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This is the look I have dreamt of having ever since puberty
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Best Decision
WORTH IT$16,000
My journey with Dr Grover started a few years ago. I struggled with gynecomastia growing up and had this issue corrected with tissue removal. At the time I was considering supplementing with pec implants, but decided to hold off. Flash forward and I am 2 weeks post op for my pec implant surgery. I wish I would have done this from the beginning! The pecs are very natural looking. I had originally picked larger implants, but eventually we went with smaller to fit my frame. I couldn’t be happier with this decision. Aesthetically, this is the look I have dreamt of having ever since puberty. Now, at 30, I have confidence that I never knew existed.
Things to consider with pec implants:
1) swollen armpits! The incision is roughly 2 inches through the crease under your arm. Even at 2 weeks post op, I still feel a little swelling. I am still not able to lift my arms directly above my head.
2) muscle contractions! As I am healing, each side of my pecs has had a mind of its own. Pain/discomfort bounces back and forth from side to side. I notice that one side of my chest will get very tense, then release- tense again, then release again. Then it will switch sides!
3) pain management! Before this surgery I had 3 procedures with Dr Grover. This was the least painful procedure to date. I’ve had lipo twice and my gynecomastia surgery. All previous surgeries I needed norco. For this procedure, ibuprofen was plenty strong enough.
4) mobility! I would say more than the actual surgery, the frustration at lack of mobility for the initial week, the compression, and laying still (on your back, in bed) all made the healing process more annoying.
5) pressure! The combination of volume to your chest and tight compression for swelling create a lot of pressure in the beginning. As you heal, the pressure subsides and only presents itself when you attempt certain movements. It can feel like the implants wants to pop out! It isn’t painful, but it’s definitely there. This will obviously go away with time.
I highly recommend Dr Grover for this procedure. The most important thing (as with any procedure) is to go in with realistic expectations. As a rule, whatever you imagine as being the 100% “perfect” outcome, drop your expectations 10-15%. Do this not because your doctor isn’t talented. Do this because no one is perfect.
Lastly, whatever you add (or take away), will affect another part of your body. Kind of like energy. For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Surgical engagements may create opportunities elsewhere. Be sure to discuss these with your doctor to ensure the best possible outcome.
Things to consider with pec implants:
1) swollen armpits! The incision is roughly 2 inches through the crease under your arm. Even at 2 weeks post op, I still feel a little swelling. I am still not able to lift my arms directly above my head.
2) muscle contractions! As I am healing, each side of my pecs has had a mind of its own. Pain/discomfort bounces back and forth from side to side. I notice that one side of my chest will get very tense, then release- tense again, then release again. Then it will switch sides!
3) pain management! Before this surgery I had 3 procedures with Dr Grover. This was the least painful procedure to date. I’ve had lipo twice and my gynecomastia surgery. All previous surgeries I needed norco. For this procedure, ibuprofen was plenty strong enough.
4) mobility! I would say more than the actual surgery, the frustration at lack of mobility for the initial week, the compression, and laying still (on your back, in bed) all made the healing process more annoying.
5) pressure! The combination of volume to your chest and tight compression for swelling create a lot of pressure in the beginning. As you heal, the pressure subsides and only presents itself when you attempt certain movements. It can feel like the implants wants to pop out! It isn’t painful, but it’s definitely there. This will obviously go away with time.
I highly recommend Dr Grover for this procedure. The most important thing (as with any procedure) is to go in with realistic expectations. As a rule, whatever you imagine as being the 100% “perfect” outcome, drop your expectations 10-15%. Do this not because your doctor isn’t talented. Do this because no one is perfect.
Lastly, whatever you add (or take away), will affect another part of your body. Kind of like energy. For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Surgical engagements may create opportunities elsewhere. Be sure to discuss these with your doctor to ensure the best possible outcome.
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