POSTED UNDER Breast Augmentation Reviews
26 y/o, 5'5", 140 lbs, Tuberous Breast Correction - 385/450ccs Allergan Silicone Unders w/ Areola Reduction
UPDATED FROM 3beautifulsoul
2 months post
6 weeks post-op... Strength training, cardio and a bra-less night out
WORTH IT$4,500
Happy New Year everyone! I just left my 6 week post op appt with Dr. Baron, and all went well! She took some pictures of my progress and also said that I can move freely with no restrictions... So teaching cardio classes, high intensity cardio, pushing myself up, etc are all free for me to do. Whoop! So I guess I'm pretty much back to normal as far as movement is concerned :)
- I started lifting weights again at week 5, focusing mostly on lower body movements. No pain or discomfort at all. I'm going to try to ease my way back into upper body movements. I've read horror stories of ladies doing too much too soon as far as upper body work is concerned and implants moving out of the pocket, so I'm definitely going to take it easy with that.
- At 5 1/2 weeks post, I taught my first aerobics class since having "the girls," and man did I enjoy it! Again, very little discomfort... Nike Dri-Fit bras have definitely been my lifesavers for holding them in place.
- I'm still wearing 34C/32D bras and M/L in sports bras, depending on the brand. My bras are mostly wireless with no padding as I don't really need the extra lol I've been cleared to stop wearing the surgical bra with the death strap at night lol Dr. Baron does want me to start wearing a T bra, though, to stay ahead of a possible uniboob forming. So I'll be wearing that soon.
- I went braless for NYE and boy was I nervous lol Going out to a party braless 5 weeks after surgery made me a little scared, but I just HAD to wear this sexy backless dress. Needless to say, I had nothing to worry about. The girls were nice and perky in the dress and I even had a little side boob for the first time ever :-) I'll include a pic, but I felt so sexy that night. Even with all of the moving around, walking and dancing, I had no discomfort during and after the party.
Dr. Baron also peeled off what was left of the steri strips, thank goodness! My scars really don't look bad! I'm going to begin massaging them with vitamin e oil 1-3 times daily after showering to minimize their appearance. Other than that, I am so in love with their size. I think they are just perfect. Dr. Baron has been so great, and I HIGHLY recommend her if you're looking for a PS in the Atlanta area!
- I started lifting weights again at week 5, focusing mostly on lower body movements. No pain or discomfort at all. I'm going to try to ease my way back into upper body movements. I've read horror stories of ladies doing too much too soon as far as upper body work is concerned and implants moving out of the pocket, so I'm definitely going to take it easy with that.
- At 5 1/2 weeks post, I taught my first aerobics class since having "the girls," and man did I enjoy it! Again, very little discomfort... Nike Dri-Fit bras have definitely been my lifesavers for holding them in place.
- I'm still wearing 34C/32D bras and M/L in sports bras, depending on the brand. My bras are mostly wireless with no padding as I don't really need the extra lol I've been cleared to stop wearing the surgical bra with the death strap at night lol Dr. Baron does want me to start wearing a T bra, though, to stay ahead of a possible uniboob forming. So I'll be wearing that soon.
- I went braless for NYE and boy was I nervous lol Going out to a party braless 5 weeks after surgery made me a little scared, but I just HAD to wear this sexy backless dress. Needless to say, I had nothing to worry about. The girls were nice and perky in the dress and I even had a little side boob for the first time ever :-) I'll include a pic, but I felt so sexy that night. Even with all of the moving around, walking and dancing, I had no discomfort during and after the party.
Dr. Baron also peeled off what was left of the steri strips, thank goodness! My scars really don't look bad! I'm going to begin massaging them with vitamin e oil 1-3 times daily after showering to minimize their appearance. Other than that, I am so in love with their size. I think they are just perfect. Dr. Baron has been so great, and I HIGHLY recommend her if you're looking for a PS in the Atlanta area!
