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32F/G to Amazing - Toronto, ON
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Dr. Beber did a stunning reduction for a physician...
ems_October 19, 2016
WORTH IT$2,732
Dr. Beber did a stunning reduction for a physician friend's daughter... after poking around the internet, and finally meeting him... I knew he was right for me.
All the other reviews are correct... he's charming, thoughtful, patient, and professional.
Before my son I was very thin, 5'9", 115-120 lbs and a 30E... large chested for such a small person, but somehow it it was still cute.
After my son, my weight balanced out at a much healthier 135-140lbs... much nicer on my tall frame, but after 17 months of breast feeding (the largest bra I wore during g that time was a 32 M--which was horrifying) my breasts ended up settling into a 32F/G depending on the brand.
It wasn't pretty.
OHIP covered my procedure, with the exception of the liposuction portion under my arms. *thanks OHIP*
There were two horrible parts of this operation... and I say this as a healthy, 34 year old non smoker....
-The 14 days leading up to the surgery-- it was the most stressful, sleepless time I've had in years.
-The night of the surgery-- apparently anesthesia and I don't get along... so much vomiting... it lasted from around 4pm to 9pm.... then I felt normal.
That's it... I swear.
I had zero pain at the incision sights, and still don't... I really didn't need pain management at all.
My armpits and sides were tender... but oh well.
Woke up the following morning, and went for a walk, I felt so good.
When I came for my first follow up one week later to remove the bandages I was in awe.... what an amazing job.
I had very little bruising, everything was pretty high and hard... it was sort of funny how hard they felt.
Went for my 2 week checkup yesterday-- steri strip and suture removal. (3 sutures total... everything else on the inside)
**I freaking LOVE my new boobs**
I may have told Dr. Beber I love him... I may have proposed.
He is the absolute best.... I've seen A LOT of reduction pics... and I am in awe of his work.
I personally wanted to go as small as possible... he took into consideration all factors... where my natural crease is, what my build is like.... and he just knocked it out of the park.
My old boobs were heavy... no doubt. My back and shoulders were constantly tight; I work on my feet upwards of 10 hours a day, which only made the symptoms worse.... but I'd say the most incredible part of this whole journey is how I see myself now....
I feel beautiful... desirable...
I feel like myself again!
I cried a little bit when I got out of the shower this morning... I caught a glimpse of my new shape, and... ugh... (I'm tearing up now!!!) I just *feel* amazing.
If you are considering this op... find the best damn surgeon you can afford... better yet beg your family doctor for a referral to Dr. Beber... drive, train, fly in... boat?
He is THE guy.
And just do it... it's the best thing you'll EVER do for yourself.
All the other reviews are correct... he's charming, thoughtful, patient, and professional.
Before my son I was very thin, 5'9", 115-120 lbs and a 30E... large chested for such a small person, but somehow it it was still cute.
After my son, my weight balanced out at a much healthier 135-140lbs... much nicer on my tall frame, but after 17 months of breast feeding (the largest bra I wore during g that time was a 32 M--which was horrifying) my breasts ended up settling into a 32F/G depending on the brand.
It wasn't pretty.
OHIP covered my procedure, with the exception of the liposuction portion under my arms. *thanks OHIP*
There were two horrible parts of this operation... and I say this as a healthy, 34 year old non smoker....
-The 14 days leading up to the surgery-- it was the most stressful, sleepless time I've had in years.
-The night of the surgery-- apparently anesthesia and I don't get along... so much vomiting... it lasted from around 4pm to 9pm.... then I felt normal.
That's it... I swear.
I had zero pain at the incision sights, and still don't... I really didn't need pain management at all.
My armpits and sides were tender... but oh well.
Woke up the following morning, and went for a walk, I felt so good.
When I came for my first follow up one week later to remove the bandages I was in awe.... what an amazing job.
I had very little bruising, everything was pretty high and hard... it was sort of funny how hard they felt.
Went for my 2 week checkup yesterday-- steri strip and suture removal. (3 sutures total... everything else on the inside)
**I freaking LOVE my new boobs**
I may have told Dr. Beber I love him... I may have proposed.
He is the absolute best.... I've seen A LOT of reduction pics... and I am in awe of his work.
I personally wanted to go as small as possible... he took into consideration all factors... where my natural crease is, what my build is like.... and he just knocked it out of the park.
My old boobs were heavy... no doubt. My back and shoulders were constantly tight; I work on my feet upwards of 10 hours a day, which only made the symptoms worse.... but I'd say the most incredible part of this whole journey is how I see myself now....
I feel beautiful... desirable...
I feel like myself again!
I cried a little bit when I got out of the shower this morning... I caught a glimpse of my new shape, and... ugh... (I'm tearing up now!!!) I just *feel* amazing.
If you are considering this op... find the best damn surgeon you can afford... better yet beg your family doctor for a referral to Dr. Beber... drive, train, fly in... boat?
He is THE guy.
And just do it... it's the best thing you'll EVER do for yourself.
