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Initially, I wanted a transaxillary incision so...

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WORTH IT$6,700

Initially, I wanted a transaxillary incision so there would be no scarring around my breasts. My second choice was areolar incision-there was no way I wanted a huge scar underneath my breast. Dr. Williams explained why it would be best for me to have an inframammary incision, and because I trusted her judgement and as mentioned loved her work-I agreed. Silicon inframammary--going for a full yet natural-looking C from a small B.


On the day of surgery I was very anxious. The NWPS staff did a great job putting my mind at ease and making me comfortable. I do not remember being wheeled into surgery-I just became relaxed and happy, and the next thing I know I'm awake with boobs :)


They showed me a picture of myself and I could not believe it was me. I thought it was the picture I brought Dr. Williams to show her what I wanted to look like. I kept asking if it was me and asked to see the picture 3 times. The ride home was the most painful part of the experience. Every little bump bothered me-but nothing unbearable. I got home, took an hour nap, and was up chatting with my friend (who stayed with me for the next 24 hours) the rest of the day. I kept up with my pain meds and set alarms during the night so I wouldnt wake up in pain. I was never in a lot of pain. I was just sore and knew not to move around too much/use my arms. I took it easy over the next three days. Returning to work was fine-the only issue I had were the nerves. One nipple was completely numb and the other hypersensitive. I was always aware of my breasts during the first week. I could always feel them. After the first week the nerves settled down. The only issue I have now is that my nipples are raw. I'm not sure if that's because they are over sensitive/my bra was initially too big after my swelling went down. I was surprised at how soft they became in such a short amount of time. Directly after the surgery my skin was very tight and they were very hard. Now, 3 weeks later they are very soft. When I took off my bandage covering my incision I was pleasantly surprised. I expected to see large puffy purple scars but instead they were my same skin color and smaller than I expected. Now that my implants are settling you cannot see them.


For my Xmas gift my boyfriend took me shopping. I hate shopping-I go into the dressing room with a hundred things and come out with 3 because nothing fits. When I came out I asked if I had a limit-everything I took in there fit and it felt so good to put on a shirt or a dress and feel curvy and confident.


I don't feel like I have to get really dressed up or wear really tight shirts to look good now.
I was pretty hesitant to do this because a) I didn't hate my small boobs-I just thought it would be nice to have larger breasts b) it was out of my price range. However, I'm beyond satisfied with the results and glad I didn't wait any longer. I could not be happier with the way the procedure went, the results, or Dr. Williams and her staff.

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Emily A. Williams, MD

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Replies (12)

January 9, 2013
May I ask why you didn't go with the transaxillary incision? That is the direction I am leaning. Thanks
January 9, 2013
My doc didnt do that type of incision. She told me if thas the route I wanted to take her partner does transauxillary. I liked her work so much I was willing to compromise and am very happy with the results so far:)
January 12, 2013
Thanks. There is not much info on here about transauxillary. My surgery is scheduled for March 5!! I am so nervous, excited , and obsessed with boobies!! lol
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January 12, 2013
I was so obsessed and I still am lolol and I am a little over 2 weeks post op! Ha ha. Here is what I read about your incision site. My surgeon went through my nipple. He also used drains which helped SOOOO much with swelling, pain, hardness and recovery. Good luck and keep us posted!! :-) As with the TUBA method, the transaxillary incision means that the surgeon will be working farther away from the breast, which is more difficult. Again, finding a surgeon that has experience in this procedure is a must. Breast implants can be placed over the muscle, partially underneath the muscle, or completely behind the muscle/fascia with this incision. The downside to the transaxillary incision is that if a complication occurs, and you need to have another surgery, chances are, you'll wind up getting a different incision. Some surgeries are just too difficult to perform via the armpit incision. Some examples are bottoming out surgery, symmastia, and capsulectomy.
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January 12, 2013
After my smiley face those are not my words .. I thought I separated the paragraphs
January 12, 2013
That's so exciting! I somehow got my consultation done and managed to squeeze in just 3 short weeks later. For 3 straight weeks that's all i thought about. I would get home and look at all these before/after pics. That's more boobies than anyone should ever have to look at!
January 12, 2013
Same--I can't stop looking in the mirror and it's been 4 weeks. :)
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January 12, 2013
So happy .. That kind of happened to me too. I have been to a few appointments and have wanted noobs for literally 17 years and suddenly the beginning of December I had had enough super padded bras and droopy deflated balloons AND I got the surgery date I wanted (12/26 while things were slow at work) AND I got an amazing deal! Those 3 weeks I could barely stand it I was so excited lol!!! Now I am a little over 2 weeks post op and can't believe it!!!
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January 9, 2013

