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My Breast Augmentation with Dr Guy Watts - Cottesloe, AU
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I had an amazing experience with my Breast...
Joanne.mccartanMay 23, 2016
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I had an amazing experience with my Breast Augmentation, I highly recommend getting this procedure done especially if you lack the confidence like I did. Please see below details of my journey.
Night before: I was contacted by Dr Watts Anaesthetist Chris to go through his part in the surgery and to ensure I fully understood the fasting before the surgery. He gave me reassurance and told me he would come introduce himself before the surgery.
Morning of the Surgery: I went to the private clinic in Wembley, everything was really easy, I made final payment and then proceeded to get ready for the surgery. I got my blood pressure, weight and height checked before getting in to my gown and socks for the surgery. Dr Watts team came in and said hi and then Dr Watts came in did my markings. I felt completely at ease the whole time and was not nervous at all about the surgery, everything was very professional.
After the operation: When I woke I felt a little tired but felt good, the nurses continued to check my blood pressure and made sure I was ok until Dr Watts came in. I then got a debrief on how the surgery went. Before being discharged the nurses make sure you can eat and make sure that you can go to the toilet on your own. At this stage you are taped up and in your post surgical support bra so you are a little still on movement. I took a zip jacket instead of an over the head top as its easier to put on as you are not to raise your arms up. Definitely a good tip if you are considering this surgery. Dr Watts came by and gave the all clear to be discharged, I was given my antibiotics and pain killers before setting off home.
To sleep you need to ensure that you are propped up on two pillows, I had a u shaped pillow which I though was great as you need to sleep on your back and it stops you from rolling.
Day 1 after surgery: Had no pain, just a little tight from the tape and had a heavy feeling which is normal. I got up every now and again to walk around for circulation reasons but I rested as directed. Dr Watts contacted me to ensure all was ok and I continued his directions of medication and resting.
Day 2 after surgery: I was a bit more mobile so I could take longer walks but still being careful. Ensure that you only take bird baths and not to get the tape or area wet. Ensure you check each day for abnormities, I was fine and had no bleeding. I had a little abdominal swelling but was able to toilet properly, some people get constipated.
Following days after the surgery: I felt better with each day and each day I became more mobile and could move easier. The stomach bloating had eased also. Sleeping takes a bit of adjusting as you need to sleep on your back but each night gets easier. I did experience cracked nipples but again this is very normal. When the tape comes off you feel more comfortable and can wash better.
I went back to work 1 week after the surgery but this will vary for each person, I have an office job so no lifting involved and I could take things easy.
I noted how I felt each day so if anyone has any questions, I am happy to answer them :-)
Ps another tip - when choosing your support garment, choose a front zip bra, makes things a lot easier.
Night before: I was contacted by Dr Watts Anaesthetist Chris to go through his part in the surgery and to ensure I fully understood the fasting before the surgery. He gave me reassurance and told me he would come introduce himself before the surgery.
Morning of the Surgery: I went to the private clinic in Wembley, everything was really easy, I made final payment and then proceeded to get ready for the surgery. I got my blood pressure, weight and height checked before getting in to my gown and socks for the surgery. Dr Watts team came in and said hi and then Dr Watts came in did my markings. I felt completely at ease the whole time and was not nervous at all about the surgery, everything was very professional.
After the operation: When I woke I felt a little tired but felt good, the nurses continued to check my blood pressure and made sure I was ok until Dr Watts came in. I then got a debrief on how the surgery went. Before being discharged the nurses make sure you can eat and make sure that you can go to the toilet on your own. At this stage you are taped up and in your post surgical support bra so you are a little still on movement. I took a zip jacket instead of an over the head top as its easier to put on as you are not to raise your arms up. Definitely a good tip if you are considering this surgery. Dr Watts came by and gave the all clear to be discharged, I was given my antibiotics and pain killers before setting off home.
To sleep you need to ensure that you are propped up on two pillows, I had a u shaped pillow which I though was great as you need to sleep on your back and it stops you from rolling.
Day 1 after surgery: Had no pain, just a little tight from the tape and had a heavy feeling which is normal. I got up every now and again to walk around for circulation reasons but I rested as directed. Dr Watts contacted me to ensure all was ok and I continued his directions of medication and resting.
Day 2 after surgery: I was a bit more mobile so I could take longer walks but still being careful. Ensure that you only take bird baths and not to get the tape or area wet. Ensure you check each day for abnormities, I was fine and had no bleeding. I had a little abdominal swelling but was able to toilet properly, some people get constipated.
Following days after the surgery: I felt better with each day and each day I became more mobile and could move easier. The stomach bloating had eased also. Sleeping takes a bit of adjusting as you need to sleep on your back but each night gets easier. I did experience cracked nipples but again this is very normal. When the tape comes off you feel more comfortable and can wash better.
