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24yo with 1kid, Scared but Ready...

UPDATED FROM PrettyRackCity
2 years post

2 years, and 3 months post op!

WORTH IT$5,200
Time has flown by so quickly! Love my boobies and happy I made the decision to get them done. Only part I wish I could change is the size of course as I went with a rather conservative size to stay closer to my original size before kids without a lot of people noticing I had them done. Problem is, they look so good that I end up rather showing them off than covering them up. Doesn’t help I’m a super open/honest person too and wouldn’t lie if people asked about them (which they would!). Lol! But now I say [RS bleep] everyone and their feelers and I want them re-done to go a little bit bigger, otherwise, I wouldn’t touch them!
**PSA: I sincerely apologize for my unsightly tank-top tan.... it appears to be an all year round thing... lol!**

PrettyRackCity's provider

James Knoetgen, III, MD

James Knoetgen, III, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Hello! Thank you for sharing. I am scheduled for BA with the same dr you went trough, Dr. Knoetgen. We’re you scared going with the High Profile implants? He recommended that profile for me as he said I have a small frame but I’m scared they’re going to come out too big.
I was scared only cause I didn’t know what to expect, but now that I went through it... it’s a breeze honestly. Just understand it feels like pressure on your chest, almost like you just did 1000 push ups. That muscle between your armpit and your boob will be sore but it’s not unbearable. I was off pain meds by day 3 and even tried to carry some groceries in :/ (I don’t recommend that! Follow the post op care closely and you’ll be fine). One thing I do wish I could change is, the size. I went too conservative and wish I had gone a size or two larger cause they aren’t as full as I want them to be. The doctor and the surgery place were awesome though!! If I decide to go a bit bigger, I’m definitely using the same doctor :)
UPDATED FROM PrettyRackCity
11 days post

Day 11 - Impatient

Good morning ladies. I had my 1 week follow up with Dr. Knoetgen on Wednesday and he said they are looking great and should drop in to place beautifully. My incisions are still covered with Steristrips and he would like me to wear it for one more week then remove. After those are removed, he provided me with brown tape to place over incisions that will have to be changed every 3 - 4 days. Still no normal bra until after my 1 month visit. (Sad moment, i hate this sports bra). They showed me how to do the massages and quite frankly, i feel like im not doing them correctly. Im doing the exact same thing she showed me but i feel that they were more willing when she did it, as opposed to when i squeeze them. Ill post some pictures i snapped before my shower yesterday morning. Please note that its hard to take boob pics by yourself so one boob my look weird cause thats the arm thats holding the camera. I hope to see some improvement!

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I forgot to add that i have been feeling great! I havent had any burning sensations or electric shocks yet and the nurse seemed really surprised when i said "nope, havent had them". Im sure they will come eventually. I guess i find it odd that i havent had any pain, i have full range of motion with my arms, and a gallon of milk doesnt feel heavy to me.... im taking it as easy as i can but i find myself almost forgetting that im only 11 days out from surgery cause they already feel apart of me.
How are your ladies doing??
Hiii !
I almost forgot all about this site! Lol im doing great. Never experienced any sharp pains, tinglings, burning sensations, etc. Its been a very easy experience for me thus far. They have dropped and settled nicely. Ill see if i can snap a picture later! Thanks for checking in! :)
How are they looking now that they dropped and fluffed?!
I need to take updated pictures honestly. They are settled and fit me nicely. However, I do feel that cause I was afraid of what people would say, I went a tad conservative on the size. I would like to get them re done once more to tweak a few things but overall, I’m really happy with them!

I also wasn’t in much pain afterwards so I tried carrying in groceries at day 3 (
Not sure what happened to half my comment?!? But message me if you would like more info. I’ll post pics soon!
UPDATED FROM PrettyRackCity
5 days post

Day 5

Each day gets easier, although i did experience what i think was morning boob. It hurt pretty good until i was able to get up and moving to help relieve some of the tightness. I have most movement in my arms although it still feels kinda weird to me in some positions. Ive been off pain meds since yesterday morning and feel pretty good. The only thing im struggling with is my shoulders hurt so bad! They are knotted up from being tense and sleeping upright for 5 days straight. Probably the reason why my one boob is giving me issues, cause its on the same side where my shoulder are giving me the most trouble. I had my hunny rub my back a bit earlier and press my knots in to help release the tension and it seemed to help that side of my chest relax a bit but few hours later and im tense again. Im hoping it goes away soon as i cant go threw the day with this back pain. Anywho i snapped more pictures as i was changing sports bras today... will post another update at my 1 week visit on Wednesday.

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Thank you for posting your updates! My surgery with Dr. Knoetgen is on the 23rd! Seeing your experience is helping me feel much more ready. You look amazing and good luck with the rest of your recovery!