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30 Yrs Old, No Kids, A Cup to D, Inspira Moderate Profile, Cohesive Gel Implants - 375cc
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I had my breast augmentation done on December 21,...
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I had my breast augmentation done on December 21, 2016 (10 months, 8 days ago) and I feel it's time to write my review.
I'll provide some specs first:
- I am female, 30 yrs old, Asian descent
- height: 5'4
- right hand dominant
- weight: between 122-126 lbs
- breast size prior to BA: 34A
- breast size post BA: 34D
- implants: 375cc, Inpira moderate profile, cohesive gel implants
- incision and placement: inframammary, under the muscle
- slim, fit, muscular build
- no children
- prior to my procedure, I was very active - my workouts included a mix of moderate-to-heavy lifting, HIIT, cardio, yoga
As a teenager, I knew I would one day have my breasts enlarged because they were teeny a-cups. I was really insecure about the size of my breasts until I met my boyfriend. He was happy with the way I was and discouraged me from changing anything -- his biggest concern was that my boobs would feel too firm, fake and look like bolt-ons. My boyfriend got me into working out and over time, I was consistently doing intense chest workouts that included chest presses and LOTS of push ups. I loved how my body looked, but my small a-cups began to shrink and I was getting pecs (yikes). Eventually, I stopped doing chest presses but continued my weekly chest HIIT routine. It softened the pecs but I still had small boobs, so I finally decided to get implants. After doing a ton of research, I decided that a moderate profile about 300cc implants would best suit me (C cups). I've read some really helpful realself reviews and decided to go with Dr. Jerome Edelsteine.
Consultation:
I had my first consult some time in September. Dr. Edelsteine was very patient, nice and answered my questions thoroughly. He pointed out the fact that my left breast is slightly bigger and lower than my right. He advised against having different implant sizes because I was already used to the size difference (and the difference in implant sizes may be harder to get used to), but he would try have both breasts at the same level. He listened to what I wanted and suggested cohesive gel, moderate profile implants, under the muscle (because I had little breast tissue) and incision under the fold. After doing some measurements, he gave me the following 4 options for implant size:
- moderate profile, 360cc
- moderate profile, 375cc
- high profile. 415cc
- high profile, 430cc
I was quite surprised that the sizes started at 360cc, it seemed rather big, especially since I thought I'd go with something in the low 300s. I trusted his expertise, and with boob greed in mind, I was deciding between 360cc and 375cc (the high profile implants were out of the question). Heather helped me try on the sizers and she was also very thorough, patient and informative when answering my questions. When I tried on the sizers, I felt that they looked pretty big on my body...she advised me that I would lose some size once the implant goes in, but the sizers were quite an accurate reflection of the final results. She noted that the difference between 360cc and 375cc were about a teaspoon...it seemed like a very minor difference and I couldn't really tell the difference in the sizers. At my second consultation, I tried them on again with a very fitted shirt and still, I felt they looked quite big for my body. I was worried about having boob greed afterwards, so I finally decided on 375cc.
Pre Surgery:
About 1 month prior to the surgery, I stopped doing all chest workouts and spent some time doing chest stretches. This wasn't based on any advice or recommendations, I just didn't want my chest muscles to be tight going into the surgery.
Things got a bit messy regarding my surgery date. I put in a deposit to secure my surgery date for December 9th at their private clinic in Forest Hill. I had a lot of things going on for December, so I called in and spoke with Louise to see if I could switch my surgery date. I was given the option to switch to the 13th at Humber River Hospital, but it didn't work with my schedule so I kept December 9th. At my following appointment, I went in to sign additional forms, and to my surprise, I was given a form for Humber River Hospital with the surgery date of Dec 13th! I asked the ladies at the front desk, and they told me that in their calendar, my surgery is on the original date of Dec 9th and told me to sign off of the Humber River forms anyway. Two weeks before my surgery, Louise e-mails me to tell me that my Dec 9th surgery had been cancelled and so they booked me at Humber River for the 8th -- I absolutely could not do it because I had an exam in the morning and could not rush to the hospital afterwards for pre-op. Louise was under the impression that I would be agreeable to the 8th, even after I explained my schedule and after she had already explained the time needed before pre-op...it was clear that the date just wouldn't work. After several e-mails, we finally agreed on the 21st. I was happy that we found a date because with the holiday season, I had 2.5 weeks to recover -- but the misunderstanding and breakdown in miscommunication was a big concern.
