Celebrity Plastic Surgery, News, Gossip

Heidi Montag, the star of the reality television show “The Hills” has finally admitted to having gotten breast implants and a rhinoplasty over Christmas of 2006. While her admission to these obvious enhancements is no big news, Montag’s motives and history leading to getting her plastic surgery are compelling. The attractive 21-year old blonde spoke in a candid interview about her low self-esteem and years of suffering from having a flat as “a board” chest and “huge” nose. She confessed that the pain of hating her body was so great that she was willing to have plastic surgery even if it meant risking her life to correct her self-perceived serious body issues.

Montag, who has upgraded from less than 32A cup to 32C cup breasts, has always been insecure about her breasts and had a lifetime of false hopes that her breasts would eventually grow out of their miniscule size (Read the full story on Heidi Montag’s Breast Implants).

“I’ve always been very insecure about my body. My whole life, I looked at my chest and was like, OK, they’re going to grow. This is my year! And it never happened. I was less than an A-cup. I wore pushup bras, which cut into my skin,” says Montag in an interview with Us Weekly.

The pain of having seemingly non-existent breast followed Montag everywhere she went and her relationships with men suffered due to her low-self image.

“If I was with a guy and there was a girl next to me with big boobs, I would be like, ‘Oh, my God, he’s looking at her! On the beach, if I was standing next to a girl with big boobs, I’d be like, I hate her!’,” says Montag.

Some insiders have speculated that Montag got her breast implants to please her fiancée and “The Hills” co-star Spencer Pratt, who appears to have a penchant for Playboy Bunny-shaped women.

Montag’s hate for her old nose is no less than her former breasts. Along with the breast implants, Montag also got a nose job to reshape her nose, which in the process has become narrowed and the tip more pointy.

“I hated my nose too. I have my dad’s nose, which is huge. It took up so much of my face, when I looked down, I could see my nose. I couldn’t get away from it!,” says Montag.

The agony of Montag’s body issues has led her to decide to have the plastic surgeries, even though she admitted that she thought at least once about the possibility of death on the plastic surgeon’s table. Her desire to rid herself of her body problems were so great that she thought risking her life was well worth it.

Describing the day of her surgery, Heidi said, “I woke up, and it was like Christmas: I was a nervous wreck, but I was just so excited at the same time. Spencer said, ‘I’m so proud of you.’ It was like he was wishing me well off to school: ‘Love you! Bye!’ But surgery is a very big deal. Right before I went in, I was like, What if I don’t wake up? Oh, this is scary. Then I thought, I don’t care. If I don’t wake up, it’s worth it. I just wanted it so badly.”

It is speculated that celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Frank Ryan was behind Heidi’s makeover. Ryan recently did the face lifts of both Gene Simmons and his partner Shannon Tweed (Read Make Me Heal’s one-on-one interview with Plastic Surgeon Frank Ryan).

While Heidi Montag’s cosmetic results are excellent, it seems that she has been a bit too hard on herself – much like the rest of us are hard on ourselves. While the breast augmentation is completely justified, the nose job was not absolutely necessary as her nose was far from huge. Of course, as we are our own worse critics, we do not take comfort in the fact that those who look at us may not think that our noses are big, that are our breasts are too small, and that our body is not fat. For these reasons, one cannot blame Montag for her decisions and harsh self-image. Montag is to be commended for speaking out so bravely about her plastic surgery experience and her body issues prior to the surgeries. It appears that Montag’s body issues are long behind are and that she now faces her future with more confidence and a self-empowered attitude. While Montag’s acting skills can use another kind of scalpel, Montag’s new look needs no more touch-ups. You go girl!

Read the complete celebrity plastic surgery profile of Heidi Montag on Plasticopedia, the largest celebrity plastic surgery encyclopedia.

