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Beautiful Breast...The 2 Step Process =Breast Tissue Expander + Silicon Implant
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Age:43 Height:5'3 Weight: 127 Desired Surgery...
$10,000
Age:43
Height:5'3
Weight: 127
Desired Surgery Result: Natural well proportioned breast.
After consulting 3 different Surgeons, my final choice is to go for one of the best in America in Brigham Women's Hospital. Due to my tight skin on the chest, surgeon's treatment plan is 2 step. First, put a Breast Tissue Expander in dual plane, starting with 200 to 250cc saline and gradually expand the tissue until my breast tissue and muscle will be able to accommodate the anatomical shaped silicon implant. This procedure costs $10,000. This would help us decide the appropriate silicon implant without sacrificing the future misplacement or missettling of the final implant. Second Step: After my tissue, skin and muscle adjusted to the appropriate size, proportion and symmetry of the breast in relation to the width of my shoulder and chest, the Silicon Implant will replace the expander permanently. My surgeon and I planned to achieve an augmented breast that is well balance, symmetrical, proportional and aesthetically beautiful natural breast. Getting huge or bigger implant was a big "no" the fact that I have a moderate T-spine Scoliosis and I am petite. Big breast will look odd on my height and weight, I want to keep an image of being classy and sexy, to have a well shaped perky youthful breast looking forward in 10 to 20 years from now. I will posts progress as I go on with this journey starting May 18, 2015.
Height:5'3
Weight: 127
Desired Surgery Result: Natural well proportioned breast.
After consulting 3 different Surgeons, my final choice is to go for one of the best in America in Brigham Women's Hospital. Due to my tight skin on the chest, surgeon's treatment plan is 2 step. First, put a Breast Tissue Expander in dual plane, starting with 200 to 250cc saline and gradually expand the tissue until my breast tissue and muscle will be able to accommodate the anatomical shaped silicon implant. This procedure costs $10,000. This would help us decide the appropriate silicon implant without sacrificing the future misplacement or missettling of the final implant. Second Step: After my tissue, skin and muscle adjusted to the appropriate size, proportion and symmetry of the breast in relation to the width of my shoulder and chest, the Silicon Implant will replace the expander permanently. My surgeon and I planned to achieve an augmented breast that is well balance, symmetrical, proportional and aesthetically beautiful natural breast. Getting huge or bigger implant was a big "no" the fact that I have a moderate T-spine Scoliosis and I am petite. Big breast will look odd on my height and weight, I want to keep an image of being classy and sexy, to have a well shaped perky youthful breast looking forward in 10 to 20 years from now. I will posts progress as I go on with this journey starting May 18, 2015.
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Day of treatment
POST OP DAY 1
Finally I did it! I checked in at 6:30am, (1)Register (2)Check Vital Signs with Nurse (3) Change to surgery gown/socks/underwear (4)Nurse verified the procedure & other patient data/briefing on what to expect during surgery, started IV and Fluid Drip (5)Met with Anesthesiologist/discuss the option on pain management (6)PA double checked the Medical records (7) Plastic Surgeon made a sketch lines for guide in actual procedure/told me her approach for my case. 5 Minutes after, I am at the surgery room, move myself from stretcher to OR table. Anesthesiologist gave me relaxing meds the after less than 5 minutes I'm asleep. Next thing I knew, I woke up in recovery area, dizzy, feeling loopy, thirsty and hungry. Recovery nurse never left my side until I was fully recovered and conscious.
Surgery started at 7:10 and finished at 8:20am, it was a breeze because the all the staff showed genuine care, compassion and professionalism. They were enthusiastic with their role and put their heart into what they were doing. The level of kindness and respect towards me was beyond words of compliment, it was humanity at its best.
Went home at 12 noon, feeling sleepy, tired, hungry and thirsty. My pain level was 3, between2pm to 4pm my chest felt tight and slightly painful. But it manageable pain. I stay on track with pain meds, taking it at exactly every 4 hours, it's hard to go the the bathroom if you don't have caregiver in the first 5 to 6 hours post op.
Tonight, I felt much better, I can get up, empty the drain (approximate volume around 2-4cc per 2 hour), go the bathroom and use my arms without pain. I kept replenishing my fluids by drinking a lot of water, it really helped a lot.
I put ice packs 20 minutes on, 20 minutes rest and resume again. I observed swelling and bruising subsided faster. Although I slept almost upright, I surrounded my sofa bed with a lot of cushy pillows, I set up a table side wherein all meds and medical supplies were within reach. Frequent trip to the bathroom served the purpose of keeping myself active, better circulation and faster flushing of the medications.
Plastic Surgeon, stated with 200cc to the Breast Tissue Expander, after 2 weeks I will be coming back to have more volume injected until my skin, muscle and soft tissue will be flexible enough to accommodate the permanent Anatomical Shaped Silicon Implant.
For a hassle free from parking and driving within Boston and Suburb, I suggest to take a cab or use Uber, you be easily get lost on the GPS since there's road construction heading Jamaica Plains. Approximate fare from Quincy to Jamaica Plains is around $30-$35 for around 20 minute ride off peak hours.
