Buckhead Plastic Surgery

I made an appointment to get Juvederm Ultra XC in my lips at the Lux Med Spa at Buckhead Plastic Surgery. It was my first time ever getting fillers so I was nervous but Sonya was very friendly and knowledgeable and she did an amazing job! She made my lips look exactly how I wanted and I'm very glad I made the appointment!

Tomorrow morning is my pre op and blood work day, at Buckhead Plastic Surgery with Dr. Larsen. Very little nervousness but most of all ready to get it all over with. I'm a 32 b and was thinking about the 375 cc saline over the muscle.. Now I'm set on the 450 cc after much research and everyone saying they end up with Boob Greed.. I'm kinda afraid of needles so hopefully I can get through the whole IV fear. Updated on 30 Mar 2016: Hey guys, so today I met with Dr. Larsen. Extremely nice and he smelled great.. Lol anyway, his staff is so awesome and comforting. I didn't need to do any lab based on my health history. Pretty healthy . Just need more water intake. Blood pressure was a little high but he assured me if won't be a promblem for now but I should take care of it soon. I decided on the 450 cc moderate over the muscle. And I don't need to get a breast lift... Whooo. Was nervous about that. Rather not deal with so many incesions. My surgery is this Friday April 1st.. What a day huh . Can't believe this is really happening. But thx to my Bestfriend it is.. Updated on 1 Apr 2016: The morning of surgery. Had a lot of anxiety last night but I'm better this morning. Appt is at 1:30 surgery is at 2:30.. Wish me luck Updated on 1 Apr 2016: Guess I can say boob land now. All done. Still doped up on meds but pain is tolerable . My boyfriend and son are taking great care of me. Surgery was a breeze. All I remember is taking deep breaths in the mask, then waking up in the recovery room. Dr Larsen was so awesome. His staff were great as well. I was nervous for nothing. They gave me a Valium for anxiety and that calm me down. My blood pressure was high so they gave me a pill to bring it down and a prescription to keep my blood pressure down. I'm all wrapped up. But I can use the bathroom by myself and move my arms . Over all it was a smooth process. I can say I was nervous for nothing. I'm actually feeling fine. Updated on 2 Apr 2016: Hey guys. Been sleeping pretty good with the Valium . Not one did I need the Ativan for sleep. I barfed only once from nausea in the car right after leaving the hospital. Anyway I to take another Percocet and Valium around 4 am from small pain and tightness and dozed right back off. I'll take another around 1pm if need be. Started my bloody pressure bill this more, hope that it helps. My mom is surprised I have high blood pressure at my age, but I know I need to change my diet, exercise, and water intake. Anyway, still wrapped up. Been trying to peek at my girls. I'm pretty much able to do things on my own, like get out of bed, use the bathroom, brush teeth, stoop down if I need to get something, all using my abdominal and legs but never reach up. Also get bendy straws and lots of water. Helps a lot. And make sure u elevate your feet for blood circulation as well as walk around. Other than that pain is minimal. Updated on 3 Apr 2016: Been feeling fine. Pain is very minimal sometimes no pain. Only been taking antibiotics, percocets, and Valium . Sleep has been fine. Back hurts a little from this one sleeping position but other than that all is well. I see Dr Larsen on tomorrow. Guess I'll get to see my new boobs. I'm still in shock that I actually went through with it. I'll keep you guys updated with photos tomorrow . As of now, still wrapped up tight. Updated on 4 Apr 2016: Didn't see Dr Larsen , only his nurses and staff. They showed me exercises today and took my wrap off. So far so good Updated on 4 Apr 2016: If I forgot to mention. I have smooth round moderate plus profile . 450cc Updated on 5 Apr 2016: Trying on some of my dresses today. And I must say I look 100 percent better. So very pleased Updated on 6 Apr 2016: Ugh I need to retire the meds . Can I switch to something else do o won't be so tired and on bed rest all the time. Anyway, feeling fine besides the soarness and tightness sometimes. Going my exercises and my back pains are no joke. Updated on 6 Apr 2016: Loving my boobs, thinking maybe I should have done the 500 cc instead of the 450cc. Hoping I don't lose much once the swelling goes down. Stats 128 pounds 33 years 1 child Started off 32B 5'4" Updated on 8 Apr 2016: Okay this is the worst. Hypersensitive breast. It's so annoying and tender. Very heavy. I just wanna lay in bed all day. What can I do about these sensitive nipples. Updated on 10 Apr 2016: Still a little sore. Been massaging , it feels better when I do. Off meds. Only taking Tylenol . Nipples are still sensitive. But over all I really like them. Updated on 12 Apr 2016: Post op day 12.. Almost 2 weeks. Feeling fine except a little sunburn feeling on my skin. Still sensitivity to my nipples and I'm massaging a good bit. I've attach some photos I've taken today. Still have my surgical tape over my sutures Updated on 14 Apr 2016: 2 weeks post op. So far so good. Dr. Larsen said everything looks good and get are getting soft. Updated on 15 Apr 2016: March 28, April 4, April 10, April April 14 Updated on 24 Apr 2016: Feeling great so far so good. Numbness underneath my boobs and my incesions sorta ache sometimes. Just started using my scar scream , totally forgot it was there. Anyway loving my boobs and hoping they don't drop too much from how they are now. Updated on 30 Apr 2016: Today makes a month since I got my Breast augmentation. 450cc mentor moderate over the muscle. Started with a 32b.. Updated on 6 May 2016: Here's a little update on my 450cc moderate plus silicon overs. I was a deflated 32b now I'm not sure what size I am being that I haven't been sized yet or do I really need to wear a bra . I just love them. Very soft and squishy, still a little numb underneath , my incesions are a little tender sometimes but are healing great . Updated on 9 May 2016: Just a few photo updates . I'm 5'4", 33 years old, 128 pounds. With 450cc silicon moderate plus over the muscle. Updated on 12 May 2016: Just a little before and after. Don't know my size yet, just been going bra less .. Updated on 25 May 2016: Feeling great, still massaging. They've dropped a lot Updated on 20 Jun 2016: July 1st makes my 3 month anniversary. Still have zingers here and there but overall I feel great. Very little discomfort when I lay on my side or stomach , mostly on my stomach. Feels like I'm laying on water balloons. Anyway very soft and natural looking. I get so many compliments. No problems at all so far. My incisions sometimes have little sharp pains here and there but nothing major. Updated on 1 Aug 2016: Feeling great looking great. No problems . My incisions from scar tissue kinda pinches every now and then but nothing major. Updated on 24 Nov 2016: Boobs are still great and softer than ever. Have little small pains here and there but that's only when I forget to massage them. So love them and how natural they are. I have all of my feeling back. Updated on 19 Apr 2017: Boobs doing great. No problem at all. They've gotten so soft I can't feel the implant at times. Really happy with them.

