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My Breath of Life - Oahu Island, HI

UPDATED FROM Anna D.
3 months post

My Experience

Anna D.
WORTH IT$16,618
My first consultation with a plastic surgeon left me with more questions than answers. My second and last consultation changed me forever. During my second consultation I met with Jenna and then Dr. Schlesinger. I had talked with Jenna at length about my first experience and how I had more questions than answers. Jenna took the time to patiently answer all of my questions and to educate me on the process from beginning to end. She was very knowledgeable, forth coming, caring, and helpful. Later that day I met with Dr. Schlesinger and was blown away by his magnetic personality, wealth of knowledge, his love and passion for what he does, and his belief in always doing what is morally and ethically right by his patients. He is one of the most humble plastic surgeons I have ever met. His accolades and achievements supersede all other plastic surgeons on the island and yet I feel that at times he has no idea how he changes the lives of those around him. It is impossible to meet him and not be changed by him. We talked at length about why I wanted to have plastic surgery and what my expectations were. He educated me on what he could and would do for me and why certain things were necessary such as the drains. He explained to me what to expect at visits and how we would be seeing quite a bit of one another during the process. He also assured me that if something didn’t look right on me he would not do it and if at any point during the process something was to go wrong that he would fix it at no additional cost to me. There is no other plastic surgeon on the island that guarantees their work at no additional cost. After my meeting with him I knew that he was the one and the only one I could trust to do my surgery.

On March 24, 2014 Dr. Schlesinger performed a Benelli Mastopexy and augmentation on me at the Surgery Center. Dr. Schlesinger was the breath of life for me on that day and what he did for me goes far beyond what words will ever be able to convey on paper. My breasts look amazing, I am happy, and now I smile more than ever before. He gave me the quality of life that I had so desperately needed and wanted for so very long. My friends and family have even noticed that I have a glow around me since my surgery. I am now the person I should be.

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S. Larry Schlesinger, MD, FACS

S. Larry Schlesinger, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 17, 2014
Your results are beautiful. Thank you for sharing the pictures. It amazes me how different they look from 9 day to 2 months. That must be the 'drop and fluff' that took place. Congratulations to you. I hope mine turn out like yours. I'm only 4 days post and I haven't even got to see them yet, they are bandaged up.
June 18, 2014
Who did your surgery if you don't mind me asking?
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June 20, 2014
Dr. Kenneth Brown in Clear Water Florida. Your profile pictures are my favorite on this site. I have been revisiting this one often this week because I am in a funk about how mine are looking at one week post-op. I am hoping mine are going to progress like yours did. I notice that you looked flat at 9 days post BUT than BLAM!!! they emerged beautifully at 2 months. Im hoping this will happen for me also.
June 21, 2014
You have to take into consideration your initial size. Your muscles have to stretch and make room for the implant. Did you have a gap like I did? If you take a look at my initial picture you will see my breast were rather small. My nine day post op picture makes me look like I have pecks for a lack of better words. Give it time, your body will do what it needs to do to adjust to your new larger size. Remember your only one week post op. My breast are still taking shape two months later. Perhaps when you see them for the first time it will help put your mind at ease. Each doctor does things differently and to be honest I was able to take a look at my breast the same day the surgery was done. Keep your chin up and if you think that seeing your breast will put your mind at ease then ask your doctor. You should feel comfortable asking your plastic surgeon anything. My plastic surgeon is phenomenal and there isn't anything I can't ask or talk to him about in regards to my breast.
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June 21, 2014
I know I need to just relax and give it time. I actually knew this before I got the surgery, I never had surgery of any kind before, I never took prescription medication before, so I supposed I could have gotten overwhelmed with everything. Your pics are a perfect example of 'good things come to those who wait' I will work on my patience.
July 16, 2014
Hi! I was wondering if you've had the opportunity to finally see your breast and if so how do feel about them?
July 1, 2014
Hi. Did you get a stratice or matrix internal bra device put in ? What did he use ? You look Amazing , what type implant ? Thanks , best to ya !!
July 16, 2014
No, I did not have any bra device put in. I am too young for that and there was ultimately no need. These are my all natural results. :)
July 17, 2014
Great !! I was just wondering if they use it for support of larger implants no matter what or if it depended on the person and their tissue etc,,, I guess it depends on the persons make up . You must be so happy !!
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July 15, 2014
Your story melted my heart and teared up my eyes! What a wonderful husband and I'm so happy for you. And your girls turned out beautifully!
July 16, 2014
Thank you so much for your kind words! My husband is truly an amazing man and I am blessed beyond all measures. I am also very blessed and fortunate to have had the best plastic surgeon on the island perform my procedure. This has truly been a life changing event for me.
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July 17, 2014
It is life changing. Completely.
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