I went back to work 1 week after the surgery but this will vary for each person, I have an office job so no lifting involved and I could take things easy.
I noted how I felt each day so if anyone has any questions, I am happy to answer them :-)
Ps another tip - when choosing your support garment, choose a front zip bra, makes things a lot easier.
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Replies (29)
June 15, 2016
Hey guys, just wanted to join in the convo! I too was dead set going ahead with dr. Briggs, a plastic surgeon here in subiaco who uses the Keller funnel method (which I love the idea of). However I've seen all the amazing reviews of dr. Watts and decided to have a consult with him also ( just in case) (30th June). I did email him to enquire about the Keller funnel and he advised me that he does use this in his surgery which is brilliant.... So I was just wondering how you are fairing now after your surgery and how many weeks you are post op? Tia
June 15, 2016
Hi ya, I am 15 weeks post surgery now and feeling amazing. I am fully back into my exercise routine and I have had no issues. Dr Watts really is amazing and the follow up care i have received is outstanding. I have been offline as I have been in Melbourne but I will get some more pics up soon. I am getting so many compliments and even when going bra shopping I have the staff asking who did my augmentation as they would like a referral.
Let me know how it all goes and if you have any more questions about any aspect of the surgery ☺️
Let me know how it all goes and if you have any more questions about any aspect of the surgery ☺️
June 16, 2016
Hi Vixen28, I am in exactly the same boat as you except I am yet to book an appt with Dr Watts. I was happy with my consult with Dr Briggs and a friend who had a positive BA experience with him referred me, but one comment did put me off a bit which he said shortly before the end of my consult & without any real reason (I was even told I am a good candidate & have no asymmetry issues, etc). His comment was 'I don't do perfection, I do improvement'. Whilst I understand that perfection isn't possible, I guess I would have rather heard something more along the lines of 'I aim for perfection but guarantee improvement'. Being a bit of a perfectionist myself, first time cosmetic surgery patient & worried about bad results or something going wrong, makes it difficult for me to take that comment lightly. I liked Joanne's review of Dr Watts and her results look amazing. Unfortunately, I haven't seen many recent good reviews or photos of Dr Briggs work.
It would be good to see how your scar is healing Joanne, when you get a chance of course. Thanks ☺
& Vixen28 if you don't mind I would love to hear your thoughts after your consult with Dr Watts. Thanks
It would be good to see how your scar is healing Joanne, when you get a chance of course. Thanks ☺
& Vixen28 if you don't mind I would love to hear your thoughts after your consult with Dr Watts. Thanks
June 17, 2016
Hi bella410, yes for some reason I had an inkling you where referring to briggs in your previous msgs... if you don't mind my asking how many consults have you had? I've had 5 now two of which where with briggs and the other three where, dr goldberg, (nice but expensive 12k for just implants? I dnt think so) dr lee tci bondi ( huge waste of time) and dr kailis ( another huge waste of time). So briggs to me was the best of a bad bunch and I was all set plus a gf of mine who I'd not seen in a while turns out had her ba with briggs about 8 yrs ago and she is happy. But yes you are right that comment would definatley put me off. I would be questioning the motivation behind it, is he just being honest or covering his back u know. If you feel the urge to keep looking and having consults go for it I say and yes I will fill you in on the consult and whether or not I've booked. Also I am a member of a fb group called breast implant advice and breast implant advice australia ( there where so many of us here they had to make an extra one haha) anyways one of the admin works in the industry and has disclosed that there is a new clinic opening in perth in an week offering ba for 7990 and ba plus lift 9990 by a fracs surgeon in a new hospital under full sedation so that's another one I'm keeping an eye on. I'm not sure yet if the surgeon is plastic or cosmetic but I'll keep you informed if you like. Or join the group if your not already it is a really great source of info. Well sorry for the huge ramble lol. Oh and Joanne for some silly reason I can't see your progress pics but I'm so glad you've had a great ba experience I hope I'm one of them too
June 17, 2016
If you go with Dr Watts I am sure you will be... I will try inbox you some pics privately also. I paid $9000 all in for my surgery and the aftercare and personal touches were simply amazing.
June 17, 2016
Vixen28 if you go into my profile you should be able to see all the pics I've posted
June 17, 2016
Hi Vixen28, I was surprised when you guessed it! Oh you have been more proactive than me. Briggs has been my only consult so far. I have heard a good review of Goldberg from a friend of a friend but also heard he was expensive. I was going to have an appt with Dr Mark Lee but i never got a response to my email. So I'll see how Dr Watts goes. I don't want to book too many as I can be very indecisive and it can add up to quite a bit so trying to choose my consults carefully. Although I want my surgery done at the end of August to be well healed and able to exercise before a couple of events i have on at the end of November so I need to get a move on. The new clinic offer sounds great & the price almost too good to be true! I would be interested in knowing if the Dr is a PS and what's included in the $7990 package.