My tummy has significantly downsized following by coolsculpting treatment from Buckhead Plastic Surgery at Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Larsen Coolsculpting Center, Slim Studio. Before I arrived for my treatment I had spoke to a friend of mine (who went to a different facility) and she told me how painful it was so I must say I was a little concerned. I would like to share my experience with you because I was pleasantly surprised. I felt a little discomfort at first when the applicator was first applied. And after that it was great. I actually fell asleep during my treatment because I was so relaxed and the nervousness of the unknown was gone. There is a cool sensation as the applicator is working, but I can honestly say it was so very tolerable that I returned to have other areas treated. Michelle, who did my treatment was so informative and gentle with me. She made me feel very relaxed. The atmosphere within the office was fabulous. Very comfortable and welcoming. I am quite embarrassed of my before pic but surely not my 30 and 90 day pictures. I would like to share my before and after pictures with you. I cannot be happier with my whole experience and of course my incredible results. You will love the results!!

I went to Buckhead Plastic Surgery's Slim Studio (Dr. Alan Larsen) to see about Coolsculpting on my inner thighs. I have always had shapely legs but stopped playing tennis 3 years ago due to an injury, and havent been working out (no time, right?) like I always had, and this spring I realized that I had bulges in my inner thighs! YUK! No thigh gap here!! You cannot get the fat off that area once its there! I live in "short shorts" or bike shorts but was not going to wear them this summer with the bulging inner thighs. The consultant said that I was a good candidate and I decided to take the plunge because something had to be done to get my legs back and I didnt want to have surgery. I signed up at Slim Studio and it was easy-breezy. On the right side, it was more uncomfortable, it was strong compression but only the first few minutes then I really didnt feel anything, I think the area got numb. The left side was not very uncomfortable, and I was out of there in no time. It took about 5 weeks and then my inner thighs began to shrink, I kid you not! After about 8 weeks, I was back to wearing tight black bike shorts!!! I am proud of my legs again and grateful for this technology. Seriously now I want to get my small but present muffin top Coolsculpted!! Fall jeans..... I definatley recommend this procedure!!

I went to Slim Studio at Buckhead Plastic Surgery to have my cool sculpting done. That is Dr.Larsen's cool sculpting center. I always hated the way my back looked after reviewing the pictures from my son's wedding. A friend of mine suggested that I look into the cool sculpting with Dr. Larsen and I am so glad I did! My results are amazing! I can now enjoy my summer dresses without the ugly bulges on my back.

I came to know Dr. Larsen under the most stressful circumstance of my life. At my initial consultation with Dr. Larsen, my husband and I knew we had the right person. He is a person first, and someone you could see as a friend, THEN he is a surgeon, and one who speaks in human terms, giving it to you straight. At 42 giving up your breasts seemed crushing, but the magic he worked...I have the dream I never thought to realize. Not only are they incredible (and I haven't had my final implants in), but I've decided to add an additional procedure (tummy tuck) to my final surgery. The staff at Buckhead Plastic Surgery only compliments this incredible surgeon. It's like being in the perfect storm. He let's you know what to expect (and it will), how he'll handle it, and when it happens he and his team are there. I've read some of the other reviews, and even reading over my own, I don't feel that what has been typed gives him and his staff their full due. Coming into my process I was fearful of all the things that could go wrong. Having been in Dr. Larsen's care and interacting with his staff, I'm not afraid of the horrors stories that can be found on Google. ;-) In this surgeon you will find real world results. Real world caring and compassion. Real world guidance, and real world AWESOMENESS! He is the Valentino, Blahnik, McQueen, Wang of skin tailors (wink wink Dr. Larsen if you read this)....and a decent guy to boot. Any procedure is a big decision, but you can't go wrong trusting him to be your final decision. Well wishes to you process, Alicia F. Updated on 28 Aug 2014: My initial comfort level with Dr. Larsen led me to inquire about a tummy tuck when I went under to have my Expanders out and my permanent implants in. We decided on a lower body lift instead. So many people advised me to consult with different surgeons, and I see the wisdom in that, but I will say the results of my breast reconstruction, from the information session, through the fills (argh!), to preparations for the final implants, I KNEW I had the right doctor. I am 10 days post op. I am a 186 lbs, 5'3, 43 year old African American. As a younger woman I was athletic and leaned more toward the muscular side. When I woke up from surgery I was amazed at the time that'd passed, and the all the nurses could say was how incredible my results were. I had 15 lbs of fat and sagging skin from having 4 kids removed. I'm shy about posting anything on the internet, as it is forever HOWEVER I will be posting for this. I was so loopy I asked my 80 year old mother how everything looked as she was helping one day and she replied, " Baby you look like a brick house!" I am in love with my results even though Dr. Larsen says I still have a lot of swelling (I also have 2 drains still in). Even with the swelling, stiffness, and yucky taping, my reflection brings tears to my eyes because in my opinion I look more contoured and flat than I did as a teen. Besides paying my oncologist, this is the best money I will ever put out in my life. My first night was a hard one post op. I spent the night @ the center for plastic surgery and there is an amazing nurse named Jenny who helped me overcome my pain by walking the halls with me and talking to me. I was a stir fried mess and she was so patient, firm, but informative and dead on the money with her advice. I would recommend Dr. Larsen to anyone for anything cosmetic because I believe HE'S THAT GOOD! Anyone can email me and as I said I will be posting pictures at a later date. This man has impacted my LIFE, not just my body, and I will be forever grateful.

