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  • 30 Oct 2014
  • 2 years post
I can't believe it's been two years since my breast reduction. I have to say- the surgery was difficult for me, and the recovery was harder than I expected. But there's not a day that goes by that I'm not incredibly thankful that I took the leap. I still can't go to Target without browsing the lingerie section- where I can now purchase a bra... right off the rack! I am thrilled by spaghetti straps, or no straps at all. Every once in a while I don a push-up bra, just to relish in the fact that I'm not suffocating in my own cleavage.

The best thing, though, is the incredible boost in confidence. I recently got divorced and have been dating again after 13 years with one man. At first, I was nervous about my scars, which, on my fair skin, are still very visible. I have been surprised, though, at what a complete non-issue they are. One man told me that mine are the most beautiful breasts he's ever seen... even with the scars. I took my first beach vacation last December and proudly wore a string bikini, and I LOVE shopping again. Everything fits!

I want to say a HUGE "thank you" to all the wonderful ladies who took the time to answer my questions and to provide support and encouragement. Surgery is a difficult and scary thing... I couldn't have done it without this amazing community.

Hey ladies! Question for you all: My healing has...

  • 21 Nov 2012
  • 22 days post
Hey ladies! Question for you all: My healing has been going really well, and then the other day I started having yellow discharge from my right breast below the nipple and at the T-scar, which still isn't closed. I know some of this is normal, but I'm wondering, if any of you had this, how long did it last? I'm going on four days and I'm not terribly worried, it's just gross and I want it to go away...

On that icky note, happy Thanksgiving! ;) Hope you all enjoy your turkey day.

I could not be happier with my experience with Dr....

  • 19 Nov 2012
  • 20 days post
I could not be happier with my experience with Dr. Kelley. From the first consult I knew she was different than other surgeons (I consulted with three before her). First, her staff was wonderful and made me very comfortable. No one seemed rushed or impatient. When Dr. Kelley came into the room she was the same way- kind, patient and attentive. She answered all my questions and the appointment didn't end until I felt completely comfortable. When the surgery came around, she was really good about keeping my husband informed, too. I had a complication with my surgery, which I don't believe is a reflection on Dr. Kelley's skill (her record is fantastic); complications can occur with any surgery- but I am SO pleased with how she handled it. She addressed the issue right away and went above and beyond in my post-op care to make sure the rest of my healing went smoothly. My results are WAY above my highest hopes or expectations. Dr. Kelley really listened to me pre-op and gave me exactly the size I hoped for. And she is more than a surgeon- she is an artist. I've looked at a lot of before-and-after shots of breast reductions and results like Dr. Kelley's are rare- the symmetry, the shape and the scarring are incredible. I have seen her several times since my surgery and I thank her every time and have to hold back tears- I'm just SO happy with my results. If you are considering breast surgery in the Indianapolis area, please consider Dr. Kelley. I didn't find very much information about her before my surgery- she doesn't market herself very much- but I'm so happy I went with my gut and chose her. She is kind, compassionate and so talented and dedicated to what she does. Five stars!

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
170 W. 106th Street, Carmel, Indiana
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  • 1 Jul 2012

I am so glad I found Dr. Kelley. I've been considering a breast reduction for almost 10 years and have consulted with many other surgeons around Indianapolis, but never found one I was as comfortable with. Right off the bat, she took more time with me than any other surgeon- almost two hours in her office for the initial consult! She was very patient, kind and thorough in answering all my questions. In the end, my insurance wouldn't cover the procedure, but I liked her so much I went for it out of pocket. Since her initial consults are so long, she doesn't typically do a pre-op appointment, but she took the time to see me a couple weeks before my surgery to answer my last-minute questions. On the day of surgery she was wonderful, too. She was very good about giving my husband information and taking the time to answer all of his questions. She takes a little longer with the surgery than other plastic surgeons, but I really appreciate that because her results are beautiful. Of all the surgeons I looked at, her work was the most symmetrical, with great shape and size. My results are amazing- it's only 1 week out, but I am thrilled with the size and shape- she really listened and gave me more than I hoped for. But here's the biggest reason I would recommend her: in surgery, there's always a chance of complications, no matter how great or experienced the surgeon, and I think it's very telling how a surgeon responds when a patient has issues. I happened to be one of those people who had a complication. A couple hours after my surgery I developed a hematoma in my right breast. Dr. Kelley's record in this area is stellar- the last time she had a patient with a hematoma was four years ago- that's excellent for someone who performs breast surgeries as often as she does, but I was just unlucky. Here's the thing, though, within 15 minutes of the nursing staff calling and reporting my symptoms (they hadn't even unwrapped me to check out the whole situation) Dr. Kelley returned to the surgery center to check me out- and then scheduled me for surgery THAT NIGHT to correct the problem. I've read other cases where women have gone for days with hematomas, and I certainly wouldn't have blamed her if she wanted to wait - it was a very long day for her. Her attentiveness and after care through the whole situation was incredible. She came back to the hospital the next morning to see me, then called to check on me the day after I got home, made time to see me when I got my drains out (even though seeing her nurse would have sufficed), and still kept my scheduled follow-up appointment a couple days later. At NO point has she felt rushed or impatient. Every time I see her it seems like I'm her only patient. I really couldn't ask for better care, or better results. If you're considering breast surgery in the Indianapolis area, I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Kelley. She has been wonderful through this whole process.Updated on 19 Nov 2012:I LOVE Dr. Kelley. She changed my life- no exaggeration. The outcome of my breast reduction was beyond my wildest expectations, and she has been wonderful through the entire process. I HIGHLY recommend her.