage therapist mention it could be cellulitis or staf infection???? It doesn't fell hot, I dont have a fever... Is it normal? Updated on 18 Feb 2015: My scar is finally lighting up! In a year I lost 50 lbs went from size 16 to 10! Updated on 25 Feb 2015: Feeling good... Updated on 24 Mar 2015: I'm felling great, my scars are fading, felling good but I am having a hard time losing weight... Well I try to watch what I eat... Still have to loose 15 to 20 lbs.. Updated on 14 Apr 2015: Almost 4 months, not taking my diet seriously.. Well went back to trainning but if I do abs .. It really hurts amd I fell bloated, is thst normal? Also I need to stay away from the sun, can u tape the incisions and still go to the sun? Updated on 23 Jun 2015: I'm 6 months noe, I dont have any pain, I gain some weight back but my clothes fell looser???? I feel great, but I'm always scared that I'm gonna gain weight back.. It is pretty scary. My scars are fading away, im still a DD .. What is ok, it is priceless to be ableto not wear a bra. Worth every little bit! Updated on 23 Jun 2015:
About 18 years ago I was approved for a breast reduction, then I met my husband and decided to wait. After 4 kids and losing 72 lbs I am a bit loose in the skin, to say the least. Now I am really deflated and need a lift. Doctor and office staff feel I won't be happy without implants but I don't want anything foreign in my body. I posted a question with pictures and drs felt I should do the lift first and go from there. I am tending to agree based on my research and the posts I have read from many women having explants. I'm also scheduled for a tummy tuck too. Might do a thigh lift instead. I am genetically a thunder thigh person and since I just have excess skin in the tummy, smoother thighs seem to be more important to me at this time. Can always do this in stages. Updated on 15 Jul 2014: So, I let my PS know that I am not going to do the implants. The thought of all the possible complications scare me and I just don't want something foreign inside me. I'm like the Princess and the Pea, I just have this feeling I will be uncomfortable with them inside me. For Pete's Sake, I don't even wear tampons because I can feel them too. As for the thighs, Dr feels it's better to work from the top down, lift the girls and suck it in, then later have the stormy thunder thighs taken care of. Only 8 days away, I start my preop regiment on Friday. Have all my Rx's ready to go. BTW, Kaiser cash price was less than half of what Target wanted. Tighter body, here I come! Updated on 15 Jul 2014: Took them myself, so not so good. They're too close, my arms aren't long enough. Updated on 15 Jul 2014: I've had a really hard time finding others with similar breasts as mine that have chosen to lift but not add implants. Ladies, if you are like me, please let me know of your results. I don't have much to go on.. Updated on 17 Jul 2014: With only 6 more days to go this is getting very real. Stress has me down. Bank account didn't show my transfer so I am below 0, car is in the shop for a rebuilt transmission. Thinking about canceling TT to save some $. So stressed I don't want to get outta bed! Updated on 17 Jul 2014: Well, I forced myself up and out of bed. I took a shower and shaved my entire nether area, 2 days early but I needed to do something different to get out of my funk. I'll shave again in 2 dates just so it's the right day. Still undecided if I might hold off on TT. I haven't called the office to see if I would lose some $ by postponing part of the surgery. Tata for now. Updated on 19 Jul 2014: I got my car back last night, yay! $2800 for transmission and then food shopping for next week so the family can eat while I'm down. Started the benefiber like dr said, washing with hibiclens, and got my amazon order today, a new bra, silicone scar gel, and healing cream. Even started cleaning stuff out, must be nesting. Monday I start my antibiotics. I'll update then. Thank you for reading and going through my journey with me. Updated on 21 Jul 2014: Two days to go and took the day to bond with the kids. After their ortho appointment (3 of the 4) in the morning we went to a mantinee nod saw "How to Train your Dragon 2." It was so cute! Then took the kids to color me mine for some ceramic painting and while they were painting I was able to get my eyebrows threaded and got a new hair cut (short, hubby likes it that way.). I still have a few supplies to get. Have to drop my car off again, this time the water pump, but I will be down for the count from driving anyway. I'll try to post gain tomorrow, per surgery day, otherwise I'll update after I get home. Thank you for those who are thinking of me. Updated on 22 Jul 2014: Oh my goodness, what a day. You know the days when you wake up and just know you shouldn't leave the house, and then you get a ticket or in an accident? Today was one of those days, I should've stayed in bed! Silver lining? No ticket, no accident, but everything else was as bad. After doing some last minute stuff this morning, finally got the kids out of the house to take them to Hurricane Harbor, the last hurrah. Let's