Breast Lift with Augmentation - Minneapolis, MN

i'm 4 weeks post-op and will soon go back for my 2nd post-op visit. I was scheduled to go beginning of last week, but couldn't make the travel to get there. I'm now scheduled to go in a few days. I'm not worried, as everything has gone very smoothly, and things are looking great!

As for post-op healing, each week gets a lot better than the week before.

The first week challenges were the intense pain (I have a LOW tolerance for pain), and the need to sleep almost all day. Implants were also very high then, and it frightened me a bit to see my breasts all cut up, sewn back together, and looking so high and squarish shaped.

2nd week was better but really much of the same except pain less intense. i still needed to sleep a LOT! But on the bright side, my breasts had really started to take shape, round out, and implants beginning to drop. After one week, they looked great!

3rd week: most of the incisions were healing, but breasts were really itchy/burning/tingly on the sides. But that subsided after a week. (I'm hardly feeling that anymore). Implants dropped even more and started to look exactly like what I was hoping for.... this gave them the appearance of getting larger, as they were moving into place, taking on a more natural shape and bounce too!

4th week: i've really felt almost back to normal now. hardly any pain, except if I lift something a little too heavy or stretch too far. but, i'm still careful as my dr. reminded me at my post-op visit that there is still a risk for bleeding as we get close to 1 month, so not to overdo it. I've been sleeping on my side now for about a week and a half, and hopefully soon i can sleep on my front side (always been my favorite).

5th week: as i am now in my 5th week of healing, i'm so thankful that all has gone well, and soon life will be completely back to normal. i'm mostly looking forward to getting back into my workout routine. i've started with walking this week, and will build up from there. it's so hard not to jump right back where i left off, but i'm also listening to my body, and although i know i'm close to being ready, i'm not quite there yet; so i have no problem waiting for just a couple more weeks to heal.

As for how I look now... i'm so happy with my results! i LOVE being able to wear stretchy tube bras (almost like an athletic bra) and that being enough support. I'm not embarassed of accidentally exposing my saggy cleavage anymore. It's so nice to NOT be continuously tugging my shirt up. I'm also very pleased because I really do not look like I got a fakey boob job. My breasts look real and natural, and pretty much the same size that i had before. Now i just have upper fullness and perkiness instead of sagging skin filling up my bra.

I hope my review will be helpful to anyone considering this surgery. I think the most important part of doing this, was finding a surgeon who has extensive expertise and experience in this surgery. I would much rather pay more for a dr. that does an excellent job, than to save money on someone who doesn't have as much experience and knowledge in the field. Do your research and check credentials!!!

My 1 week post-op appt. went very well. PS said they look great, and I have to agree, I am very very pleased with how they turned out. In fact, after the first post-surgery reveal, initially I wasn't so sure.... as I was in so much pain and they looked kinda scary all cut up and sewn back together. But one week of healing did wonders, and they have truly blossomed into what I was hoping for. But back to the appt.... I had brought a long list of questions which the nurse started to answer before my dr. came in. Everything I'm experiencing is completely normal, so I'm very relieved that all is going well. I had questions about the burning/itching/tingling sensations, the chest and back pain, etc.etc. Bruising and scars are continuing to heal and fade, breasts are rounding out and dropping, and I can truly say that I LOVE my new breasts! Just being able to wear tops and not having to constantly be tugging my shirt up, just so it doesn't reveal any saggy cleavage, gives me so much peace and comfort. And the best part is that I've not told anyone except my hubby, and I don't think anyone will even notice the change (well... underneath clothing, that is). I still look the same size D as I did before, as I always wore a push-up bra. I'm so excited with my new look. Now just waiting to get my energy back to 100% , and looking forward to getting back to my exercise routine. I go back in another 2 weeks for my next post-op appt, so i will update again soon after. Until then, I will be thinking of all of you who have recently gone through this, who inspired me to go for it, and also those of you who have yours in the near future. Prayers to you all!

Day 7 post op: Yesterday was the first day I felt somewhat back to normal. I've been feeling extremely tired, probably a combination from the meds and my body needing time to heal. My chest feels very heavy, like I'm carrying a ton of bricks! lol! My upper back is sore from trying to adjust to the pressure/pain/weight of new implants. I'm starting to get the "zingers" that I've read about on others' posts. But I think things are starting to finally improve. My breasts are starting to round out, but still sitting high. From what I've read, it sounds like that may take a while before they drop. Otherwise bruising is starting to fade, scars are healing and getting smaller, and I'm getting some of my energy back. I go in for my 1 week post op appt tomorrow, so hopefully all looks good and well to PS. My only concern right now is that they are still swollen, tight, and high. But I'm assuming this is completely normal, so my road to recovery is looking good, thank God!