Tags: augmentation, breast implants, heidi montag, nose job, plastic surgery, rhinoplasty

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Georgia native, Sharon Ludvigsen had no idea she would have to deal with breast cancer in her lifetime. Although both she and her mother had fibrocystic disease, she always felt it was nothing serious, and that she would probably spend her life being somewhat inconvenienced, but certainly not dealing with anything life threatening.And then about 10 years ago a mammogram showed that she was no longer dealing with fibrocystic disease. She remembers feeling really shocked to discover she had breast cancer. She’d been having regular mammograms, so the spot was very tiny, but it was still breast cancer! Sharon still talks glowingly about her doctor and attributes her attitude about surviving to Dr. Stephen Auda. She feels fortunate to have developed a relationship with him that allows her to feel completely confident in the decisions they make about her treatment. She had no qualms about choosing a lumpectomy and radiation when she was originally diagnosed, and still feels it was the right choice at that time. When she had a recurrence in October of 2006 here choices were much different. Since the cancer had reappeared in the same breast it required she have a mastectomy followed by chemotherapy. A PET scan showed the cancer hadn’t spread anywhere else, and as Sharon recounts, “That morning when I got up I just knew it would be good news, so when my doctor told me the cancer hadn’t spread, I was relieved, but I wasn’t surprised. A lot of people have added me to their prayers, so I know I’ve had that help. There are miracles all the time – I feel like I’m one!”Sharon had lost a brother to lung cancer when he was only 38 years old, and that was really the only person she’d known who had undergone chemo, so she was really concerned because he’d had such a hard time of it. Surprisingly, although she did lose her hair, she never got sick, which she knows is a real blessing! When asked how having breast cancer twice has changed her outlook, Sharon first talks about her three daughters, saying, “I stay on my daughters all the time about making sure they are paying attention to their bodies. I make sure that Kim, Teresa, and Michelle realize they are at greater risk because I’ve had cancer. I don’t want them to live in fear, but I do want them to make sure they take the proper care of themselves.”She continues, “I’m not one of those women who need to have a breast to feel good about themselves. I want to see my grandchildren grow up, that’s what I think is much more important. I didn’t want reconstructive surgery – I’m fine without my breast. It certainly doesn’t define who I am. I also try not to spend much time worrying about whether or not I’m going to die from breast cancer. Some people can’t believe my attitude, it’s not that I’m nonchalant, I just figure why worry about something until you have to. Of course I was worried that the cancer showed up again, but I have so much faith in my doctor I knew he’d take care of me!” “One of the things I really like about Dr. Auda is his willingness not just to explain what is going on to me – but to take the time to talk to my whole family, if they have questions. With this second diagnosis, after I had my surgery, I think half of the waiting room was my family. He took the time to really talk to them which made me feel better. He’s a wonderful doctor!”“I’m lucky to still have my mother alive. That lady is in better shape than I’ll ever be. I have more gray hair than she does, which I don’t think is fair! People can’t believe she’s almost 78 years old, because she’s still such a firecracker! She’ll tell you in a second what she thinks, and I think that’s what keeps her going. Because she had already lost a son to cancer, mom had a particularly difficult time dealing with my second diagnosis. I tried to calm her worries by keeping her laughing, because otherwise she was crying! She was so afraid she was going to lose another child. I felt so bad for her, but I knew that we had to keep our sense of humor to get us through! I told everyone whatever God has planned for me is what will happen. I can’t live in fear every day – I wouldn’t be a whole person that way. My husband lost his leg in an accident several years ago, so we joke about him having one leg and my having one breast – and what a pair we make! I really do feel that attitude can make a difference, perhaps not in the outcome, but in our day-to-day lives while we are dealing with the disease.”Breast cancer has taught Sharon a few other valuable lessons as well. “I’ve taken care of everyone my whole life. I wasn’t stopping to think about myself. When this came up I began thinking about taking care of myself. I’ve always been a worrywart about my family and friends. Sharon never came first. I never thought she needed anything. When this happened I saw all of the support I had – you really know your true friends and who really loves you during a time like this. I began to realize that I also needed to love and take care of myself just as fervently as they do!“When asked what she would tell another woman who has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, Sharon says, “The only thing I could do would be to tell her my experience, and to try not to be negative. Always try to look on the bright side, because the more you worry the more stress you feel. This is something we just have to go through and hopefully it will come out for the best. You’ve got to have faith. Even with my problems I always look around and see someone in worse shape than I am. I don’t feel sorry for myself.“ Life is good for the Ludvigsons these days. Married to husband Robert for 39 years, Sharon feels the two compliment each other well, and they really enjoy having the family all together. “We’re Southerners so we really love our food”, says Sharon, “We have get-togethers and cook outs all the time. If there is a holiday there is always something going on.“ “All of my family lives in Georgia, so we are able to stay close. Even when I was going through chemo I had everyone over to the house for Christmas. I have a little house but managed to have about 70 people gather for the holidays. I didn’t have to lift a finger ‘cause my kids are so good! I have 10 grandchildren: Misty, Amber, Cory, Dylan, Devin, Clayton, Ryan, Trey, Morgan, and Dawson. Range in age from 26 to 2. The little one Ryan is a rounder – and I know he comes by that honestly! When you’ve got friends and family there isn’t anything you can’t handle because you’re never alone!” Chat with women and survivors on the Mastectomy Message Board. This article was reprinted by permission from www.thebreastcaresite.com, which is devoted to addressing the general needs of all who have been touched by breast cancer, including newly diagnosed patients and long time survivors, as well as their friends, family members and coworkers. Breastcaresite.com’s specific mission focuses on providing breast cancer survivors with accurate information about everything from post-surgery options and products to information about insurance and intimacy issues.