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Replies (20)
October 20, 2016
You look fantastic I hope i am as lucky. Did your surgeon use drains and recommend you wear a sports type bra? I had my first meeting last night with a PS and he said, no drains , no steri strips and no bra ! He feels steri strips get mucky, Bras irritate incisions and don't aid healing and a bra is pointless as the breasts at this point are too tight to need one.
October 20, 2016
No drains.
The steristrips didn't get "mucky" at all; the adhesive on them isn't really the kind that would get like that anyway.
I do wear a light support, stretchy, post surgical bra and will for a few more weeks.
As I understand most doctors prefer you wear a bra after surgery for 4 to 6 weeks... but I have read of one that does what your surgeon suggests.
Do your research, and do what you're comfortable with...
I hope your experience is as great as mine!
I've never been happier, good luck!
The steristrips didn't get "mucky" at all; the adhesive on them isn't really the kind that would get like that anyway.
I do wear a light support, stretchy, post surgical bra and will for a few more weeks.
As I understand most doctors prefer you wear a bra after surgery for 4 to 6 weeks... but I have read of one that does what your surgeon suggests.
Do your research, and do what you're comfortable with...
I hope your experience is as great as mine!
I've never been happier, good luck!
November 2, 2016
You look Amazing! I just had mine done last week (I'm also 5'9", but weigh a LOT more than you), and it is remarkable how much our "after boobs" look alike! I LOVE mine too!!! I could MARRY my surgeon, I am SO in love. He was a doll! And thank God for the Canadian Medicare system! We are SO blessed! Happiest I've ever been in my entire LIFE!!
UPDATED FROM ems_
19 days post
Day 20... i cant believe how happy i am
ems_October 24, 2016
In the last week things have really started to soften... it was shocking initially how hard, foreign they felt.
My left breast is the softest, I feel like by next week it'll feel almost totally normal again...
the right one, well it was the big one... it had more tissue removed from it, so I figure that's why it's taking a bit longer.
Same with the bruising. I didn't have a lot of bruising to begin with.... my left breast is almost completely bruise free, where as my right still has a bit of a shadow to it.
Wearing my scar sheets about 18 hours a day, and gel in between that time.
The colour of the incisions under the sheets is a lot paler than around my nipples where I'm only using the gel...
I decided not to use scar sheets around my nipples because I actually like how they look now!
I'm very fair skinned, and even before my breasts became huge after pregnancy my areolas weren't very defined... now I think they look great!
Next week I'll post a photo without the sheets, when the bruising is even less... no one would ever believe I just had a large, invasive surgery less than 3 weeks ago.
My surgeon's work is incredible!!
I spent a good portion of the early afternoon trying on dresses that I haven't been able to wear in years, and it felt SO good.
I feel like this is just how I'm supposed to be... aside from the random swelling (and subsequent discomfort) I'd get last week while overdoing it at work... sometimes I forget I just had this done!
Sigh. I love the way they are starting to drop... they look so natural.
My left breast is the softest, I feel like by next week it'll feel almost totally normal again...
the right one, well it was the big one... it had more tissue removed from it, so I figure that's why it's taking a bit longer.
Same with the bruising. I didn't have a lot of bruising to begin with.... my left breast is almost completely bruise free, where as my right still has a bit of a shadow to it.
Wearing my scar sheets about 18 hours a day, and gel in between that time.
The colour of the incisions under the sheets is a lot paler than around my nipples where I'm only using the gel...
I decided not to use scar sheets around my nipples because I actually like how they look now!
I'm very fair skinned, and even before my breasts became huge after pregnancy my areolas weren't very defined... now I think they look great!
Next week I'll post a photo without the sheets, when the bruising is even less... no one would ever believe I just had a large, invasive surgery less than 3 weeks ago.
My surgeon's work is incredible!!
I spent a good portion of the early afternoon trying on dresses that I haven't been able to wear in years, and it felt SO good.
I feel like this is just how I'm supposed to be... aside from the random swelling (and subsequent discomfort) I'd get last week while overdoing it at work... sometimes I forget I just had this done!
Sigh. I love the way they are starting to drop... they look so natural.
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October 26, 2016
Your result is amazing you look wonderful! How is things now as I know this is a old post.
October 26, 2016
Not an old post... Just put it up yesterday! I'm only 20 days post op.
Thank you so much though... i'm very lucky.
Things have gone very well!
Thank you so much though... i'm very lucky.
Things have gone very well!
October 26, 2016
Oh sorry i read it whilst I am so tired and thought it was last year, yes very Hun, I am 7 week post op and very happy too.
October 26, 2016
What size roughly have you gone down too? I'm about the same as you were & my op is in 3wks!
October 26, 2016
Honestly, I'm not sure yet... they're super flat, but broad, so at certain angles I look bigger than I am... my coworker was just remarking today how incredibly flat I am. Haha
I asked him to make me as small as possible; he said because the crease of my breast is low, this is as small as he could go.
I'm thinking a 32 C or even B?? I tried on an old 32D from my pre-baby days, and it was too big.
I'm still pretty swollen, so we'll see in a couple of weeks!
Good luck to you, I hope everything goes awesome!!!
