37 Year Old, Fit Mom of Two with Zero Breast Tissue Wanting to Go Natural - Danville, CA

I initially began contemplating breast augmentation surgery two years ago. I have two children—currently age 6 and 3. Two pregnancies, and the subsequently two years of nursing, wreaked havoc on my breasts. I had never been large breasted. At my biggest, I was a solid B-cup, however, post babies, I was essentially a negative cup. I had no breast tissue left and was basically a bit of droopy skin.
When my youngest child was 1 ½, I began researching doctors for breast augmentation surgery. I wanted to go VERY natural—ideally back to my B-cup and no bigger. I have a small stature, so large breasts would not fit my frame. In addition, I am a very athletic and fitness focused person. I did not want large breasts to impede my life style. I simply wanted to feel feminine again, instead of feeling like I had pecs. I wanted to fill out a swim suit without having to buy additional padding and have it sewn in.
I met with a well-respected (and highly recommended) doctor in Walnut Creek. Immediately, I felt uncomfortable with him. While he was perfectly professional, he insisted I needed to go bigger than I wanted. He even said, “There is no point in having the surgery if you don’t go to at least a C cup”. He did not understand my desire to stay on the small side, nor my active lifestyle. I knew I would never feel comfortable with him performing surgery on me. I decided that breast augmentation was not for me.
However, a year later, I was still thinking about it. I knew I wouldn’t be having any more children, and I was becoming increasingly unsatisfied with my chest. I was already a client at Elite MD for their dermatology services, so I decided to do a consult with Dr. Bansal. IMMEDIATELY, I felt so comfortable with him. He and I were completely on the same page regarding my surgery. He understood my desire to go natural, and was fully supportive of that. He agreed that overly large breasts would not look appropriate on my body type. Everything he said made me feel more comfortable with him. In addition, his entire staff was supportive and amazing.
We went ahead with the surgery in early November. As expected, I was worried about the recovery. However, everything went amazingly. I had the surgery on a Monday morning; by Wednesday (of the same week) I was off ALL prescription pain pills—only using Aleve. I had zero bruising, and was functioning fully by Thursday of the same week. I had very minimal pain! My husband and I were both shocked by how easy the recovery was! If I had known how easy and painless it was with Dr. Bansal, I would have done it a year ago!
I am now 5 weeks out of surgery, and am SO happy with my decision. Because Elite MD is a teaching hospital, Dr. Bansal is able to order multiple sizes of implants. This is important because in surgery he is able to see how your body looks with each size. Most surgeons in the area do not have this option. Dr. Bansal and his entire staff have been amazing during my recovery. I have met with them many times, and am able to call or email with any questions. Elite MD also includes scar therapy with your surgery. I have now begun that process so that I will have minimal to no scaring.
I cannot tell a person whether or not to have breast augmentation surgery. That is a well thought out decision for you to make. However, if you are even thinking about it – specifically if you want a very natural look—you should DEFINITELY meet with Dr. Bansal for a consult. He is so amazingly supportive and brilliant at what he does. I cannot recommend him highly enough.