Breast Augmentation in My 50s: A Patient’s Story
My Breast Augmentation Story: A New Lease on Life
In this series of articles, we share stories of patients whose breast augmentation surgery at AMAE Plastic Surgery in the Detroit area truly changed their lives. Read about their goals, hopes, concerns and final results in these interesting conversations with breast augmentation patients of different ages and backgrounds.
Jennifer’s Breast Augmentation Story
As a woman in her late 40s, I found myself reevaluating life. With my children off to college, I was suffering from “empty nest syndrome” and realized it was time to focus on myself. Like most women, I noticed the unavoidable changes in my body over the years, particularly in my breasts. Two pregnancies, breastfeeding, some weight ups and downs, and just plain aging had left them deflated and sagging.
While I had always embraced motherhood, I was a wife and a woman too. And I longed to get a more youthful and shapelier figure back – not only for myself but also for my husband, who I planned to go on new adventures with now that we were empty-nesters.
We had always talked of taking cruises once the kids were grown. But I couldn’t bear the thought of being seen in public in a bathing suit.
After much research, I decided to at least consider the possibility of breast augmentation surgery. I must have looked at every cosmetic and plastic surgeon in the Detroit area, and scheduled consultations with two of them. Dr. Ali, at AMAE Plastic Surgery ended up being the one I chose. From the moment I stepped into his office, I felt a sense of reassurance and confidence that I was in capable hands. The other surgeon was rushed and impersonal, but Dr, Ali was patient and kind, and I could tell he really wanted to help me.
During my initial consultation, Dr. Ali took the time to understand my goals and concerns. Told him I wanted a more youthful and natural-looking appearance, but that I didn’t want to look artificial or like I had work done. Together, we discussed various options, ultimately deciding on a combination of a breast lift and gummy bear implants to achieve a younger but natural looking bustline.
He used Vectra 3D digital imaging during the consultation that allowed me to visualize the different possible options and results of my breast augmentation surgery. Together we made decisions about the best size, shape, and position of my breast implants. Seeing a digital image of my post-surgery breasts gave me a sense of excitement knowing that Dr. Ali understood my goals and was going to bring them to life.
The Day of My Breast Augmentation Surgery
On the day of my surgery, I felt a mix of anticipation and nervousness, but Dr. Ali and his team were calming from start to finish. The anesthetic put me completely out so I didn’t feel or remember a thing. I woke feeling groggy, but I wasn’t in any real pain. They had prescribed plenty of pain meds for me to take that evening and the next day when the soreness started to kick in. But the meds made it really tolerable, and I honestly only needed to take the prescription for a few days.
During recovery, I was amazed by the level of care and attention I received from Dr. Ali and his staff. They provided detailed post-operative instructions and were always available to answer any questions or concerns I had along the way.
One of best things about my breast augmentation surgery was Dr. Ali’s attention to detail when it came to concealing scars. I had some initial concerns about scarring, but Dr. Ali explained that an experienced plastic surgeon can use really precise incision techniques and advanced closure methods to minimize or conceal most of the. One year later, I can hardly believe how well my scars have healed – they are virtually invisible, and certainly can’t be seen in a bathing suit. Speaking of which, we’ve booked our first cruise to the Bahamas for this Spring, and I already purchased 2 new bathing suits at Somerset for the trip!
Today, as I look back on my breast augmentation surgery, my only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner. But I am really glad I did it while Iwas still young enough to enjoy my time traveling with husband without being self-conscious about my breasts.
For any woman in the Detroit area considering breast augmentation surgery, I can’t recommend Dr. Ali enough. He literally changed my life. His expertise, his personalized approach, and his caring made my breast augmentation surgery one of the best things I have ever done for myself. It’s never too late to get the body you want. So don’t wait. If you live in the Detroit area, make a breast augmentation with Dr. Ali today.