I'm 25, 5'7 and weigh 151. I work out at least 3 times a week and really watch what I eat. I have been happy with my improvements in my arms and legs from the gym but my stomach was really making me discouraged. I called almost every surgeon in my area and was NOT impressed. Monday 6/16/14 I called Dr. Larsen at buckhead plastic surgery in Atlanta. They were so amazing and helpful. I did a skype consult Wednesday morning and scheduled my surgery. Luckily they had a patient reschedule and I took that surgery time for that Friday! I can not even put into words how much I loved his staff. When I arrived they made me feel comfortable right away! Once surgery started I took a few pills, got a shot of local anesthetic and then he made the holes and began injecting me with the strong stuff from the probe. We did cellulaze on my stomach as a replacement for the smartlipo laser (can't do both) because the cellulaze gives you more tightening as it helps re build collagen. After we were done with that we did the lipo to suction it all out. I was some what in and out of it but I remember dr Larsen and his staff really taking the time to make sure I was even on both sides, they were comparing canisters of fat and making sure they were equal. From the front they took 2200 then I rolled over for the back and it was the same procedure but without the cellulaze. 1600 was taken from my back. I'm posting before photos but will not post after for a few days. I'm suppose to wear a compression garment for 72 hours non stop before I can even shower. So I will follow his directions to a T and will update in a few days. Updated on 23 Jun 2014: I have followed Dr. Larsens rules to a T and haven't taken my compression garment off until tonight.. Let me just say I cried in the shower I was so happy with what I saw. I know I am still swollen and have a long road of healing, but even where I'm at now I see such a difference. Today was a good day! Haven't needed any pain meds and I am getting around a lot better. I have my post op appointment on Wednesday and can't wait to hear further instructions and get a new compression garment. I'm so glad I did my research and traveled to ATL to have this done! I still can't say enough about Dr. Larsen and his staff. I really felt at home with them and they treated me like family. Held my hand when I was uncomfortable, talked me through the entire thing. Looking forward to keeping y'all updated on this journey! Updated on 27 Jun 2014: Today marks 1 week since surgery. Feeling more swollen the last few days but I know it's part of the healing process. Had a check up apt Wednesday and they gave me a new garment, that's more form fitting and easier to conceal. They also removed the 2 little stitches I had. Almost passed out, something about having my compression garment off really gets to me. I plan on wearing it for a full 6-8 weeks. Missing my gym time a lot this week, hopefully with the holiday coming up things will be busy and I won't notice the next 2 weeks. For anyone that's had smart lipo, how long did you wait before getting back into heavy workouts? I'm a religious spinner and love body pump and body combat. I'm walking a lot to pass the time and went on a cleaning spree yesterday. But I look forward to getting back to a normal fit routine. I will post 1 week photos this afternoon! Updated on 27 Jun 2014: Finally had a minute to shower and get photos with the garment off! Updated on 6 Jul 2014: Hope this update finds everyone well after the Holiday weekend! Man, if I had words to describe how swollen I am. We traveled for the 4th of July and it has taken a toll on my healing. I've kept my garment on the entire time, only taking it off to shower still. But the car rides, plane rides, airport travels, has totally worn me down. I'll take pictures as soon as we get home and settled. I think I've reached the peak of my soreness and sensitivity, it's hard to even touch it. My husband was rubbing my back last night and I had to tell him to stop :( happy healing! And take it easy, cause I wish I would have!