Post-Surgery:
After the surgery, I was in immense pain. My iron levels are normal but I have low hemoglobin (fewer red blood cells), so I was really tired and weak...all colour had drained from my face. Not long after I woke up, the nurse was already getting me ready and helping me put on my clothes to leave the clinic. I did not see Dr. Edelstein afterwards.
The recovery was really rough - I could barely get up on my own and my boyfriend had to do everything for me (prop me up, feed me, everything!). I was really fortunate to have my mom and sisters come over and stay with me when my boyfriend had to leave for work. I ate a very clean and bland diet that only consisted of congee, steamed pork meat and boiled veggies. I did not eat any junk food or fast food during those two weeks. I made sure I was taking my pain killers as prescribed, even if it meant waking up in the middle of the night. I was mostly bed/couch ridden...when the swelling went down and I felt good, I would try to do some cooking on my own, but that was a bad idea because my breasts would get swollen again.
I followed the post-op instructions and slowly started working out again after 6 weeks, only limiting myself to cardio and some leg workouts.
6 months post surgery:
The breasts were softening up but my right breast was still quite high. There was still a lot of upper pole fullness. I was concerned and I figured that, because I had little breast tissue to begin with, it would take more time for my breasts to drop and fluff. Now that all the swelling has gone down, my breasts are actually a D cup, not a C as I had originally wanted. I feel like my breasts are a tad bit too big for my taste and I wish I would have asked for smaller size options in the beginning. Who knows how I would have felt if I had gone with smaller breasts though -- would I have wanted bigger ones? I suppose it's normal to wonder "what if?" I was looking forward to my follow up appointment 6 months post-op to see what Dr. Edelstein had to say. Unfortunately, that appointment was re-scheduled twice.
9 months post surgery:
At this point, my right breast still had not dropped as much as my left. There is still substantial upper pole fullness and it is even more apparent when I wear a low cut top. With and without a bra, there is cleavage on the right side but not the left, so I shy away from wearing low cut tops because it looks obvious that I had a boob job, even worse, a botched boob job. I felt like my boyfriend's biggest fears were now a reality - my right breast feels fake, right and looks like a bolt-on. So not only could he see the difference, he could also feel it. I thought maybe it could be an issue with the breast pocket being too high.
As for the scars, the incision scar on my left breast is right at the crease. However, the one on the right is well below the crease...a bit more than a centimeter apart! I kept trying to convince myself that as my right breast drops, it will close the gap, but the right breast hasn't dropped much and the gap is very apparent. When I lift both of my arms up, you can definitely see my right scar incision -- and the worst part is, the incision is a bit jagged and not straight like the left incision.
I finally saw Dr. Edelstein for my second post-op appointment in September. He advised me that there were no signs of capsular contracture, which was really good to hear. I expressed my concerns about my right side being higher than the left, but he told me that they appeared to look the same and didn't see any issues. This really worried me because I felt that the disproportion was very obvious, even in my eyes (note that before the augmentation, he spotted my uneven breasts and I didn't even notice it at that time, so I was a real big surprise to me that he couldn't see it post-op). This was something that really bothered me and I needed a better answer, so I communicated my concern about the right side having more upper pole fullness than the left...he advised me that it may be due to my anatomy. I then pointed out the gap between my right breast crease and the incision, and he explained that he put the incision there so it was level with the left incision. Oh boy, I was pretty upset to hear that. I wish I was given the choice to have both incisions at the breast crease, because I certainly would not have opted to have both incisions level with each other if it meant that one incision would be visible. I asked if additional surgery would fix the right breast, and he advised against it as it would likely make things worse. I guess if he couldn't see the disproportionate breasts, he would not see that there was anything to fix, and hence, no further surgery. I was at a loss, I thought I would get an answer and maybe a solution, but I was left feeling hopeless.
