POSTED UNDER Breast Lift with Implants REVIEWS
(Breast Lift W/ 325ccs)
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AHHH Finally! I've wanted this procedure for what...
$8,600
AHHH Finally! I've wanted this procedure for what seems like...well forever. I've been secretly (or not so secretly) stalking blogs on this site for months now so I've decided it was time. Today I had my pre op appointment and my surgery is set for 2 weeks from now. The waiting game begins...
Here are my stats, I am 5'10, 155lbs +/+ 3lbs. I am 25 years old and so embarrassed at the sight of my breast. Pretty much flat, saggy pancakes ...sexy!....Not. At a 34 DD (right now I'm probably a large C or small D) I workout a lot and lost a lot of breast tissue, body fat etc. So my full double D's have pretty much suffered at the expense of my fitness. I just want to fill out my DD's like I once did so I've decided to get a lift with saline implants under the muscle(do people still go over the muscle? If so why? just curious). I don't know what size the implants are; however, I told the PS I want to be a full D/DD so I'm putting my faith in him (scary I knoooow but I completely trust him). Hmmm...what else?
I initially was hesitant because of the scars because I didn't want the vertical scar. My PS said I will only need the periareolar incision; however, if he thinks I need the vertical he will do that. I'm crossing my fingers sooooo tight that I will only need the benelli bc I really don't want the vertical. I do scar easily and its terrifying to think of a scar there. Another thing that terrifies me is the possibility of being too big. Other than those two concerns I am sooooo excited and I don't know how I m going to last these 2 weeks just...waiting....
Any advice on anything (best scar creams, etc) please feel free to comment I need all that I can get!
P.S. I probably will add photos when I get closer to the Op date
Here are my stats, I am 5'10, 155lbs +/+ 3lbs. I am 25 years old and so embarrassed at the sight of my breast. Pretty much flat, saggy pancakes ...sexy!....Not. At a 34 DD (right now I'm probably a large C or small D) I workout a lot and lost a lot of breast tissue, body fat etc. So my full double D's have pretty much suffered at the expense of my fitness. I just want to fill out my DD's like I once did so I've decided to get a lift with saline implants under the muscle(do people still go over the muscle? If so why? just curious). I don't know what size the implants are; however, I told the PS I want to be a full D/DD so I'm putting my faith in him (scary I knoooow but I completely trust him). Hmmm...what else?
I initially was hesitant because of the scars because I didn't want the vertical scar. My PS said I will only need the periareolar incision; however, if he thinks I need the vertical he will do that. I'm crossing my fingers sooooo tight that I will only need the benelli bc I really don't want the vertical. I do scar easily and its terrifying to think of a scar there. Another thing that terrifies me is the possibility of being too big. Other than those two concerns I am sooooo excited and I don't know how I m going to last these 2 weeks just...waiting....
Any advice on anything (best scar creams, etc) please feel free to comment I need all that I can get!
P.S. I probably will add photos when I get closer to the Op date
UPDATED FROM simplyme20
9 days pre
How long were you stuck in bed?
So I took about 4 days off of work. I know everyone is diferent but how long were you stuck in bed or back to work, or just up & functioning again? Im hoping for a quick recovery ....we will see.
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September 29, 2013
I went back to work 5 days post op. It was pretty rough not going to lie but my 6th day post op I felt fine!
September 29, 2013
Oh man. I have a feeling going back to work will be ruff for me. I may have to call out sick. But im hoping for quick healing! Did you take anything for healing?
September 29, 2013
Hey there! It is nice to see someone else going with the periareolar incision! I feel my breasts sag a lot More than most of the girls on here that have a full lift but My doc says pretty much the same as yours he didn't say he would do the lollipop lift he is just going to do what I want. He said longterm I would probably have a better results going with the full lift but I would have a good lift and results with the donut lift and implant. It is such a bug decision!! I fill like I would probably have a much better result with the full lift but I have fair skin and I feel the scars would show really bad and then I would have something else to be self conscious about!! Lol... Anyway, I would love to see your before pics to see how we compare!
September 30, 2013
Oh man I wonder if I can convince him to do the periareolar incision for sure!?? I am soooo nervous about the lollipop. I understand everyone says its not a bad scar but honestly I have scars from paper cuts! lol I am not fair but I just cant imagine having scars there and like you said have something else to be self conscious about. Yeah the result will def. be better with the full lift but I think by the time I will need to replace the implants I feel I will be old enough not to be so self conscious about the scars & maybe I will go with it then. I don't see much people on here with periareolar incision so its nice to talk to someone about this! I want to add the pics next week because I feel like It will make me even more anxious for my new $8,000 bra! haha
October 6, 2013
Actually...the fairer your skin, the better for scar healing :) I would go with what the PS recommends if you want the best results!! Scars fade :)
October 6, 2013
Mines don't fade that great :( but yeah, I think I'm going to go with his decision because he knows more than i do and i don't want to make the wrong decision and have to be back too soon. If anything I will be obsessive about applying the scar cream.
