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505cc Round High Profile!! Loving My Results- Miami, FL

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Hello everyone about me I'm a mother of 5, 39yrs...

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WORTH IT$4,700
Hello everyone about me I'm a mother of 5, 39yrs old 5'6 140lbs. I've been wanting and needing this procedure every since my teenage years, my breast always made me feel self conscious not being able to wear a simple summer top without the straps and pads, my surgery was yesterday breast augmentation with full lift. I chose Dr. Mel Ortega office in Miami Spectrum Asthetics and couldn't ask for a better surgeon he did an amazing job and made me feel at ease the entire time, I feel very confident and sooo happy to finally have this done. This past week before the surgery I was feeling nervous, excited and totally stressed of taking the plunge into the unknown, I think the anesthesia worried me more than the surgery but it was so quick it felt like you only been sleep for a few minutes and wake up a new you. The first night I didn't sleep much not due to the pain which I didn't feel much but feeling super excited and relieved.. The results so far has exceeded my expectations, I wasn't sure what size cc's to go with but didn't want to regret size and was looking to become a full D, my current bra is a 32 dd so I didn't want smaller Dr. Mel also helped reassure me the best possible outcome he is an overall outstanding plastic surgeon with the experience you can count on. When taking expertise into consideration with an added bonus of being an engineer of the arts you can't go wrong having a Picasso plastic surgeon! The office was beautiful, impeccable condition and all the staff was very friendly and by your side every step of the way. I feel very sore and have a lot of swelling this second day is much worse than the first day and I'm taking my Percocet every 4 hrs for the pain. I flew in from pittsburgh on Wednesday had my surgery Thursday had my post op visit today and will be flying back home tomorrow. I love this site and will be updating my recovery. :))

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Mel T. Ortega, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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February 24, 2014
Wow welcome to the 500 plus club. Those are going to be fabolous. Best of luck to you on your recovery try and take it very easy these first couple of days. Congrats and happy healing.
February 24, 2014
Hi, Thanx! Yes these first few days were rough and I'll be glad when the swelling subside I've noticed stretch marks from my skin being so tight, hopefully the bio oil that I'm using will work. I finally have boobs now so I can't complain lol and yours look so amazing and all the way live! Your sleep set up looks so comfy:)
February 24, 2014
Already your results are amazing and very beautiful..congratulations!
February 24, 2014
Thank You❤️congratulations on your scheduled surgery date! So happy for you
February 24, 2014
You look awesome! 505cc looks perfect on you!
February 24, 2014
Thanks!! :)) ❤️
February 24, 2014
Thank you so much for this update! I will be going for a lift and an augmentation with Dr. Ortega on May 7th. It is so nice to hear an update about him. You look amazing! I guess a D does not look bad at all. I will be flying from PA. I am excited and nervous at the same time! Please keep us posted...:)
February 24, 2014
Thanx:) and welcome aboard! So excited for you!!! Yes Dr. Ortega is heaven sent, your results will be phenomenal!! I most definitely will keep everyone updated..:)
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March 2, 2014
Hey congrats. I emailed this facility and sent them pictures a couple of weeks ago. I've called twice to confirm they got them. Do you remember how long it took them to get back to you after you answered the medical questions and sent pics? I also want dr. Mel Ortega to perform my procedure. ")
UPDATED FROM bellahot
12 days post

12 days post op

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Everyday has been getting easier and easier. I never had any muscle spasms but underneath on the bottom of the breast feels numb and stiff so I started massaging and notice it has become less stiff. Swelling went down a lot and my left breast has been looking a lot better than the right breast but I know I must wait patiently for this right one to drop but overall I'm still very pleased with the results. I changed my steristrips today for the first time and everything seems to be healing well and my dissolvable staples is still there on most of the incisions.

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March 5, 2014
What size are you in bra? They look great...thank you so much for the updates...i am feeling more confident now..:)
March 6, 2014
Thank you!! I'm still in my surgical sports bra so I'm probably guessing a 32 or 34 dd..:) your going to look and feel fabulous this summer may is a good time to have it done, I'm healing very well and feeling much more confident on so many levels..)) your in the best of hands. I will update again next week:)
March 7, 2014
They do look wonderful. I am a C cup now. I really would be ok this size or maybe just up one size if I need to because of the implants. Were you already a DD before surgery?
March 7, 2014
Thanx:) the funny thing is I was a 32DD before surgery but if I was to wear a bra without pads I would look like a B cup, so I had to wear the thick pads because I had no volume.. before kids I was a C cup but even then they had no volume and were sagging so I was ok with staying a DD I just wanted to have the fullness to fill out my skin and needing lifted.. Today is week 2 and they just get better and better finally off the antibiotics, feeling no pain so I can massage them now and they get softer when you do, I did come across some days when I felt agitated they were looking like cones and one was higher and not budging I felt like they were going to end up that way but the higher one is starting to soften and settle they change for the better:)
March 7, 2014
This is great feed back...you see I really will like to stay a C. They look like a saggy B. However, Dr. Ortega noted that if he puts implants on me, they will automatically go up to a D. In your case they stayed the same. How many cc's do you have on yours? I have to say again, I am so glad to see your pics because I feel less anxious...:)
March 5, 2014
They look great!!!
March 6, 2014
Thank you!!!
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March 7, 2014
They look amazing.
March 7, 2014
Thanks:-)
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March 7, 2014
Im so nervous I see him monday "/
March 7, 2014
Omg the final countdown!!! Say goodbye to the old you:) I was so nervous the week and days before I couldn't even sleep I was so excited, stressed, and exhausted at the same time lol I know exactly how you feel..:-) and when it's finally done your gonna feel so relieved, excited and very happy!!!
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March 7, 2014
Thank you! I meet mr. Ortega on monday for consultation :)
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March 18, 2014
Hope your healing is coming along smoothly. Looking forward to more updates. :0)
UPDATED FROM bellahot
1 year post

1 Year Post Op

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Here is my 1 year post op update. I am still very satisfied with my results. I never had any complications whatsoever, all is well and I still feel great. It feels like my own very natural. My scars healed great no issues. The first few months my left breast was higher and didn't drop the same time as my right one so I started going to the sauna to sweat a little and that helped it to drop into place. Thanks everyone:) I hope this helps.

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March 16, 2015
Yours seem to have dropped quite a bit. I'm 1 month post op and still wearing my compression bra 24/7 only taking it off when bathe n shower. How long did you wear yours for? Just curious if it makes a difference mine have already dropped. And are high but not too high ( I didn't want the fake look). I breast fed 2 kids 4 years in total I webt from a b to 34 d while pregnant and breastfeeding list the top so I got 500ccs under the muscle textured silicone only through the Areola on the bottom. I actually went to Tijuana ( ended up costing me 13,000 usd by time hotel n flight ) but my surgeon was amazing.
March 30, 2015
Why did they drop so much ? I love how they looked right after surgery I want mine to stay that way now I'm concerned about going to this doctor :( did you wear your compression bra as advised?