I had a breast aug in April. Best decision ever. My recovery was super easy, I went to the mall the next day. Worse part for me was not being able to work out for four weeks.
I had a nose job - used a premier plastic surgeon at Hopkins - and I have the best nose! My original nose was big and had a bump (I suspect broken). I had the black eyes for awhile and I seriously could not smile fully for months. In any case, I could not be happier with my rhino.
I always say if I lose a lot of weight and still have fat under my chin I want it removed!
Good luck with your recovery greentea! Definitely post some after pics.
Now I have had and nursed 3 babies. I have a small hernia in my navel I want fixed. I am considering a breast augmentation. I have always been small chested and after nursing they are teeeeeeeny.
I also have sort of thick calves/ankles for my overall pretty slim body and have consjdered lipo there.
None of this is certain. I definitely do want to give Botox a try though.
I had a reduction done last Oct. Was a 34G/H 3yrs post baby, and now down to 34D. Recovery was rough for the first 3wks, and I still feel twinges now and then. But definitely worth it for my back, hands and posture. Plus cuter bras and more options for tops.
Post by fangoriagurkel on Aug 23, 2014 22:58:41 GMT -5
Breast lift and aug ladies- Would you ever consider a lift without implants? I'm having a lift in Jan and one surgeon suggested that implants were really the way to go.
For reference, I'm a small B, full A looking to be a full B lifted or small C with the implants.
Breast lift and aug ladies- Would you ever consider a lift without implants? I'm having a lift in Jan and one surgeon suggested that implants were really the way to go.
For reference, I'm a small B, full A looking to be a full B lifted or small C with the implants.
Sometimes, depending on how big you go for an augmentation, it's enough to not require a lift. This was the case for me. I had my implants filled enough (I was not even a full B before my surgery) to lift them up enough and not require a lift.
I just wish there was more appreciation for what our bodies go through to make and sustain life and understanding that they're not always going to look like their 19 year old versions.
Kids aside, ain't none of us going to look 19 at 40. It's just reality...and gravity. LOL.
Breast lift and aug ladies- Would you ever consider a lift without implants? I'm having a lift in Jan and one surgeon suggested that implants were really the way to go.
For reference, I'm a small B, full A looking to be a full B lifted or small C with the implants.
I initially thought that I wanted a lift only but after several consults I ended up with implants and no lift. I'm thrilled with my results. I agree with pp, go for smaller implants. Also, you mention that you are a small B/full and want to increase in size, a lift alone will not accomplish this.
This isn't meant to be criticism of the OP, but it bothers me when I hear women describing what happens after kids as them "wrecking your body" or that the post partum body is somehow flawed and needs to be "fixed."
To be fair though, pregnancy is hard on the body. It causes medical issues like diastasis rectii, and having large breasts can/does affect your quality of life;it is covered by insurance in more severe cases (my reduction was). So yes, it helps your vanity to have the procedure but it also makes a huge difference it what you can do every day.
My boobs looked amazing at 12. I think I deserve more than, like 2 years of great boobs. They're just too big for my body. I could never, ever not wear a bra. I don't like them. I work out every day and my body looks great, with the exception of my chest which I can't control. I don't think it's sad that I want that to be different.
Nothing yet, but I just had a consultation for a breast reduction last week. I'm hoping they'll get it submitted to my insurance for approval on the next week or so, and if it gets approved, I should hopefully have it in November or December. If not, I'll have to wait till February because of work - no time off allowed in January.
But given that I'm about a 38I, I don't think my insurance will deny me.
I work in insurance so I'd recommend looking online to see what criteria needs to be met for your insurer to cover it, so that your MD can make sure to address it all in the letter/info he or she submits to the insurance company. Where I work, some of the criteria includes that you have had pain in your back, neck and or shoulders for a year or more and that you have tried and failed conservative measures (pain meds, supportive bras, etc.) for 3 months or more.
If you google "company name" breast reduction criteria, hopefully it'll bring it up so you can know ahead of time what you need addressed by the doctor. (Hope this helps, and I hope you get approved).
Nothing yet, but I just had a consultation for a breast reduction last week. I'm hoping they'll get it submitted to my insurance for approval on the next week or so, and if it gets approved, I should hopefully have it in November or December. If not, I'll have to wait till February because of work - no time off allowed in January.
But given that I'm about a 38I, I don't think my insurance will deny me.
I work in insurance so I'd recommend looking online to see what criteria needs to be met for your insurer to cover it, so that your MD can make sure to address it all in the letter/info he or she submits to the insurance company. Where I work, some of the criteria includes that you have had pain in your back, neck and or shoulders for a year or more and that you have tried and failed conservative measures (pain meds, supportive bras, etc.) for 3 months or more.
If you google "company name" breast reduction criteria, hopefully it'll bring it up so you can know ahead of time what you need addressed by the doctor. (Hope this helps, and I hope you get approved).
