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26 Years Old, No Children, Breast Lift/Bilateral Mastopexy - No Implants - Brisbane, AU

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So i am now 5 days post op after my BL and feeling...

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UpliftedBoobies
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So i am now 5 days post op after my BL and feeling more human and i just wanted to share my experience with everyone because forums like this have been invaluable for me throughout my whole experience.
Since being a teenager i have been unhappy with my breasts - i always had larger areolas and they were never perky or how i perceived beautiful breasts to be. I then gained quite a lot of weight between the age of 18-20. Then lost all the weight and more resulting in even saggier, unsightly breasts which i absolutely hated!
I didn't speak to anyone about it - not even my partner - i was too embarrassed. I just used to hide them away, get upset if he wanted to see them etc. It all became too much last year (after 8 years together) and i decided to sit down and tell him exactly how i felt. He was very shocked but it all made sense to him after how i had been acting for so long. He was very supportive and told me he would support whatever decision i made. That is when the search for a plastic surgeon began.

I had heard amazing things about Dr Phil Richardson & also about Dr David Chin. I made appointments to see them both & had 2 consultations with both of them - they were both fantastic. In the end, i decided to go with Dr Chin because he was very honest & i just felt very comfortable with him.

We discussed the possibility of implants too but i decided at this stage that i would just go with the lift and areola reduction as my boobs were a fairly good size - 12D.

So the 22nd May 2015, i had my surgery with Dr Chin.

I arrived at the hospital at 6.30am - i was first on the list.. the nurses were fantastic. Checked all my details, got me into my gown, put on my stockings ready for theatre. Then i was transferred to a trolley where i lay and read a magazine for 10 minutes whilst theatres were prepping for my surgery.

The anaesthetist chatted to me, put a cannula into my arm ready for the anaesthetic to be injected. I then spoke to a theatre nurse who checked me over and spoke to me about what would happen before and after surgery.

Dr Chin then came in & spent 15 minutes with me showing me previous pictures taken of my breasts at consultations - taking pre op pictures - showing me exactly what his aim was in order to lift my breasts with minimal scarring. He then drew markings on my breasts using a pen and tape measure & checked exactly what size i wanted my areolas to be. I did not feel at all rushed and i asked all the questions i wanted answered.

The nurses then wheeled me into the theatre room where i was transferred to a different trolley. A lovely male nurse held my hand whilst everyone was busy getting things ready around me. They gave me some gas and air to breathe in and out whilst they injected the anaesthetic into my cannula and before i knew it i was out.

The next i knew i was waking up in recovery with 2 lovely nurses either side of me. It was 10.20am & the surgery had taken about 1hr 45mins. I felt amazing, knowing the op was done. My dressings were perfect, very minimal oozing.
I had something to drink, then once i felt okay i moved to a reclining chair from the bed and had a sandwich.

The nurses were fantastic, so caring. I felt totally comfortable and they had contacted my partner to let him know when i would be ready to be picked up.

Dr Chin came out to speak to me - told me the surgery went really well, he had lifted my breasts higher to allow for them dropping once the swelling had gone down. I had no drains in which initially he thought i might have needed.
I was given a prescription for Panadeine, Diazepam, a 5 day course of antibiotics and Bactroban ointment to apply to the incision sites 4x per day.

I had dissolvable sutures in, steri strips over my nipples and incision sites to hold them together, gauze and padded dressings on top and then a large doubled over tubi grip on top which covered my breasts and stomach.

I was told that i needed 5 days of bed rest, sleeping elevated with 4-5 pillows behind me because of the swelling & keeping dressings dry & intact until my follow up appointment in 5-7 days.

My partner then came to collect me & drove me home.

The past few days have been much easier than i expected. The pain has been very well controlled with my medication. I have felt tired & lethargic but that has been fine because i can just nap at home and relax.

The worst thing for me has probably been the itchy feeling over the last couple of days on the incisions under my breasts. I've been taking Cetirizine to try and stop the itching but i guess it is a good sign because its showing they are healing.

I have been changing between soft, non wired bras and the double tubi grip which i was originally put in post surgery because this feels much more comfortable.

I already love my uplifted boobs and that is with the old bloody dressings still on them. I absolutely can not wait to see what they look like with no dressings on them but i know i will be so much more confident than what i was before. I am already happy to stand in front of my partner with no bra on - which i have never done before. This will totally change my life and i would recommend it to anybody who felt how i did.

