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Douglas L. Vander Woude, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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6 Days out

A little backstory…I’m 31 years old, mother of 2. I nursed both of my kids for 18 months a piece but prior to that I wore a 34 D bra, I’m now in a B or sometimes C cup. I was also quite curvy in my teenage years but lost about 80 pounds when I got out of high school so there’s been a lot of weight fluctuations. So my girls are SAD. I’m currently 5’7” 145-150 pounds.

After years of wanting implants, I’m officially 6 days away from my surgery. I ended up switching doctors because my first doctor was very adamant that he would only do a ‘natural’ looking implant (450cc) on me and that’s not what I’m going for. My new doctor understood the assignment and is in agreement with the size I needed to achieve the look I want (650-700cc). I’m a bit nervous but overall ready to get it over with so I can start healing. I’m going with a high profile silicone implant under the muscle. I will be posting pictures of before and after as soon as possible

2 days post opp

Everything turned out great! Ended up going with a 605cc implant instead of the original 650-700 and I’m SO glad. I’m allergic to most pain killers so I’m going cold turkey on the healing process. My doctor said that anymore than the 605 and I would have been in even more pain so he didn’t think it was a good idea. I am right on the edge of needing a lift but I didn’t get one this time. I figure I’ll wait 5-10 years and jump to 700cc with my lift :)

I’ll post better pictures tomorrow after my shower

6 days post opp

Overall I feel great, as long as I’m taking it easy. I made the mistake of trying to grocery shop yesterday and ended up ditching my cart and calling my partner to come get me haha. The girls are still sitting very high but that was for be expected. I’ll keep updating every 2-4 weeks from here on out

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
220 Lyon NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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I couldn’t be happier! Dr. VanderWoude is the most real plastic surgeon I’ve met and gave me realistic expectations before my operation. And boy did he deliver. I walked in and wanted the biggest implants that would fit and he did just that. I had met with other plastic surgeons that refused to give me a more augmented looking implant (they were trying to keep me around 350-400). But after a little bit of explaining, Dr. V understood the assignment :) He and his support staff were great to work with and I will be going to them for any other surgeries I choose to have.