James H. Schmidt, MD (retired)

Hey guys, so I am new to this site but have found so much valuable information already! I decided to create an account and share my journey to my new boobies! I am 23 years old, 5'5", 130 pounds (I've put on about 5-7 in the last 8 months so I'm aiming to be back down to 123/125 by surgery) and currently wear a small C bra (although I haven't been fitted properly in quite some time.) I used to have very large breasts, a whopping size DD-- natural too! That was when I was on one specific birth control pill. All of the other negative side effects of the pill led me to the decision to take myself off of BC.....and led to my breasts decreasing in size and fullness, and I feel like they look deflated. Over the past two years, I have toyed with the idea of getting a BA to get back to my glorious previous size, and after two good friends of mine went under the knife, I was sold! I had my consultation July 31st,2014 with Dr. Schmidt from Sarasota, FL and set my date for November 3rd, 2014! My doctor and I decided on 533 cc silicone implants, submuscular, for the most natural look. I have slightly wider hips and wider shoulders with a smaller waist, so when I tried on the implant with the bra, it looked amazing and natural. I do want to say that I like the shape and contour of my breasts currently, just want them fuller and to fill out all of my clothes and bras like I used to! I am absolutely ecstatic and can't wait to have my nice, full boobies back again...for good! Updated on 11 Aug 2014: I didn't share my wish pics with my doctor, I am going to at my pre-op appointment if necessary, but my doctor knows what I want and how I want them to look au naturale! Updated on 15 Aug 2014: I just recently started a new job and I have a very flexible schedule. With that being said, I was scheduled 7 days off in a row... And my surgeon had an open date in that time frame!! I have absolutely no reservations about going through with the BA and I financially was able to move my appointment. Surgery is now scheduled for August 27th! Can't even wait!!!!!! Any suggestions on what to start buying now? My preop appt is on Monday the 18th so any other questions I will ask there. Updated on 19 Aug 2014: Yesterday I had my pre-op appointment with my doctor and it made me even more excited!!!! I went over the instructions for my antibiotics, what to do after surgery, etc. My boyfriend came with me so he could listen in on how to take care of me post-op :) I tried on the sizers with the bra again and loved the 533 ccs on my body, once again! My boyfriend told me I looked really proportional with them in too, so I can't wait!! I filled my pain pill, my antibiotic, and a medication for nausea because I've experienced N/V with pain medication in the past. I also picked up a magic bullet (I've been wanting one for a while) so I can have my guy make me smoothies and goodies with it. The nurse advised me to not pick up any other bras then the one they give me post-op for about a week. So I may just wait to go ahead and pick up some comfortable sports bras or compression bras this week so I can wear them 1 week post-op. Any suggestions for comfortable 'bras' post-op? Something not too expensive because I know I will be getting all new bras when I drop and fluff! I also went ahead and ordered some Arnica Montana to take after my surgery! Working the four days before my surgery so I could have the whole week off. I'll be sleepy, but I have movies downloaded, books to read, and Netflix :) Thank you everyone for your kind words and suggestions! Looking forward to updating everyone come surgery day :)! Updated on 28 Aug 2014: Had my surgery yesterday and all went well! I went in at 8 AM, had my pre-op testing done and then went into the OR! The only thing I remember is walking upstairs to my house and feeling so nauseous that I had sit on the cold tile of my kitchen haha :) I was in and out all day yesterday and in a decent amount of pain. I've been taking Percocet every 4-5 hours as needed, and it takes the edge off, but truthfully I'm still hurting. I also have been taking Arnica tablets, but can't imagine that has helped yet. I slept about 4 whole hours last night so I'm a little out of it today too. Sleeping on your back upright is no joke! Something I read a lot about, but really couldn't anticipate the feeling myself was how tight my skin was going to be. That's been the most uncomfortable part so far. That, and my upper back is killing me from going under my pec muscle with the implants so I'm laying on a heating pad. I have my post-op day 1 appointment today and get to see the new additions!!! Hoping I can get some rest today and some more pain relief as the day goes on. I'll update in the next few days!! Updated on 28 Aug 2014: Cleared to take a shower and wipe off those outlines :) still super swollen and tight... Will keep updating!! Updated on 30 Aug 2014: Last night I finally slept 8 whole hours straight through! Feeling the best I have today since surgery on Wednesday. Finished my antibiotic and have been able to take my pain pill every 6-7 hours now without any problems. Boobies are still swollen and high! I've been icing on and off today and was able to get out of the house for lunch :) Pain and tightness are finally under control, so I'm very excited for the next few weeks! Updated on 11 Sep 2014: It's been 2 weeks since my surgery and I'm feeling wonderful! No more pain, tightness, soreness, etc. I'm able to sleep on my side (thankfully!) so I've been sleeping fine. Been back to work and feel fine! No complaints here :) Finally able to workout next Monday, I'm so antsy to start running and lifting again! My body has gotten fluffy from not working out and kind of eating whatever I want so I'm looking forward to getting into great shape and having the girls look even more amazing. Currently wearing comfortable bras with no under wire, supportive bralette-type bras from Target and I love them!

