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UPDATED FROM BellaVitali
2,020 years post
Looking back
$15,000
I look back now and wish I had listened to my gut and asked more questions. I was very disappointed that after the surgery, they wanted to charge me an additional $500-1000 to remove some of the scarring that was left. They would not work with me at all on time, and there was a COMPLETE change in the way I was treated AFTER surgery, as opposed to before.
That says a lot to me.
I wish they had disclosed all costs up front and I wish they were as nice once the surgery was complete as they were before, when they were courting me as a patient.
I also do not like the location or final look of the areoles. They are not symmetrical and the edges are not nice circles like you would want.
Additionally, he took the liberty of putting in a much larger implant size than I wanted and even though that was really fun right at first, and he did a hard sales job on my husband afterward, I now want a reduction when I go in to get the scars removed that he won’t make time for, and the areoles reshaped.
Additionally, he should have placed the nipples higher.
I noticed on his photos that I thought his nipple placement was low and I mentioned this to hi prior to surgery. I could tell he didn’t really listen. I should have trusted my gut.
The whole staff is just trained today sell you so hard, and former patients are even used to convince you what you want. You become convinced you got what you wanted even if you didn’t.
I’ve had a couple more procedures since without the whole sales production and I am much happier with the results from those. I learned a lot.
That says a lot to me.
I wish they had disclosed all costs up front and I wish they were as nice once the surgery was complete as they were before, when they were courting me as a patient.
I also do not like the location or final look of the areoles. They are not symmetrical and the edges are not nice circles like you would want.
Additionally, he took the liberty of putting in a much larger implant size than I wanted and even though that was really fun right at first, and he did a hard sales job on my husband afterward, I now want a reduction when I go in to get the scars removed that he won’t make time for, and the areoles reshaped.
Additionally, he should have placed the nipples higher.
I noticed on his photos that I thought his nipple placement was low and I mentioned this to hi prior to surgery. I could tell he didn’t really listen. I should have trusted my gut.
The whole staff is just trained today sell you so hard, and former patients are even used to convince you what you want. You become convinced you got what you wanted even if you didn’t.
I’ve had a couple more procedures since without the whole sales production and I am much happier with the results from those. I learned a lot.
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UPDATED FROM BellaVitali
2,012 years post
Big night. Doesn't feel big though. Got to watch...
Big night. Doesn't feel big though. Got to watch a beautiful sunset over the water, made me happy. Got everything ready but I have NO idea how on earth I am going to remember to take all those meds. If you read this, please say a prayer, for my family, my surgeon and his team, and for me and the results. Thank you so much! :)
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M
July 31, 2012
Hi Bella! How are you doing? I read your story and wondering how your experience was.. I hope you are healing peacefully today! Prayers your way, Mak46 :)
B
August 3, 2012
Surgery was amazing! The staff was unbelievably comforting. His nurse was really was really sweet--super tall--wish I knew her name, she deserves kudos! I wish I could have ha my hubby and best friend there in the room with me when I went under. I was crying but not for long. I have no memorv at all of waking up. I still can't text or type.
Breasts look amazing. I can't stop looking at them. It's embarssing how much I love to look at them and show them to people who don't care.
Stomach might look good but not yet.
Thighs still super black and swollen. So stay tuned. It has been a week today.
Thank you so much for vour thoughts and prayers. I would have updated sooner but the drugs reallv maje it hard to type..
Breasts look amazing. I can't stop looking at them. It's embarssing how much I love to look at them and show them to people who don't care.
Stomach might look good but not yet.
Thighs still super black and swollen. So stay tuned. It has been a week today.
Thank you so much for vour thoughts and prayers. I would have updated sooner but the drugs reallv maje it hard to type..
M
August 3, 2012
Yay!!! So happy your safe and sound! And with pretty boobs, awesome!! Btw, I've asked my hubs, and dr. about waking up from recovery, and neither was there. I don't remember a thing either! They did say I slept for 5 hours back there... My surge was 3 1/2..:))
M
UPDATED FROM BellaVitali
2,012 years post
Feeling SO much more peace, now! Dr. P met with...
Feeling SO much more peace, now! Dr. P met with me again yesterday and it helped so much! I am actually getting excited and slept all night last night! The site has been so helpful.
You mentioned anti-bruising stuff, Arnica gel ("Arnicare" in CVS about $10-14) works miracles on bruises and helps for swelling, but remember to ask your PS:s opinion of using it :o)