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Sarah Burge, who commonly refers to herself as the Real Life Barbie , has welcomed the latest boom in plastic surgery as a milestone in ridding society of the stigma surrounding ordinary people who choose to invest in their appearance. The stunning 46-year old mother of three from Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom has had more than $360,000 in plastic surgery procedures, ranging from multiple liposuctions on her entire buddy, breast lift and reduction, tummy tuck, eyelid surgery, injection fillers, face lift, and numerous other procedures (see full list of cosmetic surgeries below).

 

Burge now hopes that the increase in popularity of going under the knife is an indication that people who have had cosmetic surgery will soon receive the respect they deserve. Burge is not some blonde pin-up doll who is simply addicted to plastic surgery, as she has taken her role seriously as an ambassador of sorts for plastic surgery who advocates the benefits of plastic surgery and encourages others to go under the knife and improve their lives from the outside and inside. Burge heads up a plastic surgery consulting company that advises people about which surgeries would be appropriate for them and she also gives plastic surgeon referrals to her clients.

Sarah Burge has enjoyed widespread television, radio, and newspaper exposure all over the world. Her www.reallifebarbie.com website receives as many as 20,000 visitors a day. Hundreds of personal emails from admirers have also flooded in, including 20 proposals of marriage.

Make Me Heal has caught up with Sarah in this intimate and refreshing interview.

A Breakdown Of Sarah’s Plastic Surgery Expenses

Burge’s near half million dollar plastic surgery bill is the result of a numerous cosmetic procedures over the years and an expensive yearly regimen consisting of all sorts of upkeep beauty treatments to preserve her expensive look. Below is a breakdown of the main cosmetic surgery procedures that Sarah has accumulated over the years along with price tag for each procedure:

· Whole face lasered to remove layer of skin to give a youthful look - $14,000

· Gortex filler threaded into frown lines around nose and mouth -$8000

· Dermabrasion to whole face – a procedure where skin is sanded to remove the top layer, makes the face look younger - $8000

· Facelift a half inch cut was made in front of each ear, the skin over the face pulled tight then sown back to the front of the ear - $11,000