just say that my car was going to drop dead on me as I dropped the kids off in the front. Long story short, my son's friend's mom followed me to take my car in while the kids were in the park. Finally got there around 2 and had my pre-surgery phone call. Since I was wanting to add fat transfer I had to go back to the PS office before 4 to sign the papers. What? No car! My husband had to leave work early to get me there and then I realized I left my purse in my car, at the car dealer, getting a water pump. Back to the car. Finally home about 5 and still have work to get done. I am just now sitting down to the update (9pm) after I had my final meal (fresh juice I made). Hopefully I won't be sick tomorrow since I had it so late. So, less than 12 hours to go. I have to be at the center at 8:00 am. I'm sure I will not be updating in the morning. Hope to be updating from the flat side. Have a great evening. Oh, I took some more before pics today to compare to the after. Can't believe it's tomorrow! Updated on 24 Jul 2014: Yesterday went very well. Dr Lussier is wonderful. He called me the night before to confirm and check on me and answer any last minute questions. The anesthesiologist also called the night before. He remembered me from my sleeve surgery and said the TT and BL are his favorites to do. I went in at 8:00 am and was wushu washy over implants again. He said we will stick to the original plan and can always go back and revise if I don't like how much is left from my lift. In the end he said he was happy there was more than he thought there would be. He said I did really well. I woke up in recovery about 4:00. The surgery was about 5 hours. The only problem was the could not a catheter in me because I have a very small urethra. This became the bane of my existence. Pain is tolerable, no need for Valium or nausea meds. Taking Tylenol with codeine, only 1/3 the dose. Well as I said, my urethra is very small. I had a lot of trouble peeing. In the end (around midnight) Dr said to go to urgent care to get a pediatric catheter. That's what we did. Off to Kaiser emergency they pretty much took me right away and when they put it in, whoe man, I filled an entire container (1/2 liter+) and more was still coming when I was discharged. I think my bladder was so extended that my CG is too big on mr now. Didn't get to bed until about 3 am but was actually able to sleep without feeling like I had to pee ALL the time. Here are some pics ignore the catheter bag. LOL Updated on 24 Jul 2014: Wow, just the time to the afternoon makes a huge difference. I put some ice on my face and near left breast. The ice pack cold does not make it through the CG and gauze on my stomach. If I don't get up or use my stomach muscles I feel almost normal. I only have one bothersome spot on the side of my left breast. Later hubby will check the dressings. Tomorrow I have a post-op appt. at the PS. He sounds very optimistic on the phone. I'll see if hubby will take pics when he changes the dressings. I don't even know what I look like. LOL. Updated on 25 Jul 2014: It's 6:30 am and I kept waking up last night. The CG seem to be squeezing the life out of me. They are pressing on the dressings under that cover my incisions. My face is still extremely swollen. How long does it take for the swelling the go down? I've been putting ice packs on through the night. A picture of my swollen face, this time I got some of the marker off. Updated on 25 Jul 2014: Had a post-op appt this morning with PS, I was checked over and everything is looking great. The healing is already coming along well. Dr left the catheter in feeling I should follow up with my primary Dr and he should refer me to urology. Now I can connect the dots why I have to pee so often and why I only "tinkle" when I go. It seems I have a strictured (?) urethra and it will need to be fixed through surgery. Back to my mommy make over... I asked the doctor if he put saline implants in because the shape of my breasts were so beautiful, he said no, we can't do anything without your permission. I was shocked at how amazing my lift came out. I guess I did have enough tissue. Dr Lussier is amazing, no wonder he has been voted #1 by the people of Santa Clarita for the last two years. My tummy scar looks absolutely outstanding. When the nurse changed the tape it was so thin. The only really noticeable thing was the color of the sutures. My hubby took a picture that I will post when he sends it to me. The swelling in my face continues to get better, even better now that I got most of the marker off my skin. If I wear glasses the bruising is not noticeable. I can't say how happy I was today at my appt. I was all smiles. They pain is even bearable with my meds that I'm not even taking at full strength. So back to the bothersome catheter, we called my primary while at the PS this morning. He didn't get back to me until after 4:00. Of course by then on a Friday night urology won't be able to see me. I asked about when I should get the catheter out and his solution was there is always urgent care if I have a problem. Like what? Are you kidding me? Though it was convienent