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BR Revision & TT and flank lipo- Atlanta, GA

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This is a my second BR my first PS didn't get it...

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svejuca
$10,500
This is a my second BR my first PS didn't get it smaller.
I had have big boobs from the start but at least they were not hanging and ugly but perky and round. After breast feeding two children they lost all that and are more in the way of things. I am a equestrian and they do give me problems during riding. I can't wear button shirts because I have to buy them bigger and therefore all the figure fit gets lost and they just hang on me like a sack. If I buy them in my size based on the rest of my body the buttons in the middle will stretch out and it looks just horrible. So 15 years later I finally took my guts and scheduled the surgery. I has done a lot of research online and saw a couple different PSs. Unfortunately my first surgery didn't bring the results I expected. My PS was supposed to take more out. Due to my not dense breast tissue we wanted to add small implants to get upper pole and form. The PS took the same amount out than he but in silicon back in therefore I even think my breast are now slightly bigger the shape is ok left but on the right side all upper pole was gone shortly after surgery. After meeting with my PS who offered a second surgery free of his charge but with vague 10-15% less breast outcome. I decided to go with a different surgeon this time as my trust to my first wasn't very high anymore. I really hope this will work! I also going to have the long wished TT and a little Lipo on my tights to say good bye to all my extra belly skin. I have to say I am quite scared about the TT way more than I was with the BR. That's it so far...

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Bernadette Wang-Ashraf, MD

Bernadette Wang-Ashraf, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 6, 2014
You're getting the whole she-bang. Thanks for starting your story on RealSelf! Here's a list of supplies for recovery that you might find helpful. Let us know how your appointment in July goes!
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July 6, 2014
I'm calling Artisan tomorrow to schedule a consult (either Dr. Alexander or Wang Ashraf). We might be going through this together, lol! Just curious unless you'd rather not share...are you having implants put in this time as well? does your estimated cost include facility and anesthesiologist fees? thanks
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July 7, 2014
Sure I share that's why we are on this site right. It's is planed with leaving the implants I have in. However my goal is small breast so if she needs to exchange them or take them out I told her she can decide during surgery when she sees what has been done before. What are you wanting to get done? I think they have like 4 weeks out but that's for Dr. Ashraf. I don't know about any of the other doctors. My cost include that of course is an estimate so if the surgery takes longer it will go up.
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July 8, 2014
yeah the facility and anesthesia estimates make me a little nervous. I actually work at Northside and can't tell you how many times things run over. Most of that is for medical procedures though; I haven't really encountered cosmetic ones enough to know. I need a lift, BA and TT with slight muscle repair. No hernias. The first PS I saw said my TT would be really straight forward b/c I've done so much working out already so nothing extensive there. I called yesterday to book with Dr. W-A but have to wait until Aug!! I'm excited to see her though...patience, lol!
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July 8, 2014
Oh, I forgot to ask....did you go to their Atlanta or [RS bleep] location? I've seen instances where docs have different locations and patients get quoted different prices! Having lived near Northside I know everything is more expensive there
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July 8, 2014
I know the patience is a hard one for me as well. I had two wait two month for my second consult. It finally is this Thursday. My friend who also works at north side with this doctor that she doesn't run over her estimate time usually. The first BR I had ran over as well because they told me I needed longer to wake up than they thought. When were you thinking of scheduling your surgery? Mine is September 10th bright and early. I am really nervous about this one specially the TT because they say it's so painful. I also nervous that the results will not be what I envision because that what happened last time. Keep me posted!
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July 8, 2014
I went to atlanta because it was closer to me.
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July 8, 2014
yeah Atl is way more convenient for me as well. I'm going to Cancun for a wedding in Oct so I want to get it done late Aug/Sept or wait until I get back. I definitely want to wait and have a consult with Dr. W-A before committing to a diff PS so I'm thinking it'll probably be after the wedding :(. There's a patient of Dr. Alexander's from Artisan on here (Jan40) who's been answering all my crazy questions...thanks Jan. Anyway she opted to have a nerve block injected in her abdomen during surgery and had NO pain from the TT AT ALL...she didn't even use her pain meds at home!! Maybe you could ask the doc about it at your next visit. I'm actually going to ask them if the cost would be less at Forsyth due to the facility fees as well. I don't mind driving for the procedure if it'll save some money.
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July 8, 2014
Wow! When I spoke to them and had problems scheduling my second consultation. They offered to hold the surgery spot for me so I could get the date and time I wanted. Call them again and see if they do this for you as well. Just an idea to get it done before the wedding. I know you want to be already "new" at the wedding LOL
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July 9, 2014
got a spot for consult 8/14 with Dr. W-A :)!! the receptionist said if I'm on board we could have it done before Cancun...gotta see the quote first lol!
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July 9, 2014
Yes you have to!! And u want to meet the doctor too. They will give you the quote right after you saw her.
UPDATED FROM svejuca
6 days pre

One more week to go...

