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Almost a Year!!
I do not regret my surgery, and I would probably do it again because it has helped with the loose skin and sagginess that plagued me over the last few years. I thought my boyfriend at the time would love my body after surgery, but he began to act indifferent and needless to say, we are no longer together. I think my opinion about myself and the decision to have surgery impacted our relationship, but it was not the deciding factor to split.
My advice to anyone considering breast implants is to make sure you are aware of the risks/complications, think through the surgery and the outcome, and be prepared for a feeling of disappointment after a few months. Many girls will begin to analyze their surgery, wondering if they should have gone bigger/smaller and will contemplate more surgery for other areas. The experience I had was that surgery and appearance began to occupy all of my time and thoughts, leaving little for my children and loved ones. My 12 year old told me she wanted to have surgery when she grows up, and my 7 year old started looking at magazines and commenting how some girls have pretty bodies. This is NOT the impression I wanted to make on my children!! Now it is too late to undo the potential damage. I explained to them that even though I had surgery, it did not make me feel beautiful, and it did not change what is on the inside.
In conclusion, I am glad I was able to work through some of the emotions and self-esteem issues that caused me to seek surgery in the first place. Ladies, be prepared when you make this decision and identify your reasons for wanting surgery. It will not make you more attractive to the public (they won't even notice unless you make a drastic change), your significant other, and it will NOT make you happy! My results have made me feel more confident in some of the clothes I wear and when I am without clothes, but that is all. I had to force myself to stop nit-picking at every flaw in the mirror and to live my life without obsessing over appearance. I wish you all the best of luck for your procedures and I hope every girl that reads this decides to investigate themselves from the inside and make an informed decision without unrealistic expectations. God bless!
PS: IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE PICS, PLEASE SEND ME A PRIVATE MESSAGE. I TOOK ALL MY PICS DOWN FOR PRIVACY REASONS, BUT I WILL SEND YOU BEFORE/AFTER IMAGES IF YOU FEEL IT WILL HELP YOU WITH YOUR DECISION
3 Months Post-Op
All in all, I am very happy with my results and if I had to do it over again, I would in a heartbeat! My breasts DO NOT look perfect, and nothing else in my life has changed because of my surgery. But I have more self-confidence in my appearance. I feel sexier when I don't have clothes on even though I gained a few pounds since the procedure. Now that I can work out again doing what I like, I know that the weight will come off fairly easily. If I could give any advice to someone considering this procedure, it would be to have realistic expectations, do the research, and be prepared for any complications. This surgery was not a walk in the park, and didn't turn me into a sports illustrated model. So many young women think having surgery will make them happy; this idea could not be more false! Happiness comes from the inside, not from your appearance. But if you have realistic expectations, would like to alter your appearance slightly, and you are aware of all the risks involved, then I say go for it!
Thank you all for the love and support you gave to help me through this experience! I could not have done it without you! God bless all of you on RealSelf!!
Doctor's Appt for Opened Incision
Provider Review
Dr. Bailey is a really great doctor! He took the time at my consultation and pre-op appointments to answer all of my questions, and he wanted to know exactly what MY goals were. He never tried to talk me into something I didn't want. His receptionist and nurse are very friendly and patient-oriented as well. If the answering machine picked up during business hours, I always received a return call right away! The doctor and his staff made me feel very comfortable and like they were really listening to me; I appreciate their kindness and generosity so much! I would highly recommend seeing doctor Bailey for any cosmetic and/or reconstructive procedures. He is a board certified plastic surgeon and also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.