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24 Yrs, 1 Child (2yr Old) 5'7 140lbs - Shreveport, LA

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I've had big breast since I can remember I've...

imlovelyj
WORTH IT$4,616
I've had big breast since I can remember I've never had the pleasure of being in small cup sizes I was in a D and final size 32E. Now at the age of 24 and a two year old I final decided enough is enough! No more back pain! Shoulder pain! Ugly bras! To small bikini! 100 bras! No insurance coverage so I was self pay. Because of that reason I call around and did my research for about five months found patients of certain doctors talked to them ask for pics etc finally found my dream maker! I was be driving three hours away but was only paying 4616! Pre op was scheduled 3/17/2016! We talked and everything he said was perfect! He told me I'd never have to wear a bra again and that was music to my ears lol! Well surgery date was 3/22/2016 and the ride there was nerve racking. Stomach was hurting so bad lol had to be there at 6:30 so I left home at 3a.m didn't go into surgery until like 9 woke up in a tad bit of pain drive home was okay nothing bad but I slept the whole day. Was given antibiotics pain and nausea meds totaled 147! Lord lol I don't have much pain right now I went to the nail salon the day after surgery now I'm try to get up and go talk to someone about a home! I'm trying to move as well lol nooo I'm not going to try to do much but I do have to get all the paper work and stuff out the way! I'll post some pics.

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John Valiulis, M.D.

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (6)

March 24, 2016
You did good if you went to nail salon the day after. I left my house 3 days after but that was only because I had to get my drains removed. lol. Had mine done last March 30. So almost a year now and Dr David Jansen in New Orleans/ Metaire did my surgery. He was wonderful and I will never look back.
March 25, 2016
You look good happy for u!!!!
June 14, 2016
OMG you look amazing!!!!!!!!!!!
June 14, 2016
I'm 36DD and always was made fun of for having fake boobs, but they're real. My friend just had reduction and she seriously looks like she lost 25 lbs and looks like she became super fit overnight! It's amazing what a reduction can do... You seriously look fabulous!!!!! Wow !!!!
January 13, 2017
Did he ask you what size you wanted to be exactly ? Are you close to that size now??
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April 18, 2017
Congrats!! I had my done in 2003 & never have regretted it!!
UPDATED FROM imlovelyj
3 days post

Three days post op

imlovelyj
So I had surgery Tuesday and it's not Friday I still feel okay! I've cooked cleaned, not to much moving but I'm taking it easy for the most part. Doctor said that wrapping off and no bras but it felt so weird trying to move and when I walk or bend over it feels funny! Went to Walmart got a lil sports bra so shocked a MED and I'm still swollen I'm so ready to know what my actually size will be we talked about a small C. If I'm a b I'd still be happy.

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UPDATED FROM imlovelyj
9 days post

One week and two days post op!

imlovelyj
I haven't had any reall pain only pain I can say is sleeping on my back lol. I actually tried sleeping on my side and could without touching the breast because they aren't in the way anymore but the incisions was uncomfortable! I can say I'm very very happy with my choice to have it! My post op went well he even told me I didn't have to travel that road again to come and I could email if I had any issues and we'd make sure I needed to travel before getting on the road. I was happy about that. Unlike most I was never put in a surgical bra. He was very anti bra. I didn't have tape like most I've seen. I have stitches and glue on my incisions. I wasn't given any after care instructions. So I'm really in the blind. As to how long will this glue stay on when can I start putting stuff on my scars I'm so lost. He did say don't pull the glue off. Idk really but I'll figure it out! I'm posting a pic of me in the same shirt no bra in both

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April 1, 2016
I only had glue, no external stitches. PS said let the glue flake off by itself. He said I could massage breasts and put scar cream on after 6 weeks, but to be honest, I didn't do either and my scars are almost invisible. I was so afraid to get an infection I just wanted to avoid messing with my breasts as much as possible. My PS said no antibacterial soaps.
March 18, 2022
...was this Dr Valuilis?
I didn't realize he was still working !!
If after about 6 wks, I would be in a good, supportive sports bra...when I had my Mastopexy w/ implants; the Dr said u will have better results that last longer if u wear a sports bra. Always have 1 on, if I have nothing else !!! I wear my pretty bras out of home, tho.
Mine were done 20 yrs ago & they still flyin high lookin good I went 2day!!