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Help! Recent Breast Augmentation - Memphis, TN

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So I had breast augmentation on may 22. I went...

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ashlistan
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So I had breast augmentation on may 22. I went from 34b and had 400 cc silicone implants placed under the muscle. Today I'm 5 days post op and my boobs are very high up in my chest. My chest is very tight. Is this normal. I go for my follow up tomorrow. I expected nice full boobs at this point. Is this not realistic?

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May 29, 2013
My BA was on may 16th and they are still sitting up high. I believe it takes about 6weeks before you can see real results. Take pics so you can compare the change in differences later on :)
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May 29, 2013
Aww thanks! I'm loving this site! Your picture you have posted the girls are looking good! I really have not taken pic's but I'm going to take your advice and start today! Just in case and I might decide to post!
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May 30, 2013
            its normal for breast to sit up very high a couple weeks after surgery: im sure you still have alot off swelling too; give them time they will drop! 
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June 1, 2013

Congratulations! Yes, it takes weeks sometimes months for the final results. Hang in there and be patient. Did your PS suggest anything else at your post op appointment to help them drop more quickly? Thank you for sharing your story on RealSelf!

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12 days post

BA 11days post op!

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Wow how 11 days makes a difference! I have been sleeping better at night the past prob the past 3 nights. I was on the couch the first week, but wanted to get back in bed with the hubs! Getting comfortable in the bed has been a challenge. Lots of pillows is all I can say! I think I will post my 1 week picture today. It shows the girls very high and tight. On Wednesday or so I will post my 2 week post op picture. I need to ask my doctor for my before picture cause I didn't take one. I probably do have one somewhere of a crazy/fun night though!! I went from a 34b at ht 5'2" 125lbs to not sure yet but I asked for a full C! I got 400cc silicone gel mentor moderate plus profile's. They were placed in the crease!! My incision looks great and healing well. My stitches were removed on day 6. My PS placed a steri strip over incision.
I am feeling so so much better! The tightness in the upper chest has gotten better! I can breath again! Still having spasms or contractions in the upper chest though. They are not as bad as they were .
I am so ready for these girls to drop and look like I imagined! My husbands is ready for his turn with them too! Lol

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June 3, 2013
I'm about 7 weeks out and still sit a bit high. At my last post op appt(@ 3 weeks) my surgeon was not at all surprised. Everyone's body is different. though my boobs are still a little higher I have taken pics almost weekly the first few weeks and will continue to take monthly pics. It helps so much to see the visual comparison! Take care:-)
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16 days post

2wks post op BA

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The girls are settling!

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