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34 Yr Old Mom of 3. 5'4" 137 lbs 425 cc saline subpectoral biplanar - Birmingham, AL

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I've wanted to get breast augmentation as long as...

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Redhead2410
WORTH IT$3,600
I've wanted to get breast augmentation as long as I can remember. I've been self conscious of my small boobs forever. I loved how big they got while I was breast feeding my kiddos but we all know that doesn't last long. Not only did my boobs shrink but I feel that they became way too droopy. I only own 2 bras that don't have some sort of push up, but If I leave the house I am usually wearing one of my bombshell bras from Victoria's Secret. After my baby started K this year my hubby and I started researching Drs and with a solid recommendation from a friend we decided on Dr Hedden in Birmingham. I scheduled my consultation and after meeting him I felt a lot more at ease with my decision. It was definitely fun trying on all the sizers. And I narrowed it down to somewhere between 400-450 ccs I don't want to be too big but I definitely don't want to come out regretting going to small. And trying to decide between saline and silicone is so tough. I really would like silicone, because they feel so real. But I don't know if I would be able to make myself get an MRI every 2 years to check for a silent rupture. So many decisions!! But very exciting ones :) Also dr Hedden suggested that I get a biplanar augmentation due to my droopiness. He said it wasn't bad enough to require an actual lift. I have stalked this site for so long and feel that I have been helped by so many reviews I wanted to put my experience out there. And I think this will be a great way to track my progress!

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William J. Hedden, MD

William J. Hedden, MD

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UPDATED FROM Redhead2410
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So yesterday was the big day! I arrived at dr...

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So yesterday was the big day! I arrived at dr heddens office at 6:30. Did all the paper work and got my prescriptions. They carried me back, got all my vitals, got my iv started and then dr Hedden came in to mark me. I finally decided on 425 cc saline sub pectoral. I feel comfortable knowing that if it ruptures I'll know and not have to worry about a silent rupture. After I was marked they walked me back to the operating room and I laid on the table. They gave me the sleepy med and next thing I know I'm waking up in recovery. I ended up getting 375 mentor smooth round moderate plus profile saline implants overfilled to 425 in both sides. I got the incision in crease under the breast. He also did the biplanar approach to help with my droopiness. When I woke up I was in a crazy amount of pain and I was shaking so badly and I was freezing!! Honestly at that moment I regretted it all. I couldn't believe how bad I was hurting. Immediately after waking up the nurse helped me get dressed and wheeled me outside where my hubby was waiting for me. They helped me in the car and I burst into tears. I begged him for my pain meds and a phenergan for my nausea. It was a mistake to take the hydrocodone before the nausea passed because I ended up vomiting as soon as we got back to the hotel. I tried everything to get comfortable but could. It hurt to move and it hurt to sit it hurt to lay down it hurt a lot. My back was killing me and I couldn't take deep breaths and for whatever reason my left arm was aching so bad! It finally came time to take my Valium for a muscle relaxer and I finally got comfortable enough to fall asleep. When I woke up I got to take a pain pill and I finally felt human again. I couldn't wait to take a peek at the new girls and I was so happy with what I saw!! I know it's too early to decide this, but I'm kinda disappointed that I didn't go bigger :( as of right now I am feeling good and having a hard time just sitting around even though the hubby is being fantastic at helping out. He just doesn't have the same standard of clean that I do lol. I'll update later!

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Day 1 post op

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Today I had my day after surgery post op visit. Dr Hedden said everything looked great and he was pleased with the progress. He said to keep icing them and at 2 weeks out start massaging my left boobie to help the implant drop. I haven't had a ton of pain, but I have been alternating Valium and hydrocodone all day. My left breast is a lot more sore than my right but he had to do more work to it due to my uneven fold. My left boobie seems to have a lot more bruising and swelling. The ice seems to really help it though. Dr Hedden wants me to keep a sports bra on at all times for 2 weeks then after 2 weeks I still sleep in one but can change to a normal wireless bra during the day. I'm still a little disappointed that they aren't any bigger but I hope they fill out as they drop and fluff. I'm really pleased that everything seems to be going smoothly :)

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