33 Years Old, 2 Babies in 2 Years, Both Breastfed - Towson, MD

I wasn't going to do a review, but since I am extremely pleased with my experience so far I decided to do one. Hopefully this will be helpful to other ladies researching plastic surgeons. I know that I spent a lot of time on RealSelf during my research and preop.

My stats: 33 years old; 5'4", 130lb; 2 children, both breastfed for 12 months each. Pre pregnancy I was a 34 b to very small c. While nursing I would get up to 36 DD. After my last child, I went down to a 36 B, but not filling the cup. My breasts were asymmetric and my chest wall on the left side is shaped differently than the right side, which also contributed to the asymmetry.

I always knew I'd be open to plastic surgery after our family was complete. I know of 2 people who went to Dr. Cohen at Belecara in Towson, MD and they both had fantastic results. Over the past few years, I'd joke with my husband, "yep, I'll be going to see Dr. Cohen!". But then after finishing breastfeeding my youngest child, I felt like I wanted to try to go to a closer plastic surgeon. So I went to 2 other consults before consulting with him. Let's just say the other doctors didn't even remotely compare to his experience, credentials, bedside manner, or end results. After my consult with Dr. Cohen, I immediately booked my surgery and felt like my consults with the others was a complete waste of time. Why did I even bother when I had been talking about him for the past few years? I felt like he was confident in his approach to my case, he was very knowledgeable, made me feel comfortable, and was easy to communicate with.

So I had my surgery on 2/23. I was a little nervous, but Dr. Cohen and his staff made me feel at ease and comfortable. I just cannot say enough about the staff- the nurses, anesthesiologist, Dr.Cohen- wonderful!

The surgery was about 2.5hr long. When I woke up, I was alert and didn't really have pain, just tightness. No nausea. The recovery nurse was great and Dr. Cohen came to talk to me in recovery, which was nice. I had 400cc and 375cc silicone under the muscle implants with a lift. He said that's what looked the best and that they will be very pretty. I trust him and am eager to se the final results!

I only took 1 pain pill today and I will take another before bed. The discomfort I feel is like a sore muscle pain. Ice feels great. I got these ice packs on Amazon that have worked really well. They are the perfect size for laying on your chest and I've actually used the strap to drape the ice pack around my neck to keep it in place.

I think the hardest part about recovery so far is not being able to hold my kids (3 years and 15 months). I'm with my kids all day everyday, so they are used to me holding and snuggling with them. And I love snuggling with them, too. My husband and mother in law have been so supportive and helpful with the kids, which has made it easier. But still....I miss holding my babies.

Starting to feel like a real wimp, lol! I've been reading about other women who are beboppin' around on day three, but I'm still so sore and tight. Took a shower this morning, which was a challenge to wash my hair and not get my bandages wet. They are not to get wet till 2 weeks post op. After my shower I felt like I needed a nap! More bruising is surfacing today, so I spent more time icing myself in the recliner. Took a pain pill mid afternoon and at night. Unfortunately, I can't take Tylenol. I would normally take Motrin, but that's a no-no till 2 weeks post op. So, I'm left with the rx pain meds. Starting to get a little more range of motion with my arms.