Hi All! I am two weeks away from my breast augmentation with Dr. Larson at Buckhead plastic surgery in Atlanta. I have one child who is two years old. I only breast fed for a month but I still lost the firmness I once had. I am currently a 32b and we have agreed on 450cc high profile implants over the muscle. So far my experience with Dr. Larson has been great. His facility is beautiful and the staff are all super friendly. I consulted with one other surgeon and the decision to go with Buckhead plastic surgery was easy. I will do another update the day before surgery! Updated on 3 Jun 2016: I had my surgery yesterday. Everything went well. I'm super sore today, also have a lot of pressure. Surprisingly I wasn't nervous at all. I did throw up in the car on the way home: it was awful. Getting my bandages off today. Can't wait! Updated on 3 Jun 2016: Went to the doctor today to get bandages taken off. Surprisingly they look a lot better than I expected. I'm in quite a bit of pain though. Everyone told me it's not painful it's just pressure but I've got both. I've been advised to massage my boobs every hour for two months... It's pretty painful, and seems excessive but I'm gonna do it! Doctors orders lol. Overall I'm really happy with my result so far. I do wish I would have gone bigger but I'm gonna wait to judge. Everyone in the practice has been super sweet. Updated on 3 Jun 2016: Loving them! Updated on 4 Jun 2016: So surgery was Thursday. Today is Saturday. So I'm technically 2 days post op today? Right!l? Who knows. Today has been a little sore and painful for my right incision. I've been out shopping a little and went out to dinner and lunch and might have over done it. Today I'll be doing nothing but laying in bed. My boobs look really good. I know they're going to drop but I like where they're sitting now?? Is that weird? Overall so in love. Still wish I would have gone much bigger but oh well. I'm still on the pain meds around the clock but I have an extremely low pain tolerance. Below are some pics! Updated on 5 Jun 2016: Right incisions is giving me a lot of pain. Breast seem to have dropped. I honestly love where they're sitting already and would prefer they don't drop anymore. Just soften. Tried to cut back on pain meds today but my right incision is causing me troubles that Tylenol isn't helping with. Updated on 6 Jun 2016: I'm 4 days post!! And I'm loving where they're sitting. Hoping they don't fall much more. The exercises be been doing haven't been painful anymore. Only weird thing is that I can hear fluid and gurgling moving around in there. I was told this was normal though. Pain hasn't been too bad. But I also just woke up so we'll see how the day goes. I've surprisingly slept well since the surgery and I've not taken any of the sleeping pills. But honestly they scare the [RS bleep] out of me. Below are some pics. My next apt is on Wednesday! So two more days. Updated on 7 Jun 2016: Well it's been 5 days. Boobs are good. Incisions kinda hurt but nothing crazy. I do have a blister on one part of the tape that's pissing me off. They are a lot softer today compared to the last few days but I don't care about how they feel honestly. I just care about how they look. I know they'll soften in time. Totally off all meds but antibiotics. I've noticed a lot of other women in these surgical bras? My office has me going with no bra or a loose sports bra. I guess that varies between doctors. I'm happy with the no granny bra, and my boobs seem to be dropping quickly. Still wish I'd gone bigger. 600 cc's? Maybe when I find a new husband who will pay for them I'll upgrade. Lol ;) Updated on 8 Jun 2016: Tomorrow will be one week with my new tata's! Everything has been pretty smooth sailing until today. Lots and lots of pain in my right boob by the incision. Or I guess it is the incision itself hurting. I just feel like a lot of pressure on it and Tylenol isn't cutting it. I was totally off the pain meds but I just took one before I go to bed. Seems to be helping. I saw my Surgeon today. He's great. The nurse told me I'm not massaging them hard enough... :-l seriously it hurts. They've got me squeezing the implant to my collar bone and squishing together! Lol for real though. It sucks. Appearance wise they are looking good. Got some rounding out today. From the profile they look like cones. Haha. I guess I did get high profiles but I know they'll settle better. Still loving them. Updated pics! I put a few in showing my entire figure and how they look with my frame. Still think I should have gone bigger. Im 5'8 and 115. Next appt is Thursday to get the tape off! Updated on 13 Jun 2016: So I'm 11 days post! Feeling a lot of pain the last couple days but I haven't been taking Tylenol. Thoughts I was past it but no.... My right incision is still throbbing constantly. I am always holding it. I see a nurse Thursday to get my tape removed and am going to mention again about my pain. My she's not my surgeon so who knows if she'll even know. Girls are looking good. I am so ready for them to round out. They're still very cone shaped. But they have dropped nicely. I love where they're sitting now but I do think they've got a little more falling left to do. My nipples are completely numb. They've been a bit bothersome lately. It's weird. I don't like it. Haha. I was bad and tried on a bra. It was a 34D. Not wearing bras yet... Still loose sports bras. Praying this pain in my right gets better. It's discouraging. :( I'm still doing massages around the clock. Basically, I squeeze the implant up to my collar bone hold for 30 secs, them squish them together for 30 secs. Not painful anymore to do massages. Updated on 13 Jun 2016: Forgot to mention, old bathing suit tops are trash. Lol I thought I'd just fill them out.. No. Can't even come close to making it work. Also here's a picture of the 34D bra. Lightest padding there was. Updated on 25 Jun 2016: Not a lot has changed. The pin in my right incision is much better! I got my tape off and incisions look great. Im using scar gel that my surgeon provided me. Overall very happy so far. I've started sleeping on my side... Hopefully this doesn't affect anything. I go to my doctor again in a week. Updated on 30 Jul 2016: I'm just a few days shy of being two months out. For the most part I feel pretty good. Still a little discomfort here and there but nothing major. Overall appearance I'm really happy. My nipples are still pretty sensitive and uncomfortable at times. Hoping this resolves with time, but I know it's one of those things that could last. :( My scars are doing great and fading. I do have days when they're super bright pink but not many. Updated pics are below! Updated on 24 Jan 2017: Wow. I can't believe it's already been seven months. Every passing month I grow to love my boobs even more. I'm super happy with my results and my choice in surgeon. As far as numbness, and sensitivity, I do still have some numbing on my nipples but it doesn't bother me. My scars are healing well. I hoped they'd be more faded by now but I imagine they'll Improve with time. I also love that I went with high profile. Even in a loose fitting bra like my attached photos, they have a really nice projection. Overall, I'm super pleased!

