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Very professional office - procedure much more painful than expected

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Breast Lift with Implants

RSProfile8919979March 10, 2022
$17,000
This is a very professional office. The doc never made me feel uncomfortable and no shame on my breast implant size. The staff is so seasoned, they are very smart. The staff is kind and happy. Now, I have read many reviews and no one ever discussed how serious this surgery is. How freaking painful it is 24/7. How you need to be prepared for a month of very little activity! It sucks. I feel miserable all the time. Most people that it helps to stay on top of your meds, but they don’t tell you that you still feel like hell. I almost wanted the implants out just to get some relief. I have high pain tolerance but this one is tough! Your breasts feel like they are going to
explode all the time and it’s worse at the end of the day or if you do too much. Ugh!!!

RSProfile8919979's provider

Francesco Campanile, MD

Francesco Campanile, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (26)

Resourceful9954
March 11, 2022
Yes!! I agree!! Thank you for your honesty! My PS and team are awesome...but I didn't imagine that recovery would be so uncomfortable. I knew there would be pain involved but after c-section's etc I thought it couldn't be worse. I am approaching week 4 and cannot wait for life to get back to normal! The meds side effects were not helping either making me limit use to the first few days. Well hopefully you feel better soon...know that you are not alone! #we got this!
RSProfile8919979
March 11, 2022
Exactly! when I see these reviews I’m more than annoyed. Of course I’m getting better, but dang! I like you have had some doozy surgeries, but didn’t expect this to be so hard. Thanks for sharing! I’m glad to know that it isn’t just me! My best friend promised me it gets better and I know it will. Hope you get to feeling better as well. The crud we do to look beautiful. Haha.
GorgeChalk68
March 12, 2022
I agree. I felt like I’d been run over by a truck after my augmentation. My surgeon really talked down how painful this procedure is.
RSProfile8919979
March 12, 2022
I heard people say that too! I just think I’m my mind I thought it would last less time. I didn’t expect to be miserable for a month! I thought looking at the results would negate the pain, but no.
Fortheloveoftitties
March 13, 2022
Hang in there girls. I think comparing the pain is relative. Also what type of lift you had. But it does feel like a ton of bricks on your chest. It took me a year to be able to sleep on my sides where other reviews said a couple of months. But thank for your honesty. My procedure was sore but my TT was much worse. And if those boobies are healed all pain will be forgotten. Hang in there and be kind to yourself
florylaura1
March 15, 2022
Hi there, sorry to hear you all are in so much pain. I think it has a lot to do with your surgeon, if they are over or under the muscle and also how big your implants are. I've had 3 BA surgeries and the first one definitely hurt the worse but only took tylenol so it wasn't that bad. All have been under the muscle and that's why the first one hurts the most, they are making a pocket under your muscle and I only had 400cc implants. 2 years later I went to 575cc and even though I went much bigger I was fine the day after. Now 21 yrs later I just had a lift and replaced my implants (they were saline and ruptured) to 525cc, I was sore but again only on tylenol. All I can say is it will get better and it will be worth it! Just take it one day at a time. I know in the moment it seems like forever but looking back it goes by pretty fast. Best wishes
RSProfile8919979
March 15, 2022
I understand all you are saying and you are correct. My complaint is that NONE of the reviews ever mentioned how painful this is. NONE. It makes me think that people are being paid to do the reviews. I’m glad you did well. Happy for you. I know in time it will get better. It’s just a rough time.
Bea WilliamsSmith
May 21, 2022
I'm so sorry you are feeling so much pain! I swear I wasn't paid to do a review, and I swear I have felt very little pain. It must just be different bodies, different procedures, and different surgical techniques. I have felt some tugging, pinching, stiffness, tenderness when swollen, what I can only explain as a "stitch" (like when you go for a run and you get a stitch in your side, but in your chest), and a brief throbbing sensation when I stand up from sitting too long, but nothing long lasting. I take ibuprofen for swelling, but that's it.
RSProfile8919979
June 6, 2022
Haha. Well that is comforting to hear. Again, everyone is different. I just never saw any reviews like mine. Happy for you
bc2234
May 4, 2022
Your breast look great. Like they say “No Pain No again”. Hang in there this experience will only toughen you. I truly hope your recovery proceeds smoothly with everyday.
RSProfile8919979
May 4, 2022
I know. I am not a child i didn’t need this to toughen me up. I’m already strong. I just want to be honest. Unlike 100% of the reviews I’ve read. Yes, my breasts are looking good. Thank you.
UPDATED FROM RSProfile8919979
1 month post

Still Hurting

RSProfile8919979March 26, 2022
I’m 5 weeks out. Still feeling awful but not as often. Can’t sleep. I’m a side sleeper and I know my lower back is all jacked up from sleeping crazy. Can do more things with arms but I’m wiped out by the end of the day. All tape is off and stocked trimmed ) hurt like heck to trim them). I was told I have to wear a bra 24/7 for at least another 2 months . But they prefer another 4 months. *sigh. I purchased a couple of good bras. My girls are looking good, wish they could be bigger but I know the recovery would’ve killed me.

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Thoughtful656233
July 20, 2022
What exactly did you have done, who did it and where please? Looks fantastic x
RSProfile8919979
July 21, 2022
I had a lift done, implants, nipple reduction and bra fat lipoed. Very painful. Dr. Campanile in Colorado. See my profile it has the info.
UPDATED FROM RSProfile8919979
3 months post

Still Healing

RSProfile8919979May 4, 2022
I am not sure I even believe most of the reviews on here. They claim the doctor this and that. Well I’ve seen my doctor face-to-face 3 times. The rest of the time his staff has dealt with me. Which is fine. I’m just painting it out. I am 11 months out. My breast are beginning to look like breasts and not like square mangled boxes. Stitches are still popping out and they hurt! They catch on my bra and it feels like the skin is being torn off. I still have scabs around my nipples. I can’t begin scar treatment, can’t workout fully, can’t sleep without the bra. I am able to sleep on my sides again, which is a relief. I am happy that I see the end coming. I do like them more now. Haha

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natmas
May 4, 2022
Do u mean 11 weeks out? Can I see a picture please? Are they soft yet and do the move and squish? Mine don’t move yet it’s like they are stuck on and not part of my body at all. Just want to fast forward 6 months.
RSProfile8919979
May 21, 2022
Yes, I meant 11 weeks out. Yes, they are becoming softer and actually are beginning to live like breasts. I understand. They do feel like foreign objects! I am now at the 3 month mark and they still feel swollen and like they want to blow up. It is definitely not as much. I will try to post an updated photo.
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