More updates to come, please don't forget to like this review if you find it helpful or leave me a comment.
Thank you!
Surgery started at 7:10 and finished at 8:20am, it was a breeze because the all the staff showed genuine care, compassion and professionalism. They were enthusiastic with their role and put their heart into what they were doing. The level of kindness and respect towards me was beyond words of compliment, it was humanity at its best.
Went home at 12 noon, feeling sleepy, tired, hungry and thirsty. My pain level was 3, between2pm to 4pm my chest felt tight and slightly painful. But it manageable pain. I stay on track with pain meds, taking it at exactly every 4 hours, it's hard to go the the bathroom if you don't have caregiver in the first 5 to 6 hours post op.
Tonight, I felt much better, I can get up, empty the drain (approximate volume around 2-4cc per 2 hour), go the bathroom and use my arms without pain. I kept replenishing my fluids by drinking a lot of water, it really helped a lot.
I put ice packs 20 minutes on, 20 minutes rest and resume again. I observed swelling and bruising subsided faster. Although I slept almost upright, I surrounded my sofa bed with a lot of cushy pillows, I set up a table side wherein all meds and medical supplies were within reach. Frequent trip to the bathroom served the purpose of keeping myself active, better circulation and faster flushing of the medications.
Plastic Surgeon, stated with 200cc to the Breast Tissue Expander, after 2 weeks I will be coming back to have more volume injected until my skin, muscle and soft tissue will be flexible enough to accommodate the permanent Anatomical Shaped Silicon Implant.
For a hassle free from parking and driving within Boston and Suburb, I suggest to take a cab or use Uber, you be easily get lost on the GPS since there's road construction heading Jamaica Plains. Approximate fare from Quincy to Jamaica Plains is around $30-$35 for around 20 minute ride off peak hours.
More updates to come, please don't forget to like this review if you find it helpful or leave me a comment.
Thank you!
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UPDATED FROM macbook
1 day post
PoST Op Day 2
I didn't sleep well last night ,a bit anxious due to the constraint of the surgical bra & binder(upper pole) and to sleep staying semi upright. The pain is minimal between 2 or 3 scale but it was manageable because I strictly followed the timeline of taking Hydrocodone Acetaminophen(pain meds) & Cefadroxil 500mg(antibiotics). Medication is very straight forward (just 2 pills for pain-every 4 hours & antibiotic-twice a day). As long as upon your surgery day, all vitals are normal from Pre-op Screening.
The bandage on the upper chest serves as a shaped forming elastic, this is to encourage healing of the implanted location is towards the lower Inframammary.
The main objective here is to create natural upper pole slope and give more volume below the nipple.
My drains on both side produces fluid from dark red(yesterday) to pinkish as of today. I collected around 20cc each side within the 8 hours period.
It was hard to get up in bed without a caregiver assisting you on the first day post-op. The Plastic Surgeon said to try not to use force on arms (no pushing or pulling). Maximum weight you can lift as prescribed was only 10 pound (around 4.53kilos).
To this hour, the swelling starts to subside, lesser pain, frequent trip to the bathroom and pee. I don't feel tired,nauseous, loopy or blurry vision. I guess the anti-nausea patch behind my ear made the difference in relation to nauseous feeling. Second day is way better than yesterday, I can move around independently, full range of arm motion but there's an episodic radiating pain on the chest from time to time.
I have my small puppy snuggled beside me all the time, which I think contributes to my wellness in both emotional & psychology. Petting my dog relaxes myself.
I appreciate you dropping a line or two on the comment box, thank you!
Have a nice day friends :)
The bandage on the upper chest serves as a shaped forming elastic, this is to encourage healing of the implanted location is towards the lower Inframammary.
The main objective here is to create natural upper pole slope and give more volume below the nipple.
My drains on both side produces fluid from dark red(yesterday) to pinkish as of today. I collected around 20cc each side within the 8 hours period.
It was hard to get up in bed without a caregiver assisting you on the first day post-op. The Plastic Surgeon said to try not to use force on arms (no pushing or pulling). Maximum weight you can lift as prescribed was only 10 pound (around 4.53kilos).
To this hour, the swelling starts to subside, lesser pain, frequent trip to the bathroom and pee. I don't feel tired,nauseous, loopy or blurry vision. I guess the anti-nausea patch behind my ear made the difference in relation to nauseous feeling. Second day is way better than yesterday, I can move around independently, full range of arm motion but there's an episodic radiating pain on the chest from time to time.
I have my small puppy snuggled beside me all the time, which I think contributes to my wellness in both emotional & psychology. Petting my dog relaxes myself.
I appreciate you dropping a line or two on the comment box, thank you!
Have a nice day friends :)
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May 19, 2015
Congratulations on the accomplishing the first step of your journey! Sounds like everything is going well so far. Don't forget to take something to counteract the constipating side effects of the pain medication. ;) Glad you have your dog to help you...she is darling!
This 2 step process sounds like it's ideal for you and will help you achieve the look you want without complications. I have read about expanders in the breast reconstruction process. How long will you have these in place? Good luck on Monday and looking forward to following your journey!
I find this interesting and helpful to the community. Thank you for sharing!