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Deborah Pan, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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5 months post

Hey all! It's been a while! Things have been going well. The girls are settling in very nicely.
I had my 5 month post op appointment with Dr. Pan today. She said everything has healed very well and everything looks great. She took my final pics and told me I should be set unless any issues arise. Woohoo! She told me to continue to go easy with some exercises (like chest work and pull ups) and to just listen to my body, but other than that, I'm cleared for everything. So great trip today!
My pre op photos vs my pics taken today are just crazy. I can't believe the difference! Overall, I'm very happy with the results! I still have my days where I find something that irks me about them, but those are getting few and far between. My left breast seems a little larger than my right due to the rib protrusion issue, but it's not as noticeable to me anymore (plus, my left side was always a little bigger than my right). In pictures it looks like the left one sits a smidge lower than the right, but I noticed that's how my breasts were pre op too, so I'm pretty sure that's how they would sit no matter what. I'm learning to accept them as they are (sisters, not twins!). They look great overall and anything I notice is most likely not noticeable to others. I'm just happy to have a girlier figure!
Dr. Pan was great and I would recommend her to anyone in CT looking to get a BA! She is very friendly and also very informative. Her work speaks for itself! Her office staff are great as well. Overall, it was a great experience!

12 weeks

Sorry it's been so long! Just been going going going and didn't think to update my profile. Hope all is well!
Things are going well here. Had my last follow up until April back on January 19th. I met with Gabby, the PA, and she checked me out. She said everything was looking great. I brought up my concern that the left side looked larger because of the protrusion in my ribcage and she said it may look larger from different angles because of the ribcage issue, but that they look great head on. Can't really argue with her there!
I'm a little worried that I won't get over the slight difference in size caused by something out of my control. I was naturally larger on the left to begin with, but was hoping the implants would even it out (though I knew going in silicone is never always even, especially in my case where my ribcage is not even). My husband tells me every time I bring it up that I'm being ridiculous and that they look amazing. So I'm just hoping I get over it and accept that even real boobs are never even.
I was also cleared to start weight training again. I'm so happy for that! I still have to wait a few weeks for soccer, but that will go by in no time. I'm basically back to beginner lifting, which was a bit disappointing, but I hope to be back to semi heavy lifting soon enough. I have a hard time with pushups still (I have to do modified pushups since my chest muscles still pull a bit weird) and I can't do pullups at all. I can hang from our squat rack but that's about it. I hope to get that back in due time as well (not that I could do many to begin with lol). Just happy to finally start the workout circuit again. :)
So here's a bunch of update photos. I have to say, I like how they look in bikini tops. :) Hoping they look as good in my ren faire outfits and such when that season comes around.

Out of shape! Eeek!

I attempted to do some Insanity cardio today since I have yet to be cleared for any soccer (my doc just wants me to wait a bit longer before getting back into contact sports) or weight lifting, only lower body resistance band training. I figured I could do most of the moves, I'd just double up on the sports bras to keep the ladies in place and modify the moves I couldn't do. What a wake up call! I am certainly not where I was pre surgery. I knew that was something I was going to have to deal with once I was healed enough to start working out again, but I didn't think I'd lose as much stamina as I have. Most of that falls on me, though, since I thought I was going to do a better job of sticking to a strict diet while not being able to workout like I have done in the past. The holidays always get me! Normally I'd be able to workout hard through the holidays and not worry about putting on fat or anything. So this was tough for me. I love me some junk food sometimes, I just need to control my cravings!
But, the holidays are done, I'm close to getting the OK to getting back to some lifting, so things can only go up from here! I'll be back in the groove in no time. I can't wait! I really miss my gym time! Don't get me wrong, the resistance band work has an impact, but I feel like I accomplish more with weight training. Keeping my fingers crossed! My next appointment is the 19th so I'll find out then. :)

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
1 Audubon St., New Haven, Connecticut
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Dr. Pan was amazing! From day one, she was warm and friendly. She answered every question I had in full detail. When it came to her work, her portfolio spoke for itself. Her work is amazing! She is very confident in what she does, and rightfully so. I'm very happy with my results and am glad that I chose to go to Dr. Pan for my surgery. Her office staff was great as well! Everyone is always so friendly and welcoming. Overall, a great experience! I would highly recommend Dr. Pan to anyone in the CT area looking to have breast augmentation surgery.