Hi, I have done my BA with Doctor Scott Turner, I will be sharing my experience here from pre-op to post-op. My breast never grew since childhood and felt insecure having a board like chest. I was hoping pregnancy and breastfeeding will change it. But after having a child and seeing how my chest stay the same for years I took the plunge and embarked on this BA journey.
Some facts from me:
37 years old
1 child
34AA flat
BWD 12
52KG
I wear size 10 (AU/NZ)
Pre-Op Consultation
My first consultation was scheduled August 7th, I met the doctor at his Dee Why office. He was friendly and patient in answering my questions. He even made sure I understood the risk and complication of BA. We decided upon Motiva Implants as I was impressed by the less than 1% rate of capsular contracture. I told him I want my breast to look natural and not too big.
The doctor took a 3D imaging using a photographic machine and after measuring my chest, he referred to a motiva chart and proposed 300cc. I tried on the sizer and I liked how it looked just like me wearing my padded bra. He also suggested 340cc and said they would give my breasts a bit more volume. He proposed doing some fat grafting around my cleavage area to smoothen the edge of the implants since I have literally no breast tissue to cover.
Updated on 30 Oct 2018:
Just a quick update : I am feeling more comfortable now and going back to work tomorrow. My surgeon placed the implants using dual plane technique and through the breast fold incision. My scar looked ok so far, I started applying scar gel since day 5. There were slight bruises around my cleavage area, where the surgeon injected fat, i got 60 gm on my right breast and 40gm on my left.
I want to add that I find wearing a thin shirt under the surgical bra helps a lot after i developed some itchy rashes around the armpit and bra seams since post op 3 days. I got these airism shirts from uniqlo, they have been godsent.
Updated on 30 Oct 2018:
I woke up in the recovery unit with a pair of breast, I was glad that I didn't feel any discomfort waking up from General Anaesthetic. Just feeling a little sore at the tummy, where fat was withdrawn. I was checked out of hospital after a few hours. The surgery was of minimal pain and there's no need of drains at all.
I was given pain killer - Panadein but I only used them before bed since day 3 and I was completely free of painkiller starting from day 5.
Updated on 9 Nov 2018:
2 more days until 4th week post op. Feeling so much better this week, still getting that tightness feeling from time to time. Sleep has been good, I have trained myself to sleep on my back and I no longer sleeping with 2 pillows prodded up.
They are still very firm and I hope they will get soften soon. Have been applying bio oil twice per day to prevent stretch marks. Scars are healing well.