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31 Years Old, Mommy of 2, Ready for my Breast Augmentation - Pittsburgh, PA

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I am a mother of 2 boys, 3 1/2 years old and 15...

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WORTH IT$6,990
I am a mother of 2 boys, 3 1/2 years old and 15 months old. I gained 69 and 45 pounds. I started working out 2 weeks Postpartum and also breastfed almost a year with both. It took a good 4-5 months to really get back to my original weight, but my shape was never the same. My breasts were a full B prior and afterwards they just deflated to nothing. I am embarrased to take my bra off around my husband. I can't find a bra that fits right. An A cup bra rides up when I move my arms, my breast tissue doesn't fill out a B-cup bra, there's a big gap that you can see through my shirts. My stomack always looks bloated and no matter how hard my abs are underneath, I always have this pouch. So from the side I look flat as pancake with a belly like I'm 12 weeks pregnant. It bothers me because honestly I work so hard. I eat extremely healthy all the time, hardly ever splurge on junk, and I workout 5 days a week, alternating spinning class, running, pilates/yoga, P90X, T25, interval training with weights, you name it. So after reaching a point of flat out frustration that no matter how much I diet and exercise it's never going to change...I decided to see a doctor about a "Mommy Makeover". I read many mommy makeover reviews on here and became so excited and encouraged that I too could feel good about myself again. I set up and appointment with Dr Lazarro in Pittsburgh. He was very easy to talk to, spent a lot of time with me, and told me that my abdominal muscles were pulled apart and that's why my stomach pouched out. He also said my breast were in perfect position, just needed volume. So for a tummy tuck, muscle repair, breast aug, and inner thigh lipo...$18,000....what! Forget that. I went home crying and disappointed it wouldn't happen for me. But my husband who happens to be against this whole thing actually suggested to try again. So I went to see Dr Hurwitz. He was not a personable, but had very good reviews and has several locations, one in Beverly Hills as well as Pittsburgh. He also suggested tummy tuck, muscle repair, lipo to inner thighs, and breast aug. His total was $12,100. Definately more do-able. The first doctor wanted to put me up in a hotel suite overnight with a private nurse, etc...whereas the 2nd would just be an outpatient procedure and he was giving me a discount for doing all the procedures together. I pretty much decided I was going to do it, but I had one more appt and thought I would go just to see one more opinion. So finally I saw Dr Wooten in Pittsburgh. She was extremely personable. Talked to me for a good 15 minutes before she had me disrobe or take pictures. I told her my concerns about my belly and how I feel like I look pregnant. How I am embarrased about my breasts and how I hate that my thighs rub together. When she took a look for herself, she said, "How old is your youngest?" i said "15 months". She proceeded to tell me that my stomach looked great, that from what I told her she envisioned this disaster of hanging skin, fat, etc... she said infact that I had great skin tone and texture, and strong muscles underneath, that in her opinion I should keep exercising and working at it. She said I wouldnt be able to pick up my youngest for at least 3 months and would not be able to go to work for about 3-4 weeks at least. She checked my muscles and showed me that my abdominal muscles were NOT pulled apart. We talked for a long time and decided that I would be very happy having my breasts done, and that once my breasts popped out I probably would not be so critical of my belly and that I could continue working out and working on it. I also decided against thigh lipo due to the fact that its so painful and you can have swelling for quite a while, and inner thighs are very tricky. i think it just scared me a little to much. So for $6900 I am getting a breast augmentation. silicone cohesive gel under the muscle. 325 and 350cc. I am hoping to be a full C. I tried the sizers and felt so much better about my body when I looked in the mirror. Hardly noticed my tummy, which I always notice right away. I did my bloodwork and signed the papers, payed for the procedure, now it's just a waiting game for 2 weeks. EEEEK. I am so excited. And my hubby is actually excited now too! I can't WAIT! I told my 2 sisters and a couple co-workers, but I don't think I'm telling my parents until after, they worry too much! Wish me luck!!

