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1 month post
Recovery has been really smooth! I took pain meds for about a week after surgery, didn’t really need them after. Doc recommended not to wear any push-up bras for about a month, and it’s a real thing - I tried on a push-up lingerie for about 30 seconds, and the girls were sore for the rest of the day. I stuck with soft bralettes for support, and that proved very comfortable. On my 2 week followup, doc told me about displacement exercises (like breast massage, but with slight vertical and horizontal displacement of the implants) and scar massages, which I’ve been doing daily.
Overall, I’m very happy with the look. The right implant descended and relaxed a little bit earlier than the left, so as you’ll see in the photos, the right side appears a little lower. Doc told me that my left pectoralis muscle was a lot tighter during the surgery, so this isn’t surprising. He expects this to even out over the next few months. I’ll post the 2 month update shortly.
Overall, I’m very happy with the look. The right implant descended and relaxed a little bit earlier than the left, so as you’ll see in the photos, the right side appears a little lower. Doc told me that my left pectoralis muscle was a lot tighter during the surgery, so this isn’t surprising. He expects this to even out over the next few months. I’ll post the 2 month update shortly.
5’8 135 Lb 34A - 240 Cc Mentor Moderate Plus Xtra
Hi everyone! The reviews on this website really helped me with my decision to undergo this procedure and choose the optimal size and type of implant. I just had my surgery yesterday and am extremely pleased so far, and wanted to share my story in hopes that it will help someone as well.
To start, I’m 33 years old, no prior pregnancies, and finally in a place in my life where I can do something like this without breaking the bank. I have a fairly athletic body type, muscular thighs, and a broad rib cage, and have just always felt that my breasts did not match the rest of my body even when my weight goes up. My goal was to not look too different in sweaters or loose clothing, but to fill out swimsuits and tank tops better. I really wanted to look and feel as natural as possible, like these were always the breasts that belonged on my body.
I live in Boston, and while there is not a shortage of great plastic surgeons in the area, I couldn’t be happier with Dr. Doherty’s team. From the initial consultation to the preop appointments, surgery, and postop care, they have gone above and beyond in being attentive and kind to my needs. Dr. Doherty himself is an artist, and I felt he really listened and understood what I was going for while also providing his expertise with what has worked well with patients like me in the past.
After several consultations and trying on different size implants in sports bras, I decided I wanted round silicone implants in the range of 225-275 cc, aiming for around 250 cc. I did not want upper pole fullness nor a high profile. Based on my vision and his own experience, Dr. Doherty recommended the Mentor MemoryGel line, specifically the moderate plus xtra profile, which come in specific set volumes. The closest volume to what I wanted was 240 cc, so we went with that. This specific Mentor line holds the teardrop shape a little better while minimizing chances of wrinkling and rippling, and still offers a soft and natural feel after all is said and done.
In terms of the surgical details, Dr. Doherty did an inframammary incision to insert the implants below the pectoralis muscle. The surgery was under general anesthesia and took about 1:15 hours. I will post photos from before the surgery, some intraoperative photos from my chart (showing what the implants would look like under muscle paralysis, which is similar to how they would look in a few months once they settle), and immediate postop. I will also try to update these posts throughout my journey.
So far, I’m feeling great and everything looks very promising. I’m excited to see the progression over the next few months. Let me know if you have any questions!
To start, I’m 33 years old, no prior pregnancies, and finally in a place in my life where I can do something like this without breaking the bank. I have a fairly athletic body type, muscular thighs, and a broad rib cage, and have just always felt that my breasts did not match the rest of my body even when my weight goes up. My goal was to not look too different in sweaters or loose clothing, but to fill out swimsuits and tank tops better. I really wanted to look and feel as natural as possible, like these were always the breasts that belonged on my body.
I live in Boston, and while there is not a shortage of great plastic surgeons in the area, I couldn’t be happier with Dr. Doherty’s team. From the initial consultation to the preop appointments, surgery, and postop care, they have gone above and beyond in being attentive and kind to my needs. Dr. Doherty himself is an artist, and I felt he really listened and understood what I was going for while also providing his expertise with what has worked well with patients like me in the past.
After several consultations and trying on different size implants in sports bras, I decided I wanted round silicone implants in the range of 225-275 cc, aiming for around 250 cc. I did not want upper pole fullness nor a high profile. Based on my vision and his own experience, Dr. Doherty recommended the Mentor MemoryGel line, specifically the moderate plus xtra profile, which come in specific set volumes. The closest volume to what I wanted was 240 cc, so we went with that. This specific Mentor line holds the teardrop shape a little better while minimizing chances of wrinkling and rippling, and still offers a soft and natural feel after all is said and done.
In terms of the surgical details, Dr. Doherty did an inframammary incision to insert the implants below the pectoralis muscle. The surgery was under general anesthesia and took about 1:15 hours. I will post photos from before the surgery, some intraoperative photos from my chart (showing what the implants would look like under muscle paralysis, which is similar to how they would look in a few months once they settle), and immediate postop. I will also try to update these posts throughout my journey.
So far, I’m feeling great and everything looks very promising. I’m excited to see the progression over the next few months. Let me know if you have any questions!
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