· Another face lift as one side looked lop-sided, so a similar nip-tuck was carried out - $11,000

· A solid silicone implant was fed into each cheek through the mouth to avoid scars on the face - $12,000

· Liposuction to chin and neck. Fat was sucked out through a catheter-type tube - $6,000

· A silicone implant was again fed through the mouth into the chin - $11,000

· Liposuction to make jaw look more defined - $6000

· Upper lip and surrounding areas dermabraded to ward off lines - $6000

· Laser treatment on teeth - $7000

· Uper eye lift (blepharoplasty). Excess skin was cut out from the lid and folds stitched together - $9000

· Lower eye area lased twice on different occasions to get rid of wrinkles - $12,000

· Nose job after it was broken in an accident — $8000

· A second nose job was performed to correct and improve the first nose job. - $15,000

· Ears Pinned back as they were sticking out - $12,000

· Breast reduction from a 32H to 32DD/E. Nipples were removed, sewn on again and flesh folded and liposuction done to each side - $22,000

· Breast Lift - $11,000

· Stomach liposuction to remove excess skin that could not be shifted in the gym - $7000

· Liposuction to hips and thighs - $7000

· November 9, 2006 – Burge’s most recent surgery - lower eyes, tummy tuck, buttock implants, liposuction and fat transfer - $30,200

· Maintenance Treatments Performed On An Annual Basis - Skin peels, dermabrasion, injectable fillers, botox, semi-permanent make-up,teeth bleaching and hair extensions most of which are performed by Burge herself - $40,300 per year.

Make Me Heal: What made you have surgery? Didn’t you like the way you looked/felt?

Sarah: My first surgery was while I was working in Harley Street as a practitioner with cosmetic surgeons. So I suppose you could say I was practicing what I preach! I liked the way I looked – and I wanted to keep my looks the way they were. It’s always been about maintenance with me – not really change.

Make Me Heal: Do you believe changing the outside influences the way you feel on the inside?
Sarah: With me I would say so. It’s that Friday or Saturday evening feeling just as you’ve made yourself up and put your best outfit on before you go out. Everyone loves that feeling – and I’m no exception.

Make Me Heal: When did you have your first cosmetic Surgery procedure?
Sarah: My first procedure was at the ripe old age of 7 when I had my protruding ear pinned back.

Make Me Heal: What have you had since then and when?
Sarah: The procedures I’ve had since will take to long to list here I will send it on later.

Make Me Heal: Did having the surgery ‘fix’ the reasons why you had it?
Sarah: Mmmm! ‘Fix’ is too stronger word because I’ve never really felt the need to fix anything. ‘Spruce up’ would be closer to it! Remember I’m maintaining what I’ve got – not changing anything. It’s a lifestyle decision to look the best I can possibly look. And it’s a business decision too. I have my own consultancy and referral service and people value my expertise on both sides of the scalpel.

Make Me Heal: Are you not worried about the risks associated with having surgery? Especially surgery you have opted for?
Sarah: There are always risks involved with any surgery. I think long and hard each time about the benefits versus the risks. I also thoroughly research the surgeon, or go through recommendation or a professional service like my own. I make sure they are a member of BACS or BAAPS; I request before and after pictures; I ask how often they perform your particular procedure; and I’m aware that all surgeons have a speciality.

Some procedures can be performed under a local with sedation anaesthesia which should always be opted for where available. The last risk statistics from 2004 with a general anaesthetic are 5 in a million people die a year.

Surgery is not an exact science and people need to be made aware of this. I could go on a lot longer but basically I make sure I understand as much as I can about each procedure to help me make the most informed decision I can.

Make Me Heal: How much has it cost you this far?
Sarah: The million dollar question! If I were to have paid for the surgery at today’s prices it would have cost about £180,000 [$360,000] – which is a lot of money. But only in the very early days did I actually pay for surgery. I now have agreements with some of the top surgeons the country. They keep me looking good and it promotes their expertise so it works out well.