UPDATED FROM 3beautifulsoul
1 month post
1 Month Post-Op... Side-sleeping and exercise
Hey hey! I can't believe that it's been 1 month already. The funny thing is that I feel like I've had these new additions all my life lol
Not much has changed since the last update. They're still settling nicely with no pain and little discomfort. Steri strips are almost gone, thank goodness. I've been so impatient waiting on them to peel off completely. I'm still wearing a 32D/34C bra. I was FINALLY able to put my hand on the Calvin Klein bralette! (Thanks Addels6!) Definitely the most comfortable bra that I own now. I'm hoping to stop wearing those surgical bras that I came home with to bed and start wearing this one.
Speaking of bed, did anyone start side sleeping comfortably at the 1 month mark? I'm trying to ease my way into sleeping on my side, but it still feels kind of... Weird... With the new girls. Any tips??
I've been cleared to begin exercising, teaching and light lifting! Yeeessss! A big chunk of my life is back haha I'm going to start off light and gradually ease my way back into heavy lifting. I know shoulder, some back and chest workouts are out of the question for a while. Any tips for exercising/strength training post surgery?? I'm all ears!
Not much has changed since the last update. They're still settling nicely with no pain and little discomfort. Steri strips are almost gone, thank goodness. I've been so impatient waiting on them to peel off completely. I'm still wearing a 32D/34C bra. I was FINALLY able to put my hand on the Calvin Klein bralette! (Thanks Addels6!) Definitely the most comfortable bra that I own now. I'm hoping to stop wearing those surgical bras that I came home with to bed and start wearing this one.
Speaking of bed, did anyone start side sleeping comfortably at the 1 month mark? I'm trying to ease my way into sleeping on my side, but it still feels kind of... Weird... With the new girls. Any tips??
I've been cleared to begin exercising, teaching and light lifting! Yeeessss! A big chunk of my life is back haha I'm going to start off light and gradually ease my way back into heavy lifting. I know shoulder, some back and chest workouts are out of the question for a while. Any tips for exercising/strength training post surgery?? I'm all ears!
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Yes you got it!! Told you it was super comfy! I need it in gray now lol. I'm sleeping on my side(s) for probably 80% of the night now. It feels weird but no pain and my dr. Cleared me for it so I figured it should be fine. One more week til I can lift light weights can't wait!
Yes! Girl, it is so comfy! I want all of the other colors now... ALL of them lol I'm trying to ease into side-sleeping, but every time I feel myself turn on my side, I get nervous and end up right back to sleeping on my back. Hopefully as time progresses, I'll be less nervous about it.
That's great! I know you're so excited to get back in the gym! I felt so liberated after that first workout haha Happy healing and lifting hun!
UPDATED FROM 3beautifulsoul
20 days post
Post Op Days 11-20... Air pockets, driving, steri strip woes and bra crazy
Hey ladies! Hope everyone is doing well! I was a little hesitant to post a new photo being that not much has changed in their appearance and I still think my areola area is looking a little puffy/weird. I'm still waiting so patiently for these steri strips to fall off. You would think they were put on with super glue lol They are starting to peel away, though, so that gives me some hope. I'm just hoping to being applying something for the scars soon... Has anyone's steri strips stayed on for this long post op? I'll be 3 weeks post tomorrow, and they are starting to stick to my sports bra.
Week 2 going into 3 has been very... Interesting. I've been dealing with some serious air pockets that make a weird noise whenever I lift my arm. It's a noise they only I can hear and feel, but it's a little agitating.
I had some weird pains shooting through my left breast also. That's the breast with the larger implant, and it seemed that every time I walked and took steps forward, there was a tugging sensation. It was most painful whenever I walked, and it happened sometimes while sitting. I'm not sure what was going on, but it wasn't terrible enough for me to call my doc. I'm going to assume that it's just the implant settling... Luckily, I haven't had that type of pain for a few days now.
I feel pretty much back to normal! They definitely starting to drop and soften. I'm getting so used to them that it feels like I've had them all of my life lol Daily activities such as driving, reaching, pushing, pulling have gotten much easier to do. I'm still being mindful to not overdo it, though, as I know I'm still healing. 1 more week after tomorrow and I'm free to get back in the gym... Hallelujah! Because I'm SO ready to get back to strength training.
