Waiting for This Day for over 10 Years! Beverly Hills, CA

This is something I've wanted for 10 years but just kept putting off. I lost quite a bit of weight in a very short amount of time after a severe bought of Salmonella and eColi poisoning and I swear most of what I lost was in my bra size! I just wanted to be proportionate again and after waiting so long, hitting my 40's and an upcoming wedding, I figured now's the time!

Today was the day! Bright and early, we arrived at the surgical center at 6:30am. I was waiting for the inevitable nervousness to finally catch up and set in, but it never did. I knew as soon as they laid me on the table I would finally start getting nervous, but again, I never did. Maybe because I had wanted this for so long that it was just too surreal. Maybe because I knew I was in the hands of one of the best surgeons in the country, I just wasn't worried. I followed all of Dr. Chiu's pre-surgical instructions to a "T". Vitamins, body cleanse, no caffeine, no alcohol and a long list of do's and don'ts. I wasn't chancing anything. Between the nurse, the anesthesiologist and Dr. Chiu himself, the entire morning went smoother and more comfortable than I could have ever imagined. I was under before I even known I had been given the anesthesia, I woke up, what felt like, only minutes later and never felt any effects from the drugs. I laid in bed, although quite comfortably, all day and not once felt nauseous. Having an amazing anesthesiologist is definitely key! (still a tad tired and groggy, so I apologize for not mentioning her by name. But I will remember in the morning and add it!) I had a couple questions come up throughout the evening and was able to personally contact Dr. Chiu who in turn, immediately responded. For a surgeon to give out her personal number for his patients post surgery is nothing I have ever experienced. My follow up is tomorrow and I can not wait to see what they look like! I want to thank Dr. Chiu and the entire surgical team for what continues to be an amazing experience! More to come later!

It's been 2 1/2 weeks since my surgery. I shouldn't have waited so long to write an update as I was feeling great the day after! I have no doubt, following Dr. Chiu's strict pre-surgical regiment was crucial in my feeling so well. I will admit, that first day was a bit rough but after that I was never in any pain. Sore and some discomfort of course, pain? Not once. Again, I'm sure that was in large part by following instructions beforehand. Sleeping for a few days afterward I found to be a bit of a challenge in terms of finding a comfortable and safe position but I already knew and could see it was well worth it.
Dr. Chiu had informed me in advance that there were some differences in my breasts that likely would not change after the surgery. Although very subtle, he just wanted me to be aware so there would be no surprises later. At my follow up, he had informed me he spent a little extra time during surgery doing his best to correct this area and was unsure how it would turn out. This shouldn't have surprised me him being the perfectionist that he is. But to his and my delight, he did a perfect job and both breasts are almost completely symmetrical!
I am now at the point where what very little bruising and swelling I had is completely gone, the only slight soreness are the incision sites and I am finally able to wear sports bras rather than the compression bra. YAY!
My fiancé, who is extremely hard to impress, who also was not altogether for me having this procedure, cannot stop saying what an amazing job Dr. Chiu has done. Complete perfection and extremely natural looking. Even though there is still a bit of swelling and they have some settling to do, he continues to say how real and great they look.
I will continue to refer people to him and will go to him for anything I may later decide I want to do. I always said (besides my breasts) I wouldn't have any kind of cosmetic surgery done. However, knowing Dr. Chiu's work is so amazing and natural and his professionalism and bedside manner is far and beyond, I now believe in never say never! Unfortunately I never took before pictures, however I'll see if I can get a copy he took so I can post before and after's so you can see for yourself how incredible he is.