I agree with my of his reviews that he is an acclaimed doctor with great bed-side manners, he is polite and patient in answering questions, but at the same time, I would have liked for him to be more upfront about my possible outcome especially if my anatomy was a bit wonky to begin with. All I knew was that my left breast was lower than my right, and it seemed like it was an easy fix. I wish I was given more information about my anatomy and what my possible outcome would be, and given options for the inframammary incision placement. I'm no expert by any means, so I placed a lot of faith and trust in my plastic surgeon to deliver great results for my body. When I think back to my consultation, I don't think I could have done more to change the outcome other than ask for smaller implant options.
I'll provide some specs first:
- I am female, 30 yrs old, Asian descent
- height: 5'4
- right hand dominant
- weight: between 122-126 lbs
- breast size prior to BA: 34A
- breast size post BA: 34D
- implants: 375cc, Inpira moderate profile, cohesive gel implants
- incision and placement: inframammary, under the muscle
- slim, fit, muscular build
- no children
- prior to my procedure, I was very active - my workouts included a mix of moderate-to-heavy lifting, HIIT, cardio, yoga
As a teenager, I knew I would one day have my breasts enlarged because they were teeny a-cups. I was really insecure about the size of my breasts until I met my boyfriend. He was happy with the way I was and discouraged me from changing anything -- his biggest concern was that my boobs would feel too firm, fake and look like bolt-ons. My boyfriend got me into working out and over time, I was consistently doing intense chest workouts that included chest presses and LOTS of push ups. I loved how my body looked, but my small a-cups began to shrink and I was getting pecs (yikes). Eventually, I stopped doing chest presses but continued my weekly chest HIIT routine. It softened the pecs but I still had small boobs, so I finally decided to get implants. After doing a ton of research, I decided that a moderate profile about 300cc implants would best suit me (C cups). I've read some really helpful realself reviews and decided to go with Dr. Jerome Edelsteine.
Consultation:
I had my first consult some time in September. Dr. Edelsteine was very patient, nice and answered my questions thoroughly. He pointed out the fact that my left breast is slightly bigger and lower than my right. He advised against having different implant sizes because I was already used to the size difference (and the difference in implant sizes may be harder to get used to), but he would try have both breasts at the same level. He listened to what I wanted and suggested cohesive gel, moderate profile implants, under the muscle (because I had little breast tissue) and incision under the fold. After doing some measurements, he gave me the following 4 options for implant size:
- moderate profile, 360cc
- moderate profile, 375cc
- high profile. 415cc
- high profile, 430cc
I was quite surprised that the sizes started at 360cc, it seemed rather big, especially since I thought I'd go with something in the low 300s. I trusted his expertise, and with boob greed in mind, I was deciding between 360cc and 375cc (the high profile implants were out of the question). Heather helped me try on the sizers and she was also very thorough, patient and informative when answering my questions. When I tried on the sizers, I felt that they looked pretty big on my body...she advised me that I would lose some size once the implant goes in, but the sizers were quite an accurate reflection of the final results. She noted that the difference between 360cc and 375cc were about a teaspoon...it seemed like a very minor difference and I couldn't really tell the difference in the sizers. At my second consultation, I tried them on again with a very fitted shirt and still, I felt they looked quite big for my body. I was worried about having boob greed afterwards, so I finally decided on 375cc.
Pre Surgery:
About 1 month prior to the surgery, I stopped doing all chest workouts and spent some time doing chest stretches. This wasn't based on any advice or recommendations, I just didn't want my chest muscles to be tight going into the surgery.
