40H/J, 25 Yrs Old, No Kids, Neck/Back/Shoulder Pain - Saint Petersburg, FL

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Starting Scar Gel

  • 26 Apr 2017
  • 1 month post
I can't believe it's been 6 weeks. On one hand, it feels like I've had these beauties forever! On the other hand, it doesn't seem like that long ago that I was prepping for my glorious surgery day! I'm starting scar gel mostly for my incisions at the breast fold, but I'll also be putting some of the gel on my vertical incisions. My doctor carries Silagen, but he said any silicone based product would be fine. So I saved myself a few bucks and went to Walgreens to buy ScarAway. I will say it's STICKY lol. But I'll keep you all updated on how it works! Life with my new girls has been absolutely astounding. I've been given the go ahead to get back into the gym. I'm excited to drop even more weight! I'm down about 15 pounds since the surgery! Woo hoo!

Final Costs

  • 7 Apr 2017
  • 24 days post
I just received the statements from my insurance company. The surgery totaled just under $30,000 before insurance. This includes the bill from the surgeon, the bill from the surgery center, and the bill from the anesthesiologist. After insurance, I'm responsible for just over $600. I'm so incredibly happy and pleased!!!!!! :-D

Finally Feeling Amazing

  • 3 Apr 2017
  • 20 days post
It's been an excellent few weeks since my surgery. Fun things since my surgery: 1. When I bend over and stand back up, my boobs are still in my bra!!!!! 2. When I shower, I don't have to lift up my breasts to clean under them. 3. When I cross my arms, there's actually space between my arms and my breasts. 4. My palm covers up more than just my nipples, haha. When I lay down on my back, I can see over my breasts. 5. My back and neck pain are a distant, distant forgotten about nightmare. It took awhile for me to get used to my new body, but I'm loving it! I went to Victoria's Secret to get sized. My breasts haven't stopped swelling or fully shaped out yet, so I know this isn't final, but I'm fitting into a 36DD/38D. Prior to the surgery I was a 40H. I've also lost almost 10 pounds since the surgery, and I think that's helped a lot with my self-confidence. Random side note, I'm also starting to be able to sleep on my side. Not fully, but kind of propped up on my side. Last, but not least, pictures attached!

Provider Review

Jeremy A. Benedetti, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
201 16th Ave. E., Seattle, Washington
  • 6 Feb 2017

So far, he and his office have been absolutely amazing. The office is very serene, and Dr. Benedetti's achievements are unmatched. He graduated valedictorian of his med school class, he's double board certified in Plastic and General surgery, and was chief resident during his residencies. On top of all of that, he has been featured in several trades in regards to his work and he's a top doctor on RealSelf! He took the time to talk to me and get to know me before having me undress, and then was very respectful as he conducted his examination. He walked me through the procedure step by step and answered all of my question. He was nothing less than awesome!