Hey everyone! I've been reading reviews here religiously for about a year now, and I can't believe it but it's finally my turn :) I could barely find any petite women to compare with, so I'm hoping that this will help! Here are my stats: Height: 5’0 Weight: 100lbs BWD: 13cm Cleavage gap: 3cm Pre-op cup size: Solid 32 A Goal size: 34B / 32 C – just big enough to have cleavage and curves! CCs: Between 275 & 300ccs Placement: Subglandular / over the muscle Surgery Date: October 18th 2018 *If you’ve had a BA or are about to have one and you’re also under 5'2 and less than 120lbs or you have implants over the muscle I’d love to hear about your experience It’s been very difficult finding similar patients* I just met Dr. Larsen at Buckhead Plastic Surgery for the first time at my pre-op (and paid in full!) today, and I'm having Very mixed feelings. He has a great personality, explained a few things and made it seem like everything would be a walk in the park for me, but I definitely felt rushed. He was pushing me towards a size that was bigger than what I wanted and I didn't get to discuss the look I'm going for or to show him my wish pics, so I'm a little worried... but he's been doing these surgeries for over 20 years and is more than qualified, so I'm hoping I can just reiterate what I want and demand a little more time to be clear on surgery day. The biggest shock to me so far though is that I was told that Dr. Larsen prefers to go over the muscle; as long as the patient has at least ‘an inch to pinch’ of tissue at the upper part of the breast. I was terrified at first because everyone seems to do submuscular placement, but after hours of research, I think I actually prefer the over the muscle approach for me personally. No animation deformity, no lateral sagging over time, and a faster recovery (two of my family members got unders from another surgeon, and unfortunately I think they look very augmented albeit proportionate). Most surgeons say it looks less natural, but I actually think it’s the other way around when the original tissue is thick enough. Lastly, I'm stuck on sizing! The office only had 250 or 350 and nothing in between, and the 250s looked a bit small while the 350s (what the consultant and Dr. Larsen recommended) made me look very top heavy. They didn't object when I said that 275 or 300 at most was probably a good happy medium, so I'm going with that as of right now. Super indecisive though... we'll see! Updated on 6 Oct 2018: So the other day I asked if I could see the doctor again before my surgery since I felt a little rushed, and my consultant asked if I'd like to come in for 3D sizing since the Vectra system was up and running. I reluctantly agreed, but I have to say- it really helped! I definitely feel like 275ccs is the highest I would go, as the 300s give me the 'bolted on' look that I'm desperate to avoid. My cleavage gap is wide to begin with and I'm fine with it, so I feel like I shouldn't go bigger just to try and fix that. I can always push them together! Also.. how do you guys deal with having little to no support? I just got off the phone with a close family friend who practically begged me not to go through with the surgery, and of course I'm long past the point of no return with full payment down and surgery in 11 days. My dad also made a statement the other day saying "I totally support you, but there's just no way any woman gets boobs for herself- it's always for men."- and it infuriated me. People honestly often find me attractive the way I am, and I love my body the way it is. I just want boobs 100% because I want boobs; not to impress anyone, not because I don't love myself, not for any other reason. Mostly though, the people I've told have said: "you're fine the way you are, but it's your body". I feel so alienated after wanting this so badly and saving for so long, and I'm starting to wonder if I made the right choice. Updated on 9 Oct 2018: Just picked up my prescriptions, surgery is 8 days away and everything is starting to feel a little more real! I ended up paying out of pocket for my prescriptions, which came to about $60 after using goodrx for coupons. I got muscle relaxers, sleep aid, antibiotics, anti-nausea, and pain medication. I've also made a small shopping list of things that I need to have done or pick up before surgery: 1. Buy Gatorade, water bottles and stool softener 2. Borrow button-up shirts/pjs from family to wear for the first few days 3. Clean the house/my room, do laundry and run all errands 4. Label a bunch of sandwich bags to put medication in after surgery so I can easily take them myself 5. Set up all medications in Medisafe (my med reminder app, works wonders) 6. Get my hair braided, wax and take a long bubble bath while I still can! lol I'm sure I'm forgetting a few things, but I like to think I've gotten the basics. Just over a week to go! Updated on 15 Oct 2018: 2 more days and I to say, I’m super excited!! And not as worried as I have been. I just saw a review of a woman who went with the same surgeon, and she came out AMAZING so I’m pumped.The only two worries I have are A) I still haven’t gotten a call from the hospital for my phone assessment, although it’s only Monday and I was told they call the week of surgery, and B) I was told last weekend that my surgeon would give me a call to answer some last minute questions and put me at ease since I felt a little rushed during the pre-op, and still no call... I truly believe that he’s going to do a fantastic job, but my pre-op experience could’ve been better. I’ve set up my supplies and medications, taken care of most errands, and decided for sure that I want to do 275ccs! I’d rather be slightly big than slightly small. Next update will be surgery day, so wish me luck!! Updated on 18 Oct 2018: Hi ladies! I don't know if it's just the hydrocodone I'm on, but I am SO HAPPY with my results already! I got out just a few hours ago and I'm now in bed relaxing. I decided on 275ccs, Mentor Memory Gel Smooth Round High Profile implants on both sides. And, honestly? I did not at all think I would say this but... they look small right now! Lol, I can't believe it, I was so scared of them being huge! I really just hope they don't get much smaller once they settle in, because right now I'm pretty confident I'll be at a 32C just like I wanted. Ladies if you're between sizes, I highly recommend going for the slightly larger size or 25ccs over what you think is just right. I'm normally the smallest size (xxs/xs/s juniors, 0 or 00 in jeans, Very Petite) in any clothes, and the 275s look quite modest on me.I'm shocked since I did have a little