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Age:42...Never Had Breast Until I Had Kids. 36 J/K...I Lost Alphabets. - Houston, TX
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I thought about a breast reduction for at least...
kb40April 22, 2016
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I thought about a breast reduction for at least 13-14 years. I researched several Doctor's and visited a few throughout the years. 2015 I decided I was going to have the surgery. I met with a doctor and scheduled my appt for Dec of that year. I ended up going to my family doctor and shared the news with her. My doctor referred me Dr. David Altamaira (Houston), I did my research on him and he had a pretty impressive background. I scheduled my consultation with him once I had my family doctor write a letter stating my surgery was medically necessary; needed if your using insurance.
So.....I go in for my consultant and Dr. Altamira was very formative, and down to earth. He made feel so comfortable. When I left his office I was like this is my doc! So I scheduled my appt for April 12. I watched alot of videos on YouTube and read/viewed alot of info on this site; both so very helpful because I am so scared of pain. I don't even like the little needles they prick your finger with, okkkkk!
Surgery Day:
I had to be at the Surgery Center @ 7:30, my surgery was scheduled at 9:30. The surgery started a lil late because he was still in surgery. I was told by several ppl on different occasions that Dr. Altamira was a "perfectionist" and I was like that's fine by me....even better. So around 10:30 Dr. Altamaira came in to do my markings on my breast. He asked if I had any questions and if I was ready. I told him I was excited and scared. He told me not to worry and talked about the surgery somewhat. I was taken in the surgery room, once I was given the anaesthesia that was it. I work up to a light sting. The nurse was administering some pain medicine. I told her to give me the max amount she could give because my fear of pain. I didn't want to feel anything once I got home. Well, needless to say I have not felt any pain at all! I am 1wk 3days post op. My stomach feels weird at times, and I feel a lil woozy, but that's from the anesthetics. That will soon fade out once all the drugs are out my system. Oh yeah, I was scared to look at my breast at my follow up visit. I thought I was going to see some blood or something gross...lol. I went back a week later to gave a few stitches that weren't dissolveable removed. I looked at my breast and I was like WOW!!!!! Technology and an awesome Doc can work miracles!!!! I am so pleased and grateful. Pain-free and Full C, yaaassss!
I see why people get addicted to plastic surgery...lol
I would recommend Dr David Altamaira to anybody. I promise you, you will not be disappointed. I will post pics later.
So.....I go in for my consultant and Dr. Altamira was very formative, and down to earth. He made feel so comfortable. When I left his office I was like this is my doc! So I scheduled my appt for April 12. I watched alot of videos on YouTube and read/viewed alot of info on this site; both so very helpful because I am so scared of pain. I don't even like the little needles they prick your finger with, okkkkk!
Surgery Day:
I had to be at the Surgery Center @ 7:30, my surgery was scheduled at 9:30. The surgery started a lil late because he was still in surgery. I was told by several ppl on different occasions that Dr. Altamira was a "perfectionist" and I was like that's fine by me....even better. So around 10:30 Dr. Altamaira came in to do my markings on my breast. He asked if I had any questions and if I was ready. I told him I was excited and scared. He told me not to worry and talked about the surgery somewhat. I was taken in the surgery room, once I was given the anaesthesia that was it. I work up to a light sting. The nurse was administering some pain medicine. I told her to give me the max amount she could give because my fear of pain. I didn't want to feel anything once I got home. Well, needless to say I have not felt any pain at all! I am 1wk 3days post op. My stomach feels weird at times, and I feel a lil woozy, but that's from the anesthetics. That will soon fade out once all the drugs are out my system. Oh yeah, I was scared to look at my breast at my follow up visit. I thought I was going to see some blood or something gross...lol. I went back a week later to gave a few stitches that weren't dissolveable removed. I looked at my breast and I was like WOW!!!!! Technology and an awesome Doc can work miracles!!!! I am so pleased and grateful. Pain-free and Full C, yaaassss!
I see why people get addicted to plastic surgery...lol
I would recommend Dr David Altamaira to anybody. I promise you, you will not be disappointed. I will post pics later.
Replies (7)
Hey there, and welcome to the community! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. Do you have any before and after photos you'd be willing to add to your review?
Thank you! It'll be great to see your transformation!