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POSTED UNDER Breast Lift with Implants REVIEWS

Age 40, 5' 7", 140 lbs, 2 Kids, Looking for a Boost

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Wow! Looking at these photos of my breasts is...

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Wow! Looking at these photos of my breasts is shocking. I "knew" they'd lost volume, but seeing it in a photo makes me realize how much.
I never thought I'd have plastic surgery, but my husband offered it several years ago and it's been in the back of my head since then.
I selected 340 cc round gummy implants. I've listened to others with size regret, so I went bigger than I had intended. My doctor mentioned I have a decent amount of tissue, so I hope my natural tissue combined with the implants will give me the look I want. I'll have an anchor incision and my doctor said he'd do lipo in my underarm pit crease during surgery.

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Terrence Murphy, MD

Terrence Murphy, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 16, 2017
Can I ask what the Lipo in the under arm area is for? Maybe that's a dumb question but I am completely new and thinking about implants and lift...
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June 16, 2017
I guess I didn't explain that well! I have a little roll of fat (lots of us do) where my shoulder meets my torso at arm pit. The lipo in that spot is purely for aesthetics. I've never had lipo before, so I can't say (based on recovery) if a lot or a little was done. I think just a little.
June 16, 2017
I hate that Area on my self also. Even though I am a small person (5'3" and 117 lbs) I have that too. I feel like breast feeding caused it to become more pronounced as I had a mammary glad in each armpit that swelled with milk lol. Thanks for explaining!
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June 16, 2017
Wow! That's interesting about your mammary glands. Kind of uncomfortable, when your milk came in, I would imagine.
Talk to your PS about it. I don't want to speak for mine, but I think his feeling was that it's relatively easy to do when he is already at that area during surgery and I was already asleep. It should make the overall implant look better, too.
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What drew me to my PS

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I saw 3 surgeons before selecting Dr. Terrence Murphy. To be honest, I thought all the surgeons were pleasant and did great work. All were board certified, of course, and within easy driving distance. Dr. Murphy's approach of educating me and explaining his job appealed to me. Also, he didn't strike me as salesman; not slick or slippery in his approach. He also talked to me at length about post-surgery mammograms and cancer. I had done some research on my own and my husband had too, so I was really pleased to see him refer to articles that we had recently read. He is Chief of Plastic Surgery at his hospital, so it's clear he continues to learn and cares about keeping current. Dr Murphy suggested an anchor incision as opposed to a lollipop. The other two suggested a lollipop. While I'm not craving a more complicated incision, I want good, lasting results. If an anchor is the way to do it, then I want to hear that. While it did not factor into my decision making, I was pleased to see that he provides surgery to trans patients via the Murphy Gender Center.

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May 28, 2017
Hi!!! Your surgery day seems to be quickly approaching. Its really good that you saw multiple surgeons. I saw 3 myself. I look forward to following your journey. The surgery is an amazing experience. Thats just my opinion. I hope its a great experience for you too. Keep us posted how you are doing. :)
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May 29, 2017
Hi. ALMOST THERE!! EXCITED for you!!! :)
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May 29, 2017
Thanks! Fingers crossed for good results. I'm beginning to feel a bit anxious.