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Anna I. Wooten, MD, FACS

Anna I. Wooten, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 17, 2015
Good for you!! Best of luck. Dr Wooten is who I have researched as well and will be calling for a consult hopefully soon!!
UPDATED FROM MommyBee
13 days pre

Some Before pics...

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March 20, 2014
Good luck to you! I hope you get fantastic results!! :)
March 25, 2014
thanks!
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March 20, 2014
I say go bigger!! Why? Bc I wish I would have! I didn't think I would of wanted bigger but now I do! Good luck !
March 25, 2014
thanks!
UPDATED FROM MommyBee
8 days pre

9 more days! Aaah! I'm so excited!!

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Dr Wooten called to finalize details. Going with the Sientra textured cohesive gel implant. 325 on left and 350 on right. I was worried I might be disappointed they weren't big enough, but I said from the beginning I just wanted to look "normal" again and not like its apparent I have implants. So she suggested I stick with the 325 and 350. She said going up another. 25-50 cc would simply widen the breast at the bottom not really add projection. I feel good about it. I'm hoping to be a full c cup, but with everyone's reviews it seems like you never know what you'll end up with !? It's going to be hard not working out for a while, so I have made up meal plans week by week and I am vowing NOT to cheat, eating clean while I'm recovering. Intold my family and my parents. Surprisingly, they were supportive. Dr Wooten told me since they are textured they will "ride high" for a while. I am getting moderate profile, but with the combo of behind the muscle and textured they will take a while to drop. She also said vs. a smooth implant they will stay put when I lay flat on my back and not fall to the side and there is less of a chance of them rolling out towards the sides and less chance of capsular contractures. Need to find a few comfy bigger bras and I'm all set!

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March 25, 2014
I feel exactly the same way you do! I do not even want my husband to see me without a 2lb bra on. I am getting my breast implants this Friday 3/28/14! I'll let you know how it goes. :) Good luck to you.
March 25, 2014
Good luck to you! Thanks!
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March 25, 2014
I love how you are telling the story ;) Your stomach look good for have had 2 kids and the youngest is only 15 mo old! I I am so excited for you! Only one more week to go. I can't wait to see you results good luck!! xoxox
March 25, 2014
Thanks!
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March 25, 2014
Wish you all the best and good luck!! I would go with your PS advice; remember it's all about body proportions and much less cc's... I recognize how you're feeling right now, I'm 1 week post-op now and couldn't be more satisfied with my choice! I was worried they would be far too small too, but now I think they're for SURE big enough! Wish you all the best and looking forward to see some more photos when you're on the "other side"! ;-)
March 25, 2014
Thanks! Your pics look great!
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March 30, 2014
Thank you!! I love your description : "..not just a ribcage with nipples.." Lol, this was exactly how I felt it too before my BA!! Good luck & keep us updated!!
March 30, 2014
Thanks:) I will definately keep updating. I'm sooo excited!
March 26, 2017
Hi! I am happy you found a doctor you like. Have you researched muscle animation? I know you said you like to work out. A lit of girls who do and have implants under the muscle can get animation of the breast- meaning when your chest muscle flexes the shape distorts. Some girls don't get it but many do. I've been a gym rat for 30+ years and a local Dr wanted to put implants in me vs a lift and he wanted to go sub muscular. He made no mention of that risk, but when I asked he said oh ya that's a risk. You should just stop working out your chest muscles and it will likely be less. Look it up in here. I've seen girls who have it who have their implants removed a few years later because they don't like that and it's worse after explant. I don't mean to scare you but with implants there are complications and risks. We never think of them on the front end. We tend to just want bigger breasts and trust our doctors to know what's best for us. Sadly we aren't given enough info. Did she tell you that just last week the FDA came out with a warning on texturized implants and ALCL a rare lymph node cancer?

I don't want to try to talk you out of it. Rather information is your friend so that you can make an informed decision. Larger breasts are nice but there's more to it than just that.
March 26, 2017
I already got the implants years ago. But thanks. And I'm perfectly happy and fine.