October 1, 2013
I think the hardest part about recovery with a lift is the waiting game. You know from the pics other ladies post on here that the scars will heal and fade but it's hard to wait for that. You want it instantly. I hope you end up with the donut lift since that is what you want but I think if you have to get the other lift it's more important to have the best shape possible if you're going to go forward with the BA. Good luck to you! What type of work do you do? I am a stay at home Mom and had to put my 10 month old in daycare for 2 weeks. If I had an office job I think I could have gone back to work fairly quickly. I think the only problem would have been the drowsiness from the pain meds.
October 1, 2013
Yes, the wait is going to be the worst bc i am soo impaitient lol I actually have the worst job for recovery. I drive a golf cart. Ugh I might have to take a few more days off. But the thing is that no one knows im getting this done.
UPDATED FROM simplyme20
3 days pre
4 days!
Ah I'm so excited! Today I went and got a few things for Monday.
-Pain meds (Keflex, Vicodin, Zofran)
-New pillows (mine are flimsy and flat)
-pineapples (I heard this helps with healing?) IDK but it was an excuse for me to buy pineapples :)
-anti-bacterial soap
-Ehhh I cant remember anything else
What else do you guys recommend? I know I didn't get much but I plan to get back out. And were you guys completely immobile the next day? The girl in office was telling me make sure I set my room up where everything I need is close by. Guess ill just put all my school stuff...force myself to study.
-Pain meds (Keflex, Vicodin, Zofran)
-New pillows (mine are flimsy and flat)
-pineapples (I heard this helps with healing?) IDK but it was an excuse for me to buy pineapples :)
-anti-bacterial soap
-Ehhh I cant remember anything else
What else do you guys recommend? I know I didn't get much but I plan to get back out. And were you guys completely immobile the next day? The girl in office was telling me make sure I set my room up where everything I need is close by. Guess ill just put all my school stuff...force myself to study.
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October 4, 2013
Best of luck to you too! I will be looking out for your posts! Hope you wake up with your dream boobies! With the time difference ill probably be done before you go in. Are you going to post some before and after pics?
October 6, 2013
I finally added them. Thanks gluck to you! Less than 24hrs for you? My time difference skills aren't too great.
October 6, 2013
A basket to put all the things that you want handy. Meds, tissues, phone, book, water, snacks etc... That way everything will be by your side and handy. I took arnica, bromelain and turmeric for bruising and swelling. Buy stuff to make smoothies. Put the fruit in serving size baggies and freeze ahead of time. Then add your greens, juice or yogurt for an easy nutritious snack. I'm so excited for you.
October 6, 2013
Aw thank you I'm so happy for the support. I'm so excited :D Wow thanks! I esp. love the smoothie idea. Going to my moms & stealing her blender Haha
October 6, 2013
Gauze, tape, and neospirin are some things I needed post op. Ummm stool softener for Sure!! Pain meds make you constipated. Think that's all your missing...
October 6, 2013
OK, great thank you! I have all of that except for the still softener which I'm definitely getting tomorrow!
October 6, 2013
Don't wait until you need the stool softener. At art taking the day you come home from surgery. Colace is mild but works well with out cramping. Also, my PS said make sure to get polysporin as neosporin can irritate. Of course, all PS have different opinions I'm sure.
October 6, 2013
my PS recommended any ointment but said neo was probably the one patients used most.... i don't think it really matters as long as your using some kind of protection on it!! & yesss def. take the stool softener religiously .. i started getting slack and i regretted it!
October 6, 2013
See, and my PS said NO OINTMENT at ALL! For at least 3 weeks! Nothing at all is to be put on for 14 days and then I can start using a recommended gentle cleanser and moisturizer (Skinceuticals) and then after 3 weeks I can use the scar sheets...
October 6, 2013
Thx! I need all the advice I can get. You guys have been so great! I'm heading to the store when I get out of work tonight. Typical of me to wait to the last second.
October 6, 2013
OK great I have Neo just need the stool softener. might be tmi but prunes are a good one for me too. Might combine them lol
October 6, 2013
Yeah I think your right because is an open wound. so maybe after the allotted days I can start.
October 6, 2013
& I have a few skinceutical Products I believe I have the moisturizer. It's clear right?
October 6, 2013
I'm not sure, haven't bought it yet. Its called 'Gentle Cleanser' by SkinCeuticals for dry, sensitive or traumatized skin. The moisturizer is called Epidermal Repair.
October 6, 2013
And oh yes I was basically immobile the next day! Mainly because of the anesthesia not the pain. I was awake maybe 4 hours total the first two days.. Just was so sleepy and tired.
October 6, 2013
Oh boy. I'm worried because I naturally can sleep for hours I can't imagine how it will be with the Meds. I'm not getting normal anesthesia so maybe it won't be too bad. I don't know the correct term but I won't be put completely under. I will be controlling my own hr, bp, breathing etc.
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