Things got a bit messy regarding my surgery date. I put in a deposit to secure my surgery date for December 9th at their private clinic in Forest Hill. I had a lot of things going on for December, so I called in and spoke with Louise to see if I could switch my surgery date. I was given the option to switch to the 13th at Humber River Hospital, but it didn't work with my schedule so I kept December 9th. At my following appointment, I went in to sign additional forms, and to my surprise, I was given a form for Humber River Hospital with the surgery date of Dec 13th! I asked the ladies at the front desk, and they told me that in their calendar, my surgery is on the original date of Dec 9th and told me to sign off of the Humber River forms anyway. Two weeks before my surgery, Louise e-mails me to tell me that my Dec 9th surgery had been cancelled and so they booked me at Humber River for the 8th -- I absolutely could not do it because I had an exam in the morning and could not rush to the hospital afterwards for pre-op. Louise was under the impression that I would be agreeable to the 8th, even after I explained my schedule and after she had already explained the time needed before pre-op...it was clear that the date just wouldn't work. After several e-mails, we finally agreed on the 21st. I was happy that we found a date because with the holiday season, I had 2.5 weeks to recover -- but the misunderstanding and breakdown in miscommunication was a big concern.
Post-Surgery:
After the surgery, I was in immense pain. My iron levels are normal but I have low hemoglobin (fewer red blood cells), so I was really tired and weak...all colour had drained from my face. Not long after I woke up, the nurse was already getting me ready and helping me put on my clothes to leave the clinic. I did not see Dr. Edelstein afterwards.
The recovery was really rough - I could barely get up on my own and my boyfriend had to do everything for me (prop me up, feed me, everything!). I was really fortunate to have my mom and sisters come over and stay with me when my boyfriend had to leave for work. I ate a very clean and bland diet that only consisted of congee, steamed pork meat and boiled veggies. I did not eat any junk food or fast food during those two weeks. I made sure I was taking my pain killers as prescribed, even if it meant waking up in the middle of the night. I was mostly bed/couch ridden...when the swelling went down and I felt good, I would try to do some cooking on my own, but that was a bad idea because my breasts would get swollen again.
I followed the post-op instructions and slowly started working out again after 6 weeks, only limiting myself to cardio and some leg workouts.
6 months post surgery:
The breasts were softening up but my right breast was still quite high. There was still a lot of upper pole fullness. I was concerned and I figured that, because I had little breast tissue to begin with, it would take more time for my breasts to drop and fluff. Now that all the swelling has gone down, my breasts are actually a D cup, not a C as I had originally wanted. I feel like my breasts are a tad bit too big for my taste and I wish I would have asked for smaller size options in the beginning. Who knows how I would have felt if I had gone with smaller breasts though -- would I have wanted bigger ones? I suppose it's normal to wonder "what if?" I was looking forward to my follow up appointment 6 months post-op to see what Dr. Edelstein had to say. Unfortunately, that appointment was re-scheduled twice.
9 months post surgery:
At this point, my right breast still had not dropped as much as my left. There is still substantial upper pole fullness and it is even more apparent when I wear a low cut top. With and without a bra, there is cleavage on the right side but not the left, so I shy away from wearing low cut tops because it looks obvious that I had a boob job, even worse, a botched boob job. I felt like my boyfriend's biggest fears were now a reality - my right breast feels fake, right and looks like a bolt-on. So not only could he see the difference, he could also feel it. I thought maybe it could be an issue with the breast pocket being too high.
As for the scars, the incision scar on my left breast is right at the crease. However, the one on the right is well below the crease...a bit more than a centimeter apart! I kept trying to convince myself that as my right breast drops, it will close the gap, but the right breast hasn't dropped much and the gap is very apparent. When I lift both of my arms up, you can definitely see my right scar incision -- and the worst part is, the incision is a bit jagged and not straight like the left incision.