to only get up when it was full, I can't walk around with a pee bag on my leg for a week. So... I looked it up on the internet and read how to remove it and did it my self. One less tube coming out of my nether region... Of course.... I do have to get up more often to pee. Guess what, my PS is calling me right now to see how I am doing. Updated on 25 Jul 2014: These are pictures my wonderful hubby took of me before surgery and today. I guess there will have to be a bit of training of the tissue on one breast, they are really just squished in two compression garments right now. Can't wait until I get to really see what they will look like. Updated on 26 Jul 2014: Good morning everyone, I think I slept the best last night so far. Pain is subsiding. If I use my arms to pull myself up and lower myself then the muscles don't hurt so bad. I used lots of pillows to support my back and feet last night. Also let my hubby sleep in bed too. He has been working himself to the bone taking care of me, taking me to Dr appointments, and trying to get his regular work done too. A vacation day from his job means working from home. So, other than back pain from lying in bed and an extremely swollen face I'm doing pretty well. Only taking 5 ml of a 15 ml dosage of hydro condone for pain. I was able to go 7 1/2 hours between doses last night. Since I took out the catheter I am able to pee normally ( for me that is) and I've had no problems with nausea at all. I haven't had the urge to go #2 yet. Starting to get a bit gassy, I guess it will come soon, next hurdle to get over with. I made my appointment with the urologist for August 4, that was the soonest they had. Thank you to all those helping me through this, your comments mean so much to me. I feel like we are family. Funny thing is, I don't tell anyone else about my update info, not even my mom. I barely told my friends what surgeries I had, Just posted I had surgery and doing fine. So it is so important that I have this group of friends who already understand what I'm going through. Thanks again! Updated on 27 Jul 2014: I woke up so cheery yesterday I didn't want to ruin my post with the rest of the day. Pee problems out of the way, not taking any more pain meds, what can I say? All seems perfect. After waking from a nap, I have a monstrously, huge, swollen face. And I know what it is from, my stupidity. I have an allergy to B6, rare, but there it is, I don't take vitamins because they all have in them. Well in recovery my hubby asked Gatorade or vitamin water, drugged up, vitamin water sounded better than the other. Fast forward 5 bottles later, huge face. Long story short, back to urgent care, IV with steroids and fluids and just plain water from now on. Swelling has come down some, not to post surgery swelling though. It caused some additional bruising in my face too. Couldn't get my lips around a straw or drink from a bottle. Now I can. I feel I have had so many complications that I will put a downer side to my story. Let me just say, this is not about my cosmetic surgery, this is about pre existing problems. Oh, did I forget to mention I also get a cold sore on my mouth just after sx? Abreiva is the best! Okay, back to sx info, the last 2 nights I have slept with the bed flat so my hubby can sleep in his own bed too, I use pillows under by back and under my feet. It's getting easier to get in and out of bed, which I do so much more that I took the catheter out (maybe I should have left it in LOL) last night I had my first bm, ladies, just let nature take its course. Don't try to rush it, it will happen. Maybe I took too much fiber and stool softener because mine was soft. TMI! I also tried to have gentle foods since I got home. Hubby showered mr, changed my dressings, and washed my garments. I'm a new woman! What a man! This morning I got up, organized all my meds in my usual daily holder and have one now for my pm pills. Of course I have added steroids to my regime. Taking it easy today. I was exhausted yesterday just going to urgent care. My PS is amazing he calls in the am and pm to check up on me. Impressed with me that I took my catheter out myself, lol. I'll add the pictures of puffy face so you can see the difference. Steroids are amazing! I have low hopes of getting a drain out tomorrow, still about 50-60 cc in 24 hours. It'll come out when ready. I am so pleased and happy with all my SX, and I am so thankful to my husband with all the extra pressure I have put on him. I can see the stress, but he doesn't take it out on me. Since the day we met, we were brought together by god, it was Bershert, meant to be, destiny. And everyday tell him how much I love him and how lucky I am to have him. This can not be stressed enough in my life. Well, my doggies have been missing me so I let Saki lay on the bed with me today. She is a real lap dog. She is playful with Ginger, but prefers to sleep on someone. Ginger can't come up because she sheds and my hubby is allergic. She misses me terribly. Well what else can I add, I had my Starbucks, I'm happy. Trying a remedy of Apple cider vinegar on my face to reduce more swelling, life is