POSTED UNDER Breast Lift with Implants Reviews
35 Years Old, 5'8", 150 lbs, BL/BA Due to Weight Loss. Denver, CO
UPDATED FROM Ronia.Anson
25 days post
Four Weeks Post-Op (BL/BA)
WORTH IT$9,000
Four weeks after surgery, and I'm on a business trip, so I'm sorry for the terrible hotel bathroom lighting in these pictures! In fact, in one of the photos the bottom of my breasts appear a little bit square-ish, but that's just a trick of the light. Dr. Vath achieved the lovely, rounded shape on the lower breast that I was so focused on.
Swelling continues to drop, and breasts are softening up slightly, although they're still very firm. Scars are completely healed, and I'm going to start using Embrace scar treatment tomorrow or the day after. One boob remains a bit bigger than the other, but that may be swelling; the larger one is also still more tender, with the shadow of a bruise.
I thought I was going to be a 36D, but as the swelling continues to subside, I may end up a full C (which is fine... but I'm definitely glad I didn't go any smaller on the implants). I bought a few pretty bras right after surgery, then returned them; I want to be sure of my new size, AND right now the thought of wearing an underwire sends chills down my spine! (Ouch!)
Overall, I feel great. Zero regrets, although there have been some emotional ups and downs lately. I think it's always important to remind yourself that plastic/cosmetic surgery should be done only to please YOU, and although we focus on it SO much right before and after surgery, it doesn't change much in our lives. I'm still me, with all my weaknesses and strengths, insecurities and strong-suits... exactly the same person, but with perkier boobs!
Swelling continues to drop, and breasts are softening up slightly, although they're still very firm. Scars are completely healed, and I'm going to start using Embrace scar treatment tomorrow or the day after. One boob remains a bit bigger than the other, but that may be swelling; the larger one is also still more tender, with the shadow of a bruise.
I thought I was going to be a 36D, but as the swelling continues to subside, I may end up a full C (which is fine... but I'm definitely glad I didn't go any smaller on the implants). I bought a few pretty bras right after surgery, then returned them; I want to be sure of my new size, AND right now the thought of wearing an underwire sends chills down my spine! (Ouch!)
Overall, I feel great. Zero regrets, although there have been some emotional ups and downs lately. I think it's always important to remind yourself that plastic/cosmetic surgery should be done only to please YOU, and although we focus on it SO much right before and after surgery, it doesn't change much in our lives. I'm still me, with all my weaknesses and strengths, insecurities and strong-suits... exactly the same person, but with perkier boobs!
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Wow!!! They look like totally different breasts!! Isn't it amazing how different the shape can be with a lift?!?!?
They look gorgeous!!
Like the breasts of a 20 year old.;-)
They look gorgeous!!
Like the breasts of a 20 year old.;-)
Congratulations! They look wonderful! I'm scheduled with Dr. Vath in August for a mommy makeover and after seeing your results (and many others) who have had work with Dr. Vath, I'm excited and more importantly at ease about choosing Dr. Vath. In looking at your before breast mine look very similar to yours, I'm also a 36B and also on the fence with implant size. I'm 5'2 130 lbs, and also like you carry most of my weight on butt/legs. What you said about high and moderate profile implants and how moderate can sometimes your body look matronly/heavy made alot of sense. Thank you!
Please keep posting pics. They look amazing.
They look absolutely beautiful! Wow, thank you for posting! I have my surgury in August with Dr. Vath and after looking at your pics I am so excited!!! I am also a 36 B now and plan on getting between 400-500 cc's and these pics in particular is like a glimpse of what I will probably look like. Your before is almost exactly like mine. Except my skin is darker. Wow...thank you!!!
So glad to help! One thing I wish I had asked Dr Vath about: when choosing textured vs smooth implants, is there any difference in feel (firmer vs softer) after surgery? I chose textured because there was lower incidence of capsular contracture, but doing more reading after the fact, I wish I had asked about softness... but again, overall I'm so pleased, and love Dr Vath! Good luck!
