Breast lift + implants

Implants sitting high

I am feeling better today. The first 3 days were the worst but I turned a corner today on Day 4. In the beginning I felt like someone had taken a sledgehammer to my breastbone multiple times, and the incisions under the nipples for the breast lift were the most painful. It was difficult to get comfortable. The implants are sitting high like Dr. Goldman said they would. I opted for silicone implants because he said the skin laxity I had would be best addressed by silicone which would give me more support and structure over time. Right now I am excited to see how this process unfolds and how the implants settle into place. Dr. Goldman called me the day after surgery to check in and to tell me that the surgery went very well. I thought that was classy of him to do and I appreciated that very much. His staff is top notch all-around, too (both Jodis and Gina). I love the fact that Dr. Goldman has his own surgical suite in his office. It lends itself to more personal attention, and it is very quiet. It put me at ease. It is WAY better than going to a hospital or surgery center where there are tons of people and lots of noise and commotion. It is first class all the way.

In other news it has been humbling to have limited upper body mobility. You don’t realize how much you use your pecs until you aren’t supposed to use them! I couldn’t get my medication bottles open or the cap on my water bottles so I needed help with that.

I jokingly say, "When did my 36Cs become 32 Longs?" After having undergone Bariatric surgery 14 years ago, I had terrible skin laxity and my breasts had gone south. Literally. No top pole fullness. They just hung here. I have wanted for years to be able to wear a strapless dress or a skinny strap top without rigging myself in a strapless bra that never fit properly or stay up. I have undergone almost every major plastic surgery body procedure except my breasts. And it was time! I always find the best person for the job and this means flying all over the US. Luckily for me, Dr. Steven Goldman is right here in Cleveland. I have been going to his office for years for Dysport/Xehemin and decided that he was the right doctor for me. The consult was brief but to the point. He said because of my skin laxity I would need a lift and he recommended silicone implants because they would give me the most structure and support. I am currently a 34 B and we agreed to go to a C cup. The plan was in place and I was super excited for surgery day!