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30, 1 Kid, Lost 35 Lbs Had a Breast Lift + 400 Cc Unders - Beverly Hills, CA
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Due to Breast feeling and weight loss, I was in a...
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Due to Breast feeling and weight loss, I was in a serious need of a boob job. I had a breast lift with augmentation. 400 CC's under the muscle plus Lipo on my axillary areas. Dr Saul Lahijani at California Surgical Institute. He did an amazing job at only 6 days post op I am loving the results. I have no bruising what so ever and everything looks so even. The first 4 days were the worst pain was crucial, being immobile, not being able to shower or sleep the way you want too really makes you appreciate the little things in life. But after the 4th day I felt much better. Can't wait for them to drop and for the swelling to go down. So happy!
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March 27, 2015
Hi, you look great! I'm having a BA/BL done end April and my Dr suggested 400cc, so am curious to see how you progress. How bad is the pain? I'm so nervous.
March 27, 2015
Thank you! And it's okay to be nervous. I was very nervous too. Are you getting them under the muscle? If so, from what I can say from my personal experience, it was very painful the first 3 days. You feel like your chest muscles are on fire but please don't let that intimidate you. I am just trying to be as truthful as possible. A lot of girls said it wasn't bad at all but when I got my surgery, i totally had a different experience. My suggestion is take your meds by the hour, (even if you don't feel pain), keep everything within your reach, wear lose comfortable clothes with front zip/button bras, and have someone help you the first 2-3 days. Rest a lot and take it easy. Also, take a laxative because the pain meds will constipate you. I coudlnt poop for 4 days ;(. You'll be fine. Be patience and don't get discouraged the first 3-4 days are the hardest. Stay focused on the results ;) good luck hun!!!
April 1, 2015
I'm 5 days post op and I had no pain just sore chest muscles like when you lift something heavy and strain yourself. I felt NO BURNING. I AM BLESSED.
April 1, 2015
That's great! Yes you were blessed. My pain was totally diff. My Breast are starting to drop and soften a little. How are you feeling?
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March 27, 2015
Looking good! how are you feeling?
March 27, 2015
Thank you! I am feeling way better each new day. Still very swollen and implants are still very hight and hard but they softened a lot from the first day. My nipples are swollen and are a bit sensitive but my scars look so thin, clean, and no bruising except for little redness which is normal.
UPDATED FROM boobjoy
11 days post
10 Days Post Op
I am 10 days post op. Still recovering and decided to stay home today on a Sunday and just relax. Kinda sucks being stuck at home on a lovely day but sometimes is best to just stay home and relax. My Breast are atill hard and very elevated. I hope this will go away soon. I started massaging lightly since I got a BL and my incisions are still very fresh. When did you all notice change in Breast? dropping? Etc?. I'm a little anxious and want to get back to the gym, and have my tape removed, I want to see what my nipples look like after the BL. Ugh! I need to be more patience.
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March 30, 2015
It sounds like you're healing well. I know it must be hard if you're used to being active, but I think you're right to take it easy. When do you go in for follow-up?
March 31, 2015
Yeah I'm very used to being active, all of this is quite a change for me. I am feeling a little better today. My follow up is on Wednesday im so anxious to see my doctor and finally get the tape removed. It's making me miserable /:
March 31, 2015
I'm glad to hear you're feeling a bit better. It sounds like things will be happening soon (like tomorrow). Hang in there!
March 30, 2015
I noticed a change in a little bit of energy at 2 week but overall moral and feeling good about myself didn't happen until like yesterday post op 17 .. I still feel like j have so much more to go and picking up a bag filled with stuff for school is hell for me I don't know how well I'm really doing and want to see doctor so bad so he can tell me im great!!! TAKE ADVANTAGE of this time! You need it! Your body needs it! You will not regret relaxing because your body I still recovering. Keep your head up and know that your strength will come back and the gym isn't going anyahere! I'm actually happy I don't hve to gym right now idk why. It feels good to not try to worry about fitting it into my day and I can focus more on school xoxo
March 31, 2015
Wow 17 days post op? I need to be patience. It's 11 days post of for me today. I do see a big difference as far as they feel soft but my energy level is still low. I need to keep reminding myself that I just had surgery. Going to get groceries was a challenge for me this past weekend. I was only able to get a few things and not make my cart too heavy. My 10 year old helped me though. How are your scars coming along?
April 1, 2015
Yes I was so inpatient and was trying too hard to go back to real life. After doing something for 1 hour im tired and im honestly never like that. My scars feel thick.. It's normal tho doctor told me to use vitamin e oil. When I was standing for 9 hours i would feel a lot of pain just try to be patient I know it's super hard im in shock im almost at 3 week mark
April 1, 2015
Aww! I bet it was way harder for you since you have to be standing at work. I'm sitting down in a desk all day and I haven't been feeling any back pain except at night when I sleep. I still have to put several pillows on my back. Do you sleep flat yet? I can't wait to get back in the gym. I feel so fat ;(
April 1, 2015
Your not fat! And I feel like that too my legs look AWFUL no definition anymore ..okay so after 20 days I feel the urge haha.. I still do I try elevated but sometimes can't fet comfortable and do flat idk if that's bad for me or not it hurts in the morning a lot tho. And I can't wait to sleep on side! 1 more week and 1 day!
March 31, 2015
I can't wait to see your progress. I'm considering Dr. Saul as well.
April 1, 2015
You won't regret it! He did a very good job with me, I didn't bruise at all and only bleed a little bit. He is straight forward and gives an honest opinion. I wanted to go bigger but he said no way you don't have enough tissue also my one of my Breast was bigger and more elevated than the other one. They seem very even as of now. I can't wait to see my final result. Keep us posted! Are you having a Breast lift too?
April 1, 2015
Yes! More than likely I'll need a full lift. Have you seen your incisions yet? I'm most concerned about my areolas being the same size/shape. I also have slight asymmetry and hope it can be fixed. You look great so far. I can tell he did a great job!
April 2, 2015
I haven't seen my insicions yet because I have tape on them. Hopefully I'll see them tomorrow. As for the areolas, they are supper even, both ponting the same direction, nice and round and I just started to get swnsitivity again. I guess you lose some sensitivity due to the surgery but as of today both nipples are fine they get firm when I get cold now which they weren't getting like that the first week after the surgery. I'll let you know tomorrow how my insicions look.
April 9, 2015
don't lift a lot too soon...let them settle in... Implants will shift ....just regular exercise...everything needs to heal on the inside
April 15, 2015
Yes you're right. I haven't gotten the ok to work out yet, just light walking. I'm not even 4 weeks yet. Clearly I've been so impatience. :(
Thanks for sharing your story. I'm happy that you're pleased with your results. I've heard the first few days can be pretty tough, but you got through it! If and when you feel comfortable it would be so great to see photos, especially before and after, so we can celebrate the new you!
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