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Dr. Koehler is brilliant. He didn't do what I wanted him to do by giving me the lift and implants together. He assured me that left first with implants 3-8 months later would be ideal for me. He was right. I am so thrilled with my results both after the lift where I ended up with baby boobies (compared to before), and after augmentation where I have big boobies. He does fantastic work, and couldn't be happier with my choice in surgeon.
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UPDATED FROM Katrina Grace
8 days post
One week post-op augmentation (4.5 months post lift)
I had my one week post op check with my doctor yesterday. Everything is going well. I was finally able to come off the pain medication on day 6, but still took the muscle relaxer once before bed and once in the middle of the night when I woke up in pain. I'm having a good bit of pain in the left one this morning after the doctor did the massage yesterday. It was rough getting through my husband doing the massage this morning, too. Otherwise, they are great. I love my results.
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August 24, 2018
Glad you're happy with it! I had mine done a week ago and excited for the healing.
UPDATED FROM Katrina Grace
15 days post
2 weeks post-op
Yesterday made two weeks since my augmentation surgery (lift was in April). All is going well. I'm FINALLY starting to hurt much less. Boy, I was not prepared for how much it was going to hurt considering my lift was a breezy recovery. I took nothing for pain last night, but still took the muscle relaxer before bed as a precaution. I'm able to sleep on my sides now. Hooray!
I'm 41 and 5'4" 117lbs (119 since surgery). By 13 I was a 34 DDD, and never had cute, perky boobs. 4 years ago I was an H cup. At the time of my lift I was a DD, but mostly saggy slop. I'm not even sure what I was after my lift or now with the implants. I went with 405 cc Natrelle inspira cohesive gummies under the muscle. Husband wanted 450, and doc said he would have recommended 600, but there was no pressure from either. I'm thrilled with my choice.
The only time I've felt down or sad was when the pain was getting to me. So thankful that has eased up, and allowing me to enjoy my new boobs.
I'm 41 and 5'4" 117lbs (119 since surgery). By 13 I was a 34 DDD, and never had cute, perky boobs. 4 years ago I was an H cup. At the time of my lift I was a DD, but mostly saggy slop. I'm not even sure what I was after my lift or now with the implants. I went with 405 cc Natrelle inspira cohesive gummies under the muscle. Husband wanted 450, and doc said he would have recommended 600, but there was no pressure from either. I'm thrilled with my choice.
The only time I've felt down or sad was when the pain was getting to me. So thankful that has eased up, and allowing me to enjoy my new boobs.
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August 31, 2018
Congrats on your procedures! You look fantastic! That was wise doing them into steps, imo. I also had a BL/BA. I think if I had to do it over again I would’ve broken it up into two surgeries. Not to mention I ended up needing a revision so it ended up being two surgeries anyway. Lol. I look forward to following your progress. Happy healing! :-)
October 29, 2018
Why would you have done it in 2? The surgeon I saw wants to do them separate, but I’m not too keen on the idea.
October 29, 2018
My surgeon was 100% against doing it in one surgery. I was 100% against doing it in 2. I actually rejected a surgeon 4 years ago because he also insisted on two. Once I sat down and really listened to why, I agreed.
They are contradicting procedures. The lift is to get your breasts as high and tight as possible. The augmentation stretches. Doing them together fights the process. I also had grade 4 ptosis. My surgeon was extremely concerned about nipple preservation, and said my best chances of a good outcome would be to have the lift first and let it heal. He also said that after they healed we would have a much better idea of what size implant I would need. I cried. I was so frustrated because I am impatient and I was afraid that I wouldn't go back for the implants. I just wanted it all done and over with. For the first couple of months I was convinced I would never go back for the implants because I was just so thrilled with finally having breasts up where they belong. I'd never had that in my life. However, about 3 months in my breasts did exactly what he told me they would do - they lost the upper pole fullness that was there in the beginning. I ultimately decided to go back. Now that all is said and done, i am very thankful for having done the two separate procedures. It did end up costing me about 1,500 more, but it was worth it.
They are contradicting procedures. The lift is to get your breasts as high and tight as possible. The augmentation stretches. Doing them together fights the process. I also had grade 4 ptosis. My surgeon was extremely concerned about nipple preservation, and said my best chances of a good outcome would be to have the lift first and let it heal. He also said that after they healed we would have a much better idea of what size implant I would need. I cried. I was so frustrated because I am impatient and I was afraid that I wouldn't go back for the implants. I just wanted it all done and over with. For the first couple of months I was convinced I would never go back for the implants because I was just so thrilled with finally having breasts up where they belong. I'd never had that in my life. However, about 3 months in my breasts did exactly what he told me they would do - they lost the upper pole fullness that was there in the beginning. I ultimately decided to go back. Now that all is said and done, i am very thankful for having done the two separate procedures. It did end up costing me about 1,500 more, but it was worth it.
October 30, 2018
That makes sense about them contradicting each other. Did you feel that the recovery was easier when you got the implants compared to the lift or about the same? Also, what was the downtime on both? Were you able to workout or were there still restrictions?
October 30, 2018
For me, the implant recovery was so much worse than the lift recovery. It hurt! I had a hematoma the night I got my lift and had to have surgery again the next day to remove it. It was no big deal recovering. Only took pain medication on the day of surgery. I had no complications after the implants, but they were so painful
October 30, 2018
Oops, I didn't mean to hit post yet. I took pain medication and muscle relaxers to two weeks after the augmentation surgery. I was able to go out and about right away, but kept myself medicated around the clock. I've never had to do that with any other surgery before. I hate pain medication, so it was a bummer that I needed it so long.
I do not workout, so that isn't something I can tell you. I do know there are restrictions on it for a few weeks though.
I do not workout, so that isn't something I can tell you. I do know there are restrictions on it for a few weeks though.
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