39 yrs old / 5'3 / 140lbs / broad chest / width 12cm / 1 child breastfed / lost 43lbs breast was deflated in upper pole / looking for a natural result with fullness)
Dr Perron was recommended by my microblading technician & he was the 2nd consult I had in Calgary for breast augmentation. I just want to say from start to finish, they were warm, welcoming and professional. I initially met with Lana & she was so good! explaining everything in detail, answering all my questions & at no time did I feel rushed or like a $ sign. I met Dr. Perron briefly during my initial consult & I liked his chill vibe straight away. I also appreciated his many years of experience & his sense of humor. It was a great experience & I decided I would have my procedure done with him.
At the time I booked for March 2nd/20 (today).
I did alot of research on line & about Dr. Perron prior to & felt good about my decision. I was having concerns about my implant size recommended (304cc's / moderate profile gummy) & was worried they may be too small. I went in for another consult with Lana & again, she was amazing & patient!
I felt very informed & was pumped for my surgery.
Note: the 1st consult I had with a different surgeon had quoted me $18,000 for a lift & implant ...although he came highly recommended, I didn't feel comfortable during the consult (a little impersonal) & felt very much like a $$ sign. He also suggested gummies 375cc's which is too big for my frame in my opinion.
Anyway, point is get a second opinion!
Today I had my surgery with Dr Wayne Perron & nurse Carol (instantly liked her!) - Carol sat with me prior to surgery & gave me all the details especially what to expect day to day. She was kind, funny, patient and caring awesome care!
My Anasteologist was awesome too!
I was given a percocet and after 2 deep breaths in the mask, I was out cold! Woke up, all tucked in & cared for - I was given some fruit & tea (much needed as I was dehydrated from not having any liquids per surgery instructions)... I felt disoriented upon waking/dopey and nauseated a bit. Carol suggested I take a nap & that really helped.
My chest feels tight, like an extreme chest workout - on a scale of 1-10, I'd say a 4 for discomfort. I had my special sexy bra on to hold me in place lol and my chest feels hard to the touch. The implant went I through the areola. They look big! but I know that's just the initial stage. I'm very very happy with my experience so far. Been taking my antibiotics as prescribed, resting & getting help from my boyfriend for things I can't do.
I've included photos of before/after
Note: I was going to go a size bigger that 304cc because I thought I'd lose some volume being under the muscle... that's a myth y'all lol
They anticipate I'll be a d cup (prior to surgery 34b with gapping in the upper part of the bra so I'd say between a 34 A & small B
Note: they are straight up unattractive right now, but I'm looking forward to the drop & fluff stages
Updated on 3 Mar 2020:
lactic acid build up was painful this morning- needed help getting out of bed & to pee - was sore & stiff.
Took 2 advil & went from pain level 8 to 4-5.
The bra is super uncomfortable.
I'm on antibiotics
my nipples look like Vienna sausages
Updated on 5 Mar 2020:
Nipple sensation is back and swelling in breast has subsided a bit but fluid has moved down into my abdomen. I was warned about this and I look a bit prego lol. dark bruising under the breast. Started my stretches yesterday as instructed to help prevent capsular contractor and the support bra is super uncomfortable but necessary and was able to drive my truck today. I had my shower yesterday and hair washing was a slow process.
my nipples aren't pointing down as much anymore
Been visualizing my healing process at night as a form of meditation. still sleeping propped up on pillows and taking light walks in the evening to keep from getting blood clots and reduce swelling.
Drinking LOTS of water too
Updated on 8 Mar 2020:
today, I slipped down the stairs, grabbed the railing and felt a tear/burn feeling in my right side breast. I called PS & he asked if there was any swelling (no... breast looks the same) - he asked if I was in pain (nope - same level discomfort as before the slip)
he advised to take it easy the next day or two & try not to use that atm for anything.
he did say it would've swollen up almost double the size if I had done any damage... likely a torn muscle or facia.
he didnt seem concerned & I quote "looks like you dodged a bullet there princess"
okay! today I removed my tape from the incisions ... both bled a little bit, the right areola (incision area) was not flush with the skin (popped out a bit)
surgeon said I likely popped a stitch when I slipped..