I can't seem to stay off of the Victoria's Secret website lol I ordered two wireless bras and one front close sports bra in 32D. Hopefully their sports bras have good support; it'll be my first sports bra of theirs.
Posting a new pic from today. My left boob is still sitting a little high, but I feel it's dropped a great deal and is catching up to the right. Overall, they're just the right size for me and I LOVE them!
Week 2 going into 3 has been very... Interesting. I've been dealing with some serious air pockets that make a weird noise whenever I lift my arm. It's a noise they only I can hear and feel, but it's a little agitating.
I had some weird pains shooting through my left breast also. That's the breast with the larger implant, and it seemed that every time I walked and took steps forward, there was a tugging sensation. It was most painful whenever I walked, and it happened sometimes while sitting. I'm not sure what was going on, but it wasn't terrible enough for me to call my doc. I'm going to assume that it's just the implant settling... Luckily, I haven't had that type of pain for a few days now.
I feel pretty much back to normal! They definitely starting to drop and soften. I'm getting so used to them that it feels like I've had them all of my life lol Daily activities such as driving, reaching, pushing, pulling have gotten much easier to do. I'm still being mindful to not overdo it, though, as I know I'm still healing. 1 more week after tomorrow and I'm free to get back in the gym... Hallelujah! Because I'm SO ready to get back to strength training.
I can't seem to stay off of the Victoria's Secret website lol I ordered two wireless bras and one front close sports bra in 32D. Hopefully their sports bras have good support; it'll be my first sports bra of theirs.
Posting a new pic from today. My left boob is still sitting a little high, but I feel it's dropped a great deal and is catching up to the right. Overall, they're just the right size for me and I LOVE them!
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They look great! Thanks for sharing your journey!
Thank you! This website has been so helpful, both pre and post ba, so I'm glad that I can share my experience to possibly help someone else :-)
I totally agree! Xo
Looking good, girl! I've been wondering about my steri strips as well. Doc said let them fall off on their own so I'm waiting! I'm only 12 days post op though, but I'm anxious to start scar treatment. Do you know what you'll use for scarring yet?
Thanks hun! It's like they use the most serious grade of super glue to keep things things on, gosh, just fall off already! Lol Like you, I'm so ready to start scar treatment. I'm not 100% sure yet. I'm going to see what my doc recommends at my next appt, but I was thinking about vitamin E oil or Bio-oil. What do you think you'll use, girl?
I'm not sure yet I'm going to ask my dr. About what he recommends. I've heard good things about silicone tape and also vitamin e though. I personally tried bio oil on other scars and saw no results :( I researched it more and found that it's ingredients are similar to baby oil which clogs pores so I might avoid that unless your dr. Suggests it
Oh wow. I'm glad you mentioned that, because I had no idea. Definitely will be avoiding the bio oil. I've heard good things about the silicone sheets, too. I think the vitamin e oil may be the best choice, but I'll see what the doc says. I'll be keeping up with your updates to see your progress and what you decide to use :-)
Thanks for your post, because I am 3 weeks post op this week, and I've experienced similar things to you. My left side experienced shooting pain, now and then. This week its doing better. I'm feeling stronger with pushing and pulling. My job requires me to visit several businesses per day, and some office doors are heavy!
Look forward to more of your updates!
Look forward to more of your updates!
Congrats on the BA surgery! Hopefully you're healing well and not experiencing much pain!
Week 3 has been my better week, also. Glad to hear that your pain has decreased!
It's so funny how before the surgery, doors didn't seem so heavy, but now some doors seem to have some extra weight on them lol!
Thanks! Best of luck to you with the healing process!
Week 3 has been my better week, also. Glad to hear that your pain has decreased!
It's so funny how before the surgery, doors didn't seem so heavy, but now some doors seem to have some extra weight on them lol!
Thanks! Best of luck to you with the healing process!



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Hey there! How are you? We haven't heard from you for a few months, and it's been a year since you had your surgery. We'd love an update :)