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33 Years Old with 2 kids - TT, Breast explant with lift

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I'm currently breastfeeding my 10 month old, but...

qbem15
$18,500
I'm currently breastfeeding my 10 month old, but will be going back for further consultations once our breastfeeding journey is over. She destroyed my stomach & I'm looking forward to fitting into pants again without all the fuss & muss (muffin top, zippering up loose skin, etc.) I had a BA in 2009 & it did not hold up through 2 pregnancies - probably should have had a lift to start with, but my surgeon felt differently. Looking for feedback from other RS ladies.

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Barbara L. Persons, MD, FACS

Barbara L. Persons, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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September 27, 2016

Thanks for sharing your story with this community. I hope you find all the feedback and support you're looking for. Let us know how we can help!

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1 year pre

Pre BA & kids

qbem15
This is me back in 2008 or so, prior to my BA. I had gained/lost about 40+ pounds due to medication & lifestyle choices. My boobs seemed deflated, so I thought a BA would help. Despite asking about a lift as well, I was told it was unnecessary. My doc & I decided upon 400-450 cc to give me a full D or DD, which is what I had been at my heaviest. During surgery, the doc noticed my skin was still saggy with that size & chose to put in 600 cc in each breast rather than do a lift. Needless to say, time & pregnancy & breastfeeding has led to saggy/deflated breasts once again, except now they are also huge! Before getting pregnant I was a 32 G...no idea what I am now, but definitely bigger. I daydream about getting rid of these things! My neck, shoulders & back are always in pain, especially with the addition of stomach muscle separation.

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1 year pre

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qbem15
Anyone else having or had trouble convincing their significant other that the surgery was worth the cost? My husband is very against it, as I'd be taking money from my IRA to pay for it. It's a lot of money - no doubt - but I feel that it would be worth it in the end. I imagine opening my closet and not having to worry about hiding this saggy skin with spanx....such a wonderful thing to look forward to.

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July 19, 2017
Which country are you living in? Australia breast reduction and abdominal reconstruction after childbirth is free
November 7, 2017
I just saw this comment! I’m in the US & it is definitely not covered, except in extreme cases.
June 21, 2021
You may be able to have the breast reduction covered. I'm in the US and it was all covered by insurance I didn't pay a thing. The TT i had to pay for and it was worth every penny.