47 Yrs Old, Nursed 3 Kids, Lost All Volume - Long Island City, NY

Plastic surgery is something I never thought I'd consider. However, after my youngest of 3 turned 4 years old, and I was 2 years removed from nursing, that changed. My breasts became completely deflated to the point that I felt deformed. I'm fit and active and take pride in my appearance. I also consider myself a feminist and wanted so much to not only accept, but embrace, my post-baby body, but it truly began to affect my life negatively. I began having to think about the clothes I could wear, looking for items that could camouflage my chest. I never wanted anyone, even my husband, to see my naked; I didn't even like to look at myself. I decided to go to some consultations and, suddenly the concept of having surgery became real. I consulted with 4 doctors, all different price ranges and practices. I narrowed it down to the two who made me feel most comfortable, who were easiest to talk to, and whose recommendations made the most sense according to my research and the other doctors I spoke with. From there I chose Dr. Desai with Doctors Plastic Surgery in Long Island City, NYC. After consult and research, I went with 400cc Mentor Memory Gel on both sides. My surgery went well and the entire team was professional and skilled. Although, frightened, I felt secure and safe. Breast surgery is no joke, and recovery was not easy, particularly the first few days, but from my research (and I did a lot), I would say my recovery went smoothly and rather quickly, as compared to some others. My breasts looked pretty good right from the beginning and there were no complications. As each week passed, they looked better and better, and my mobility slowly returned. Sometimes it felt as though it would never happen, but here I am, just past my 5 month mark, and I'm back to running and yoga (with a few modifications), and my breasts look great! The scars are still visible, but getting better, and I still have some numbness, but those things feel minor. I feel so good getting dressed and wearing bathing suits again. The size is perfect and they truly feel like they are a part of me. I actually rarely even think of them anymore. It was a difficult decision and the process was long and hard at times, but I can truly say I'm happy I did it and would do it again.