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Honestly I am about to freak out. I am scared things will not come out right like last time or even worse. I dreamed last night that I canceled the entire surgery because I was to chicken to do it. That's exactly how I feel today. My stanch feels like it's turning all morning. I hope I soon will go into the excited phase. I feel I will have problems with that. Last time I Counsler wait even so I was a little nervous about something going wrong. This time as soon as I get excited a little devil seems to say don't get excited maybe it will look worse after. Definitely something to do with the first PS missing the point or a reduction. However I trust my new PS she will handle it fine she even told me she has ordered smaller implants just in case so she is pre-pared for SMALL. Which didn't help my friend who was supposed to be the surgery nurse was told by her boss she can't do it. My PS is trying to talk to the hospital admin to request her for me. However my friend will wait in the room before I will close my eyes she said. I will try to post some embarrassing tummy pictures later.

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September 3, 2014
Oh my goodness a tiny little WEEK from today you'll be all done with surgery!!! I can't wait to see how things turn out for you. I'm sure your results will be what you want this time around. I would've kept my consult with her had I known then that we aren't moving to FL anytime soon. But I really love Dr. Song so not worried about it. Can't wait to see your results though. Are you gonna be at the Atlanta or Johns Creek location?
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September 3, 2014
sorry I realized I already asked about the location--Atlanta :)
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September 3, 2014
I will be at Atlanta closer to home. I also will spend the first night in the hospital as per her request. I know this will help to relax so much more. My hubby is so scared he would be up and pale all night if I stayed home. The think I am definitely will enjoy is the sleep why they work. I usually suffer from insomnia but surgery easy fall asleep no waking up between. I am also very excited about how you will feel and look after Friday. Are you going early in the morning?
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September 3, 2014
No problem you excused due to excitement
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September 5, 2014
Yeah I'm to be there at 7:15 and they will take me back around 8....busy day today but I can't sleep. Have to wake up at 5 am which is like 6 hrs from now but still can't sleep. Just ready to get it done! I think it's great you're staying at the hospital. I know my hubby is not gonna sleep very well tomorrow night :(
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September 5, 2014
It's 4:30 am and I am thinking about you. Today is your big day! I hope you enjoy the nice nap in there. You going to look amazing :-) I had my pre-op yesterday. I was sooo nervous I was shaking on the way there got lost literally right infrint of it da! Therefore was 15 min late. The third time I been there still can't believe I got lost. Meet the nurse Heather and she was awesome. My PS came in to say hello. Wee decided to leave it open if she will either put in smaller implants or even none. Depending on what looks best and will give me a good small size. Still want a nice upper profile, round standing and perky. She told me again that she spoke to my friends boss and my friend will be her RN during my surgery!!!! Might be embarrassing for me to have her see me like that but it's comforting at the same time. I also have to be there early on Wednesday 5:30am on the list for 7:30. So good luck to you.
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September 7, 2014
Oh my goodness I'm glad your friend can be there! I know it'll seem embarrasing at first but once you're in I'm sure it'll be more comforting than anything. I just put up my update. If you think of any questions at all.....even if you think they're embarrassing please ask. You're soooo close now:). I know you'll do great!!!! I keep thinking we should all get together sometime after we're all healed and just have lunch or something to share stories lol. I'll be thinking about you a lot this week. keep us posted :)!
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September 7, 2014
I got a sore throat Friday so I was worried I am getting a cold. Having to suffer a bad migraine since yesterday and Tylenol doesn't help at all. Usually I would take ibuprofen but I can because of the surgery grrr. Hope to get in with my Chiro tomorrow guessing my neck is out and would like to have it fixed before the big day. Starting to get more excited. Thinking a lot about the drains really scares of those. How is the pain level? Specially the TT? Do the drains hurt? Can you get comfortable? How do your boobs feel. Other than tired are you ok. I don't know where the others all live but we are close enough to meet in the city once we better. Keep me posted how you feeling I want to know everything
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September 5, 2014
you're gonna look so great!!
UPDATED FROM svejuca
4 days pre

