I had been wanting to get this surgery for a very long time. I had such a hard time finding bra’s and shopping for bathing suit tops was a nightmare. I am 5'1, weight 105, and was a 32 aa. I decide to go to two consultations, and one of them was with Dr. Augenstein. The reason I decided to go with Dr.A was because he was completely honest with me from the very start. He also allowed me to share with him what I wanted, but at the same time lead me in the right direction. One surgeon I saw told me that I could go with 370cc’s. When I saw Dr.A he said that I would look best with 300-320cc’s due to my small frame. At first, I definitely thought that I wanted a bigger size than what he suggest, BUT I am soooo glad he advised me to go with 300cc. If I would have gone bigger my boobs would have looked unproportional and unnatural. I am not a 32 C or D now depending on the bra. People that don’t know I had surgery tell me they thought they were my own! The implants Dr.A used feel so soft and natural. Needless to say, I would recommend him to ANYONE. He is amazing, caring, professional, and has your best interest in mind. Any other surgeon would of let me pick the wrong size implant and then I would of been miserable. Dr.A made sure that I looked my best and was happy.
I am 4’11, 122.8 pounds at time of surgery’. Right free surgery I weight at 128 which I account a lot for fluids they gave me during stay. By next day I weighed 126.6 which was more realistic Day of surgery: I went in at 7:00 and got prepped and surgery was round 9:30. Next thing I remember I was on my way home and my chest and arms ft extremely tight. When I got home I slept on and off all day it the tightness improved as they went on. I took pain medicine 2 times, my antibiotic and 1 nausea pill as did throw up once. Overall my end of day anesthesia wore off and I was able to walk around the house with little discomfort. I’m also very happy with my results so far and can’t wait to see swelling go down and final result! Updated on 12 Apr 2019: Day 3 post surgery I am feeling much better and from reading my previous reviews I can tell there was still some anesthesia in my system from all the typos in my review! My biggest discomfort at the moment has been the sutures and still have a little while to go for removal but overall it’s not bad, just uncomfortable. The Dr. recommended using gauze in between or ice packs which have helped. I have not taken pain meds since yesterday and have almost full range of motion in my arms. I was able to go to school Day 2 and 3 but only for a short period and I had someone drive me. Some of my swelling has gone down and they are starting to drop. I am happier each day with my results! Updated on 25 Apr 2019: Hi guys! Thank you for all the positive and uplifting comments and I’m sorry it’s taken so long to update. I had a rough 2 weeks for multiple reasons. I believe I pulled a muscle which has since healed. I used ice and my muscle relaxants. This was probably due to me possibly over doing it. I also couldn’t sleep because I couldn’t get comfortable so I took melatonin gummies for a few days. At my 2 week post op my doctor took the 1 stitch out I had and instructed me to wear a band to help them drop because they were still a little high. He also gave me the okay to start massaging. As of today I feel pretty good. I still had odd sensations from time to time which he explained is part of the normal healing process and they are also very dry so I’ve been moisturizing a couple of times per day. My body seems to be adjusting to the weight so I haven’t really experienced any back pain. I was also given the okay to eat my own sports bra! I have added some update pictures up until today. They have dropped and swelling has gone down quite a bit but I still have a lot to go.
It is difficult to explain all the ways Dr. Augenstein and his team with Aesthetic Surgery of Charlotte exceeded all expectations. The results, for one, are simply incredible. I had a breast lift, silicone implants (I'm now a small C) and liposuction in multiple areas (stomach, flanks, etc. ) 5 weeks ago today and could not be happier with the outcome or experience! Based on the suggestion of a friend, Dr. Augenstein was my third consult and I knew immediately I had finally found the right doctor. He had not only the technical expertise to do a great job based on his background and Board certifications, but as important, he really listened and discussed the nuanced decisions based on my body and goals that could create the best possible outcome. He was also realistic and extremely straightforward. From the minute I walked in, the entire staff along with Dr. Augenstein made me feel very much at ease and were truly accessible throughout this entire process for any questions or concerns. I never waited more than 5 minutes on a return answer to any questions, even post-op. I have been a runner for decades and stay close to my goal weight, but always had areas that were out of proportion with the rest of my body and made me feel and appear heavier than I was. I had also breastfed my children, and my breasts were very asymmetrical, something that made me self-conscious and dictated what kind of clothes I selected to hide the problems. Now at 49, and with three grown children, I actually have the best shape of my entire life. Even at 5 weeks out, my clothes finally fit right, and my body is at long last proportional! Moving forward, I can enjoy a healthy lifestyle but not be self-conscious about problem areas and keep trying hide the places I don't like with baggy clothes. He absolutely sculpted the shape of my body to the best possible outcome, much even better than what I could have imagined - the best possible version of myself. So, a huge Thank You to Dr. Augenstein and the entire staff at Aesthetic Surgery of Charlotte. If there was a way to give him and his practice 10 stars instead of 5, I would. This was the absolute best decision for me with the right doctor and team. They have been amazing with all my concerns, taking time to answer questions along the way, and so the personal care you receive is outstanding. Even though he was further away than I had planned (almost 2 hours) it was more than worth it. Could not have had a better experience or outcome. If you want the combination of an outstanding doctor with an artistic eye for creating incredible, personal outcomes based on your unique body, a compassionate and caring staff, and just an overall fantastic experience, I would strongly recommend you consider Dr. Augenstein!