I’ve actually received some quite abusive emails since all the publicity about people accusing me of squandering cash on my looks. I certainly don’t expect everyone to approve of my lifestyle choices – but it would be nice if they got their facts straight before unleashing a torrent of ill-informed accusations!

Make Me Heal: Did you have the support of your family? If you didn’t, was it hard to go it alone?
Sarah: I’ve always had the support of my family and as I work in a professional capacity in the business they know I know my stuff! They are also very proud of me for the way that I look and even more so of my achievements.

Make Me Heal: The media call you a real life Barbie .. How does that make you feel?
Sarah: I think its great fun! I love being called Barbie even my clients call me Barbie now! And being compared to her is such a compliment as she is Barbie is iconically beautiful, ageless, has no wrinkles, she is adventurous, dynamic. She’s even the same age as me!

I think my only concern is that it may trivialise cosmetic surgery. But if the attention I receive from the description gives me a platform to advise others about cosmetic surgery then it’s worthwhile.

Make Me Heal: Do you feel people judge you on the way you look, rather than who you are?
Sarah: I suppose people who don’t know me will. It’s inevitable and I’ve learned to accept that. Fortunately, I’m now getting more promotional opportunities to actually speak to people and they can judge me a little more on my personality too.

People who know me and understand my professional approach value my expertise and often tell me how much they admire me.

Make Me Heal: Has your life changed since having the surgery? Are you truly happier?
Sarah: My life has changed considerably, especially in the last few months after being spotted on GMTV by a top celebrity agent and I’ve now been assigned the title of “The World’s First Cosmetic Surgery Ambassador”.

It’s opened doors for me and generated opportunities that I never dreamed possible. I am now travelling the world as a guest speaker on cosmetic surgery-related issues. I have a huge following of fans in Italy, Norway, Singapore … even Russia! I’ve also been asked to help with advertising campaigns for skin care products and asked to appear in TV dramas. So yes I am truly the happiest I have ever been.

Make Me Heal: You’ve received over 20 marriage proposals from ne. Have you considered meeting any of the men who proposed?
Sarah: Well. It’s a bit unnerving to receive a proposal from someone who I’ve never met. Although I’m pretty much happy to meet anyone under the appropriate circumstances!!

Make Me Heal: What advice would you give to women, particularly young women regarding having surgery?
Sarah: My advice is to do your research as I said earlier. Understand your own personal motivation too. With me it’s about maintaining things and professional need. Other people might be genuinely unhappy with the way they look. And if you are, then, with the right advice, you can change it. You should be at least 21 and you should also manage your expectations of how the surgery will make you feel afterwards.

Make Me Heal: Are you planning on having any more surgery to enhance your looks?
Sarah: I’m too busy at the moment for more surgery but I never say never. And of course things start to head south then yes I will consider more surgery.

Make Me Heal: What are your plans for yourself, now you have this new found acclaim?
Sarah: It’s all been a bit of whirlwind to be honest. But I intend to have as much fun as possible. And, if I can, help as many people make informed decisions about how cosmetic surgery might improve their lives too.

About Sarah Burge - Real Life Barbie:

TV personality and Model Sarah Burge trained at The Italia Conti Theatre School. She regularly appears on TV and Radio here and abroad and the world’s media have named her “The Real Life Barbie”. She is also widely-considered to be the world’s first TV ambassador for cosmetic surgery and is now targeting a role as a TV host. Credits include GMTV, Channel 5, Channel 5 news, BBC Look East, Anglia TV, Granada TV, RDF Television, Sunday Mirror, Radio Cambridge, BBC Peterborough, BBC Radio Cambridge, REM and spectrum in Spain, ML and HI magazines in Spain plus many more. Mother-of-three Sarah’s astonishing age-defying looks are due to her disciplined approach to health and happiness plus more than £180,000 worth of cosmetic surgery. She now shares her secrets, travelling the world as a guest speaker on topical TV and radio shows along side modelling and advertising commitments. Sarah’s unbridled passion for the benefits of surgery and fascinating career route makes her compulsive viewing and a perfect TV host. Discovered at 17 after working as a bunny girl and enjoyed success in beauty competitions and page 3 modelling during which time she also studied make-up and prosthetics before gaining qualifications in the USA with the society of permanent cosmetic practitioners. Not just a pretty face, Sarah is even qualified to advise and undertake a whole host of procedures and post operative treatments!

