Having two boobs that are the same size brings a new sense of confidence

I have always had asymmetric breasts and the smaller one had a tuberous shape. My areolas were too large and as I am beginning to age, I have become even more self conscious as they have started to sag and feel different.

Before moving forward with fixing the issues, I wanted to find the right surgeon. I had consultations with four doctors, and ultimately decided to go with Dr. Awada. Her before and after photos looked the most like the natural-looking results that I wanted, her staff was knowledgeable, and they were willing to work with my schedule.

I initially inquired about a fat transfer, but after listening to the assessment of my breasts and hearing input, I decided to go with a lift and implants with lipo of the bra fat and areola reduction. I trusted their expertise, and even though I am still early in the recovery process, I am glad that I did.

While I am only two-weeks post-op, I am already so happy with the results. It is surprising how having two boobs that are the same size brings a new sense of confidence. The incisions are still healing, but knowing that scar treatments are included as part of my follow-up care brings a sense of peace.

Finally, I should mention that I was very anxious before surgery. I am a healthy person who has never had major surgery (except for an emergency c-section), and I am curious by nature, so I had a lot of questions. Choosing to permanently alter my healthy body made me nervous, but Dr. Awada and her team, especially Audrey, helped put my mind at ease.

I will update once I have finished recovering.

I am still in the recovery stage and ran into a minor complication that is not the fault of anyone. Dr. Awada has been attentive and has prioritized my care to get my recovery back on track. She walked me through what to do now and what the next steps might be, and while I am feeling a little down about the setback, I also feel confident that I chose the right doctor. She genuinely cares about my recovery and has helped put my mind at ease while taking steps to help me heal physically. I am grateful to have an experienced plastic surgeon who is passionate about her work. I also look forward to sharing before and after photos once I have healed.

Today was an exciting day because my stitches came out, and I was fitted into a regular bra. The care that I have received over the past few weeks has been wonderful. This has been a physical and emotional journey and I am grateful for the level of care that I have received to heal physically and also the nuances that have made me feel better as I recover. As an example, when Dr. Awada was giving me stitches last week, she asked the nurse to hold my hand. This was such a small but comforting gesture that made a big difference in how I felt in that moment. When I told my husband about the experience, he was grateful that I had such a caring doctor and said that we need more of that in all aspects of healthcare.