good. Ta Ta for now. Updated on 27 Jul 2014: With so many apple products in my house and trying to transfer pictures from my iPhone to my iPad I realized that these could end up on the devises my kids were using. Don't really want them to carry around naked pictures of their mother! I am also adding some before pictures I had taken with my phone that I just transferred over. Updated on 27 Jul 2014: Updated on 27 Jul 2014: Updated on 27 Jul 2014: Has it gone down at all? Now that I look at I think not! Updated on 28 Jul 2014: This morning I had a post-op appointment with the PS. I just adore everyone in that office. Everything is looking good. They changed my tape over the stitches. I don't have to cover them with gauze pads anymore, yay! My pain pump was removed, one less set of tubing coming out of my chest, yay! I'm now wearing the binder over the compression garment. My drains are still in, but he said they will come out this week. The output needs to be less than 40cc in a 24 hour period. Right now I'm at 50 and 55 cc. My hubby went off to work today. His mom is here to take care of the kids for me. She was here last Friday too. Thank goodness for the help I receive and my family that provide it ans support me. I am struggling with the feelings that I am making more work for other people, but I have to remember this is not the norm. Have a blessed day. Updated on 28 Jul 2014: So, I received a personal message from what think is a perv using this site to get his hots on. I let the community manager know and they were blocked. Someone told me that anyone can download any pictures and then post them anywhere. In my mind I knew this, I just didn't think it might happen. So better to be safe than sorry. I'm now going to do an internet search and see if my identifiable pics show up. Please remember ladies, this is a virtual world, creeps can be posing as anyone. Keep your self safe! Updated on 28 Jul 2014: I searched the internet and found no floaters of my pics. Unless someone directly knows my review or RS name they would not be able to search for me in particular. That said, I will continue to post appropriate pictures that show my progress and in the end may add some before and after of the face without the body. Keep safe and heal quickly my friends. Updated on 29 Jul 2014: Getting to be more self sufficient: hubby busy with my son last night and he forgot to give me my Lovenox shot. I must just say I have a phobia of needles, I actually gave myself the shot. I am so proud of myself! Tuesday morning: woke up, took my meds, went downstairs for some juice. Today is the first morning my husband is getting ready for work at his normal time, he still needs to empty my drains before he leaves (must leave one job for him), feeling pretty good. Drain output from last night down to 10 cc on each side. Maybe I can get them out today. Now what do I do about my hubby being at work. Should I give him a break from me today and get the drains removed tomorrow? Drive myself to the PS today, tomorrow? I can't believe how good I feel today. Don't get me wrong, I have soreness, if I move wrong it hurts, but in the big picture, I just had major surgery and I am walking around without help! I have to share my comment I made on my Facebook post since I didn't really say what type of surgery I had. For all those crazy with curiosity, I took the next step in repairing my body after a lifetime of being overweight, having the body of a genetic disaster, and doing this for me! I had my girls lift to where they have never been before, tucked my tummy away for good, and filled in the areas in my face that lost too much weight ( oh and the wrinkles too.) LoL Updated on 29 Jul 2014: Honestly, if anyone knows me, I'm sure the will recognize me, but I covered my eyes and face to show results either way. Updated on 29 Jul 2014: I guess I'm getting bored sitting in bed, of course I have a bed full of work to do, I just don't want to do it. Updated on 29 Jul 2014: I thought maybe my drains were clogged and then thought they wouldn't get taken out, but they did! I'm super excited to have those out of me. They were hurting under my skin. I'll be honest, I was so afraid of the pain, but they gave me a tiny local and said no breathe in and breathe out. It was done. I think it all depends on the approach your practitioner takes in removing them. I'm a bit sore right now, good thing I took a pain pill before I went. Going to get some rest now. Later I will share the Drs before and after photos. Updated on 29 Jul 2014: But I was uncomfortable and needed a change of garments. So I was curious how much smaller I was since surgery. I am ecstatic to say I have lost no size, only excess skin. Now the straps on the bathing suit are purely decorative, they no longer have to break my neck to hold everything in/up. I AM SO HAPPY! Updated on 30 Jul 2014: Last week at this time I was knocked out in surgery, so deep that I didn't even visit dreamland. That was the best time for me because I was getting the transformation I never dreamed of. Here I am a week later, healing quickly (staying in bed to do it) and feeling