I put a bandaid on it just in case
otherwise my healing has been speedy .. bruising has faded quite a bit & I can put my shirt on no problem. I'm still not lifting anything, but range if motion is comfortable.
Still stiff in the morning & still sleeping on my back as instructed.
Updated on 10 Mar 2020:
Today I went & bought a 2 in 1 sports bra from Victoria secret as instructed by Carol (surgery nurse) after my slip & fall. She said to wear it as a cast for my boob for a month.
Got sized at VS & came in at 36D (still have some swelling so I'm sure that will change)
these bras are about $60 each - super comfy! and super supportive!!
today was by 2 get 1 free & that's what I did- check ya!
also some photos of the girls ... left boob has dropped a bit, right boob still high & mighty *sigh*
freak titties loll
Updated on 31 Mar 2020:
4 weeks post op - swelling is down a bit more, they are slow to drop & I find them unattractive at the moment. They feel like they're softening up a bit but still riding high?
trying to stay positive but they just look ugly right now :(
I want more bottom pole fullness
areola incisions are healing nicely.
Updated on 17 Apr 2020:
Not much change except they have softened up a bit more. It doesn't look like they've dropped much to me since my last post ... slowly started back with light exercising & lots of walking. Been doing squats on the machine & planks.
I have no pain at all but can feel some uncomfortable flexing if I lift anything too heavy. I feel like they've shrunk down (swelling subsiding I imagine) & almost wish I went a bit bigger.
I'm starting to worry that I'll need a lift if the nipples don't elevate a bit when (if) they drop & fluff more.
in the video I'm lifting my boobs as if I had lower pole fullness & this is the look I hope to have when they're settled.
I'm trying not to get too disappointed because it's still early days of healing
Updated on 24 Apr 2020:
Well the right breast dropped a little bit as the lower pole is slowly starting to round out. The left breast is more stubborn and slow.
A few days ago I had no feeling in my right breast but that is gone now. I feel like they've shrunk as I can still fit my old bras (just fuller in the cup than before surgery) - part of me wishes I had gone a bit bigger.
Updated on 4 Jun 2020:
I'm 3 months PO & I'm not happy with how they look. The are fuller, but not shapely. When I flex (even a little) the underboob looks deformed (see photo) - in both breasts. I spoke to the PS nurse and she said this happens with unders (I was not aware of that otherwise I'd never have had them under the muscle. But she said it may not be as bad when they finish settling). Also, when I lean over, my native breast tissue hangs off the implant and feels 'empty' & seperated from the implant (the implant doesn't fill out my breast when I lean over...it's like i have my presurgery boobs again *sigh*)
It's COVID times so hearing back from the PS office took a long time but when I got through to the surgery nurse she basically said my left breast was a bit tubular & it will take longer to settle &, to not look at my breast until sept for a more final result.
Since the swelling is gone, I feel the implants are too small & I definitely think I'll need a lift because they just hang & are shapeless. I wanted full and rounded natural breast.
When I lay down I can feel my own breast tissue on the inner breasts towards the cleavage (it's feels deflated like my pre surgery boobs)
Side boob looks great! Straight on, terrible, bent over embarrassing & laying down full at sides, empty towards cleavage/areolas
She did say my breast augmentation is 'your breast but augmented' - the problem with that is, I didn't like my boobs in the 1st place (hence surgery) so why would I want MORE of what I didn't like?.
