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I Am 55 Years Old, 5'5", 155#, Had 5 Children, and Nursed for over 5 Years. Waukesha, WI

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I have had my initial consultation with my plastic...

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Lindale262December 23, 2014
$8,500
I have had my initial consultation with my plastic surgeon, and will be having an anchor mastopexy with implants. Before I had children I was barely a 36B. Pregnant I went to a 38C, and then 38D while I was nursing. After my pregnancies I retained a fairly good looking 38C, until I went through a series of illnesses and 13 surgeries in 4 years. I lost almost 30#, and could have starred in a zombie movie! My health is now much improved and I have regained the weight, but surely not in my breasts! My breasts are now just fibrodic ducts and skin. I am looking forward to firm nicely sized breasts, high C or not too large D. I am certainly not worried about scars. I have many of them. My only concern is wound healing, as I have had problems before where I had to have incisions excised and restitched to get them to heal. I am very excited to regain a more youthful look, even if I am a grandmother!

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My plastic surgeon fixed my last set of incisions from laparoscopic surgery that that would not heal. He is enthusiastic and personable. In addition to my BL/BA He is also going to do some small alterations to my abdominoplasty (done by his partner in 2011, with a revision to excise and integrate a non-healing lower abdominal scar from bladder surgery, and to better integrate a couple of my scars and pad a couple of depressed areas of skin. Even though I have had some complications he has carefully cared for me all the way through. I have a history of healing issues, and the complications seem to be related to my immune system. When I have had significant issues he has made time for me on the day I called. On Friday, March 27th he did a skin graft, which was covered by insurance. Other than intrasite gel, I have had absolutely no additional costs! It has been a long road, but things are pretty much healed up, and the scars are beginning to fade. It is now going on four years since my surgery, and I have not really seen much improvement in the two years. I have slightly purple lines around my areolas, which would lead me to believe circulation is not what it should be. The scar from the skin graft is grotesque, and the area where the graft was taken from has areas of very thin red skin that doesn't look properly healed. My husband would not even touch my breasts, and I has be unwilling to make love to me for over threee years. All of this contributed to his infidelity and a divorce after almost 38 years of marriage.

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shelea04
December 24, 2014
I'm 51 and love my results! What size implants are you getting?
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Lindale262
December 24, 2014
what will acheive the most propartional and natural look. I am trusting his judgement. I have had other sirgery with him and his partner, and truly trust his judgement.
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Lindale262
December 24, 2014
what will acheive the most propartional and natural look. I am trusting his judgement. I have had other sirgery with him and his partner, and truly trust his judgement.
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shelea04
December 25, 2014
That's a great way to go! They definitely know best and it sure saves on stress for you !
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Libra13
December 28, 2014
Hello fellow Wisconsinite! ! I am 45 and a grandma and had a BA/BL in Nov. VERY happy I did! I did not go huge, 400 cc moderate profile over the muscle. Everyone that knows says they can't tell I did anything. I tell them they should see me with my shirt off, THEN you will see the difference! ! I also had previous surgeries and was not worried about scars but minr are healing really well and I think will be barely visible down the road.
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4l39millerl
February 28, 2015
Yay!!! Wisconsin.... Please, what doctor? Your going to look great!
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Lindale262
March 17, 2017
Dr. Tom Korkos in Waukesha, WI. He is great!
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MrsKo
April 22, 2015
I just read your entire review and you look great! But I have to ask ... I just had such a hard time smoking -- how soon does one find out if they have necrosis tissue or problems? I'm all binded up so I can't tell. But I'm so scared! Thank you so much for your posts and being honest! I think you're awesome, inspiring and amazing!
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Lindale262
March 17, 2017
I never smoked, but still got necrosis! It showed up after only three days! It was there at my first followup.
Tracy Cifers
August 19, 2015
What dr did you use please?
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Lindale262
March 17, 2017
Dr. Tom Korkos in Waukesha, WI. He is great!
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Lindale262December 30, 2014
My preop is on Monday. I sent an email with questions, and the scheduler called to let me know they had received it. They also moved my surgery up from 10am to 8am. Not being much of a morning person I guess I'll be sleeping in via anesthesia! Lol. Had my cleaning service here today, and trying to make sure that everything is totally in order before the 16th. I tend to be a little too perfectionistic, and I know I will overdo if things are left undone. Just a little over two weeks to go, and I am really excited! Really tired from getting things done, but I will have a few weeks to rest up after my surgery. For now My 18mo granddaughter is about to arrive from Oklahoma, so "Grammy" is the name!!!

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Anniel16
January 9, 2015
I just had a breast lift ( I think it was anchor) and augmentation on Dec. 26. I'm 51 and have two children but nursed only one for about a year and a half. I did't like how saggy my breasts looked and that's why I decided to go with the surgery. I just got the tapes off yesterday and there were only 3 areas that hadn't healed yet, the T intersection underneath both boobs and the T intersection by the right aerola. But other then that, they seem to be healing well. Even if I do think they look rather scary and raw right now. But the nurse said in 6 months they will look way different and that makes it better. Yesterdays appointment was also the first time they let me see a mirror after the surgeon took the stitches out. Guess they know best! I hope you won't have much trouble with healing. Let me know if you have any questions about what to expect or do after the surgery! Good Luck
awalker
January 9, 2015
Good yuck
awalker
January 9, 2015
I meant good luck....sorry for me typo.
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Lindale262January 11, 2015
My preop went great. Got a lot of questions answered, signed consent forms, and paid for my procedures. Had to go to my primary care doctor for history and physical and EKG. I am all cleared for surgery. Got a fresh perm, too. I have a busy week ahead of me, so hopefully I will not get too impatient! I have been making sure to eat well and get rest so that my body will be able to heal optimally. Just got rid of the Christmas tree today, so most everything is done. I have a few meetings and a half day conference this week, but also plan on a massage and a manicure. My last preop with my surgeon is Thursday, and my surgery is Friday. I am sure I will be ready for some R&R, and of course lots of TLC from my husband. I have not told many people about my surgery. I tend to be a somewhat private person. I will miss a few meetings and such, but I plan to really take it easy for the first two weeks. Being older and having other medical issues, there is no reason to take a chance! I will probably update again after I see my surgeon on Thursday. Hope everyone is doing well! Have a good week.

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rc05372
January 12, 2015
I look forward to seeing your post op pics! Sending prayers everything goes well:)
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