I have my follow up appointment today with Dr Chin and i can't wait to hear what he says.

I will continue posting pictures of my breasts as they are healing so everyone can see the scars and how they look.

Hopefully this post will be of use to someone who is thinking of or is having the same procedure :)

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June 1, 2015

Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. I'm happy that you're already so pleased with your results. It sounds like with your partner supporting you, you're all set for a speedy recovery. Happy healing, and please keep us posted!

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June 1, 2015
Thank you :) will keep you all updated!
June 2, 2015
for a start you look great in this pic..Can't wait to see in a few weeks..I do have a couple of questions if you don't mind...What is that thing you are wearing and did you get Medicare funding for the operation?
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June 2, 2015
Thank you :) that was the original compression bandage they put on me in theatre - I had it on when I woke up in recovery and it's been the comfiest thing I've worn post op. I have been washing it and still wearing it at night and wearing a proper post op bra during the day. I love it! I didn't get Medicare funding for the op, I paid it all myself although I was told if I chose to go with a small reduction rather than a lift I could claim some back through Medicare. I chose not to do this as I did not want to lose much size or have further discomfort/potential issues in future if I decide to breastfeed that comes with removing breast tissue. Are you having the same op?
June 2, 2015
Yes..I had mine on April 22 in Sydney..I'm over the moon with the result..In the first weeks they were quite firm and sat higher but now they have softened and dropped into a nice position..I never imagined I could ever feel this way about my boobs but I absolutely love them..For once in my life I can stand in front of the mirror and smile and not be embarrassed to be seen in my p j's...
June 2, 2015
I have to ask what brand is the purple bra you have on in the last photo..It's a lot nicer than anything I have found so far...Obviously you found it in Australia...
July 25, 2015
Your result looks so good. I have been looking at the same procedure for a very long time and feel exactly as you felt before. However I am larger then you were pre-op. I am 10GG. I have been quoted $15-18k for the same procedure. Is it possible for you to send me the details of your doctor so that I might be able to get in contact with him myself. Was there a waiting list? Does the cost you listed include everything involved in the procedure - doc, aneth, bed, hospital stay, medication etc?
Thank you for sharing, I can only hope that I get a result as good as yours :)
UPDATED FROM UpliftedBoobies
9 days post

Day 8 Post Op

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Starting to feel much more comfortable now. All original steri strips have fallen off & I've had my one week post op review with my PS who was very pleased with the progress. I was told to have a warm salty bath and then once my breasts were dry, put micro pore tape over the incision sites/stitches.

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June 1, 2015
You look great!have you got any pictures before the surgery?
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June 1, 2015
Oh thank you! Yes - just trying to put them up but they keep loading upside down and there's no option to rotate them haha! Drama drama!
June 1, 2015
They already look amazing!
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June 1, 2015
Thank you!! I love them :)
June 1, 2015
You look great..Looking forward to seeing more photos as the swelling goes down
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June 1, 2015
Thanks! I know me too.. Can't wait to see how the scars start to look too. Will keep posting new pictures!
June 2, 2015
Amazing results!what was your cup size before surgery? I am having my surgery in 3 days ....feel so nervous and excited!
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June 2, 2015
My cup size before was 12C/D - they are a bit bigger than that at the moment because they are swollen. My Surgeon thinks I will be exactly the same size or only very slightly smaller. Have you having implants too or just a lift? You'll be fine, it's so exciting :)
June 2, 2015
just a lift.i don't like big boobs ,yours looks perfect size
July 30, 2015
Looks amazing! Your doctor has truly golden hands, and you - perfect breasts!
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10 days post

Pre Op :(

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I don't like looking at my Pre op pics but it gives people an idea of the difference after the surgery!

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June 2, 2015
Wow great result so far! Just wondering if you had private health cover or the amount was your total cost, thanks. Happy healing
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June 2, 2015
Oops thanks for highlighting that - I didn't realise I'd typed the wrong amount, I wish it was that price :) although I know what I paid was very reasonable for my procedure. I've updated it now! Thank you!!
June 3, 2015
I am going in tomorrow for my pre op. My surgery is next Thursday! I am so excited and scared lol
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June 4, 2015
Oh good luck!!! such an exciting time :) Keep us posted! x