handful of boob to start with! I woke up at around 5:30, showered with Dial soap, and headed to the Northside Outpatient Center with my mother. I waited about 30 minutes until the pre-op nurse took me back and had me put on my "victoria's secret gown" and do the IV (which wasn't bad at all, but I've never been afraid of needles). She had me take two anti-nausea pills and put the Scopolamine (anti-nausea) patch behind my ear that needs to come off in 48 hours.Then she hooked me up to the bear hugger (heated blanket) and I got nice and warm until the Anesthesiologist came in and asked a couple of questions. Then Dr. Larsen came in and jokingly said "you wanted 600ccs right?" and I about died haha- he marked me, had me lay under the blanket again and then I was given the 'cocktail' drug that made me feel tipsy. I was wheeled into the OR, put on the oxygen mask, and remember seeing the anesthetic and hearing that I was going to go to sleep. And then I woke up very gently as if I had taken a good nap! I felt some pain, about a 4 of 10, so I was given the oxycodone and some ginger ale and crackers. Very slight tightness, but it doesn't feel heavy at all! Then my family was allowed in, they helped me get dressed and into the car. Now I'm home and so happy :) I was able to open the car door, pull up my pants, hold my bowl of soup, drink without a straw and just generally much more than I thought. I did get over the muscle, so I think that certainly helps. I just can't move my arms back far or too far above my head (and I don't want to mess anything up by trying). The swelling seems almost nonexistent and my nipples aren't as puffy as I thought they'd be, but I can definitely tell the girls are numb and firm. The cleavage already looks good, so I can't wait to see it get even better. I just can't wait to get a full look tomorrow when I get the bandage off! Everyone at the hospital was so nice, and my experience there was awesome. AND oh my gosh guys, I just felt the 'squishing' towards the top of my boob! I know it's just air and it's fine, it's just so funny and weird to me lol. Thank you everyone for your support so far, it means so much. I love my new boobs!!! Updated on 19 Oct 2018: So, several updates for today: last night shortly after my last update, the pain started to increase, slowly rising from a 2 or 3 to a 7-8 on a scale of 10 being excruciating. I cried, not knowing how to possibly relieve the pain since I'd already taken valium and percocet. The frozen peas helped temporarily, but barely. I finally realized that if I take a Deep breath (as instructed by my PS to clear out the anesthesia) every now and then, it somehow releases the pressure and makes me feel loads better for a while. I cried again before bed just worrying about it being worse in the morning, but when I woke up today I felt 10x better with little to no 'morning boob!" I think I might've just over-exerted myself the first day. But my gosh, the bandage was SO itchy! I'm still itching in the surgical bra, but I think it's just from my skin stretching. Then I went to my post op appointment this morning, where I knew I was going to have to start massaging. I was terrified, and it was a bit painful but not nearly as bad as I thought! I'm supposed to do the massages every hour or whenever I think about it, and I've been doing that pretty frequently to prevent capsular contracture. The only thing I'm worried about is getting a hematoma, and I'm so glad to have that wrap off! There's a limited edition Mickey Mouse release at the mall tomorrow morning, so I'm really hoping I'll be able to do some walking and sit in a line for 2 hours. My next update will be whenever I see a change, so let me know if you have any questions! I still can't believe I have boobs now and I can't wait to put together a drop & fluff collage! Updated on 22 Oct 2018: Time flies when you're on a ton of pain meds! Haha. The valium (muscle relaxant/anxiety suppressant) has helped tremendously with pain, sleep, and discomfort, but it leaves me feeling disoriented and groggy all day so I'm trying to slowly wean off of it. I often find myself dozing off mid-text, and I wouldn't dare try to read, I did, however, make it to the mall and sit in line for two hours only 48hrs after surgery! I was in pain but generally okay, though I definitely wouldn't recommend doing that. I slept on and off all day today, almost as if my body needed to recuperate from yesterday. Massages: I don't think that the overall appearance of my breasts have changed much, but it is definitely clear now that my left (larger) boob is firmer/tighter than my right. It also has a lot more bruising, but I know that this is all normal and they should even out soon enough. Massages are getting easier, and the cleavage is slowly but surely improving. The biggest change is that they're already getting much softer! My right breast is almost as soft right now as my sister's submuscular implants that are 10+ years old, and it blows my mind. I can't wait to see what they're like in 6+ months! I cheated a little and tried on the 34B bra I've been wearing with rice sizers pre-op, and it fits perfectly! Yay! Bloating: So.. I look pregnant lol. I thought I've been bloated before but clearly, I haven't! I haven't had a bowel movement since the day before surgery, so about 5 days now. Right now I'm drinking coffee and taking stool softeners. Hopefully, I'll feel better when I can finally go! Must-Haves: Here is a little list of things that have been extremely helpful to me during my recovery: Backscratcher (you will thank me) Heating pad for my back Neck Pillow Cheetos//fruits/crackers/whatever snacks you're into (Also helps to take with pills) & lastly, I've been massaging them with Aloe Vesta Protective Ointment, which is used in hospitals and is like a super-charged petroleum jelly (great on dry skin, lips, and minor cuts), to keep my stretching skin from itching too much. See you all at my next update! Updated on 23 Oct 2018: Well, I wish this update could be a little more uplifting but unfortunately it’s a bit of a sad one! I have a high pain tolerance, but I was shocked to realize today that I’ve almost gone through my entire prescription for pain pills. The few times I’ve tried to take less or skip a dose I’ve been in almost unbearable pain- I’m almost a week out, so I have no idea how people go back to work within a few days! I really had no idea just how painful this would be, and when it hurts it hurts everywhere: my sides, underneath, on top, and down my cleavage line. Quoting myself from the most recent episode of pain after skipping the meds, “It