1 million percent happy with my results and experience

Long Review…

I always had nice breast. I developed early at 12, it took a few years before I fully appreciated them. While they were always perky I was a full 32B. I had two children and breastfed them both for 4 years total. And that wrecked havoc on my Breast. While they were still the same size, they were saggy and I hated looking at myself in the mirror, especially after having breast full of milk and wearing a size 34C from pregnancy/nursing boobs. I went for the consult (2010) and decided on Allergan High Profile 325cc for my new size, and under the muscle was important incase I had more children, I wanted the option to nurse. I was terrified of getting too large since my kids were still young and I picked them up a lot and was pretty active. And a small part of me didn’t want anyone to “know” I had fake boobs. Anyway that surgery and experience from start to finish was AMAZING. The day of surgery, I was asked about the size and did change to a 350cc high profile smooth implant. I’m so glad I did because the results were spectacular! So fast forward 6 years with my lovely 34 D breast and I became pregnant again. Ok WOW my pregnancy boobs were big 34DD but that was nothing compared to my nursing boobs when my milk came in. I was a 34DDD. Since I nursed my 2 other children, I felt guilt and decided to nurse my third. And since he was my baby, I breastfed for just over 5 years (I know, don’t judge) he was my last and I knew I would miss it once I was done. Plus I thought I’d get a new set if they sagged like they did after my two first babies. Ok so yes they sagged but still looked pretty good. But I had them for 11 years and thought since I’d gained a little weight and filled out in my body as I aged, I could go a bit larger. Plus Covid kind of made me have the “life’s short” do what you want attitude. I hadn’t been to a doctor in 3 years (Covid) so I knew, I wanted to get a mammogram, all the female test from my OBGYN and a full physical. If everything checked out, I was gifting myself a new set of breast for my 40th birthday (next year). Took me Months of researching different surgeons. While I had a plastic surgeon I visited for years for Botox, I actually found much better reviews for a different doctor here. Anyway booked the consult. Thrilled as I was healthy from all my test and couldn’t wait for the consult. My first impression of the office was wow this is lavish. All the women that work their look like they stepped out of a modeling catalog and were so warm and kind. When I met Dr. Lambie, I knew within 5 minutes she was knowledgeable and competent and the surgeon I felt would be perfect for my surgery. I first discussed what my dislikes and concerns were with my current implants, discussed what I was looking for in new implants and then Dr.Lambie examined me, said I was a good candidate for implant exchange. She gave me a set of implants to try on in my bra and they were exactly what I wanted 495cc. We then discussed how much upper pole (volume up top), I wanted lots, so we went with High Profile and next we discussed viscosity (firmness). I loved the feeling I had when my milk would come in and wanted that as opposed to fluffy breast. So she suggested an implant that had 70% more viscosity that the original implants from Allegra.

Dr.Lambie gave me a tour of the surgical suites and I was so impressed. The idea of not being at a surgery center like my first BA seemed amazing and it was so sterile and cold and just made the whole surgery process so scary. Dr. Lambes surgeival Suite had a comfortable feeling while still being very much state of the arm and fully equipped for the most complicated cosmetic surgery.

I put a deposit down to reserve my surgery and requested a date 6 weeks away although they had appointments the following week, I had too many obligations I couldn’t cancel for surgery. While the 6 week wait gave me LOTS of time to research my breast implant size choice, it also gave me way too much time to stress if I was doing the right thing. I would honestly say, schedule a surgery no more than 2 weeks away. You’ve already decided to get the surgery so don’t make it harder on yourself by waiting like I did. I ordered my surgical bra online, bought a wedge pillow for the 45° angle sleeping for the first 2 weeks. I also bought a few cheap dresses that buttoned up and hung them on my lower shelf since you aren’t suppose to raise your arms above your head. I had a list of medications to avoid 2 weeks prior and another list to avoid 1 week prior.

The night before surgery the doctors office called to go over surgery day procedures and give me my surgery time. It wasn’t going to be until 12:00 in the afternoon. At first I was bummed because I wanted to wake up and get it over with but it actually turned out to be a blessing because I had a relaxing morning finishing up chores and getting my bed ready for when I returned. I opened all my water bottles because it actually hurts once you have your surgery for a few days and placed them by my bed as well as a drawer of healthy snacks.

I was so nervous and anxious on the drive over to the office. I actually almost told my husband to turn around and take me home.

Once we arrive at the plastic surgeons office/surgical suite. We immediately filled out paperwork. It took 8 minutes. A nurse came and brought me back. I was honestly so excited/anxious/ and ready to get the surgery over with, I forgot to tell my husband bye. Lol I did text him the minute I realized and told him I loved him. When I got to my room, their was a mirror and a hospital bed. The nurse told me to remove my top/bra and put on the top gown. She took pictures of me. Dr.Lambie came in and went over the implant size, and did a few markings on my chest. She told me not to worry about a thing and was just as warm and kind as the day I met her. Another nurse came in and asked me a few questions about my weight and any allergy’s or health concerns I need to inform her of. She put in the IV and the anesthesiologist came inn, introduced herself and asked if I had any concerns or questions. She was also wonderful. I did mention I became extremely nauseous after my last BA and she said not to worry she would give me 3 types of anti nausea medication in my IV before I came too. Honestly from the minute I arrived until I was walking into the surgery suit and starting to go under, it was less than 30 minutes. The nurse held my had and talked to kind to me and explained I was getting a narcotic in my Iv and that would relax me and then told me she was putting a mask over my face and to just breath. I remember asking her, “what if I don’t fall asleep?” and she quickly replied, they always win and I would certainly fall asleep. I was under for less than 40 minutes and in recovery and felt amazing. The nurse brought me a soda and talked to me and I was in recover for 40 minutes. She took my vitals several times but I felt better than when I had gone into surgery so I didn’t have to wait long before my husband in. The nurse said I was ready to go if I wanted to so my husband drove the car around back where the surgery exit was. With the nurses help I walked to the car. I felt 100% fine on the way home. Zero pain. Zero nausea. I could tell I had medicine in my system but it was nothing like I had expected to fell after surgery. So I did get in bed when I got home. Watch a bit of TV and before I was planning on sleeping at 10:00 I did take my first dose of pain medicine although the nurse said I could take it right away, I didn’t need it. I wasn’t even in pain, I just wanted to make sure since I was sleeping sitting more upright than normal that I got a good night sleep. The second day, I woke up and was sore but not in pain. I was told not to take Motrin until day 3 so I relied on the pain medicine but I really was in terrible pain. Maybe a 3 or 4 out of 10. The nurse from Dr.Lambie’s office called the day after surgery to check in and walk me through my first shower. I could get my breast wet but to avoid keeping my breast under the water the entire time. That show did feel amazing.

I slept good on night 2 but not great.

Day 3 I was the most sore and my stomach and ribs felt bruised a bit although I was only visible bruised in between my breast. I’m sure it was just from swelling and the surgery.

Day 4 I felt fine and tried to do a bit of light house chores and over did it, wore myself out and spent the afternoon sleeping.

Day 5-7 less swelling and no pain. Still a tinny bit exhausted.

Day 8 follow up appt. Perfect.

So I know how scary anesthesia is, I know how scary the thought of hurting from recovery is but it’s not nearly as common to have complications from anesthesia as one would thing. The pain medicine completely deals with all pain and discomfort. If you have any insecurities about your breast, give yourself this gift. Life is too short not to be completely happy with your body. You won’t regret it and if you’re anywhere near Orlando, the only surgeon you should consider is Dr.Lambie of Advanced Aesthetics. I am 1 million percent happy with my results and experience.