32 Y/o, No Kids, Athletic Gym Rat - Paramus, NJ

Had my 3 week post op visit today. Dr Gartner continues to be extremely pleased with my progress and I couldn't be happier with my results up to this point. I haven't been good with taking pictures but I absolutely notice a change in how they look. The swelling on top has almost completely subsided and I finally have a much more normal looking slope from the side. I am cleared to workout again (yay!) but I just need to listen to my body and start slow. After my appointment I went straight to the gym and did some moderate cardio for 45 minutes. I am also cleared to now wear a bra, which I need to go buy! He also showed me how to massage in order to keep the implant moving freely as the capsule starts to form. I basically just have to squeeze my skin at the top of my breast and underneath 5 times each 3 times a day. I totally forgot to point out what I believe to be a Mondor's cord under my left breast. It can only be noticed if I bend back and stick my chest out. I have been trying to massage it to break it up and I'll just keep watch. It apparently takes a few weeks to go away. Overall, my recovery has been really amazing and I can't believe how much better I feel about myself. I have absolutely no regrets and can only hope that no issues arise later on! For anyone in NJ that is looking for a good surgeon, I without hesitation recommend Dr Gartner. He truly is a master of his craft!

Well it has been one week since surgery and I have to say, things have been great! I have little to no pain, with the exception of some nipple sensitivity and a little sore to the touch...but that is 100% tolerable to me. I have been taking it easy, and I truly believe that is contributing to my speedy recovery. The worst part may be my neck, traps, and back from the awkward sleeping position. I have been getting massages from my chiropractor though, and that is def helping. I had my post op yesterday and Dr Gartner was very pleased with my recovery. I was so happy to hear I wouldn't have to wear the band! They are definitely dropping and getting a lot softer. I understand what women mean when they say "they feel a part of them". I'm starting to feel that now. Still have some swelling up top and near my sternum. My scars look pretty good, I have to apply neosporin 2 times a day for a week and then I can start mederma or vit e oil. Went ahead and spent the money on the mederma, it has SPF in it, so it will make me feel better when I'm outside this summer. The no bra thing is still a little weird for me, only because I am not 100% confident with the side profile yet, plus I feel like my nipples look puffy! I have just been trying to double up tanks and wear a looser fitting one over a tighter one. Can't wait to start working out again, he said he believes in 2 weeks at my next appt he will clear me. Just going to enjoy my rest time and eat as clean as I can (until next weekend for July 4th!). Trying on my clothes has been so much fun! I have a few maxi dresses that I haven't worn yet, and can't wait to go out with them on!! I feel so much more confident and couldn't be more pleased with my results thus far!