 

Website: http://www.reallifebarbie.com

Tags: breast implants, cosmetic surgery, Liposuction, nose job, plastic surgery, Plastic Surgery Barbie, Sarah Burge, Tummy Tuck

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Having copious and large breasts is what most women desire. However, when you start suffering from back pain, shoulder grooves, bad posture, and neck pains, you wonder if the comfortable airbags are worth the pain. Ann (member name: bunbun31) had difficulties to run or even find clothes that fit properly. Instead of enjoying this important part of her body, she started to hate her breasts and felt miserable. Once she took her decision to have a breast reduction, Ann looked at many websites and was thrilled when she found Make Me Heal.

See Ann’s Before & After Plastic Surgery Pictures Album.

Soon, helped and encouraged by other fellow women (including members of Make Me Heal’s Plastic Surgery Message Boards), Ann scheduled with Dr. Dawson. She chose this doctor because he was highly recommended by her primary care physician and especially because he specializes in black women. With his recommendations, the only items she needed to buy were a good compression bra and some Neosporin cream. With the full support of her family and friends, Ann went under the knife and is now a happy and much perkier and pain-less 36C.

From the moment her decision was taken, Ann’s life has improved. She feels more confident physically and mentally and is ready to go on sexy top and shirt shopping sprees. She finds more bras in her size and feels great when she looks at her sexy breasts. Her biggest tip she would like to share with all of Make Me Heal’s readers is: “If you have any negative thoughts, put them out of your mind, and focus on the positives that will come from this procedure”.

Ann’s story is one of the best examples how plastic surgery can help improve one’s life from physical and emotional respects.

See Ann’s Before & After Plastic Surgery Photos Album.

Make Me Heal: When did you first have the idea to have your procedure?

Ann: Around 3 years ago.

Make Me Heal: What were your motivations behind your decision to have the procedure?

Ann: I was suffering from back pain, shoulder grooves, bad posture, and neck pains. I couldn’t exercise the way I wanted to. It was hard to run and find clothes that fit properly. I had rashes from sweating. The list could go on.

Make Me Heal: How long did it take you to make a decision and was it an easy or difficult one to make?

Ann: I’ve always hated my breasts, so I just finally got fed up and wanted to do something about them. Once I made my mind up, the decision was fairly easy. The only reason I waited is because my career change wouldn’t allow me to get it done when I originally started thinking about it. Once I was stable in my job, I went for it.

Make Me Heal: Did your family, friends, and any other people in your close circle give you support, opposition, or did you make this decision without considering them?

Ann: Everyone was very, very supportive; even the people at work.

Make Me Heal: How did you research the procedure and come to decide on this particular procedure?

Ann: I googled every possible breasts reduction website I could find. I came across Make Me Heal and it was wonderful and inspirational. I loved the idea of chatting with women that are in the same boat I’m in. It really eased the anxiety and enhanced the confidence to go through with the procedure. The before and after photos were a bonus, because it gave me a clear picture of how I wanted to look. I also purchased one of the recommended books on this web-site and read it until I couldn’t read it anymore.

Make Me Heal: Please discuss if you used any of Make Me Heal’s resources.

Ann: Once I found this website, I was addicted to the stories, the pictures, and just looked forward to hearing and learning more and more everyday. Therefore, I used a lot of the advice that the veterans of the board had to offer. The only products I used were the one’s my doctor recommended.

