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31 Years Old, Asymmetrical Tuberous Breasts. Newport Beach, CA
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I have always tried to see my body in a positive...
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I have always tried to see my body in a positive light, but my tuberous breasts have made that goal difficult. I even went to counseling and took up nude modeling at the university art department in the hope that I could just get over it. Didn't happen. Now that I'm finally financially able, I'm finally flying down to California (my birth home) to have Doctor Agha Newport Beach fix the shape and asymmetry using saline implants from his Newport Beach office. I'm lucky my husband is coming along to support me before, during and after the surgery. He used to be against it... said he loved my breasts because it was like they had two different personalities (ha!), but I think he realizes how much it means to me to be able to do this. I've paid for the plane tickets, reserved the hotel and rental car, and paid the deposit, so there's no going back!
I like that Dr. Agha takes a nutrition-based approach to pre- and post- surgery to speed up the recovery. I'll start his protein powder regimen soon, although I'd like to see if I can create my own mixture using vitamins that we have at the house and a less expensive protein powder mix.
I can tell that this will be a good center to work with. Dr. Agha took a long while out of his day to answer my questions and address my concerns in a thoughtful and completely non-condescending way over the phone. I appreciated his honesty, especially. I never felt like I was being manipulated into doing something I really didn't. Also Shireen and Andrea at the office have been kind and patient with answering my questions and getting all my paperwork to the right places. Easy to work with!
I had initially called to inquire about getting a fat transfer, but as I am pretty thin (almost underweight), I was warned about the problems I might have if I got that done (e.g. the more donor sites needed, the harder the recovery; higher potential for sagging skin and cellulite later on; and financially much worse on my pocketbook, especially if I needed more than one procedure done). I think I will consider a fat transfer to the breasts in the future when my saline implants wear out and I perhaps, weigh a bit more.
The plan is to get sub-muscular inframammary saline implants. Since I am an A on my right and AA on my left, he said he would remove some tissue from my right breast to create a more even appearance. When I asked whether or not I'd be required to use a tissue expander for my especially constricted left breast, he said that the saline implant will be used for that. My areolae are "jumbo-sized", but I don't care about that so much and I will not have them altered in order to retain sensitivity and the ability to nurse, should I have a baby in the future.
My surgery is scheduled for March 9th with a pre-op on the 8th and a follow-up 5 days after surgery. Surgery is expected to take 3 hours because correcting the tuberous shape takes quite a bit more time.
I like that Dr. Agha takes a nutrition-based approach to pre- and post- surgery to speed up the recovery. I'll start his protein powder regimen soon, although I'd like to see if I can create my own mixture using vitamins that we have at the house and a less expensive protein powder mix.
I can tell that this will be a good center to work with. Dr. Agha took a long while out of his day to answer my questions and address my concerns in a thoughtful and completely non-condescending way over the phone. I appreciated his honesty, especially. I never felt like I was being manipulated into doing something I really didn't. Also Shireen and Andrea at the office have been kind and patient with answering my questions and getting all my paperwork to the right places. Easy to work with!
I had initially called to inquire about getting a fat transfer, but as I am pretty thin (almost underweight), I was warned about the problems I might have if I got that done (e.g. the more donor sites needed, the harder the recovery; higher potential for sagging skin and cellulite later on; and financially much worse on my pocketbook, especially if I needed more than one procedure done). I think I will consider a fat transfer to the breasts in the future when my saline implants wear out and I perhaps, weigh a bit more.
The plan is to get sub-muscular inframammary saline implants. Since I am an A on my right and AA on my left, he said he would remove some tissue from my right breast to create a more even appearance. When I asked whether or not I'd be required to use a tissue expander for my especially constricted left breast, he said that the saline implant will be used for that. My areolae are "jumbo-sized", but I don't care about that so much and I will not have them altered in order to retain sensitivity and the ability to nurse, should I have a baby in the future.
My surgery is scheduled for March 9th with a pre-op on the 8th and a follow-up 5 days after surgery. Surgery is expected to take 3 hours because correcting the tuberous shape takes quite a bit more time.