I asked him to make me as small as possible; he said because the crease of my breast is low, this is as small as he could go.
I'm thinking a 32 C or even B?? I tried on an old 32D from my pre-baby days, and it was too big.
I'm still pretty swollen, so we'll see in a couple of weeks!
Good luck to you, I hope everything goes awesome!!!
October 26, 2016
Oh wow no wonder you're pleased! I've asked for a C but I think my surgeon is looking at a D...anything is better than 30H
October 26, 2016
Just remember, it's all relative.... a 30D is a really small cup!
I was looking at an old 30E bra I still have yesterday... and it looks so tiny next to my old 32G's.
Don't focus on the cup size, when you've got a small band size like we do, cups don't matter as much. ;) good luck!!
I was looking at an old 30E bra I still have yesterday... and it looks so tiny next to my old 32G's.
Don't focus on the cup size, when you've got a small band size like we do, cups don't matter as much. ;) good luck!!
March 19, 2017
You look amazing!! My surgery is April 3rd and I'm incredibly nervous! But seeing your fabulous new boobies gives me hope do you mind if I show your pic results to my surgeon? Your results Are relatively my goal.
UPDATED FROM ems_
27 days post
I cant believe how perfect they are ?
ems_November 2, 2016
So it's been just under a month... and to say I'm elated is an understatement.
Dr. Brett Beber is a freaking magician.... honestly just beautiful.
Everyone that has seen the before and afters just gasps....
This week a lot of the swelling subsided.... my right breast is still a little firm in the bottom, but I don't care. Haha.
Scars are looking very pale and pretty... I almost like them? Does that sound weird? It's almost like I don't want to forget what I was... I don't know... that sounds pretty dramatic.
Anyway. Over the moon.
I can't begin to express my gratitude to Dr Beber... his talent & skill is off the charts.
Thanks for giving me my life back.
I am me again. ??
Dr. Brett Beber is a freaking magician.... honestly just beautiful.
Everyone that has seen the before and afters just gasps....
This week a lot of the swelling subsided.... my right breast is still a little firm in the bottom, but I don't care. Haha.
Scars are looking very pale and pretty... I almost like them? Does that sound weird? It's almost like I don't want to forget what I was... I don't know... that sounds pretty dramatic.
Anyway. Over the moon.
I can't begin to express my gratitude to Dr Beber... his talent & skill is off the charts.
Thanks for giving me my life back.
I am me again. ??
Replies (7)
November 2, 2016
They look awesome! Congratulations! Can i ask how much was removed from each side?
November 2, 2016
Thank you so much!
I'm actually not sure... I never asked, and he didn't tell me.
I might ask the next time I go in, just for curiosities sake.
I'm actually not sure... I never asked, and he didn't tell me.
I might ask the next time I go in, just for curiosities sake.
November 2, 2016
Yes, please ask him, as that's so interesting to know! I'm in NB, but I don't think I had lipo (but I'm glad if it really cost $3600). haha. I was a DDD before surgery, and have no clue what I am now, but it looks like a "B", I think.
November 2, 2016
Haha!
The lipo just smooths out the sides and your armpits so you get a really natural contour... It just depends on the type of surgeon you see.
I'm very curious what size I'll be too!
I can't wait to just walk into a store and buy a bra from a shelf, instead of ordering them from Europe!
The lipo just smooths out the sides and your armpits so you get a really natural contour... It just depends on the type of surgeon you see.
I'm very curious what size I'll be too!
I can't wait to just walk into a store and buy a bra from a shelf, instead of ordering them from Europe!
November 3, 2016
Yeah, I'm with you on that one for sure lol; When I walk into Nordstrom's (the only dept. store that carries my size) every single bra there is not cheaper than $50, most are between $65 and $80. So I just buy all mine on eBay to be honest (I've even bought "gently used bras" because they're sooooo much cheaper!) and they still run around $35! I can't wait until I'm able to go into Target or Walmart and spend no more than $10 on a bra. Anyway, I have my appt. with my Primary Care Physician tomorrow and I really REALLY hope she will write me a recommendation for the insurance company, but I have my doubts....
November 2, 2016
I used your profile pic as A picture of breast that I'd like when I'm done with my surgery. If I'm lucky enough to get insurance to cover it. By the way did insurance cover your procedure, or did you pay out-of-pocket?
November 2, 2016
Hi!
Thank you, that's so sweet!
In Canada our government health insurance covers the reduction part if you qualify.... I had to pay $3600 with tax for the liposuction part under my arms, as that purely for aesthetics.
It was SO worth it!!!
Good luck, my fingers are crossed for you!
Thank you, that's so sweet!
In Canada our government health insurance covers the reduction part if you qualify.... I had to pay $3600 with tax for the liposuction part under my arms, as that purely for aesthetics.
It was SO worth it!!!
Good luck, my fingers are crossed for you!
I obtained a referral to the surgeon from my family doctor mid May... Consultation with surgeon for the very end of June.... Booked appointment that week for October 5th.
I think it really depends on where you are, the type of surgeon you have and whatnot.
Good luck! It'll change your life!!