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Breast Reduction Definitely Worth It!

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I had been considering the Breast Reduction...

Happygirlxoxo
WORTH IT$8,000
I had been considering the Breast Reduction Surgery for 3 years. Every time I went to my GYN, it was after my Mammogram and my breast were bruised.

I am 61 yrs old, my breast somehow grew bigger and were so heavy that I was in constant spasm in my neck and shoulders.

I finally decided after out growing my 36DD to a 36 G, I needed to do something that was the best decision for me. I began my quest for the best cosmetic surgeon to perform my breast reduction.

I was approved by my Insurance company by a Doctor in my Network, but I didn't feel 100% good about him. A friend of mine used him, but I wasn't comfortable.

I found an AMAZING Doctor that came with rave reviews over the years. I have also seen his work from friends that had Breast Augmentations. He is a Master at his craft. I was very scared about the surgery, but I knew I had the best Doctor, actually one of the best Plastic Surgeons in the U.S.A. His name is Dr. Charles Messa in Weston Florida.

Unfortunately, he was out of Network & it was going to cost me a lot more money, which I still might not get any $ reimbursed.
When it came to my life in his hands, my husband & I decided he was the Doctor that would preform my surgery.

Here is my experience: My surgery was on Friday @ 1:00 P.M., as you know you cannot eat or drink. I was getting a headache. My husband told the Surgical nurse & she hooked me up to an IV to hydrate me immediately. I spoke with the Anesthesiologist, then Dr. Messa came in and drew lines and circles and next thing I know I went into surgery and woke up feeling great. We were home a few hours after surgery. I only took 1 pain pill the first night just in case so I could get some sleep. I never needed another one. I was wrapped in a bandage. I had to go back to his office the next day to be fitted into a sports bra. We live 1 hour from Dr. Messa's office. I felt so good, my husband and I went to lunch. No pain. Friends would stop over to bring goodies and didn't expect me to be up & moving around. Their jaws dropped in Amazement & even asked me if I had the surgery done.

I followed every instruction he gave me to get me ready for the surgery. I stopped all medications that was on the list & began taking the Bromelin & Arnica a few days before the surgery to get my tissue ready for Trauma & minimize bruising.

My experience was fantastic!! I believe it is because I had the best Surgeon & his team work on me. Oh and his Operating room was impeccably clean. My breasts look so good, they are a great shape & even. I feel 30 lbs lighter. I did have some bruising but not bad.
The only thing is you have to be elevated for at least a week, either by sitting in a recliner or prop up pillows.

I am following his instruction of not lifting or certain movement to the letter. I don't want to mess anything up. I felt so good I was wanting to go on my treadmill within days, but no I didn't. 1 week after surgery I saw Dr. Messa, he asked me how I was doing? I asked him, how am I doing? He laughed & said you are doing great. He has a great bedside manner, he is a soft spoken man.

He said I can walk slowly, but don't exert. I am so happy & I still have some healing ahead of me. I would only recommend Dr. Messa to anyone looking to have this procedure done. I am truly amazed and thankful for my gentle healing!

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Charles A. Messa III, MD, FACS

Charles A. Messa III, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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September 29, 2015
Sounds like a good experience ! Did you have a free nipple graft? I did and I am looking for someone else who did so I can ask questions.
September 29, 2015
I don't know, they are in a good place and look good. My price was inclusive.
September 29, 2015
I am sorry, I should have been clearer. Free Nipple Graft refers to how they handled the nipple not to any cost associated with the procedure. With a Free Nippke Graft the dr detached the nipple from the breast making it "free of nerves and milk ducts", and then is grafted back on the breast. Hince the name "Free Nipple Graft". Usually if you don't know what it is your doctor did not do one. I am not having any luck finding anyone else that has had the procedure.
UPDATED FROM Happygirlxoxo
9 months post

Mammogram after Breast Reduction

Happygirlxoxo
I wanted to update on since I had my 1st Mammogram since my Breast Reduction surgery. I was expecting something to pop up since my breast were dramatically changed. I was notified that I needed further imaging. My doctor prescribed another mammogram & Ultrasound as they noticed a spot on my right breast. Of course I was scared. I called my Plastic Surgeons office and they said don't panic. Your breasts have changed, so please call us with results, it will be fine. They were right, after 2 Mammograms & an ultrasound, what they found was maybe scar tissue or a small cyst, but all is well. Thank our good Lord.
So for those of you going through this, I wanted to ease your mind a little. Oh by the way my first Mammogram, I paid extra for a 3D, my Gyno order a regular Mammogram.

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