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Are the New Boobs High Enough? What Do You Think? - Europe
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Hi all, Had my anchor-type breast lift...
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Hi all,
Had my anchor-type breast lift without implants on 10/10/11 - just a couple of days ago.
Spent a lot of time here on RealSelf going through the galleries of before and after photos. I especially liked the results of these patients:
http://www.realself.com/photo/357007
http://www.realself.com/photo/209315
http://www.realself.com/photo/226576 (My breasts were similar to hers before surgery.)
At this point I'm unable to upload a "before" of myself but here's an "after".
I'm not really worried or unsatisfied with the results but would highly appreciate any comments you might have. In your opinion - looking at the photos of 2 days post-op: do you think my doctor did a good job? Perhaps I'm a perfectionist but I was expecting my new boobs to be a bit higher?
(I'm 28 years old, 5' 8" and 128 lb. Prior to this surgery I was as a very saggy 34D/DD due to weight loss of 66 lb.)Updated on 19 Oct 2011:Secone week of my recovery! Not that concerned about the shape anymore, as the PS assured me she did all she could do and I've quite gotten used to the new look. If I had wanted higher, rounder breasts I would have needed implants and then I'd be too big, I think. I'm still a 34D right now.
Had my anchor-type breast lift without implants on 10/10/11 - just a couple of days ago.
Spent a lot of time here on RealSelf going through the galleries of before and after photos. I especially liked the results of these patients:
http://www.realself.com/photo/357007
http://www.realself.com/photo/209315
http://www.realself.com/photo/226576 (My breasts were similar to hers before surgery.)
At this point I'm unable to upload a "before" of myself but here's an "after".
I'm not really worried or unsatisfied with the results but would highly appreciate any comments you might have. In your opinion - looking at the photos of 2 days post-op: do you think my doctor did a good job? Perhaps I'm a perfectionist but I was expecting my new boobs to be a bit higher?
(I'm 28 years old, 5' 8" and 128 lb. Prior to this surgery I was as a very saggy 34D/DD due to weight loss of 66 lb.)Updated on 19 Oct 2011:Secone week of my recovery! Not that concerned about the shape anymore, as the PS assured me she did all she could do and I've quite gotten used to the new look. If I had wanted higher, rounder breasts I would have needed implants and then I'd be too big, I think. I'm still a 34D right now.
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October 16, 2011
Hey girl! Good job for deciding to have your surgery!! Do not worry about the shape now. Keep wearing your bra at all times. It will help shape it.
I have read so much on this subject and met doctors in 2 different countries. :) Just keep them tight and use good sports bras that are tight, but have no uderwire.
My own surgery is in about 5 hours. I am a bit scared. :) Looking at your breasts and the fact you feel OK makes me feel comfortable taking the step.
Take care!
I have read so much on this subject and met doctors in 2 different countries. :) Just keep them tight and use good sports bras that are tight, but have no uderwire.
My own surgery is in about 5 hours. I am a bit scared. :) Looking at your breasts and the fact you feel OK makes me feel comfortable taking the step.
Take care!
October 16, 2011
Thanks so much for your comments, Francesca! Keeping my fingers crossed for you... Please, do let us know how it went.
I was surprised at how well my own surgery went - having never been under anesthesia or even in a hospital. Hope it will be the same for you.
By the way, my PS also suggested I buy the Triumph bra (they sell them at the clinic for 30€/$41). Instead I got three(!) Barely There Microfiber Crop Tops for 18€/$25 off eBay and when she saw them she said they were completely fine. They are comfy I'm glad I saved some money there, too :)
I was surprised at how well my own surgery went - having never been under anesthesia or even in a hospital. Hope it will be the same for you.
By the way, my PS also suggested I buy the Triumph bra (they sell them at the clinic for 30€/$41). Instead I got three(!) Barely There Microfiber Crop Tops for 18€/$25 off eBay and when she saw them she said they were completely fine. They are comfy I'm glad I saved some money there, too :)
October 18, 2011
Hi LillieLee,
I just got home. :) You are right, I did not even realize what happened and I am already home. It was my second time in this clinic, but first one was not with general anesthesia and just a small lip correction.
Now I feel a bit of pain and bored of having to stay in bed. :)
Originally, the doc told me I would have 3 incisions, the anchor mastopexy, but when he started drawing on my boobs, he realized I only needed 2 actually - the vertical type (lollipop, I guess), so I feel good about this. He said I would recovery from this one faster. I hope its true, as I have to fly to Spain in 20 days and need to at least push my suitcase. :)
Thanks for sharing with me about the bras!! Those are very expensive and I would need more, so I will consider ordering from ebey as well! Thanks for sharing!
I hope you feel better and happy.
I just got home. :) You are right, I did not even realize what happened and I am already home. It was my second time in this clinic, but first one was not with general anesthesia and just a small lip correction.
Now I feel a bit of pain and bored of having to stay in bed. :)
Originally, the doc told me I would have 3 incisions, the anchor mastopexy, but when he started drawing on my boobs, he realized I only needed 2 actually - the vertical type (lollipop, I guess), so I feel good about this. He said I would recovery from this one faster. I hope its true, as I have to fly to Spain in 20 days and need to at least push my suitcase. :)
Thanks for sharing with me about the bras!! Those are very expensive and I would need more, so I will consider ordering from ebey as well! Thanks for sharing!
I hope you feel better and happy.
Congrats on the weight loss!
It's hard to say if your doctor did a good job or not. You might want to consider posting a question in our doctor Q&A community. A profile shot would be helpful, too.
I'm wondering if you were expecting more of an upper pole fullness (which you can really only get from implants)?
For being one day post op, I think you look nice! Your breasts certainly aren't saggy and will need some time for the swelling to abate.
Let us know how you feel about your breast lift in a few days when you've had a chance to settle into them a bit.