I can't imagine they're going to improve much more as it's 3 months now... but what else can I do but wait. I'm not happy & I feel self conscious
Updated on 10 Jul 2020:
I was in to see my PS yesterday about the animation deformity in both my breast. I was nervous that he wouldn't help me & I'd be stuck with this serious deformation or have to remove the implants because there is no way I'm living with that. Anything I do that involves chest muscles - even brushing my hair, would cause this. (I'm aware now that under the muscle comes with some animation deformity but this is serious)
So he offered to loosen us the muscle a bit more as it was tight on the lower inner cleavage. I also had concerns about my breast being too small, not full enough, and not what I wanted. He was very understanding & we agreed to swap out my 304cc moderate profile for 425cc high profile.
He is looking into whether my implants are still covered for a free swap out and I'm waiting to hear back from him.
Considering the world was shut down for COVID, I hope they will still honor this even though it's been 4 months since surgery.
Will keep you posted
Updated on 31 Jul 2020:
my implants are being replaced with 425cc HP unders Natrelle as I felt the 304cc were too small. Also, PS will release the muscle more to help with the animation deformity in both beast. I did have some ptosis prior to surgery and worry I have a waterfall/snoopy look happening as my breast tissue appears to fall off the implant a bit (in addition to the animation deformity). I was told at consult I wouldn't need a lift. Then on day of surgery was told maybe I would need one down the road.
I'm thinking maybe over the muscle this time because I don't want the deformity & over the muscle may give a little bit of a lift look of the nipple position with the HP implant??
I want my nipples more forward (I'm okay with the breast being a little lower on the chest wall, but I want rounder /fuller and nips more forward. Breast width is 12cm - the HP are 12cm with a projection of 5.1cm (instead of 4cm projection with the ones I have in now)
cost of revision $3000
Updated on 18 Aug 2020:
730am Friday - switching from 304cc mod profile (11.9 diameter
/ 4cm projection) gummy unders to 425cc high profile gummy unders (12cm diameter / 5.1 projection).
right now my left breast rests 1inch higher than the right.
Pre op:
Breast width is 12cm
nipple to fold is 3.5cm (short)
hope this swtichover gives me more rounded look / volume and the animation deformity is alleviated some (or all together)
wondering if recovery will be less painful or maybe quicker because my muscle has already stretched out to accommodate 4cm projection (and I just need it to stretch 1.1cm more for the new HP implants )
Will post update after surgery
Updated on 22 Aug 2020:
Had my revision yesterday - Dr. Perron was awesome, listened to my concerns (again) and explained what was going to happen. The nurse Carol, she was very patient with me, answered my many questions prior to surgery. I felt heard & respected & I feel super confident the results of this revision is going to be amazing. He lowered the fold on the left breast as it sat 1 inch higher than my right and loosened/freed up the muscle on the inner cleavage to allow for correction to the animation deformity (hopefully) in both breasts. I did have a capsule contraction in the left breast as it never really dropped and was hard. The left breast was slightly tuberous prior to my original BA, so I suspect it didn't have the space to drop properly (also, i have a short nipple to fold 3.5 cm distance)
He came to see me after suregry and explained I can't raise my arms above my head while I heal so as to not interfer with the cuts/ healing to avoid double bubble from happening. I had my original BA 5.5 months ago, so extra EXTRA precautions need to be taken.
I have a Victoria Secret double high impact bra that I am to wear constantly for the next 4 weeks.
NO PROBLEMO as I want these to be perfect.
Pain level today is mild compared to my 1st BA & not as much swelling or bruising.
My chest muscles were already stretched out from initial BA and there's only a 1.1cm projection difference between my 304cc mod and these 425cc high profile.
I explained to him I felt I had too much side boob and would like my breasts closer together if possible. I believe he did something about that or the larger impants make them look closer together because there looks like less gap between the breast.
I'm going in for a follow up in about 2 weeks.
areola incision again. My nips are sore but not terrible.