Thanks for the tip! I did include all I've done over the last few years in the paperwork I completed for the surgeon. And got 2 recommendation letters from my doctors saying they've treated me for issues related to large breasts and feel it would be therapeutic, as opposed to cosmetic, if I were to have the surgery. The surgeon's office doesn't think I'll have any trouble getting it approved. I'm still nervous, though.
I did love under my eyes. The ps used sculptra and filled in my upper cheeks and under eye areas.. I was getting really hollow under the eyes and it looked awful. The good thing about the sculptra is it can last up to 2 yrs
This isn't meant to be criticism of the OP, but it bothers me when I hear women describing what happens after kids as them "wrecking your body" or that the post partum body is somehow flawed and needs to be "fixed."
I just wish there was more appreciation for what our bodies go through to make and sustain life and understanding that they're not always going to look like their 19 year old versions.
My 19yo self still wanted and needed a breast reduction and lift, but I intentionally waited until after kids to seriously think about it, mostly so that breastfeeding wouldn't be hindered. A lot of good that did me since I was unsuccessful at bf'ing AND have been unhappy with my bust all these years too!
This isn't meant to be criticism of the OP, but it bothers me when I hear women describing what happens after kids as them "wrecking your body" or that the post partum body is somehow flawed and needs to be "fixed."
I just wish there was more appreciation for what our bodies go through to make and sustain life and understanding that they're not always going to look like their 19 year old versions.
My 19yo self still wanted and needed a breast reduction and lift, but I intentionally waited until after kids to seriously think about it, mostly so that breastfeeding wouldn't be hindered. A lot of good that did me since I was unsuccessful at bf'ing AND have been unhappy with my bust all these years too!
I could have totally written this myself. I have been miserable with my boobs since highschool. NOTHING fit right in the bust area and as a songleader and cheerleader it made things super difficult for my team when we had to shop for outfits. It honestly made me so insecure.
I waited until after having kids due to the breastfeeding thing but that never even worked out either. I had my reduction this year and deep down I am glad I did it even though I got that infection. It's reduced shoulder and back pain and I love buying tops now. I highly recommend you do it if you've felt this way for so long.
This isn't meant to be criticism of the OP, but it bothers me when I hear women describing what happens after kids as them "wrecking your body" or that the post partum body is somehow flawed and needs to be "fixed."
I just wish there was more appreciation for what our bodies go through to make and sustain life and understanding that they're not always going to look like their 19 year old versions.
My 19yo self still wanted and needed a breast reduction and lift, but I intentionally waited until after kids to seriously think about it, mostly so that breastfeeding wouldn't be hindered. A lot of good that did me since I was unsuccessful at bf'ing AND have been unhappy with my bust all these years too!
I said for a long time I would wait until after I had a kid and I'm SO glad I didn't. Number one, I'm not entirely sure I'll ever have a kid. And number two, there's no guarantee I would be able to BF anyways. Why be unhappy and in pain for years for no reason? Best decision ever.
Post by emoflamingo on Aug 25, 2014 12:16:19 GMT -5
justsam - I had a reduction last October and the requirements for my insurance were that I had at least a certain amount that can be removed and that I had issues like heat rash, shoulder indents from bras, that sort of thing. I cleared insurance in less than a week. Mine were lifted a few cms but not much. They've settled now and they're still a little saggy, but I don't expect them to be perfect. I went from a 32G/H to a 32DD.
I waited until after I was "so sure" we were done having kids to get the surgery so I could BF and not ruin the hard work by having another pregnancy to fluctuate it. And now we're TTC #3 (we're insane) so it's a lot of whatever. I still have a harder time finding bras (band size issue) and I can't go without a bra still, but I feel comfortable in my skin and not like a piece of meat for guys (and some women, actually) to stare at if a hint of cleavage was showing.
justsam - I had a reduction last October and the requirements for my insurance were that I had at least a certain amount that can be removed and that I had issues like heat rash, shoulder indents from bras, that sort of thing. I cleared insurance in less than a week. Mine were lifted a few cms but not much. They've settled now and they're still a little saggy, but I don't expect them to be perfect. I went from a 32G/H to a 32DD.
I waited until after I was "so sure" we were done having kids to get the surgery so I could BF and not ruin the hard work by having another pregnancy to fluctuate it. And now we're TTC #3 (we're insane) so it's a lot of whatever. I still have a harder time finding bras (band size issue) and I can't go without a bra still, but I feel comfortable in my skin and not like a piece of meat for guys (and some women, actually) to stare at if a hint of cleavage was showing.
Thanks for sharing! I did google my insurance's requirements, and I fit them all (same as you - skin issues, shoulder dents, etc). So I'm feeling much more confident they'll approve it. My surgeon will do a lift (she does it with all reductions) and lipo on the sides if necessary, too. Honestly, even if there wasn't a lift involved, and they were just reduced, I'd still be thrilled. Because they'd be smaller than they are now.