50 Yrs Old, Like the way they look, hate the way they feel!

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5 months post op - couldn't be happier

  • 13 Nov 2016
  • 5 months post
I haven't been here in awhile, honestly, I had to take a break from focusing on my breasts. I have no regrets other than having implants in the first place. I'm so happy to be me again and feel like a natural woman. My confidence is so much higher now, I've lost almost ten lbs and feel like I can do so much more without those things. Nobody even noticed and my breasts are never a topic. It was never for me and I knew that, I guess I had to go through it to confirm that, sadly. My back pain has subsided a lot. I massage all the time, and can tell that the adhesions are correcting. It looks less weird when I flex now. As soon as my scars fade, I will have no evidence of having this done, at least in my minds eye. So happy I got rid of those things and am happy. Wishing you all peace and happiness in being the best you.

3 weeks post - no regrets

  • 7 Jul 2016
  • 21 days post
Hi ladies I'm 3 weeks post-op today feeling great! I started walking again 2 weeks post-op went back to my physical therapy for my back yesterday and rode the bike and got some soft tissue work she worked on my pecs which were very sore but I feel great this morning. I wear push-up bras again and have people tell me I look exactly the same. Those who don't know I've had this done, interesting enough always stare down at my chest when they're talking to me it's kind of hilarious. I am very happy I did this, I sleep so much better at night both physically and psychologically. I posted some pics my scars are still raise which I think is normal. I do have some teeny-tiny puckering or stretch marks when I raise my arms but overall I feel like I'm back to myself. Thank you so much for all the support on this site it has really been a godsend!

12 days post op- feeling a little down

  • 28 Jun 2016
  • 12 days post
Hi ladies I'm 12 days post-op. I have my ups and downs mostly ups though and very happy that I did this for so many reasons. The main happiness comes from just being me. I feel more beautiful with my own breasts and feel this inner satisfaction and strength come through. My unhappiness comes when I think what I've done to my body. I keep comparing my old pictures to now wondering if they look the same. I'm not real happy with the swoop and the jiggly mushy gushy. Not sure if that will ever firm up. I'm also afraid that once I lose these excess pounds I put on since having them I will look even worse. Just having a bit of a Down moment I suppose to be expected?

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Lavinia K. Chong, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
1401 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach, California
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  • 29 Jan 2016

Dr. Chong has seen me twice for consultations because I had more questions and was nervous. She is very compassionate and looks at you as an individual. The biggest impact was when she said 'these aren't for everyone." Her office staff is very understanding and helpful. Dr. Chong was just very human and very knowledgeable. I'm very comforted having her do my surgery. I am now one day post surgery and I can't say enough about my doctor she is a human being who treats you like a human being so nice to have a woman to talk to a woman who identifies with your needs. She made me feel my decision was right for me and continues to encourage me to be positive and move forward. She says "I think you're going to fly !!" I would recommend her in a heartbeat. In my recovery room there's an award on the wall for most compassionate doctor I couldn't agree more!