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I thought about a breast reduction for at least...
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.
Provider Review
Outstanding education, very informative, down to earth, made me feel very comfortable. I was told by several ppl he was a perfectionist; great for me!