Make Me Heal: How did you come to choose your doctor?

Ann: I had a consult with a doctor around 2 years ago, but got accepted into the police academy shortly after, so I had to stop the process. In March 07, the receptionist at my Primary Care office highly recommended Dr. Dawson, so I made an appointment with him. I chose him because, I learned that he specializes in black women and he works directly out of a very good hospital, so from there, I figured it couldn’t get any better than that. I only had 1 consult with him and I knew instantly that I didn’t want to search any further.

Make Me Heal: Please discuss if you have any role in deciding the type of technique used for your surgery by the doctor?

Ann: No, I just let the doctor do what he does best.

Make Me Heal: How did you prepare for the surgery?

Ann: I didn’t do a lot of preparing, because I knew I would have support at home. I purchased 3 sports bras ahead of time and bought Neosporin ointment. That’s all I did.

Make Me Heal: How were you feeling the night before the surgery and on the moments before the surgery itself?

Ann: Oh God. Words can’t explain how I felt. I thought I was going to pass out from anxiety. I was really nervous. I’ve read and seen pictures of infections and all sorts of complications, so I was scared that it could happen to me. I am very big on prayer, so I had to bring myself back to Christian mode and leave everything in God’s hands.

Make Me Heal: How was the recovery process?

Ann: Recovery for me was very, very easy. I know that everyone heals differently, but after the surgery, I was shocked to hear quite a few women say that they were in so much pain and discomfort. I only took pain pills one day and that was the day after surgery. It wasn’t so much for pain; I was stiff from sleeping in one spot all night, so I need the percocet to “loosen me up.” Then, I took some that same night to help me sleep, again not for pain. The worse part of the recovery for me was the drains. I just didn’t like toting them around. My fiancé, son, and friends were very supportive and helped out a lot. I didn’t want for anything.

Make Me Heal: Please discuss the pain or discomfort you experienced during the recovery?

Ann: I had very little pain. The only uncomfortable part for me was sleeping on my back. I’m a stomach sleeper, so it took a lot of getting used to sleeping on my back.

Make Me Heal: How well prepared were you for the recovery from physical, emotional, and mental respects?

Ann: Because I researched this procedure so much, I was very aware of all the things that were expected afterwards and every thing that could possibly go wrong. Fortunately, I didn’t have any problems, but I was prepared for any, just in case.

Make Me Heal: What are your top recovery tips to other patients?

Ann: Just don’t over do it. If you have people at home that could help you, let them. Follow your doctor’s orders and just be patient with the healing process

Make Me Heal: How long did you take off from work? What did you tell your co-workers about taking this time off? Did anyone notice your cosmetic procedures at work and what did you tell them if they asked about it?

Ann: Everyone at work knew I was getting the procedure and they were very supportive. I wasn’t ashamed of the decision I had made, so I was very open and honest about everything. I went back to work exactly one week after my surgery.

Make Me Heal: How happy are you with the results?

Ann: I am very happy. On a scale of 1-10, I’m at a 10.

Make Me Heal: How has your makeover impacted your life from personal, social, career, and other respects?

Ann: Let’s just say, I’m ready to go on a shirt shopping spree. I am very comfortable with my appearance. No more rashes, no more back pains. I can find more bras in my size. I am very glad that I went through with this procedure and would recommend it to anyone that’s considering it.

Make Me Heal: Would you have done anything differently if you had the chance?

Ann: No. I just would have gotten it done sooner.

Make Me Heal: What is your final word of advice to other people considering the procedure you had?

Ann: All I can say is pray on it and don’t let anyone make the decision for you. Do it because YOU want too. If you have any negative thoughts, put them out of your mind, and focus on the positives that will come from this procedure.

Make Me Heal: Was Make Me Heal beneficial to you along your journey?

Ann: Make Me Heal was the BEST benefit of my journey.

See Ann’s Before & After Plastic Surgery Pictures Album.