amazing. I'm doing my best to stay in bed, relax, and let my insides heal. I just have to thank my amazing husband, my wonderful kids who have loved from a distance, and the best mother-in-law anyone could have by coming to my house and caring for my 4 kids while I am healing. I've lived a life of depression, self loathing, and disappointment. Nth ought nothing ever goes as expected and life seems awful at times, the last year has been an amazing transformation for me by losing weight and getting this surgery. It would not be fair if I didn't recognize Dr. Feiz in all this. He did my gastric sleeve surgery and without him, I would not be here today. Updated on 30 Jul 2014: Thought I'd include a picture of me at my heaviest. This was 7 years ago, last year I was about 30 lbs thinner when I had my gastric sleeve surgery. Updated on 31 Jul 2014: I've had extra help all week to take care of the kids. Today is the first day it's just me and them. So far they have been quiet, but it's almost noon and the bickering is starting. I guess it's time to get back to mommy duty! Updated on 1 Aug 2014: I am so tired today. After going up and down stairs yesterday, dealing with the kids, changing my dressings, well, let's say it was a lot for me. Today is Friday, one more day till the weekend when Daddy will be home to help. I am still bleeding a bit from where they took the drains out. I have to change the dressing a few times a day. Finally finished all my extra meds due to sx, just my daily regs now. Having a hard time concentrating enough to get my lesson plans done. Only a week more of vacation and it's over. I hope I am strong enough to make it through the days when I go back on the 11th. Thank you everyone for your wonderful comments and posts, they help me get through the day! Love to all and quick healing! Updated on 4 Aug 2014: Saw the PS today for another post op appt. Incisions are healing well, most of the sutures came out, man some of those were long! Ready to start putting scar cream on them. Dr is happy, still feels I need implants though. That's where we disagree. Ready for thigh work next! I'm so happy with my results! Updated on 5 Aug 2014: First day that I've gotten up, showered, taken care of incisions and tape myself, actually blow dried my hair, got dressed, ect... Put on a VS bra purchased pre sx and it actually fits nicely, not stuffed into it! Updated on 6 Aug 2014: I can't believe it's been 2 weeks since sx. I was up and around all day yesterday. Just like a regular day. I'm even starting to be able to sleep on my side. Scars are starting to heal, just a little uncomfortable if I reach too far, clothes lays the wrong way. I'm using Egyptian Magic cream on them to see if the heal faster. Anyone have good luck with any certain product? Have a great day, happy healing! Updated on 6 Aug 2014: Never ever able to wear something without a bra Updated on 10 Aug 2014: So, this weekend has been very busy for us. Yesterday I was out the entire day. We started with a huge shopping day at Bass Pro Shop, my husbands fave store. We had a birthday party to go to with a Duck Dynasty theme so we decked out in camouflage. Then when we got home and changed we were right out the door to the party. We didn't get home until after 10:30. The day ended up being bit much for me. My back hurt, I have a pain under my right breast where they lifted the tummy all the way up and can feel some sort of bubble under there. Luckily I have an appointment tomorrow afternoon and I'll bring it up then. Today is my last day of freedom since I go back to school tomorrow. I SHOULD be working on my lesson plans right now, but I really don't have the mind set to do it. This is the last time I will be able to really pay close attention to Real Self as I have, so my updates will drop off a bit. I met someone yesterday at the party had a mommy makeover 5 years ago. We compared scars 'cause I wanted to know from someone experienced if they were looking healthy. The ones under her breasts were non existent! You couldn't even find them! She said mine were looking good and to continue to use the Aquafore. I don't even think she used scar cream. She was also amazed that I was walking so straight after 2 1/2 weeks. It was nice to speak to someone who had already been through the process and to see her results were still so good. Even though she had gained some weight her breasts looked awesome (though she would like them lifted again.) She did not show me her tummy, so I can't comment on that. Well, the day was fun, but I was exhausted last night. I'd better get off and get to work now. Happy healing to all, and look forward to reading updates! Love ya all. Updated on 10 Aug 2014: I am a terrible typist and my keyboard doesn't work well! Updated on 12 Aug 2014: Today was my second day back to work. It seems to be going well. Tomorrow I will be setting up my class. I don't think I have any heavy stuff to move around. After school today I took a friend and her daughter to the specialty bra shop because her daughter is extremely large on top and her bras did NOT fit her! Got some cute stuff for myself. Check out the