I will have a look at those fb groups. I am also part of a fb group called 'boobie sistas'
I will have a look at those fb groups. I am also part of a fb group called 'boobie sistas'
June 17, 2016
but you need someone to add you so let me know if you're keen - you too Joanne ☺ Thanks again for sharing your experiences & information. I would greatly appreciate being kept informed even if you prefer to private msg me. Sorry if i have rambled on also.. even needed to be split in two msgs!
July 24, 2016
Hey Joanne, how are you doing?
Just wanted to say thanks for the contact number you passed along my consult ended up costing $30 when all was said and done. Annnnd I booked my surgery with him, august 9th just over two weeks away.... Doesn't even seem real lol. Hope your doing well x
Just wanted to say thanks for the contact number you passed along my consult ended up costing $30 when all was said and done. Annnnd I booked my surgery with him, august 9th just over two weeks away.... Doesn't even seem real lol. Hope your doing well x
July 24, 2016
That's amazing I'm so glad that your happy and all booked in, I know that you will have the same amazing results that I have had. I'm doing great and please don't hesitate in contacting me if you have any questions after the surgery. I have my daily diary on how I felt each day. Sometimes it's good to know how others felt and get advice from someone who went through it!
July 24, 2016
Thanks heaps I'll bear that in mind when I no doubt get all emotional afterwards haha. I'm anticipating post surgery blues for a day or so. After each of my c sects I got teary for no reason lol. Off to get my post op bra tommorow. Definitely going for the zip up one over the hook and eyes
July 24, 2016
I was lucky and bounced back really quick with no blues or side effects... I bought 2 zip bras as you do wear them a lot, I got 1 black and 1 white. The seamless white bra I started sleeping in after a few days as its so softer for sleeping in. There is a hook and eye bra that's does up at the front which is good as has racer back on it but def ensure they all do up at the front. I also got a V shape pillow as you will need to sleep elevated and as it wraps around you a little it stopped me from rolling over which I was conscious about.
July 24, 2016
Did you get it from body plus thts where I'm heading I'll ask about a seamless one that sounds nice. Is it the one your pictured in?
July 24, 2016
Yeah that's were I went, I think the seamless bra might be called the bella, yes the two white ones in my pics are both seamless, 1 zip and 1 hooks but both did up at the front. The black zip one in the pic is the one to take to the surgery with you. I still wear them now as they are really comfy.
July 24, 2016
Excellent I think I'm going to just get the one bra from there and today I seen that kmart have a pair of zip front crop bra for $19 for two black/nude. So I figure I'll use them quickly while I wash the main one. Then use them later post op when I don't need so much support. I figure I'll get addicted to soft comfortable bras lol.
July 25, 2016
Hi ladies, this popped up in my notifications and thought I'd jump in and say great to hear you are doing well post op Joanne. How are you healing? Have u started exercising yet? I am still yet to book in due to sourcing funds but I'm also worried about putting on weight after surgery with not being able to exercise. Do you have any tips/recommendations? TIA :)
And vixen28, you cqn get some good zip up ones from cotton on body too and it sounds funny but their maternity bras are gorgeous and no underwire also it looks good for post op bras but not sure if enough support but have a look and see. Their well priced too about $25 :) Good luck with the op! Can't wait to hear all about it!x
And vixen28, you cqn get some good zip up ones from cotton on body too and it sounds funny but their maternity bras are gorgeous and no underwire also it looks good for post op bras but not sure if enough support but have a look and see. Their well priced too about $25 :) Good luck with the op! Can't wait to hear all about it!x
September 1, 2016
Hi just wanted to check in to see how you were doing... Hope the surgery and recovery went well ☺️
September 1, 2016
Hey lovely! Yeah good no pain at all just crazy sensitive! They are squishy to touch but still quite firm as in not moving from their position. I've tried a few things on but it's hard to see how they fit whilst not being able to maneuver them into best position. Was wondering when did you find they had loosened up a bit I am just over 3 weeks post op now. I've had the strap too for the last 2 weeks overnight to help righty drop a little more. (It was the more constricted breast of the two, so to be expected). Overall I am very very happy. Did you also experience much drop and fluff?
UPDATED FROM Joanne.mccartan
2 months post
Before and after pics without a bra
Joanne.mccartanMay 27, 2016
They usually do not recommend exercise for 2 weeks after but i felt fine and was back walking on the treadmill a week after. I then progressed in my other styles of exercising. I am fully back into it now after 12 weeks but i do train hard and lift heavy weights so that is why it took me a little while to get back in to my full program again. I went back to my personal trainer after 4 weeks so he could guide me with what i should and shouldn't do.