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35 Years Old, 2 Kids, Getting Sientra Textured Anatomical Implants + Fat Transfer - Raleigh, NC
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I have always had very tiny breasts. I have a pear...
BBsBAAugust 4, 2015
WORTH IT$8,450
I have always had very tiny breasts. I have a pear shape and have actually been told I look like I have two different people's bodies joined at the waist. Really. I was always a proud member of the itty bitty [RS bleep] committee and loved the freedom of small boobs. I never wore a bra throughout my twenties! But then came babies, and my belly now sticks out farther than my deflated boobies, the nipples sadly point downward, and the asymmetry that was always there is more pronounced now. I am done growing and feeding babies, and my husband is very happy to get me some boobs for the first time in my life!
Because I have very little breast tissue and because of the asymmetry, which is not only in the soft tissue but also in my ribcage, I am very picky about finding a doctor with consistently excellent results and I'm willing to pay for expertise. As soon as I took a look at Dr. Law's website I was pretty sure I'd found the one. None of his patients look "done" and that is just what I wanted. I found his website searching for "athletic patients breast augmentation". At the time I was first looking, I was working out a lot, very muscular, and had even less breast tissue than I do now. I loved the results Dr. Law achieved for his patients who looked like me.
I visited his office for my consultation in July and booked a surgery for August 10. It's all happening so fast! Well, kind of. Once the surgery is booked it seems like the days drag on and I'm absolutely obsessed by boobs, so I'm glad my wait is short.
Oh, the details! Okay, I'm looking at around 350cc Sientra anatomicals and I *think* they are the classic base and moderate profile. Since my chest wall is asymmetrical, (see before pics), Dr. Law thought it would be a good idea to transfer some fat to the sternal and inframammary areas to smooth out the appearance of the implants and correct the asymmetry. I am 5'5" and weigh 135 pounds.
Because I have very little breast tissue and because of the asymmetry, which is not only in the soft tissue but also in my ribcage, I am very picky about finding a doctor with consistently excellent results and I'm willing to pay for expertise. As soon as I took a look at Dr. Law's website I was pretty sure I'd found the one. None of his patients look "done" and that is just what I wanted. I found his website searching for "athletic patients breast augmentation". At the time I was first looking, I was working out a lot, very muscular, and had even less breast tissue than I do now. I loved the results Dr. Law achieved for his patients who looked like me.
I visited his office for my consultation in July and booked a surgery for August 10. It's all happening so fast! Well, kind of. Once the surgery is booked it seems like the days drag on and I'm absolutely obsessed by boobs, so I'm glad my wait is short.
Oh, the details! Okay, I'm looking at around 350cc Sientra anatomicals and I *think* they are the classic base and moderate profile. Since my chest wall is asymmetrical, (see before pics), Dr. Law thought it would be a good idea to transfer some fat to the sternal and inframammary areas to smooth out the appearance of the implants and correct the asymmetry. I am 5'5" and weigh 135 pounds.
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August 5, 2015
I had my breast augmentation four weeks ago, and it's a wonderful feeling to have boobs! I had tiny, deflated breasts like yourself and went with Sientra anatomical 320 high profile. At first, I was chocked and cried a lot and had second thoughts, because they sat so high up and were hard and shiny. I was overwhelmed! But on day 9, everything changed, and now that they have settled even more, I couldn't be happier! They are so pretty. - Just to let you know that if you don't feel happy right away, that's totally normal.
I'm from Raleigh, too, and I'm sure Dr. Law will do an excellent job giving you the boobs you're wanting to have. :-)
Best of luck!
I'm from Raleigh, too, and I'm sure Dr. Law will do an excellent job giving you the boobs you're wanting to have. :-)
Best of luck!
August 5, 2015
Thank you so much for your comment - it is very reassuring! How has your recovery been? Have you had much pain? I have to go back to work (teacher) after one week.
August 6, 2015
You can't use your breast muscles at all for a few days (basically everything you do with your arms like pressing a soap dispenser fx! :-) So make sure you have done laundry, groceries, changed bedding etc.
You can go back to work after a week, as long as you don't need to do any lifting.
In the beginning your implants will feel like foreign objects when you bend over. It's a weird feeling. I still feel mine, but it's getting better. And your breasts will be very firm! Mine have started to drop and soften up, but they are still sore, and my nipples are still very sensitive.
Remember to take before-pictures to have on your phone. That helped me in the beginning when I felt like I had 'betrayed' my body. :-)
You can go back to work after a week, as long as you don't need to do any lifting.