I was thinking about enlarging my breast for a long time. Several of my friends have gone to Dr. Schmidt and were very happy. I finally went to see him. He was excellent. I felt very comfortable with his advice. He never pressured me into anything. I look great. He gave me such a nice shape. His office is wonderful.

I'm so happy with my result. Dr. Schmidt is a true artist. He and his staff are so friendly. The doctor explained every thing to me in detail. I like the fact that they have his operating rooms in the same building so you don't have to go someplace else for the surgery. This is a first class operation.

I had the best experience with my breast augmentation surgery. My surgeon, Dr. s, and all of his staff were absolutely wonderful! I am 6 months out from my surgey and have never felt better!

My breast had headed south and had no plans on coming back north for the winter. They had a flat appearance at the top of my breast and left me with a heavy, draggy feeling in my chest area. I wanted them to look perky, to face forward and let me feel better about myself.The results were exceptional. I couldn't be more pleased with how they turned out.I was very concerned with how the scarring would look as I am fair skinned and had to have the anchor incinsion. However, six months after surgery the scars are already fading and are so minor in comparison to the vast improvement that the lift and augmentation provided.

I had a breast reduction and lift along with a tummy tuck in September 2009. I decided to have both procedures done at the same time only to eliminate 2 recuperating periods. There was absolutely no pain... I know that sounds weird, but it is the truth. The only pain I experienced with my tummy tuck was sneezing. I must say this to any smokers who are considering any type of cosmetic surgery... your doctor tells you not to smoke two weeks before or two weeks after surgery for an excellent reason -- quicker healing and less noticable scarring -- so heed his advice! I am 60 years old and I no longer have any back or neck pain, clothes now fit properly and I love the way I look... I should have done this years ago!!!

Hey everyone! (1st time posting!) I love reading all of your stories! I went to my 1st consult (Dr. Schmidt @ Sarasota Plastic Surgery) a few weeks ago, and have my 2nd/last consult (@ Lakewood Ranch PS) in the morning. I'm nervous again...just because of the excitment I think. I'm looking into: Tummy Tuck with hip lipo Lipo under my neckline Lipo inner thighs Breat Lift with Implants I cannot decide on saline or silicone??? I like the "round" look on the top...??? I have no clue about all the moderate/high/low etc??? Confused about all that! Any suggestions? I have plenty of breast tissue, 36D-DD, but breastfed two kids.... Any advice/thoughts? So glad to have people to go through this with! :) Updated on 2 Apr 2013: I just got home from my 2nd consult. :( This Dr doesn't want to put in implants yet. He wants to just do the lift and see if I'm happy then. BUT I KNOW I want implants! :( sheesh! So I would have to have 2 surgeries if I go with him. AND he won't do lipo in my thighs bc he said lipo in that area is too dangerous...and won't do lipo under my neck either :( what the heck?? Did I say he was more expensive also?? ..... SOOOO like my 1st Doc better! (vent) Updated on 3 Apr 2013: I'm so nervous!!! My husband has been telling me for weeks - to wait until tomorrow for an answer on surgery.... well it's almost tomorrow and I'm dying over here!!! This waiting and suspense is KILLING me!!!! I want this SO bad!!! I can't stop thinking about it... I'm having a girl day tomorrow with a friend and I'm sure I am going to talk her ear off waiting for my husband to get home tomorrow! ugggggghhh!! lol! Updated on 27 Aug 2013: SEpteMbER 18th!!!! I'm so excited!!! and nervous!!! (signed the dotted line for tummy tuck and neck lipo!!) I decided to do the thigh lipo and the breast lift/augmentation seperately.... boo :( but I'm happy to be getting done what I am!!!! Now I just don't know what to do with myself!!! I need a list of supplies and a chill pill! ha! :) Updated on 18 Sep 2013: Well I had surgery this morning! Very nerve wrecking! I'm real drugged up and loopy now, so I will elaborate later. Let the recovery begin! Updated on 18 Sep 2013: Feeling groggy from today's surgery, will update shortly. :) Updated on 18 Sep 2013: Updated on 20 Sep 2013: haven't had a chance to take photo of stomach yet, but hope to yoday...ps seriously no one will share these personal pictures right? Updated on 20 Sep 2013: Updated on 28 Sep 2013: Well, 10 days out.... I thought this was the stupidest thing ever last week. But now I'm feeling more normal and ok with it all. Lol here's updated pic of my neck lipo Updated on 3 Oct 2013: Updated on 5 Oct 2013: Updated on 11 Oct 2013: Help? Is this normal? How do I clean it? What do I put on it!??! My dr said to remove the bandages and start applying scar cream... So tonight I took off the tape, and places j my incision are bleeding or oozing and nasty ???? What do I do??? It's Friday so I have to wait til Monday to call dr.... !!??!!?!!??