Breast Implants and Breast Augmentation Stories from our Visitors
If you have already read Nicole's Story, you have a pretty good idea what this section of the website is all about. After several women emailed their breast augmentation stories to us, we thought it would be great to have women share their full-length recovery stories after their breast implant surgeries for everyone's benefit. Thankfully, many women have contributed, some in more detail than others.
Here are the stories of our visitors. Many names have been changed for privacy. Where appropriate, there is detail in parentheses so you can decide if you are interested. Click on a name to read.
Breast Augmentation Under Local Anesthesia
We decided to go with "awake" surgery. It sounds scary to some but I have already experienced 3 surgeries including a C-section while I was awake. I am glad we went the way we did as there was a complication with retracting the muscle. It was adhered too tightly to my ribcage and we made the decision with the doctor to go over instead of under.
I had been given a mild sedative prior to the surgery which relaxed me and lowered my blood pressure. I was completely comfortable (even took a nap) during closure. I had a slight bit of discomfort, but whenever I said so, the doctor gave more lidocaine and all was well.
The doctor, his staff and my husband constantly monitored me and kept me anxiety free and comfortable. I am very satisfied with my results, and at week 3, I am returning to work. My incisions have healed very well, almost all swelling is gone and the implants are settling very evenly. They are no longer "hard as rocks" and are looking much more natural now.
- Colleen65