Breast Augmentation in My 40s: A Patient’s Story
My Breast Augmentation Story: a Mommy Makeover after 3 Kids
In this series of articles, we share stories of patients whose breast augmentation surgery at AMAE Plastic Surgery in Birmingham, MI 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.
Jessica’s Breast Augmentation Story
As a mother of three teenagers who all go to Birmingham Groves High School, I am always super busy. And, like most moms, I’ve pretty much always put my family’s needs before my own. Also, like many mothers, I struggled with the physical toll that motherhood can take on the body, particularly on my breasts.
After three pregnancies, I never really liked the appearance of my breasts. But I also never found time to do anything about it. The weight gain of pregnancy plus breastfeeding 3 kids really took its toll, and my breasts were saggy with the nipples pointing downward. Despite my efforts to try to maintain a healthy lifestyle, my breasts were left drooping and flat.
It wasn’t until my kids were in high school that I finally found the time and motivation to prioritize my own health and my self-esteem. I joined a gym, cut out snacks and junk food, and finally shed the “baby weight” I had gained over the years. With a lot of determination, I successfully lost 40 pounds and felt really proud of my accomplishment.
However, there was one BIG problem. The weight loss only made the sagging in my breasts worse, leaving me feeling frustrated and self-conscious. Pushup, padded bras worked when I was in regular clothes – but I was too embarrassed to put on a bathing suit and I always felt like I wasn’t as attractive as I could be to my husband in the bedroom.
I finally confided in my husband Keith about my concerns, and to my surprise, he was incredibly supportive and understanding. Then, during the pandemic, when our plans for a big vacation were put on hold due to COVID-19, Keith suggested that we use the money we had saved for the trip to invest in breast augmentation surgery for me instead.
It was a gesture of love and support that touched my heart and gave me the confidence to finally pursue the body transformation I had been longing for. And honestly, while I know my husband loved me saggy breasts and all, I think he was as excited as I was about the prospect of my breast augmentation surgery. In fact, Keith helped me research the best breast augmentation surgeon in the Birmingham, MI area.
We both reached the same conclusion, after looking at dozens of plastic surgeon’s websites. Dr. Ali had the most experience in breast augmentation surgery in the Birmingham, MI area. His Before and After photos were what really sealed the deal. I saw women with breasts that were far saggier than mine end up with beautiful, natural looking breasts after breast implant surgery with Dr. Ali.
With my hubby’s encouragement, I made the decision to undergo breast augmentation surgery at AMAE Plastic Surgery in Birmingham, MI. We opted for the silicone gummy bear implants because they would provide a natural appearance.
We also decided to restore my breasts to even a little bigger than they were when I was younger. “After all, why not get the breasts you’ve always wanted, as long as you’re doing it?” my husband said.
My Breast Augmentation Consultation
We scheduled the consultation with Dr. Ali, a board-certified plastic surgeon at AMAE Plastic Surgery in Birmingham, MI, who guided me through every step of the process with patience and compassion. During our consultation, he took the time to understand my concerns and what I wanted to look like. He also made very specific recommendations based on my unique body type and skin condition and that I wanted my breasts to look natural and not artificial.
One of the best parts of my consultation was the Vectra 3D digital imaging, that showed me different results based on the size and type of breast implants I chose for my breast augmentation surgery. I was able to explore different implant sizes and shapes, which gave me and my husband confidence in my decision and we were both feeling excited about the possibilities.
On the day of my surgery, I wasn’t even nervous because Dr. Ali and his team were so supportive and reassuring. I figured it couldn’t be any worse than delivering 3 kids. And I was right! The procedure went smoothly, and I didn’t feel a thing. I even woke up from the from anesthesia feeling surprisingly comfortable.
As a stay-at-home mom with a husband who worked from home, I was grateful to have my husband’s support during my surgery and recovery. Keith took care of the kids while I focused on myself, knowing that I deserved this opportunity to feel confident and beautiful in my own skin.
As I began to recover, I couldn’t wait to see the results of my surgery. When Dr. Ali took off the bandages at my follow up appointment I was thrilled. The change in my body was nothing short of miraculous. My new breasts were full, shapely, and up high like they were before I had kids. Honestly it instantly restored my confidence and made me feel so much more feminine – even though I knew I had to wait for the incisions to heal. Now the scars have faded and Dr. Ali did a great job of placing them where they wouldn’t be conspicuous – even in a bathing suit.
While I am always going to be “Mom” to my three wonderful kids, I also feel more attractive and desirable as a woman and a wife now. My husband and I have enjoyed rediscovering some romance in the bedroom, and I’ve had fun buying new clothes to show off my new figure. Breast augmentation surgery has given me confidence more than anything else has.
For any woman considering breast augmentation surgery, I am telling you to take the leap and invest in yourself. Dr. Ali and the team at AMAE Plastic Surgery in Birmingham, MI can give you the figure of your dreams like they did for me.
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