feels like someone is gripping both sides of my ribcage from the middle and slowly ripping it apart”. :/ My bigger and firmer left breast hurts much worse and sometimes is the only side that hurts at all, and I’m really starting to worry that it’s contracted since, as you can see in the photos, it’s much higher and tighter. I can also lift my right arm above my head just fine, but not my left. But it’s only the first week, and I can tell there is still a lot of swelling! I’m trying to be optimistic, but I’ll definitely be asking the doctor tomorrow. They do look great in my bra though, and I no longer feel like I should’ve gone bigger. They match my frame perfectly! Today, unfortunately, was my absolute worst day emotionally. I don’t know if it was a response to bodily trauma or the medications I’m on, but my once-dormant depression came in full force and had me sobbing uncontrollably for hours (and for no good reason). I felt like a burden on everyone, and selfish because I was upset that no-one has even texted to see if I’m okay after such a major surgery. I should be able to handle this on my own, shouldn’t I? Luckily I eventually got it together, and now I’m just moving forward. I have supportive family and that should be all that matters. Today was also the first day I drove (after stopping the pain meds in advance, hence all the pain) and it wasn’t too bad! I shuffled the steering wheel and turns weren’t too bad at all. Of course my car broke down though, haha. I’ve never had a problem with it and it’s relatively new so i figured, just my luck! They look the same as in the other pictures, so I’ll update that tomorrow at the official seven-day mark. My right breast is super soft and looking amazing though! Updated on 24 Oct 2018: I went in for my one-week post op appointment today, and was informed that I have a hematoma (pocket of blood) in my left breast. I was offered the option of irrigating the pocket in-office under local sedation (as if) or going back under general anesthesia, and I opted for going back under. My surgeon is going to remove the implant, irrigate the pocket and make sure there isn’t anymore bleeding, replace the implant and close me back up. I should immediately feel better, with less tightness and bruising. My surgery is scheduled for this Friday at 7am, so I have less than 48 hours. I’m beyond bummed... wish me luck. Updated on 27 Oct 2018: So, I can’t believe I’m almost a day out from my second surgery- I’ve already been off of work for a week, so it feels pretty crappy to be recovering from scratch all over again. I will say though, I feel So Much Better. The swelling and pain in my left breast (that had a hematoma, which is blood in the pocket) is way down, and I only occasionally struggle with stinging incision ‘zaps’ from time to time and overall soreness. When I took the bandage off for the first time this morning I was beaming- I finally feel like I’m going to have the breasts I wanted! However.. I took yet another blow just recently. I excitedly ran over to show my mother my newly fixed breasts, and her face immediately turned into a gaping scowl- like she was mortified. When I said ‘why are you looking at them like that?’ She responded, still scowling, with ‘the left is smaller! It’s definitely smaller.’ And with that, my confidence that lasted all of a few minutes was crushed. The longer I stare in the mirror the more I notice the difference- I went in knowing one boob is slightly smaller, but not by a lot. But according to my mother, I’m completely lopsided. They look perfectly normal in my bra, but.. I don’t know how to feel about them anymore. I think I just need to wait for them to settle in- after all, the left is only a day old and the right is over a week old. Please let me know what you think- are they really lopsided? :/ Updated on 28 Oct 2018: I just thought I'd make a small update since today is the first day that I've gone completely without pain meds (about 24 hours now) and I'm in very little pain only two days out from my second surgery! I think this is how I was supposed to feel the first time around, which is sad but I'm glad I'm doing better now. I'm doing massages as frequently as possible, and I like to think that the girls are getting softer and settling more by the day. They still look so unnatural to me, but I know it just takes time and patience. Can't wait to post a 6-month update where they look good! I did cave and try on a stretchy wireless bralette from my AA days, and it looked pretty nice! I'd just like to have less torpedo-boob.. asap. Like everyone else, lol. Still sleeping almost upright (slinking down a little further each night but it still hurts to sleep flat on my back), still getting little painful zaps at my incision sites, and my nipples basically scream bloody murder (hurt a lot) at the slightest touch- but it's all bearable. Got a good look at my newer, reopened incision and, I mean, it's hideous - but I honestly don't really care after having survived a ridiculously painful hematoma. I'm sure it'll fade into something reasonable over time. My other incision is still covered but feels like a thin, smooth line so I'm not concerned. The biggest thing that I've learned from this journey is to always ask your surgeon if you don't know if something is 'normal' or not. I thought I knew everything about the process and thought that my one-sided bruising, tightness and pain was perfectly normal; and it wasn't. It couldn't have been prevented, but I didn't have to suffer as long as I did. So please speak up! Updated on 1 Nov 2018: I thought I might make an update since it’s officially been just over two weeks since my original BA! It’s been about six days since my hematoma surgery, so it’s definitely weird and annoying having one boob still freshly augmented (complete with trapped air and fluids that squish at the touch, incision site ‘zaps’, limited arm movement and all of that fun stuff all over again) while my right boob is doing great. I have pretty much full range of motion in my right arm- it’s a little uncomfortable to reach all the way, but overall I feel good! I went out for Halloween and had no issues except a little general soreness, and my friends had to carry anything heavy. I had my two week post op appointment yesterday where I was basically just told that I’m looking great, have a light rash around my left incision (most likely because I was urged by family to put Neosporin on it, which apparently is a no-no because it can cause a reaction), and I need to do more of the massage to push the girls together because I have a wide cleavage gap. I’ve been much