26 Year Old Mom of One- Boobs, Nose and Belly Button - Lutherville Timonium, MD

Hi guys! I wanted to write about my experience because I found other reviews to be helpful, but couldn't find anyone else who had the combo of procedures I had done. I am getting a breast augmentation, rhinoplasty and umbilical hernia repair.

When I was younger I really liked my small boobs-- I never had to wear a bra, could wear low cut tops without looking vulgar, and felt that they helped me look thinner. But as I grew I felt like they kept me from looking like a woman. I always felt like a little girl playing dress up and I never really felt sexy. When I got pregnant and started breast feeding my boobs got a lot bigger in the beginning-- about a full C cup-- and I was elated. However, the slowly started to get smaller and when I decided to stop breastfeeding all together (my son was 2) they looked so saggy and sad. I knew I wanted to get the surgery.

While I was thinking about getting my breast augmentation, rhinoplasty popped into my head. I haven't always HATED my nose but I have disliked it since I was about 9. That was when my sister told me it was too broad. I remember looking at pictures of myself and thinking that I looked like a troll-- broad nose and deep set eyes. My nose is broad and bulbous and has a slight hump. It doesn't bother me that much when my mouth is closed but I absolutely hate the way it looks when I smile and I feel like that has really affected me. I mean who wants to feel ugly when they smile, I feel like this has kept me from expressing and even feeling happiness at times. I don't know if that makes since, but I decided this would be a good time to fix my nose as well.

My final grievance is my belly button which has become an outie since pregnancy. I thought this was a normal occurance at first but when I started doing research I found out that it is actually called an umbilical hernia and is a medical issue that can become infected or strangulated if it is not taken care of. It requires surgery to fix so I thought I would include it with my other procedures and hopefully have less scarring since it is performed by a plastic surgeon rather than a general surgeon.

I started going to consultations when I was still breastfeeding, knowing that I would have to stop before I could have the surgery. It was a challenge to find a surgeon who does both facial and body surgery well but I think I have found the one. He has a lot of positive. Reviews, is board certified and has great before and after pictures.

Today is the first day after my surgery and the only place I a have a lot of pain is in my chest. I will post more about my consult and actual surgery later. Thanks for reading!

Hey Guys hope you are doing well.
It is 3 days after my surgery and I am feeling a lot better. I can breathe through my nose a little more and the swelling and bruising on my face has reduced a little bit. My chest is still sore but not as intensely sore as it was right after surgery.

The surgery itself was not very eventful. I went into the doctors office, met with my doctor and my anesthesiologist took some pictures and then walked into the OR, lied down and I was out pretty quickly. I don't remember much about waking up but I vaguely remember getting into my husbands car and then getting into my bed at home. I spent most of the first day and night sleeping.

I stopped taking my pain meds yesterday. I didn't really feel like they were helping the pain and they made me feel sleepy, dizzy and a little nauseous. My doctor had also recommended arnica pills to help prevent swelling but I don't think it did much because my bruising is some of the worst I have seen. Yesterday my eyes were practically swollen shut and looking at anything for too long made me super tired. I ended up spending most of the day in bed with ice packs on my eyes.

Today was a lot better and I actually spent some time doing some work.

I am so anxious to see what my nose will look like since I still have the cast on. My boobs are still high and swollen. Although I have read a lot about boob greed, it has not hit me and I am starting to freak out that I went too big. I hope that as they settle they will look smaller and more natural. Anyone have an experience like that?

Will post pictures later ;)

I can finally breathe a little more through my nose and feel a little better. My chest is not so sore-- just a lot of pressure and although the cast is annoying, there really was never much pain associated with my rhinoplasty.

I am starting to freak out a little bit about the results. It is really hard for me to visualize how my nose will look (I get the cast off on Thursday) and I am already looking at other surgeons pictures and revision rhinoplasty... why? Because I am scared I am not going to like my results. While I did a lot of research on doctors, I never really looked outside of my city since I live in a pretty large metropolitan city but now I am starting to wonder if I made the right choice.

My boobs are still very high and hard and I am very worried that I went too large. My stats: 5'7", 120lbs 405cc implants. Started with an A cup and looking to be full C small D.

I know I need to be patient to get my final results but I can't help but worry now. Thanks for letting me vent!