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Breast Lift with Implants and Brachioplasty - a Wonderful Outcome for This "I Am Not Old" Lady - San Francisco, CA
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I lost 165# and kept it off 10 years... Having Dr....
nsw_owensJanuary 4, 2016
WORTH IT
I lost 165# and kept it off 10 years... Having Dr. Bermudez do my lift, implants, and "batwings" was one of the last parts of my transformation. And quite possibly, the piece no one but me will ever notice. Yet, I'm ecstatic.
He did a masterpiece job (he is a perfectionist!) of making my breasts look years younger; my arms are already (4 months) ready for going sleeveless, and my clothes look and fit better.
I had saved up once to have this done, then wound up needing it for a family crisis... and just let it go. But I decided that 2015 was my year - I was going to get everything fixed and over with so I'd be ready for 60 (next year) and my skin problems would finally be resolved. I can't begin to tell you how awful the skin breakdown and sweat can be (I work out) when you have such bad droop that you could tuck your breasts into your granny pants.
I attribute my excellent results to picking the right surgeon, AND following every instruction to the letter. I did not cut corners. I had family come in and wait on me hand and foot. I slept in the recliner (arms elevated for the brachioplasty, too). I didn't lift, or do anything I wasn't suppose to do. I took my vitamins and ate very very healthy with extra protein and anti-oxidants. I did return to work from home (no lifting that heavy laptop + files) after 2 weeks, but I took breaks and naps as needed.
I also used the Embrace scar therapy strips for the arms (not the breasts, my skin is too fragile and blisters from even paper tape if on too long).
I also wanted to commend Dr. B and his staff. They monitored me and took excellent care of me. (I had one tiny glitch, entirely me - that paper tape thing made one little blister), and I never was made to feel I was defective or a problem person. And I was told that if it didn't come out perfect, he'd make it right. (Even though it was my stupid body that reacted). It came out fine - but it is reassuring to know he stands behind his work.
He did a masterpiece job (he is a perfectionist!) of making my breasts look years younger; my arms are already (4 months) ready for going sleeveless, and my clothes look and fit better.
I had saved up once to have this done, then wound up needing it for a family crisis... and just let it go. But I decided that 2015 was my year - I was going to get everything fixed and over with so I'd be ready for 60 (next year) and my skin problems would finally be resolved. I can't begin to tell you how awful the skin breakdown and sweat can be (I work out) when you have such bad droop that you could tuck your breasts into your granny pants.
I attribute my excellent results to picking the right surgeon, AND following every instruction to the letter. I did not cut corners. I had family come in and wait on me hand and foot. I slept in the recliner (arms elevated for the brachioplasty, too). I didn't lift, or do anything I wasn't suppose to do. I took my vitamins and ate very very healthy with extra protein and anti-oxidants. I did return to work from home (no lifting that heavy laptop + files) after 2 weeks, but I took breaks and naps as needed.
I also used the Embrace scar therapy strips for the arms (not the breasts, my skin is too fragile and blisters from even paper tape if on too long).
I also wanted to commend Dr. B and his staff. They monitored me and took excellent care of me. (I had one tiny glitch, entirely me - that paper tape thing made one little blister), and I never was made to feel I was defective or a problem person. And I was told that if it didn't come out perfect, he'd make it right. (Even though it was my stupid body that reacted). It came out fine - but it is reassuring to know he stands behind his work.
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Replies (4)
January 8, 2017
hi!!!!!!! i have dr. bermudez too!!!! i have surgery on the 20th and he is doing my breast aug and lift as well as an extended arm lift. do you have any pictures?? i would love to see what he has done for you. thank you!!!!!
January 8, 2017
also, how long was your recovery? how long until you could go back to work? thank you!!!
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