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February 14, 2016
Just wanted to say hi! I also have tuberous breasts and my surgery is scheduled for March 2nd in NYC. I understand so much of what you're saying when you talk about trying to love your body despite your breasts, but running into some difficulty. Your doctor really sounds wonderful and I'm sure that you will have an amazing result. Please keep us posted with more details and photos and best of luck!!!

February 14, 2016
Thanks, lolaa1234! Like you, I spent a lot of time reading women's stories about tuberous breast correction on this website and was able to get the inspiration and background knowledge I needed to make an informed decision about my own surgery. I've been giddy as a schoolgirl thinking about the big day!
March 16, 2018
I have tubular breasts also. Do you have PCOS? That is the reason mine are tubular.

UPDATED FROM dancingbeet
24 days pre
Starting supplements
I'm starting my supplement regimen. The doc recommended a protein shake mix, but as it is 1.) expensive with $18 shipping, and 2.) not ideal for me because it contains splenda (I try to avoid artificial sweeteners), I am taking the vitamin equivalent with my own whey protein powder. It's a lot of vitamins to take all at once, but I hope to stick with it, as taking this particular blend has been shown to greatly accelerate healing after surgery. The only problem is, the regimen has me taking the equivalent of 1 scoop per day for the first week, followed by two the second and three the third week and the three subsequent weeks. Eek! That's a lot of vitamins!
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UPDATED FROM dancingbeet
21 days pre
Reaction to the vitamins!
I started taking my vitamin regimen, but immediately felt nauseous. I knew that this was somewhat normal after taking a bunch of vitamins that I wasn't used to. However, the next day I started getting a deep ache in my legs and I felt weak and a little dizzy. It only got worse by the next morning, with the ache moving up to my glutes and lower back and a pain in my eyelids. It got so bad that my husband took me to the Dr.'s office to get checked out. Since my symptoms were fairly vague, she told me the obvious... to lay off the vitamins for a couple of days and see if I got any better and sent me home. Sure enough, I started feeling better by this morning... good enough to attend my pilates class (although I did get dizzy off and on). The ache in my legs is still there, but much less, and same with my eyelids. I called Dr. Agha's office this afternoon and spoke with Andrea, one of the administrative assistants, and also Dr. Agha's nurse about my reaction and what I could do. The nurse told me that as long as I kept my protein intake high (100-120g per day), I would avoid bad scarring and other post-surgical healing issues... and told me to take a B-complex every day, which I already do. With the exception of too much wine (I've been cutting back!), I try really hard to have a balanced and healthy diet, so I was given a thumbs up to lay off most of the other vitamin supplements. Whew! The only issue now is going to be consuming such a huge boatload of protein! :-P
My other concern was over the size of the saline unders. Since I don't live near Dr. Agha's office, I haven't gotten to try on sizers so I don't know what cup size would look best on me. When I first spoke to Shireen, my Admin Asst. who's been working with me, I told her between a B and a C. I want natural-looking breasts without harsh cleavage, but at the same time perhaps a larger size (like a C) would suit my body type better. I am fairly tall and have a heftier ribcage, so maybe that would be best. I asked Andrea about this dilemma too and she said that she would have a talk with Dr. Agha in the morning and get back to me with his recommendations. Anyone else with experience in this department?
My other concern was over the size of the saline unders. Since I don't live near Dr. Agha's office, I haven't gotten to try on sizers so I don't know what cup size would look best on me. When I first spoke to Shireen, my Admin Asst. who's been working with me, I told her between a B and a C. I want natural-looking breasts without harsh cleavage, but at the same time perhaps a larger size (like a C) would suit my body type better. I am fairly tall and have a heftier ribcage, so maybe that would be best. I asked Andrea about this dilemma too and she said that she would have a talk with Dr. Agha in the morning and get back to me with his recommendations. Anyone else with experience in this department?
It sounds like you've done some great research. Congratulations on booking your surgery. I've read other reviews from women with tuberous breasts and they all have been extremely happy with their breast augmentation surgery results. You might enjoy joining the March 2016 breast augmentation surgery forum for some pre and post op support. I'm very excited for you. Please keep us updated along the way!
Aw, great to hear! ;)