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26 Yrs Old, 1 Child, Natrelle Style 20, High Profile, Silicone, 450ccs Left, 475 Ccs Right - Birmingham, AL

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I just had mto bready augmentatuon done 10/30/15....

chelle_lynn11
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I just had mto bready augmentatuon done 10/30/15. I decided on silicone 450ccs and he recommended adding an extra 25ccs to the right breast bc I didn't like how much smaller it was compared to the left breast. They are moderate profile and under the muscle, he made that decision based on my body style and shape. The first 2 days were pretty rough but I feel alright now other than the tightness and heavy feeling. I had some pretty bad bruising and since I was an out of state patient I sent my PS pictures and he said it was normal, I usually bruise easily anyway. I know it will take weeks till months for them to drop but I find myself worrying a lot that they never will. I wonder if I'm using my arms to much, I went back to work today. I'm not lifting anything over 10 lbs but I do use my arms a lot and probably shouldn't be doing as much as I am but it's not painful to reach above my head, shower, wash my hair, do laundry etc. I'm also worried that I should have gone a little bigger, I can't wait for the weeks and months to come to see what the end result is. PS told me the right breast would sit higher longer than the left because of the extra 25ccs but the left one actually looks like its higher. I'm very happy that I still have sensation in both nipples and I hope this doesn't change but I have a good but of numbness under and on the sides.

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William J. Hedden, MD

William J. Hedden, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 6, 2015
I'm Glad your happy and doing well. If you remember you had one fold or crease that was higher then the other to start with and so it took a little more work on that area which is why your more bruised there. It should end up being fine. They can take weeks to months to finally drop into place. Once they do drop you tend to see more projection as that happens. Just keep healing and have a great day. Please call the office or my cell if you have any problems. Remember I know it's scary to be from out of state in the healing process but we're just a phone call or FaceTime away. My cell number is 205-601-4127 if you ever have any concerns. We don't want you to worry. Have a great day and keep us posted.
November 6, 2015
This is why you are such an awesome doctor =) I was expecting other reviews but you were the first and on top of things! I often wonder if I'm using my muscles to much and if I am would that affect the healing process since it's under the muscle? Anytime I use my arms I can feel the muscles getting tighter and my left hurts a little worse but I figure that's bc I sleep on the left side of the bed and I get out of bed on my own.
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November 7, 2015
Remember your early so if you do something and the muscle hurts just try to ease up from that. It should start to get better. Keep us posted. Have a great night.
November 6, 2015
They look nice, I thought the same thing, but I am 2 weeks post op now and with each week i can tell my have dropped more and more... watch at your 1 week mark you will see a difference. They look great though. Happy healing.
November 6, 2015
Thanks, today makes one week. I'll have to take a before/after when I get home from work to see if there is a difference. Sometimes they are higher than other and I wonder if it's swelling from using my arms to much.
UPDATED FROM chelle_lynn11
7 days post

One week post op

chelle_lynn11
Today is one week since my breast augmentation. I've had a good bit of pain (mostly the left breast), it feels like it's just the muscles so I took the Valium I was prescribed. My sternum hurts so bad it feels like it's broken, the Valium helped and once I got home from work I placed ice packs on them. I'm not able to hold my arms down by my side like I usually would bc they're poking out the sides and under my arms...this causes a lot of discomfort between my shoulder blades in my back. I'm off work the next 2 days so I'll be taking it easy.

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November 7, 2015
Your breasts look great! Dr. Hedden performed my BA yesterday morning. How tall are you? I have 475ccs in both breasts but the doctor didn't tell me what profile I have
November 7, 2015
Thank you, I am 5'2 and 135lbs. Dr. Hedden may have told me what profile he chose but I don't remember much from after surgery. I did a little searching on Google and found out what profile I had. You should have been given a Device identification Card with your implant information on it. On the back it will say what style, mine says style 20. I googled Natrelle Style 20 Silicone Filled Breast Implants and was able to find out that way...or if that doesn't work just call and ask. Please keep me updated with how things are going for you.
November 8, 2015
I found my implant card and found out! Thank you! I also have natrelle style 20
UPDATED FROM chelle_lynn11
8 days post

Day 8..first day with no prescribed pain medicine!

chelle_lynn11
Today has been much better than yesterday =) When I woke up this morning I took two Motrin with breakfast and haven't had to take a pain killer yet and its almost 6pm. I still have a good bit of discomfort due to swelling and implants being very high, also my breast bone still feels very sore. I have my fingers crossed for another good day tomorrow and an even better one Monday since I'll be at work.

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December 31, 2015
I live in Ohio but I am looking into flying out to Dr. Hedden because the two goos surgeons around me cost an arm and a leg ($6,500) would you say it was more cost effective to fly to him to get uou surgery done?
January 1, 2016
I payed 4850...I've never flown, so I'm not sure...you would also have to pay for a hotel too..
January 2, 2016
Thank you so much for this