Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

See All Reviews
See All Reviews
POSTED UNDER Breast Augmentation Reviews

38 Years Old, 2 Kids, 5'6" and 125 Lbs. Minneapolis, MN

UPDATED FROM Mplsmom
6 days post

I did it!!

WORTH IT$6,290
I had my BA last Thursday, April 14 at 10am. I don't remember going to sleep or waking up really until I was in a completely different room! Even then I was having a hard time staying awake. Everything went very well and I have had very little pain so far. Yesterday was the worst for pain because it was my first day back to work. Driving and working at my desk is a little tough for me right now but I'm taking Tylenol to help me through the day. So far, I have no regrets and am happy with the size. Looking forward to seeing the end results but in no hurry. I have attached some pics of before and after.

Phase let me know if you have any questions if you are considering getting BA. This site really helped me prepare for what I could expect and I would love to pay it forward to anyone that has any questions. Also, if you're on the other side and looking for tips on anything at all.

Good luck to all you lovely ladies... At all of your different stages of your journey!!

Mplsmom's provider

Douglas L. Gervais, MD

Douglas L. Gervais, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.8 | 303 Reviews
PROFILE
0

So far I have only had a consultation with Dr Gervais, but he has been very helpful in explaining what he can do to make this all a wonderful experience and went step by step through what the day will be like. I felt very comfortable and even more excited about the whole procedure and recovery process.

Replies (25)

Yay congrats! Glad you are doing well!
Thank you!! I may have overdone it today but so far it doesn't feel like it. Had to go to Paisley Park to pay my respects to the wonderful Prince... Since he lived less than 10 miles from my place. Parking was a ways away and then walking/standing all around was quite a bit. Well worth it if you ask me!
You'll know when you overdo it! I really wanted to drive down there but since I was gone visiting my boyfriend all last week I didn't want to leave my kids. It's crazy I just watched Purple Rain last week and was talking to my boyfriend about him! They had a really cool tribute on SNL tonight I just watched.
I was wondering if they would do something and figured they would. I totally missed it because I was so tired. Glad you had fun in Florida and got some new bras.
Oh yes thanks!
Thanks!! So glad I did it :)
How was the second day post op? I have something I have to attend for a couple hours but I only have to sit. I'm really curious if it is tolerable or not?
For me it would have been tolerable to sir somewhere for a couple hours. If you need to carry anything, I would suggest having someone carry it for you if you're going with someone or have a bag on wheels. I still struggle with carrying just my lunch bag at 11 days post. Walking and sitting hasn't really bothered me... Give yourself plenty of time because you will walk much slower than your use to. Don't forget to stand using only your legs and not your arms at all. I still forget sometimes but am reminded quickly. Even shifting to different positions while sitting you can't use your arms or you'll feel it. Good luck and I got I helped some :)
Thank you so much! We have about the same stats and so I hope I have as good of results as you did. You look great btw!
I have a desk job. Do you think 5 days was not enough before going back?
Honestly I wished I would have had at least another day off because as soon as I went back to work my arms were propped up on my desk and when I get involved with my work I tense up and focus on that and not how I feel. Is more sore that daddy than I was the previous days. I finally realized I should bring frozen gel packs and use them at my desk. I put my jacket on to cover up the fact I was icing my chest! Haha!

I think whenever you go back it'll be more uncomfortable feeling because you'll be using your arms a lot more. If you have vacation time and are even questioning it, take the time. That's just my opinion.

For me, driving is the most challenging.
Congrats! I was wondering how u chose ur dr. I'm at the very beginning of this road, recently registered for his site. I don't even know how to start with finding s great dr.
My husband actually found this site and found a Dr at the same office I found mine at. I chose Dr Gervais because of all of his experience overall. I honestly only meet with him and nobody else. I see there are other drs in the mpls area that are well liked to. Dr Ness in Wayzata gets great reviews too. Where are you looking?

I'm really happy with my surgeon. Not the best with people skills, I could care less, but great at his job. If you go and check out a variety of surgeons, pay attention to their nurses and support staff too because those are really the people you'll be working with mostly.
Thank u, I'm in New York City.
There are quite a lot advertised, but I don't know how to choose and don't want to go for multiple consultations. Honestly, don't even know how to begin with this step. I think I did my small research in what I want / need , but as far as the Dr...
From what I was told was to make sure you check out what kind of schooling they have. What's scary is you can be a plastic surgeon with very little schooling. You might pay more for one that has a lot of schooling and certificates but you can rest assured they truly know what they're doing. Realself is a great way to find surgeons and see patients reviews. You could even Google... Maybe yelp... Reviews for plastic surgeons in your area. Make some appointments to interview then and pick the one that you feel comfortable with. The staff is very important too.
Thank u for ur advice!
You bet! Hit me up anytime you have a question. It's a journey and lots of things to figure out asking the way. In happy to help anytime I can!!

Good luck!!
Asking=along
You bet and anytime! I had lots of questions before my surgery date and understand that feeling. Please don't hesitate to ask me any and all questions you may have and I'll do my best answering them for you. Private message me too if that's more comfortable for you.

Good luck and congratulations on this journey in life!!
Thank u:)
They look great!!
Thanks!!
UPDATED FROM Mplsmom
12 days pre

Decided on 421cc

I had my pre-op physical and fitting this afternoon... along with making my payment!! All is coming together and now I just need to wait 13 more days until it's my turn. After taking to the nurse, my husband and trying on different sizers I decided to go with 421cc's because the 491cc's looked way too big. With how active I am and wasn't too continue being they just didn't seem like a good fit. I'm happy with my selection and so happy my hubby was able to be there too. We were both able to ask the questions that were on our mind and now we both have a better understanding of what to expect and how important it is to follow drs orders during recovery.

It is so great to be able to read so many of yours experiences to have a better idea of what I can expect to deal with. It definitely helps and I want to thank you all for sharing!!

Replies (6)

good luck sounds like you are near your surgery date. i ended up with 397 and 421's. size was perfect for me but im a little taller. whatever you pick will be fine.
Hi! Thank you for your advice and support :) I ended up with 421cc's and I'm happy so far with them. Lots of swelling and dropping to really be sure but I'm not worried about not liking them. They're bigger than what I was starting with and that's primarily what I was looking for :) so far the recovery has been pretty good. Not much pain until my first day back to work. Driving and sitting at my desk was a little too much for me I think. Today I'm going to take it a little more easily.
sounds good, you are a trooper going back to work so soon.
Thank you! I thought I was beyond ready too. You look like you're recovering really nicely :) don't know that I'd be able to handle the amount of pain you went through. So I think you're the trooper!!
it wasnt too bad, i figured do it all at once or Id chicken out. im really happy i added the tt.
I completely agree! That's great you did and you look awesome :)
UPDATED FROM Mplsmom
13 days pre

Only 2 more weeks!!

I've been a little nervous that I don't really know exactly what size I want to go and second guessing my decision from the first consultation/fitting when I decided to go 491cc. Part of me is worried that will be to big. My husband is going to come this time too and help me pick the perfect size. I also scheduled another consultation with the ps so we can discuss my hopes and expectations with some wish pics and last minute questions. I can't believe in 2 short weeks I'll have a new upper profile. Then my new journey being on the other side of surgery starts. All in all I am very excited and feel so blessed that I have the opportunity to change something that really does effect how I feel about myself so many different ways. Being on the road of pain to recovery!!

Replies (0)

See More Breast Augmentation Reviews
See All Reviews