I finally saw Dr. Edelstein for my second post-op appointment in September. He advised me that there were no signs of capsular contracture, which was really good to hear. I expressed my concerns about my right side being higher than the left, but he told me that they appeared to look the same and didn't see any issues. This really worried me because I felt that the disproportion was very obvious, even in my eyes (note that before the augmentation, he spotted my uneven breasts and I didn't even notice it at that time, so I was a real big surprise to me that he couldn't see it post-op). This was something that really bothered me and I needed a better answer, so I communicated my concern about the right side having more upper pole fullness than the left...he advised me that it may be due to my anatomy. I then pointed out the gap between my right breast crease and the incision, and he explained that he put the incision there so it was level with the left incision. Oh boy, I was pretty upset to hear that. I wish I was given the choice to have both incisions at the breast crease, because I certainly would not have opted to have both incisions level with each other if it meant that one incision would be visible. I asked if additional surgery would fix the right breast, and he advised against it as it would likely make things worse. I guess if he couldn't see the disproportionate breasts, he would not see that there was anything to fix, and hence, no further surgery. I was at a loss, I thought I would get an answer and maybe a solution, but I was left feeling hopeless.
I agree with my of his reviews that he is an acclaimed doctor with great bed-side manners, he is polite and patient in answering questions, but at the same time, I would have liked for him to be more upfront about my possible outcome especially if my anatomy was a bit wonky to begin with. All I knew was that my left breast was lower than my right, and it seemed like it was an easy fix. I wish I was given more information about my anatomy and what my possible outcome would be, and given options for the inframammary incision placement. I'm no expert by any means, so I placed a lot of faith and trust in my plastic surgeon to deliver great results for my body. When I think back to my consultation, I don't think I could have done more to change the outcome other than ask for smaller implant options.
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There is probably an asymmetry but boob are nice and sexy. Just give it some time and do the sports a bit..
Sorry for you
Probably an asymmetry? No, there IS asymmetry and that to me is not nice or sexy at all. Imagine getting a procedure where you are supposed to be left feeling sexy, but instead you feel insecure and self-conscious, especially when naked in front of your partner. I have returned to intense physical training and I’ve continued to play sports and I don’t see how that can help. The only thing I stopped doing was all chest exercises, up until last month. One day, I figured I was ready to get back into chest exercises and did my chest HIIT workout that involved a lot of push ups...my breasts ended up being even tighter and I was able to flex my breasts. So, I will never return to doing any chest workouts and I have to wait for my breasts/muscles to soften again.
I think your breasts look beautiful. The size and shape are very nice. I cannot see a difference but maybe if you had a picture looking at them straight on. Although I can see the height difference in incisions. If it was an anatomy issue...I wonder if areola incision would have made a difference. My advice would be to get a second opinion. Some times doctors dont want to admit when they made a mistake. I think getting another opinion will help. Good luck to you.
Hello, thanks for sharing your feedback, really appreciate it :) It’s one year post op and I’m still hoping that the right breast will settle more. If not, I think I will have to get a second opinion.
Ooops I see the difference now not sure why but the first pictures weren't loading for me
Your review seems quite genuine. I am shocked Dr. Edelstein wouldn’t be more concerned with your results as he is the head of Humber’s plastic surgery department and hence has quite a reputation to uphold.
I can clearly see the difference. When I had my consult with him he actually talked about asymmetric breasts and how usually the size of the implant could change for each breast. He considered mine symmetrical so that was the end of the conversation. That said, I totally understand you trusting his decision ... I would do the same. It seems, from reading 100s of reviews, the it’s common practice to have two different sizes of implants when asymmetrical breast are identified before surgery.
Has the clinic offered any further options for revision? He does revision surgery so I can’t understand why he would say it could/would make it worse. I agree if this was your only option for your outcome he should have been transparent.
I think you’re quite reasonable and respectful giving this 10 months before telling your story. Definitely enough time to drop, fluff and take on the final shape.
Maybe it would be worth sending him an email with your pics that really show the anomalies (for me the one in your tank and the one with your arms up). Then a bit about your disappointment and how it is affecting you. I’m truly shocked he wasn’t able to bring himself to acknowledge the differences between the two breasts and offer a solution!
I hope you eventually get the results you want :)