Yesterday was my pre-op

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So I was very nervous about it and started shaking on the way to my appointment. I has to drop my car on the way at the dealer ship for service and got a loaner. Didn't make it easier driving in a strange car. Believe it or not I got lost right in front of my PS office and ended up being 15 min late. I had to sign several things and had problems doing it because I was shaking so bad. The front desk lady was really sweet about it so. I wasn't scared about the visit it just makes it all so much more real. I meet the nurse Heather and I like her a lot. She went over all the stuff regarding medication, what and what not to take, pain recovery gave me a booklet where I also had it all in writing and of course my prescriptions. It was an entire page wow. Hope I won't need half of it. She shows me how the drains will work. My PS also came in and we discussed what we going to do. We decided on a catheter during surgery and the night at the hospital because I had issues last time. My bladder was about to busty the night after surgery because I couldn't pee. This way we avoid to have to put one in while I am awake. We also decided that she will be leaving her options open as if to exchange my implants to smaller once or maybe even take them out she will go which whatever will give me the closes to my goal size and form. I am fine with that. She told me that in case she takes them out I will have one more set of drains. Usually the last drain will be removed about 3 weeks after but they have seen them up to 6 weeks after :-( please not mine. I really dislike the drain stuff jay because if must be so uncomfortable. My PS also confirmed the good news again that she spoke to the boss of my friend and she now is allowed to be the RN working with her during my surgery. Yah :-))). On one hand it will be embarrassing having my friend see me that way but it just is nice to know someone extra you know is looking out for you. After I was done at that office they sent me for registering over to the hospital. That went pretty good and the nurse there told me I have the best PS she loves her and actually wants he reduction as well and my PS would be the only one she would do it with because she knows her results are amazing. That of course felt great. Now it got son late I ask if I can just call in to pay my bill because I needed to get home for my kids and atlanta traffic was about to get bad. I was still shaking on my way home of course stuck in traffic. Today I will drop my list of prescriptions of at my pharmacy and getting vitamin C which I was told yesterday. This morning the shaking is as good as gone. Can't believe I have less than a week and I am really doing it. That is soo crazy... Oh and I ask the doc to take a picture of all the stuff I going to get rid off. She was like ok if it's not to hectic and nobody will think she's nuts she will take one.
Almost forgot I was told due to my eyelid surgery I won't be aloud to read for 2-3 days. Darn I got several books to keep me busy what am I hing to do while I have to be in bed. I will have to elevate my head and upper body like in a recliner but they also want me to elevate my legs to take pressure of my lower back. I wore my favorite bikini to the pre-op to show her how low I need my scare. No problem she said. When she looked at my scares from my previous BR she assured me that they will be way better now because she doesn't use any outside stitches and she used tape for at least 6 weeks so they will be flat, thin and not as red, good news because mine got wider and wider. I think I am starting to get excited too. Picture of my tummy still to come I have to do that from my Ipad because that's where I took them. Good luck to anyone having surgery shortly!!!

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September 6, 2014
I'm nervous too. Like you I'm scared of it coming.out worse than better :/ good luck can't wait tonsrr more pics!
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September 7, 2014
you're getting closer and closer! I'm 2 days PO now and feeling much better. Still really tired at the littlest effort but overall OK. The drains are a b*tch though....just a big pain in the a**. Updating my review shortly :)
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September 10, 2014
Oh my goodness, I hope your throat and migraine got better...you should be out of surgery now and in your recovery room!! I hope everything went smoothly. I'm definitely over the hump now. Just got back from my first official PO and doc says everything is looking great. I can't get over how good my boobs look. Tummy is still very swollen. Doc says the swelling will start going down from my breast to my belly button then I'll have the dreaded pooch again for up to several months! But he assures me after that it'll be flat as a board. The incisions all look good and I have 80% sensation throughout my areaolas and in both my nipples. I only have one drain and it is just annoying more than anything. Doc says he wants it to collect under 30cc/day and then take it out.....most likely at PO#2 next week. Not in much pain at all. My left boob hurts underneath...that is the one he did the most work on and lowered the crease. It is also the one that is bruised. TT is not painful at all anymore...only when coughing/laughing. The worst part of everything is not being comfortable when sleeping. I miss cuddling with hubby and picking up my kids. I miss being able to move around in bed without a gazillion pillows keeping me on my back. Just uncomfortable to sit/stand/walk/lay for an extended period of time. I stopped taking Percocet/Valium around the clock on Sat and only take one of each at bedtime now. Tonight I will try to get by with just Advil though b/c I can tell my body is used to the dosage now and I am not going to increase it. Doc says that's fine but to keep the Valium and take it as needed b/c he doesn't want my chest muscles to spasm and possibly disrupt the pocket. What else did you ask....the drain doesn't hurt at all unless I accidently tug on it too much--just a pain in the a**. Like a fly at a picnic lol! My boobs are sore b/c I have to wear maxi pads on the outside to push them in and the band across the top to push them down. I take it all off a couple of times a day and that's a nice relief!! Well good luck with recovery hon!!!! That's all you have to focus on now! I know you'll be out of it but when you can try to let us know you're OK. Sending you a big hug :)!!!!
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September 11, 2014
Thank you do much and everyone else whohad good wishes. I am very sleepy other than pain killer in. The tummy I had a pain medications at recovery. Everything is rapped. Up can't see nothing g So tomorrow I AM too. Tiers