sexy number I surprised my husband with when he got home from work tonight. Happy anniversary honey! Updated on 15 Aug 2014: Yesterday was the first day for students. Day started off bad, got my period, late for school, forgot to take meds and left my phone at home. Went home at brunch, 5 minutes late again, principal had come in to see how first day was going. Already had to send a student out on referral. At least the day got better in the end. Today was much better, I'm finally all caught up, even have my lesson plans done for next week. Planning on catching up on rest this weekend. This has been a long week. Updated on 7 May 2015: It has been so long since I updated my posts. I have been busy with school, family, and life itself. All my scars are healed nicely. I love my breasts. They are perfect. I am so glad I did not go with implants. For my size (30) I still wear an F but they don't look that big. I still stare at them in the mirror and love what I see. My tummy tuck is great too. Still have the numbness, but I guess that goes with it. Hope all of my real self friends are loving their results like I am. Updated on 7 May 2015: Current as of today. Updated on 24 Jun 2018: So it’s been a while since I’ve logged in. For the most part I’ve been successful at keeping the weight off. I did gain about 25 pounds back from my lowest weight (which was too thin) and I would like to do lipoon my thighs and get rid of some of the skin. I love my breast lift. They are amazing, still! The tummy tuck is a bit bothersome. To this day I have no feeling in the area of skin that was moved. It makes it difficult when you have an internal itch and you have this numbness in that area. Overall I am happy with what I did and it was all definitely worth it.
Hello Beautiful Ladies! If you have found your way to my blog, you are probably in the same position I was in before my breast explant surgery. Just a little back story and then I will bring you up to date on what to expect with the pre-op, procedure, recovery and post surgery. I have always been a petite frame, 5’5 and 125 lbs, size 34B. Six years ago, when I was 21, I made the impulsive decision to get breast implants. Originally I wanted to get silicone because I had heard they looked perkier, even though they probably weren’t the best for your body if there is a rupture. I found myself watching a reality show based on plastic surgeons in the Beverly Hills area of Southern California. Without doing research I made my mind that I was going to one of the doctors who was regularly featured on the show. Simply because I saw results and if I went to a doctor featured on T.V. then I should get the best outcome. NOT TRUE. I wanted to be a 34D. Had my consult, paid the money, had the surgery, and then I had a 24/7 tugging pain in my right breast. Post op was rushed. Didn’t see the doctor. About a month after surgery, and leading up until my explants which was last week with a completely different, amazing, comforting doctor, the pain was consistent. My breast was drooping, I had not been happy since I got them in. Why? Oh because I wanted to be a 34D, and ended up with a 34DDD. Not only that, but once I got in to see the original doctor for my 2nd post-op (he avoided me and was too busy), he looked, didn’t even examine, said he was “busy” and said I was fine..? LIES. Finally, long story short--- and then we will get to my savior I promise, I find out the implant card that was given to me said 350CC’s of Saline (I was too young for silicone), but my implants themselves said 460CC’s, which really irritated my explants surgeon. Now on to the good stuff! I am not the same young, single, naïve girl I was 6 years ago. I am getting married soon to an amazing man who fully supports me. I (we) decided that these things just need to come out. They have begun to do weird things, the pain is worsening, and I still can’t find clothes that fit my small frame and my ridiculously large breasts. I hopped on the internet to do research, something I should have done 6 years ago. Typed in “Best doctor in Santa Clarita for breast implant removal”. Within seconds the only name I saw, and with 5 stars next to it, was Dr. Marc Lussier. I looked at the site, before and after pictures, read testimonies; thought, ok, this guy looks like he checks out and I’m impressed with these stories! Next I wanted to find blogs not relating to the site itself so I can make sure this doctor is right for me. I found myself on RealSelf.com. First story I read was from a woman who I swore wrote her blog for me specifically. She was my age, given too large of implants from a different doctor, and was just DONE. She went to Dr. Lussier and couldn’t be happier, she posted before and after pics, and wrote step by step what to expect with the staff, procedure and recovery. I was convinced, I had found my doctor! I made my consult appointment through Donna. Sweetest, most polite woman ever, and if this was just the beginning of this whole process and she’s only the first person I am dealing with, then I know I am in good hands. Consult was set for a week away. I even received a text and an