more aware (and frustrated) that I can’t sleep on my side recently, and every time I try my arrows/nipple area starts burning after about a minute. In photos I can tell that one is smaller than the other, but in person it’s way less noticeable so I’m trying not to care. 25ccs might’ve over-corrected and made them uneven anyways, and it is what it is. That’s it for now! Updated on 3 Nov 2018: I keep trying to do short updates and they always end up as a novel lol, but I feel like I need to share for the people who really want to hear about everything that comes with this journey. You don’t just have surgery one day, feel tight for a few days, then fast-forward a few months and have perfect boobs- there’s so much more to it than that. So read on or skip to the pics! The last few days and up until right now, I have been intensely going back and forth wondering if this procedure was really worth it. I know it’s very common and I’ll likely have no regrets by month 6, but my mind’s been churning all the same- I could’ve put a hefty down payment on a Nice new car, stayed in an overwater bungalow in Bora Bora for half a month, traveled through all 50 states, the list goes on.. but I chose to get bigger boobs. And at the end of the day, they really are Just Boobs. A lot of people didn’t notice, an even larger amount wouldn’t approve if they did notice, and any man who considers bigger boobs a ‘must’ isn’t worth my time. BUT! At the same time, now that I’m starting to feel somewhat back to normal again, I’m pretty happy with my decision (at least when my areolas/nipples aren’t actively stinging for no apparent reason like they are right now...). While I didn’t need them in the first place, I enjoy them for the most part. I fill out clothes better, I look more feminine, and I feel a tad sexier in and out of clothes just like I wanted. So if money is a non-issue, I’d 100% say go for it. But since most people don’t consider several thousand dollars pocket change, I’d highly suggest considering Both statements: all of the things that you could do instead, AND the fact that at the end of the day, they’re just boobs- and it is a major surgery with real risks. I thought about the first one, but I just rolled my eyes at the second and glorified the aspect of having boobs so much leading up to my surgery. I really wish someone who specifically went through it would’ve sat me down and said all of this to me. I might’ve waited until I was out of college or at least paid off a few small things first. If nothing else, make sure you’re doing it for You Only! I would’ve been devastated if I didn’t already realize that it wouldn’t make much of a difference at all in the way other people see me. I still highly encourage it as long as you’re aware- there’s a reason most women say it’s worth it! Just my thoughts. I got several new Victoria’s secret wireless sports bras in 32C and one bralette in size Small and I love them all, though I think a 32D might be my true size for comfort and tee-shirt bras. We’ll see! :) Updated on 18 Nov 2018: I can’t believe the girls are a month old already, but here we are! I got professionally sized at Victoria’s Secret a few days ago, and... I’m a 32D! Eek! I danced around for the rest of the day, lol- which brings me to the fact that I can finally do that! I was cleared for everything at my 1-month post op appointment. Yesterday I actually hiked a mountain, and later felt like I had pulled a tiny muscle near one boob (the older right one surprisingly) afterwards but it was minor and went away by the next morning. I don’t think twice about lifting most things, and it still feels odd to really stretch my arms back but reaching normally is 100% back to normal. Sleep wise, last night was the first night I comfortably fell asleep on my side, and though I did frequently return to my back and woke up that way (because it got uncomfortable/slightly painful) I was thrilled with the progress. By week 6 I should be back to side-sleeping for good. My asymmetries no longer concern me much, as now they just seem like the same ones I had before. As for scars, I haven’t really mentioned them because they look amazing and so unnoticeable! It was really hard to get a picture where you could see them, and my once- hideous left scar (that was reopened for a second surgery and is actually three weeks old today) is very surprisingly looking A Lot better. I was told that scar creams won’t do much (but that massaging the scar will), so I settled on buying a tube of Mederma just for kicks- if my scars looked this way forever, I’d be fine with them. They’re still bumpy feeling but look thin and flat. Lastly, I have to say that in terms of self confidence, I am honestly a new woman. I cringed while reading my past reviews, because now I couldn’t care less about what other people think! It must have been the stress of it all. I’ve been seeing so many posts about telling others or other people finding out about their BA, and I have so been there. The first time I had to change in front of a coworker/friend I was so uncomfortable, and I didn’t even really know what to say.. I think my exact words were ‘so um, surprise! I didn’t get back surgery...’ lol, but at the same time I just kept thinking to myself, “you saved for ages, paid thousands of dollars and went through things most people couldn’t imagine to have these. Own them!” It takes time, but I got there. I’m not perfect by a long shot, but I’m back to feeling sexy now- inside and out. :) Updated on 10 Mar 2019: And just like that, the girls are almost 5 months old. I have very mixed feelings on my results, but overall I’m glad I got the procedure done. They’re not as soft as natural breasts by a long shot despite , and I have moderate rippling whenever I bend over without a bra on thanks to being convinced to have them placed under the muscle, which is definitely not the ‘more natural’ option. Dr. Larsen made one pocket much larger than the other, so every time I lie down, jump or do yoga one implant slides up to my collarbone. When I brought up my concerns with him they were brushed off with a smile. There were several other issues, but long story short, I would never go back to Buckhead Plastic Surgery or recommend them. On the other end, my boobs look great in a bra and have dropped nicely-though I would’ve preferred the moderate profile look (which I was told I couldn’t have.. also false). I started sleeping on my side for good at about 3 months, and my scars are fading as expected and are well-hidden. If I could go back and choose a different doctor I absolutely would, but I’m happy to finally have boobs!