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33 Year Old, Fitness Fanatic and Mother of 3 Who Needed Some Major Help After Nursing Babies! Atlanta, GA
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I am BEYOND thrilled at the results of my breast...
JessT08December 12, 2015
WORTH IT$5,822
I am BEYOND thrilled at the results of my breast aug and I am only 3 weeks out. I actually had 2 different surgeons recommend a lift on one side and Dr. Symbas politely disagreed and recommended a shape implant to address the issue instead. I am so glad I went with his opinion... They look amazing and no extra scars! The first few days were a bit rough, but within a week I was feeling much better. I have some discomfort at the incision site at this point, which is normal and otherwise feeling pretty darn good!
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UPDATED FROM JessT08
2 months post
6 weeks post-op and they keep getting better!
JessT08January 1, 2016
As a fitness professional, I was extremely nervous about having to take time away from the gym and teaching my classes. 2 weeks ago, I was cleared by my surgeon for my return to most of my gym activity and I feel great in my workouts!
In my early 20's and prior to having babies, I had full C- cup sized breasts. Over the years, between working out, 2 pregnancies, and nursing my babies, I had lost most of my breast volume and was left with saggy flaps of skin where my breasts had been. Though I knew how they made me feel, I still really struggled with making such a seemingly selfish decision. It meant, spending a lot of money, taking time and attention away from my 3 boys, and time away from my incredible gym members. After an emotional breakdown in Victoria's Secret over not being able to wear ANY bra, my husband and I knew it was time. Even still, on the day of my long-awaited surgery, I felt silly and selfish as I got my unnecessary IV for my unnecessary surgery and I told Dr. Symbas as much. He patiently told me that I could back out at any time, but reminded me that this was something I had been researching for a long time and had invested much time into with interviewing doctors and online reviews. I am so glad that I let him calm me down and I went through with it!
I work very hard on my fitness with my workouts and eating right... It was frustrating to look in the mirror and be discouraged by something that I couldn't fix on my own. Now, I look in the mirror and I am beyond thrilled with my results. I am now perfectly proportional and I owe it all to Dr. Symbas, who delivered EXACTLY what we discussed in our visits prior to surgery. I couldn't be happier.
In my early 20's and prior to having babies, I had full C- cup sized breasts. Over the years, between working out, 2 pregnancies, and nursing my babies, I had lost most of my breast volume and was left with saggy flaps of skin where my breasts had been. Though I knew how they made me feel, I still really struggled with making such a seemingly selfish decision. It meant, spending a lot of money, taking time and attention away from my 3 boys, and time away from my incredible gym members. After an emotional breakdown in Victoria's Secret over not being able to wear ANY bra, my husband and I knew it was time. Even still, on the day of my long-awaited surgery, I felt silly and selfish as I got my unnecessary IV for my unnecessary surgery and I told Dr. Symbas as much. He patiently told me that I could back out at any time, but reminded me that this was something I had been researching for a long time and had invested much time into with interviewing doctors and online reviews. I am so glad that I let him calm me down and I went through with it!
I work very hard on my fitness with my workouts and eating right... It was frustrating to look in the mirror and be discouraged by something that I couldn't fix on my own. Now, I look in the mirror and I am beyond thrilled with my results. I am now perfectly proportional and I owe it all to Dr. Symbas, who delivered EXACTLY what we discussed in our visits prior to surgery. I couldn't be happier.
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June 17, 2017
Look great. I feel you on the gym. I'm struggling with not working out myself. I'm post op 3 weeks and am back doing cardio only. So hard when it's your routine and makes you feel better. I'm wondering about working chest. I've heard mixed things. Did you do chest right at 6 week clearance or did it take time?
Welcome to the community and thanks so much for offering your opinion of your doctor.
It would be great if you could give us a little more detail about your experience, like why you had the surgery, your tips for getting good results, pros/cons, and info on the recovery process.
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