UPDATED FROM Ronia.Anson
20 days post
Three Weeks Post-Op (BL/BA)
Exactly three weeks post-surgery! Feeling very good, back in the gym (power-walking, incline treadmill), and finally worked the steri-strips off (I've been trimming them off slowly over the last week or so). A few thoughts:
1) Symmetry: so the "nips" aren't exactly the same, and to my eye (which can spot a crooked picture on a wall at 50 paces) that's a little aggravating, but I'm actually ok with it. They weren't perfectly even/symmetrical/level before, and expecting perfection from cosmetic surgery is asking to be disappointed. Overall, I'm really happy with them!
2) The HP implant look: so, there's still quite a bit of top-o'-boob swelling that I don't love, which makes them look pointy, rather than having a more gentle slope to the nipples. But I asked the staff at Dr. Vath's office, and they said wait until 4-6 weeks after surgery for most of the swelling to go down. So I'm being patient;-) Also, the HP look GREAT in t-shirts, and when I've caught sight of myself at the gym this past week, I'm SO pleased! Suddenly my boobs match my butt! Things are proportional! It's awesome.
3) Scars: I'll admit, it's scary to see them. But I think Dr. Vath did a great, neat job, and I've ordered the Embrace scar system (straight from the website) to use on the vertical (nip-to-crease) scars. For the areola I have Prosil silicone stick, and for the crease scar (which is pretty wide on me), I'll probably use the cheaper Scar Away silicone sheets. Just going to wait one more week until everything is dry, and I'm sure the scars are fully-healed.
1) Symmetry: so the "nips" aren't exactly the same, and to my eye (which can spot a crooked picture on a wall at 50 paces) that's a little aggravating, but I'm actually ok with it. They weren't perfectly even/symmetrical/level before, and expecting perfection from cosmetic surgery is asking to be disappointed. Overall, I'm really happy with them!
2) The HP implant look: so, there's still quite a bit of top-o'-boob swelling that I don't love, which makes them look pointy, rather than having a more gentle slope to the nipples. But I asked the staff at Dr. Vath's office, and they said wait until 4-6 weeks after surgery for most of the swelling to go down. So I'm being patient;-) Also, the HP look GREAT in t-shirts, and when I've caught sight of myself at the gym this past week, I'm SO pleased! Suddenly my boobs match my butt! Things are proportional! It's awesome.
3) Scars: I'll admit, it's scary to see them. But I think Dr. Vath did a great, neat job, and I've ordered the Embrace scar system (straight from the website) to use on the vertical (nip-to-crease) scars. For the areola I have Prosil silicone stick, and for the crease scar (which is pretty wide on me), I'll probably use the cheaper Scar Away silicone sheets. Just going to wait one more week until everything is dry, and I'm sure the scars are fully-healed.
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Your scars with look much better in a month. It is disconcerting at first..but your shape is soooo worth it!! Not that I go braless ever..but when i did try on a tank top a month ago and see how perfectly placed my nipples were I was ecstatic!! And when you do see the vertical scars with the silicone strips on them..you can sorta see what they will eventually look like as the color is close to skin color..so your eye can imagine them when they turn (relatively) invisible ...mine underneath are long too but i think that's imply the by product of a good lift. .and nobody sees those for the nimomost part anyway..You look truly stunning, even with the scars, especially compared to your befores!
They look so good! Now I wish he was in California to do mine! Lol
I really have only the best things to say about Dr. Vath. I think he's an artist with a medical degree!:-)
I see what you mean, but it's not just the nip. The entire breast appears slightly (and proportionally) lower. I think it's a swelling and settling thing. I bet they will be just perfect when they are healed. The progression photos are amazing. It's like you can see them settling! Very cool. They look amazing. Congratulations on finally doing it! : )
I wonder if that breast is dropping at a faster rate than the other. As someone who has had a full anchor lift, my breasts looked pretty intense for a while. I think u look wonderful for 3 wks post-op
I went with 425cc Mod plus silicone & I really wish I had of gone HP. :)
I went with 425cc Mod plus silicone & I really wish I had of gone HP. :)
You look FABULOUS! I'm so glad that you're not expecting perfection. The best advice I ever recieved is," your breasts are Sister's Not Twins!" I'm so happy for you & look forward to watching your progress. All of my best xoxo
Such good advice! I'm worried I'll expect perfection since I'm a perfectionist but I'm trying to tell myself that "anything is an improvement over what I have now!"
How did the Embrace system work out? I just ordered a kit...
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It tickles me every time!
You look beautiful:-)