email leading up to every appointment date for confirmations. Ok, totally impressed. I continued to do research on Dr. Lussier, and as the days passed, I was more impressed and just couldn’t wait! I didn’t even wait 3 minutes when I came in for my consult. Met with Dianna, Dr. Lussier’s nurse, and again, she was so very pleasant! Told her my story in a nutshell, she said she had worked with the doctor who gave me the implants and had agreed that he was in it for the viewers, not the patients. In comes Dr. Lussier. I filled him in a bit. He was so sympathetic and understanding, and after listening he said “This is the right decision, let’s get these things out!” I chose not to have implants replaced, and he decided that I do not need a lift; we were completely on the same page. At no point did he try to get me to cave and get smaller implants or anything, he agreed with what I wanted and decided what we needed to do to feel me again; so polite, professional and caring. I got dressed and went into Dianna’s office to pay my deposit and book my surgery, for two weeks away (June 18th, 2013). I was given hugs when I was leaving, again, felt like I was in great hands. A week prior to surgery I went to Henry Mayo for lab tests. Three days before my surgery I went in for my pre-op and final payment. Again, the whole staff was very welcoming, Dr. Lussier greeted me with a hug. Assured me he would take great care of me and it would be a quick, almost painless procedure. He examined me one last time before he would see me on the big day, took some pictures, and he determined I wouldn’t need any drains. Asked me how I am with certain pain meds, if I would like to sleep off the pain after surgery or be awake. I thought sleeping would be best so he made some recommendations. Told me to pick up the meds and go home and start “nesting” for my recovery. The night before my surgery I received a phone call from both the doctor and the anesthesiologist. Both were so very caring and again described step by step what to expect for the next morning. Dr. Lussier told me to take an anxiety pill if I needed to and get some sleep. Now it was setting in. I was so excited! It’s here! The big day! I had taken one valium, slept amazing and woke up completely refreshed and excited…and giddy! My fiancé took me in that morning, the staff was so excited for me and so nice! I didn’t wait more than 3 minutes to get taken to the back. I changed into my robe and started my saline drip in my recovery room. I had a wonderful nurse by my side the entire time. Kept making sure I was comfy and had enough blankets. Dr. Lussier came in to check on me before, as did the anesthesiologist. Asked if I needed any anxiety medication, I declined because I was just too excited! Alright, here we go, I was escorted to my surgery room, all my favorite people during this process were in there and ready to take care of me, they even had some awesome music on which made me even more excited, not that I would be aware lol. I laid down on my comfy bed, was given a warmed blanket, and was told I was in great hands. Surgery took about a half hour, I woke up to my fiancé and nurse by my side. She showed me my bitties! They looked so good for just coming out of surgery! No drain and no lift. They were explanted through under my breasts; my nipples looked normal and my breasts looked completely symmetrical. YAY! That night Dr. Lussier called to check on me, and continued to for the next 2 days. I am so in love with this whole staff, let me tell you. Also, I had minimal pain and was able to shower the day after surgery. 1st Post-op was 3 days after surgery, on a Friday. The staff was very complementary of how I looked and kept telling me they could tell I made the right decision. Hugs and more hugs from everyone. Dr. Lussier showed my fiancé how to help me clean my surgical areas. Everything was so easy. My breasts actually looked better than before I had implants! And that painful tugging from the implants? It’s completely gone! They were even beginning to fluff back up day 3 post-op. So happy! I was able to be back into a normal bra, so I picked up some Warner’s soft cup, no-wire bra’s. 2nd Post-op was today, 9 days after my surgery. Welcomed the same ways I have been every single time?. The whole staff makes you feel so comfortable and taken care of, and pampered! I’ve felt like an individual, not just another patient and $$$$$! Dr. Lussier removed my stitches, completely painless. He took some post-op photos which will be uploaded onto his site. I have all my sensation back and only minor discomfort where the implants were originally placed, and sat for 6 years under my breast muscles, but no pain at the actual incision sites. Looking at my breasts today, you wouldn’t guess I had these huge bags on my chest. I actually think they look better than before, and another perk is that I am now a 34D, and 100% me. He has made me feel so special which has also validated that I have made the right decisions with the right doctor. He kept telling me I’m different, for many reasons, and one being I am still so young, I have had implants and taken them out without needing a lift or getting replacements, and he wants to inform women out there that this is possible. Without hesitation I agreed to have my photos on his sites. I am so lucky, and I cannot thank him or his staff enough. My 3rd post-op is scheduled for a month from today’s visit. Until then, I am to apply some steroid cream for any scaring (which is almost unnoticeable because it is under my breast) a couple times a day and wear some paper tape on the incisions. I can now look forward to our wedding! And find cute clothes! Best of all, I have my confidence. Dr. Lussier and your wonderful staff, I cannot thank you guys enough! XOXO Updated on 28 Jun 2013:
