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48 Years Old. No Kids. Tall Slim Build Wanting Deflated Breasts to Be Filled. Chicago, IL

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Clearly bad w technology as first try didn't work...

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lizzysullivanNovember 27, 2015
WORTH IT$9,000
Clearly bad w technology as first try didn't work ????. Very glad I did ba on nov 9. Still unsure on 2 things - doc suggested a lift but I was on cusp of needing. And did 250 on smaller right Breast and 225 plus slight up nipple stitch on bigger left Breast. Easy recovery maybe because I didn't go too large? Wanted conservative but obsess I should have gone bigger. Right still needs to drop. Glad I'm not only one who looks and worries every nite! Patience is a virtue! One note - due to a past pain pill addiction (been on suboxone for 5 years) I was so fearful of pain. It was a lot easier recovery than I thought - I did have an anesthetic Matcaine pain pouch for 3 days.

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Michael J. Lee, MD

Michael J. Lee, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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amberhunt324
November 28, 2015
You look amazing!! I hope after mine I look just as good!! Don't regret going bigger bc of a natural look is what you were hoping for...your PS nailed it head on!! Congrats
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lizzysullivan
November 28, 2015
Thanks for sweet note! Look forward to seeing how you'll look. All will be fine!
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amberhunt324
November 29, 2015
I hope so!! The main struggle for me is staying away from cigarettes. I've given in a few times bc the urge is just too strong
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lizzysullivan
November 29, 2015
OMG. Too funny as Trust me. I obsessed over it because I too am a smoker! Let me be very honest with you. While I encourage you to cut down and try like heck to be smoke-free 2 weeks out, don't overly worry about it. I tried so hard to quit. 2 weeks prior to nov 9 surgery, I prob smoked a total of 6 cigs. I'm quite a bit older than you and my healing was really good. My surgeon and anesthesiologist told me, while they wish everyone quit, BA's and smoking not really a big concern because there isn't much skin "cutting and compromise" involved. Biggest concern is when women smoke and get mastopexy and other complicated procedures as necrosis may be a factor. But you're young and healthy. I just recalled you mentioned - TT Tummy tuck -is that something you plan to do at a later date?
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amberhunt324
December 5, 2015
Well I finally kicked the habit for good!!! It was hard but I went and did acupuncture and since doing that type of therapy it's like I never smoked!! I'm more concerned bc the TT is something I am doing with the BA on December 15th! Now I can go into the surgery and know that if something does go wrong it's not because of something I did personally.
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amberhunt324
December 4, 2015
How's the healing process going for you!?! I hope you're making great progress & healing without complications!! Good luck & keep me updated!!
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lizzysullivan
December 5, 2015
Hi Amber! All good - I really am amazed at how well I've healed. I'm Liking the ba for sure. Still waiting for right breast to drop (seems common that this happens to most gals - you love the way one drops more than other
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lizzysullivan
December 16, 2015
Amber was today your surgery day? Hope all is well
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amberhunt324
December 16, 2015
Yesterday was surgery day for me! I did it FINALLY!!! But haven't been able to see my results yet :( I'll know what I look like come Friday bc I go to my first post op appointment.
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lizzysullivan
December 6, 2015
Amber!! Congrats on quitting smoking! Good girl! And I bet you're so excited but anxious! Promise it's alot easier than I thought (I've never had kids but my sis had 5 and said compared to all involved, ba was easy easy!) December 15 is almost here. Just relax and take the time to be happy and trust your doc and your decision- so look forward to seeing results and how you are doing!!
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amberhunt324
December 16, 2015
Thanks a lot!! This is painful & the worse part so far for me was the very first time I had to roll over and sit up, since then nothing has compared to that & as the hours slip by it sure does get easier. I had a TT w/ MR Lipo & BA ALL AT ONCE!
UPDATED FROM lizzysullivan
18 days post

Pros and cons of implants w no lift at 48

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lizzysullivanNovember 27, 2015
As I mentioned above, and forgive me as I'm new to navigating this site...my surgeon was great and gave me several options as my Breasts were sagging a bit and deflated. But I opted for small implants to "fill and firm" and can always get lift in few years. I'm A little paranoid I made wrong decision and should have done the combo mastopexy/implants. However, I do feel i got the "pumped and firmed up" look I wanted and felt larger implants would exacerbate the sag - just make them full and saggy. Also- I didn't want the augmentation very noticeable to anybody. Just wanted to feel better about my Breast shape when naked ...which I do but obsess quite a bit about my decision. It's a tough call to make and wish I would have gotten implants years ago. Then, at 48, I would have just gotten a lift. All in all, however, I'm happy w my decision and look forward to their "evolution!" Love this site !

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Nicky BB
November 30, 2015
Think they look great and really natural. I agree bigger would have sagged I feel. I think they are good now and glad u also had an easy road with recovery :)
UPDATED FROM lizzysullivan
18 days post

More pics - it's disappointing to wait for right one to drop and take shape of left!

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lizzysullivanNovember 28, 2015
Photos 2 weeks out

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