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Slightly Tuberous Breast Correction- Smooth Silicone, Subgland, 375cc, Circumareolar Incision/Possible Lift
Ever since I was about 13 years old, I knew something was up. My chest didn't look like all the other girls'- and in the past few years or so I've learned that's because I have tuberous breast deformity/constricted breasts. To my surprise, I was able to find lots of other women on the internet with the same situation as me. While it comforted me to know that I wasn't alone, the word "deformity" stung. I knew that my 20-year-old body was not going to magically develop the plump perfectly round boobs that I always wanted (Kate Upton- you're one blessed woman in that category!), and that I would be stuck with these things unless I had plastic surgery.
Well, that time has come! I'm scheduled for my BA in 3 days. My surgeon recommended 375cc smooth silicone implants over the muscle through the periareolar approach. There's a possibility that I'll be having a benelli breast lift as well (full incision around the areola) to both raise the nipple areolar complex and to reduce the size of my areolae- another one of my goals. In addition, my surgeon will also be scoring tissue beneath my existing IMF since it is a bit high up and constricted. At first I was hesitant about the subgland approach, but my surgeon said that since I have substantial breast tissue already it would be most beneficial to place the implant above the muscle so that it can "fall" into place, giving me more of an "underboob".
I chose my doctor by doing lots of research and making sure he had experience with breasts that are shaped like mine. I knew from the moment that I met my surgeon that he was the one for me. He was/is kindhearted and caring. I couldn't be happier with my surgeon so far.
With my surgery being so close, I figured I would take a before picture even though just looking at them and thinking about other human beings on the internet looking at them makes me cringe and shudder. Simultaneously, I know that it'll feel so good to see my progress and potentially get some advice from my fellow realself-ers.
I still feel like I have so many questions. How will I respond to the anesthesia? When can I go bra shopping? What's the best way to take care of my scars so that they heal as nicely as they can? When will I be able to sleep on my side? AND SO MANY MORE!
It hasn't hit me yet that I'll be going under the knife in just a few days, but I'm sure it will soon. If anyone reads this, thank you so much for following my journey! And a big THANK YOU to the women documenting theirs. You have helped me gain so much confidence to take the steps I needed to take in order to get where I want to be. I'm so excited for this new chapter of my life!!! (.)(.) I will try and keep this updated the very best I can!
Sad news... my BA was pushed back a day (to…
The girls have arrived!!! The surgery…
The surgery went extremely well. My surgeon placed round smooth silicone implants above the muscle through a circumareolar incision and also performed a benelli breast lift. I would love to tell you guys what size implants I got... but I truly am unsure! I know they're either 350, 375, or 400ccs... but I left the decision up to my surgeon since he knows the end result that I wish to achieve. Tomorrow I am going to his office for a check up so I'll definitely ask him then.
I have an on-q pain pump inserted, which consistently and slowly delivers a numbing local anesthetic (I believe that's what it's considered) to my chest area. I'm also taking Percocet every 6 hours to ensure that I don't feel pain. My surgeon sent me home with two refillable ice packs that I am to place over my bandaged breasts. M
I have been drinking a lot of water and trying to eat high fiber foods, although I don't have much of an appetite. I have eaten cut up fruit and rice and beans which has been satisfying. The surgical center called me today and suggested drinking something with electrolytes (such as Gatorade).
I can't believe how great I feel. I do have some discomfort but I can't necessarily say that I am in pain at all. This discomfort includes a somewhat stiff back from sleeping elevated, sore/pressure on chest and ribs, and a bit of a sore throat. When I get up to use the bathroom I do find that I feel nauseous if I move too quickly, but other than that I do not feel sick when I'm resting.
Provider Review
When I became a teenager and began getting dressed in the locker room at school, frequently having slumber parties with my girlfriends etc., I quickly realized that my breasts didn't look like all the other girls'. I felt embarrassed to change in front of anyone, wear certain outfits, and put on a bathing suit. My deformed breasts- tuberous/constricted in shape- held me back from feeling like I had any sort of value or worth, despite all the other things about myself that I may have been proud of. At 19 years old, all of this changed. I first visited Dr. Vasisht in January of 2017 to address and discuss my situation. As you can imagine, I was extremely nervous due to the humility I felt regarding my chest appearance, but this fear was eliminated as soon as I sat down to talk with Dr. Vasisht. Dr. V was more kind, clear, gentle, knowledgeable, comforting, and down to earth than I could have hoped for. He taught me everything there is to know about breast augmentation before carefully examining me and giving me his educated opinion on the best way to go about achieving my goals in order to make my breasts look the way I wanted them to. On March 15th 2017 I had a breast augmentation- 350cc High Profile Mentor Silicone Implants, Subglandular Placement, Circumareolar incisions, with a Bennelli lift. I could not be happier with the success of the procedure and my results so far. To this day (2 1/2 months post op) Dr. V and his staff give me their undivided attention each time I call the office with a question or come in for an appointment. Beryl and Megan are incredible- so patient and so sweet. Everyone at South Shore Plastic Surgery has remained as wonderful as they were the first day I walked into the office. I never liked going to the doctors before, but every time I leave this office after a visit I can hardly wait to come back (haha)! I wanted to write this review to let anyone who is considering a procedure (breast augmentation & beyond) with Dr. V know that they are in good, caring, expert hands. Most of all though, I wanted to write this review to thank Dr. V for what he has done for me. For the first time in my life I feel feminine, beautiful, and I love looking in the mirror. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! :)