I am so comforted (and a little nervous) by reading all of your personal experiences! I am 42 and a mother of 3 beautiful daughters ages 10, 4 & almost 3. I am 5'2" and weighed in today at 102 lbs. My MM is scheduled for 10/2 and pre-op 9/24. I'm still a bit wishy washy about having the procedures done. I will be going in for BA, TT and lipo of my flanks and mons. I've always been comfortable with how I look but after having 3 babies my body of course, just hasn't been the same. I'm pretty petite. I've never really had boobs to begin with pre-op I am a very small A. I've tried on different sample sizes with my PS and surgical consultant, Diana. At first I wanted to be a full B but every consult I went to said I wouldn't be happy with the results. So I figured, if I was going to spend that amount of money why not go bigger (without looking too fake!) I'm wavering between 350-375 cc's silicone implants. I have such mixed emotions right now. I'm nervous, excited, feeling guilty, etc. But like I said, I am so comforted by reading everyone's experience. I will update as much as I can. It's little difficult getting on the computer with 2 little ones running around the house! I probably won't post pictures until I get closer to my surgery date. Thanks for all of your support out there! I really appreciate it! Rapid recovery to all!Updated on 23 Sep 2012:Is this true? I was told that since I've already had 3 c-sections recovery from the TT would be a breeze. That's one of my concerns since I won't have a lot of help. My pre-op is tomorrow and I'm STILL undecided whether I should go on with my surgeries.Updated on 24 Sep 2012:Well today was my pre-op and I've confirmed my surgery date for next Tuesday, October 2nd. I was sooo undecided up until today that when I spoke to the surgical counselor to confirm my date I cried. I had the same mixed feelings many of you had or have been having from the finances, leaving my DH with all the responsibility of cooking, cleaning and running our girls from school to dance and what have you! But I'm excited. I'm doing this for myself, right? I'll have my pre pregnancy tummy back and a new rack! Anyway, after my pre-op we (my DH came to the appt. with me) went to Walmart to pick up all my RX. Geez, I was prescribed like 6 meds: percocet for pain, valium for anxiety, zofran for nausea, clindamycin and doxycyline for antibiotics & a patch I'm suppose to put behind my ear to help with more nausea. I also picked up the Hibiclens, Dulcolax tablets, Colace & Probiotics. Is there anything else I should have picked up? It was recommended by my PS to get hydrogen peroxide, Cortaid, distilled water & Aquaphor. All for cleaning my incision. He also advised to take a 1/2 percocet to see how I react to it since I'm so petite. I took it about and hour and a half ago and I think it's starting to take effect. The room is starting feel like it's spinning! I have a good feeling that it'll be a fairly quick recovery. Let's hope so! Please pray for me as I will do the same for all of you! Happy healing! I'll try to post pix soon.Updated on 2 Oct 2012:I'll be leaving for my surgery in about 20 mins, ladies. Please wish me luck! See you on the flat side! Oh and I'll keep you posted as much as I can. DH took pre-op photos last night that I'll post later. Thank you!Updated on 3 Oct 2012:Wow! I did it! Woke up at 6:30 this morning cua I forgot to shut off my alarm clock. So far so good though. My DH gave meds. Boy do I love that Percocet! Had to get out of bed to go pee. Can I say OUCH! And it does feel like an elephant is sitting on my chest. Overall I think I'm ok. Yeah, I'm on the flat side!Updated on 4 Oct 2012:Today I went to my PO appt. Nothing special. They just cleaned me up and put new dressings. PS said I was able to take off my CG whenever I had to use the bathroom which is relief cuz those bulbs are a pain! That's it for now feeling a little sleepy again. Posting pix now. Happy healing ladies!Updated on 8 Oct 2012:Quick update, went to see my PS for another PO appt. I was hoping for a quick and easy recovery and think it's happening! It's going great, actually. Got my 2nd drain removed today. Yay, not more drains! PS says BA looks great, just need to keep massaging the boobs. The way he did it sure was painful! He says BB is healing great, and TT incision looks great too! Looks like I'm on the happy road to healing! Of course, I'm still on my meds. Hang in there, ladies! Happy healing!