I'm happy so far. The nurse said my healing won't be as bad and a little quicker this time around as I am already stretched out from last BA
Updated on 25 Aug 2020:
put together a collage so I can compare and track progress from my 1st BA to my revision I just had on Friday
*pain is about a 2 today, serious bruising action in the right breast
not sure if drop & fluff is a thing with revision surgery... i hope so, as I would like a little more lower pole fullness
Updated on 31 Aug 2020:
incisions were due to come off last Friday, but I left them on for 2 extra days. They look great! (see pics).
My right breast where the fold was adjusted is very tight in the lower pole and flat & feels harder in upper pole compared to left. I'm a little concerned it's too tight to round out /or that the implant won't be able to settle into the lower pole.
I have a followup this Friday, so I'll ask.
The left breast is doing good... softer than the right amd more rounded in lower pole.
very happy so far with size and shape (with exception of flat underboob on right breast)
bruising is clearing up slowly.
Still wearing Victoria Secret Maximum knockout bra 24/7 for support as instructed
Updated on 4 Sep 2020:
Had my 2 week Post op today and as I suspected, there is a problem in the right breast. It's swollen, dark bruising & implant is high on chest wall and constricted lower pole with pulling taunt in lower pole.
PS confirmed intenal bleeding (hematoma) and I am to wait and see if it resolves on it's own. I was given a breast band to wear 24/7 to help push the implant down to keep lower pocket open/full.
I'm concerned about this because the crease was adjusted on this breast and well, I don't qant double bubble to happen. But I'm just going to follow my PS instructions as he is the expert.
The left breast has healed nicely and had dropped and fluffed already! looks amazing considering what I started with .
I have another follow up in 2 weeks.
Was given instruction to start light stretching in the door frame 5x times a day.
Updated on 14 Sep 2020:
Been wearing the band & my support bra still. Bruising (hematoma) in right breast is slowly clearing up & swelling has come down a bit but it is still flat underneath and sucked in looking around the areola incision site. It feels very hard around the incision site. I've sent an email with photos to my PS last week but haven't heard anything back. I have another follow up appt this Friday.
Updated on 15 Mar 2021:
I've been to see Dr Perron a couple times since my revision in Aug 2020. Right from the start of the revision surgery, the right breast around the areola was pulling inward and I had a worse animation deformity than the 1st time around.
The first couple of times I saw Dr Perron, he told me it was "an easy fix" .. he could freeze the area and cut the scar tissue out (to get trid of the pulling inward around the areola when I lift my arm above my head) He said the scar tissue was adhering to the old scar tissue. No big deal.. he said "we won't leave you like this" and for me to come back in March.
I was there today and literally he was singing a different tune. My breast was still the same and this time he said there wasn't really anything they could do. That I'd have to wait a year or two before trying to fix it.
When I reminded him of what he said before about just cutting the scar tissue out .... that wasn't an option any more. Maybe some cortisone shots later in the summer to MAYBE soften the scar tissue up and that he doesn't know of any surgeon who could fix my problem.
Amy "problem" being he didn't remove the old scr tissue when he did the revision and the new scar tissue adhered to it and now it's my problem apparently.
I realized today that he was completely bullshitting me the last couple of times I was there to see him .... or he's bullshitting me now. Either way it was clear he could care less about my breast looking deformed... so much for "we won't leave you like this".
I feel sick to my stomach not listening to the reviews of others who have had similar experiences with Dr Perron. $13,500 for deformed breasts. Hard and expensive lesson to learn.
He completely wasted my time and mislead me. Once they get your money, they got no time for you or your concerns.
complete disappointment.
Updated on 31 Aug 2021:
I consulted with a different surgeon in Calgary and meet with him a couple times. He assured me he could help me with my animation deformity in the right breast (tethering around the areola, making for bad animation deformity whenever I move my arms).
Also had a breast lift and areola reduction as my breast tissue was making up the bottom of my breast and not the implant. Dr Perron told me in my consult (1st surgery) I didn't need a lift... he was wrong. He also said alot of other things that were inaccurate. Anyway, I'm going to post a review on my Lift and animation deformity correction done by the other surgeon.