In the beginning your implants will feel like foreign objects when you bend over. It's a weird feeling. I still feel mine, but it's getting better. And your breasts will be very firm! Mine have started to drop and soften up, but they are still sore, and my nipples are still very sensitive.
Remember to take before-pictures to have on your phone. That helped me in the beginning when I felt like I had 'betrayed' my body. :-)
August 11, 2015
I agree with your statements about Dr. Law! I wish I could make it possible to see him instead. I have many of his patients results saved as my expected results for my PS!
August 11, 2015
Yeah, his results are always natural looking. I am really glad I went with him. Thanks for your comment and good luck to you!
UPDATED FROM BBsBA
Day of treatment
Four hours after discharge - very happy and feeling good!
BBsBAAugust 10, 2015
Had surgery at 7:30 this morning. Could not sleep last night until around 2 am. Didn't really worry about myself, but hubby was also unable to sleep and I was worried about him having to take care of the kids all day.
Arrived at 6am and got all prepared, told surgeon to use his discretion when it comes to size (310 or 350). He marked me up and we went back for fat harvesting first. I was not under general for that and apparently I talked about Game of Thrones the whole time. Lol. Didn't feel a thing.
Woke up around 10:30 and felt a little wobbly but good! Have not experienced the "elephant on the chest" feeling. Just tender. Also, range of motion is pretty good. I can slowly lift my arms all the way up and pretty much in any direction. Fat harvesting sites are still numb, so we will see how they feel tomorrow. Overall I feel pretty darn good! Really happy with the size as well. I think the result wil look totally natural on my frame, not obvious in clothing, but nice and full in a swimsuit or sports bra. No more padded bras!
Arrived at 6am and got all prepared, told surgeon to use his discretion when it comes to size (310 or 350). He marked me up and we went back for fat harvesting first. I was not under general for that and apparently I talked about Game of Thrones the whole time. Lol. Didn't feel a thing.
Woke up around 10:30 and felt a little wobbly but good! Have not experienced the "elephant on the chest" feeling. Just tender. Also, range of motion is pretty good. I can slowly lift my arms all the way up and pretty much in any direction. Fat harvesting sites are still numb, so we will see how they feel tomorrow. Overall I feel pretty darn good! Really happy with the size as well. I think the result wil look totally natural on my frame, not obvious in clothing, but nice and full in a swimsuit or sports bra. No more padded bras!
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August 10, 2015
Glad you are doing well! we are about the same size and I had anatomical implants last week. looking forward to your posts, take good care of yourself!
UPDATED FROM BBsBA
1 day post
Day after procedure
BBsBAAugust 11, 2015
Well the anesthetic wore off last night and this morning I could feel a lot more discomfort. The fat transfer adds quite a bit - at the harvesting sites, where it was injected, and weirdly all around my ribs. I'm super swollen today too. We stayed in a hotel until this afternoon - husband and me and two kids - and if being cooped up in there wasn't bad enough, my six year old had a stomach bug and pooped all his clothes! There I was, hours after surgery, washing out poopy underwear in the hotel bathtub. Seems I have it too, which is actually okay by me because at least I'm not constipated :-P Anyway, if you can have a grandma or someone come keep the kids DO IT! Wasn't possible for us.
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August 11, 2015
oh my goodness that's a rough day! I am a week today and my main discomfort is my ribs at this point, but it gets so much better!!! take good care and get your rest!
August 12, 2015
I have the house to myself this morning and it is AMAZING! So when do you think your discomfort peaked? Nurse told me around 3 days PO.
August 12, 2015
I have been much better since my day 4 or 5, such a difference! I get a little warn out but have to tell myself ok you just had a pretty big change to the body! a little rest makes a huge difference. I was allowed to switch to Motrin today and I was told I will feel a huge difference . Happy Healing !
August 12, 2015
Congratulations! Sorry to hear about the stomach bug...good grief! Hope you get some down time once you get home. Update us again soon!
You have an amazingly fit upper body! Glad you spent some time researching doctors. I'm certain your efforts will pay off in the end. ;) What a bonus to do some fat transfer too! This is typically the harder part of the recovery so make sure you have some help lined up the first week of your recovery. You're almost there...update us often!
It's good that your husband is enthusiastic but it might help to have a few things set up ahead of time...which I'm sure you're working on. Not sure if you have seen this but here is a helpful list of recovery items.