Thank you for sharing your experience on RealSelf! Glad you're thrilled.

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January 9, 2013
Congrats!!! :)
January 10, 2013
thanks!!:)
January 11, 2013
Congrats!
UPDATED FROM so_happy

Well it's been a little over two months since I've...

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Well it's been a little over two months since I've had at my surger. A few weeks ago I was noticing redness around my nipple. They get worse and soon I realize..they're stretch marks. I was so upset. Dr. Williams confirmed that's what it was (it was more obvious as time went by...) and there's not a lot I can do. She said it's pretty rare. so of course it happened to me. I went from being fine with changing in front of people in the gym to being embarrassed and ashamed. It's hard to pay for what you think will be perfection and instead pay for stretch marks. I'm hoping they'll fade over time. When i went to show my boyfriend they seemed to be very faint. So it seems like they're more visible at times than others. As of now I don't regret it, just hoping that they don't show in a swim suit.

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February 22, 2013
Awwww I'm sorry to hear this :( I can't believe you went that long without developing them. I would have thought they would show up sooner if they were gonna occur. Anyhow, you look like you got a fabulous outcome! Probably worth the trade off :) Xo
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February 22, 2013
Thank you for sharing your story! I am on the fence right now I have a surgery set up but I am going back and forth I don't hate my small boobs but I don't love em either!!
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September 29, 2013
Bio Oil or Mederma stretch marks therapy help with new stretch marks. For the older ones, I have had modest success with Palmer's Stretch Mark cream (not the regular old cocoa butter one mind you!). Anyway, exfoliation and then using one of the stretch mark remedies should help the marks.I had stretch marks from weight loss and had success using that method. I hope it all works out well for you.
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April 2, 2014
I think your results look so good. What are your stats? What size/style did you end up going with? I hope everything works out, I heard a lot of good things about bio oil btw if you haven't tried that yet.
June 14, 2014
Wow I'm sorry, I'm just now seeing this!! Thank you!! I was a B, now I'm a D (DD according to Victoria Secret, but I think they're crazy). I went with silicon and it was in between the muscle-not sure what that method is called? Sorry, it's been a while so it's harder for me to remember. and my stretch marks are gone! :)
August 9, 2015
I'm know that I'm late commenting but I am getting my BA done with doctor williams in December your breasts look amazing and I'm so happy I choose her if they turn out anything like yours ! I am too scared about stretch marks because as a teen I got them on my thighs and butt . Dr williams also told me it is rare and only 1 of her patient has gotten them so I'm praying I don't !
February 14, 2016
BA181725 did you get your surgery done in December then? I am wanting to do a procedure soon. Just anxious and curious ive been trying to find information and cant decide which dr to go with at nw plastic surgery in spokane. ?? :/ i am also curious about cost. I know it can vary bt jst trying to get an estimate. If you could share that would be awesome. Thanks! :)
February 14, 2016
Yes I got mine done and couldn't be happier! I got some stretch marks because I was so small before and it runs in my genes. I get stretch marks quite easy I went to see Dr. Lundeby
February 14, 2016
And I didn't get a good vibe from him she said you could go any size but I didn't get to try sizes unless I paid for half of surgery and then 2 months before surgery you got to choose size which I thought was a big red flag. I love Dr Williams she is so sweet and really listens to what you want. And Dr lundeby doesn't have his board certification like Dr williams. I loved her but I'm sure any one of her Co workers are amazing as well there about 4 surgeons that work at her surgery center :) let me know if I can help anymore