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7 days post op - Fayetteville, NC

Name: 7 days post op - Fayetteville, NC
Item: Stephen M. Herring, MD, DDS
Rating: 5
Author: Krisselizabeth

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Okay ladies. So I'm 5'4" and 130lbs. I'm going in...

KrisselizabethFebruary 16, 2013

WORTH IT$4,850

Okay ladies. So I'm 5'4" and 130lbs. I'm going in for surgery on the 27th and I'm excited. Not scared yet, just excited. I've been browsing this site and my PS told me I don't NEED a lift and that he could just go bigger on the right side and they would look more even. I have 2 children and plan on having at least one more. So the thought of destroying my surgery with another pregnancy scares me but I have friends who haven't had any issues after having children and breast feeding. SO IM GOING FOR IT!! In only have a few questions. Has any one gone with the incision under the breast? Not along the nipple? That's how my surgeon wants to do it and I'm not so sure about it. Has anyone had any issues with having it done this way?? I have 10 days left and any pre surgery advice to help me along for before and after would be great!!

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Stephen M. Herring, MD, DDS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (4)

hm331

February 19, 2013

My incisions were under the breast. Of the 3 options I had (TUBA wasn't even a choice at my PS, nor would I have chosen it for several reasons), I opted for the inframammary because: 1. The axillary (armpit) incision still seemed like a fairly blind insertion, plus I had some concerns that the scarring could potentially impact lymphatic drainage 2. The areolar incision seemed to have a higher risk for loss of nipple sensitivity and more trauma to the breast tissue itself (and while it wasn't a specific concern for me, this has been related to *potential* difficulties with breast feeding) 3. The inframammary incision seemed like a pretty direct access for submuscular implant placement, and the scar should be easily hidden since it's in the fold between the breast and chest wall. The only downside I've found so far is that my bra's band can rub along the incision at times - and really that just ends up being more itchy than painful or otherwise irritating! Good luck with whatever you choose!

Krisselizabeth

February 20, 2013

Okay thank you! Makes me feel better about it.

Angie_M

February 19, 2013

Congratulations! How exciting for you!

You might want to check out this list of supplies for recovery.

Here's what some doctors say about breast implant incisions (I know you're not also getting a tummy tuck, like the person who asked the question in the link, but I still think some of the info is pertinent).

Please keep us posted!

Krisselizabeth

February 20, 2013

Thank you. I'm going to go over the list and hit the store tonight when my husband gets home:) thank you!

UPDATED FROM Krisselizabeth

5 days pre

I'm 5'4" 130lb and my PS suggested 425 cc in the...

KrisselizabethFebruary 20, 2013

I'm 5'4" 130lb and my PS suggested 425 cc in the right and 500cc in the right. Will this look too big?!?! I'm nervous ill look way to big! I'm getting saline above the muscle. Any help would be great! Also, did anyone use any time of cream before surgery to help with the elasticity in the skin to prevent stretch marks?

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jjewels7692

February 20, 2013

Hello! I had my BA Feb 11th, I had my incision under my breast. The only thing is I feel like the band of the sports bra puts pressure on it, doesn't hurt, I just pull the band down a bit and I'm fine. I even tucked my tank top under the band of the bra a bit. Good Luck to you! I'm 9 days out and this is the best I have felt yet!

UPDATED FROM Krisselizabeth

4 days pre

Okay soooooo I got a phone call today that my labs...

KrisselizabethFebruary 21, 2013

Okay soooooo I got a phone call today that my labs were all good to go and they offered to more my surgery to Monday!!( so excited ! I'm only nervous about getting an IV. I don't like that thought of things in my veins!!!

After 2 kids you would think I'd be use to it! Sike! I decided on 500cc in the left and 425-450 in the right. Saline above the muscle. I'm pretty excited. I've always wanted boobs. Before babies I was a small B. not perky just blahhhhh. After my first my boobs went to a DD and stretch marks all over!! It's horrible. I gained 60 lbs with my first and it was awful. After loosing all that weight (177 back to 115) my body was just saggy. My tummy and my boobs. And now after I've lost all the weight from the second pregnancy I'm ready to finally do something for me! So Monday is the day:) and I'm going to update morning of and post op. :). And I'll post pictures.