Read what our patients are saying about their experiences with Murphy Plastic Surgery. This collection of reviews highlights the top-tier care and exceptional outcomes achieved by Dr. Terrence Murphy and his team, showcasing their commitment to patient satisfaction and excellence.
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33 One Child - Love my Body! Thanks Doc! - Denver, CO Motivation: I had a pregnancy that left me feeling insecure with my chest and I was unhappy! I got tired of padded bras and swimsuits & being worried all that! I am 12 days post my life changing surgery and am absolutely happy with the results! I have a body I feel good in and that is amazing for me to be able to say!!
450cc, Gummy Bear Ultra High Profile....done and loving them!- Golden, CO I was on RealSelf, left it, came back.....plastic surgery is a really difficult decision. Sometimes I think I am better off being unhappy with my natural self versus the "what if" I am unhappy with the unnatural self. My biggest barrier is just saying, Ok, let's do this! I breastfed three children and, like so many other women, am left with basically skin on top of bones. I put my before's on here, not really self conscious on this website because there are hundreds of women who look just like me. I would love to have salines, just a peace of mind kind of thing. I'm almost 5'10" and do worry about rippling and CC, just like any saline implant gal I suppose. I had a consult with Dr. Vath in Golden, CO (great, great team, office, feeling being there!) and was told I needed a lift. Which is fine, I guess my reservation is that I have seen lots of women with small, saggy breasts like mine that end up with beautiful results. I've also seen a fair number where I think, wow she needed a lift. It's also almost twice the price, however, plastic surgery is something you want to do right the first time. I'd like to do this once now and maybe a re-do later in my 50's (if I had my way). Any thoughts, experiences, any "hey look at my results!" are appreciated at this point. Saw Dr. Murphy for a consultation, he recommended highly cohesive silicone (gummy bears) because of minimal tissue and nothing in the upper pole. My only reservation is how firm the will feel, I'm a bit nervous they will be too hard. But I like the low rate of CC and that should one rupture, the silicone is designed to stick to itself, and not leak out like honey. I wanted a smaller size, but my breast width and extra skin I was advised not go under 350cc, and so doc said 371 mod profile Allergan 410's were the magic number. I trust his judgment and advice. I will go over all of this again on my pre-op date. My biggest reservation is that I will not like them. I read reviews where women were SO sure they wanted implants and once they have them they end up asking themselves, Why didn't I just love what God gave me. Hopefully I'll remember at one point (before nursing three children) God gave me D cups, and my husband and I both loved them! Cheers and here's to the next chapter... My PS recommended highly cohesive (gummy bears) due to my lack of tissue in upper pole (you can damn near see my ribs from top of boob to bottom of boob - not flattering!). Anyhow I've been reading about how firm they are and how they just stick straight up when you lay down, and then your native tissue falls to the side....I'm so torn about what silicone to go with. Just curious if any of you chose the highly cohesive (gummy bears) and how you are liking them and do they drop well and look weird when you are lying down? Do you like how firm they are? Had my pre-op consult and decided to stick with gummy bear implants and we chose 400cc, which put me into the Full height, extra high profile category (my breast width was 12.5cm). I am nervous about the higher profile, but was assured it's only a cm further out than full projection and would help lift my nipples a bit. Doc said going to 450cc in the cohesive implant was necessary (versus "one-size" or 25cc up in regular silicone). I am putting all of my faith in his decision. I liked 350 sizers, but to be honest, couldn't tell a different from 350 to 400. The gal that was helping me told me to pick the larger if I wasn't sure. I got home and immediately started looking for 425-475cc implant pictures are of course freaked out thinking they were WAY too big and obvious. My husband said it'll be fine and found some great looking boobs that calmed my nerves.....thank God people post all of their pictures online, it's like valium for my nerves seeing great looking results in that size range. Surgery done without incidence, which is great. The first 12 hours were pretty rough, and after that it's been smooth sailing. I'm taking one percocet every 4 hours and that manages the pain really well. I have to wear bandage until post op day 3, which is Friday. I keep trying to peek on the top, but all I can see is that my boobs are further apart than I thought 450cc would have been. Also, I can tell they aren't going to be too big! So thanks to all of you who gave support and advice about sticking with the bigger size! More photos to come on friday when I get to see them! It's killing me not to know.... Was instructed not to take off dressing until tomorrow, but the gauze and ace wrap was so loose, it wasn't doing anything anyhow, I could basically turn inside it and could see my nipples and the whole thing anyhow. Husband and I took if off to check out the work, and then wrapped back up a bit tighter than I was. My right is riding higher and more swollen, perhaps because I use my right and I need to give that side a break. Just some photos to log the journey. I think the picture in the shift really puts 450cc into perspective, knowing I have some swelling to lose as well... Day 5, dropping in nicely, still feel pretty stiff. Reading others with similar implants, sounds like it takes a while for them to soften up. I can tell I am swollen on the outside of my breasts, near my armpits. Only taking one percocet at night since morning of day 3. Had the stitches out today and the nurse said I could start my scar healing; went with Scar Away silicone sheets from Amazon. Cleaned the scars with hydrogen peroxide first and put on the first silicone dressing. Not sure what to compare it to, but it certainly doesn't seem like it'll hurt. I think they are dropping nicely, my right seems to be stubborn and hanging out a bit higher and firmer. The sides of my boobs have finely started to soften up and are less sore. Loving them more now than previous posts! They have settled, softened and really look natural (as natural as implants look).
I was very impressed with the service I received from Dr. Murphy's office. Everyone there is extremely nice, caring, and willing to help you in any way that they can. Dr. Murphy himself makes you feel comfortable with his abilities and he talks you through everything. Scheduling is faster than I've ever seen at any plastic surgeon and appointments are on time. Everyone there was great to me and so beyond compassionate! I would recommend them to anyone.
Wanting Bigger - Englewood, CO I'm a 36 B right now and really hoping to be at least a DDD. I'll be getting 700ccs high profile under the muscle with silicone in the crease. I'm about 3 1/2 weeks out and I can't wait!!!! Still trying to gather everything for my recovery and get organized. I'm ready to have it done and be totally healed. I'm BA is in two weeks, I'm getting nervous and excited!!! Not sure how I should prepare my house for it. Any of you ladies have any advice other than clean it? I meant to say my BA is in two weeks So because they are putting my implant under the muscle we are doing an 800cc instead of 700cc. I wanted to scream at the appt because I'm so excited. Bring on the big cans!!!! This time next week I'll be home with Boobs!!!!!! I'm getting nervous!!!!! So I had my BA this morning and I feel great! My doctor and his staff are amazing and made it very relaxing!!! I only had tough pain for a few hours. This has been a million times easier than I thought it would be. I'm able to lift my arms up with no pain and pull up my pants without pain either. I'm loving my results!!!! I've hit the point where I'm over the recovery and just want the pain gone. It's not horrible just annoying. The thought of eating grosses me out but you have to eat to take pills. I stopped taking my pain killers because I hate that I did nothing but sleep. Been using extra strength Tylenol which helps but not as much. I feel like this has been a bitchy post but I'm tired and I'm a . Lol I'm a week out from my BA. So right now I'm measuring between a DD/DDD, is this my size or will I get bigger?
Great Experience, Wonderful Attention to Details by All Staff! - Englewood, CO I have been a patient of Dr.murphy's for several years. I have seen him for breast augmentation,cool sculpting, Botox and skin care. I am a nurse so I pay very close attention to all of the details in any medical office I go to. Dr. Murphy and his staff have been extremely professional, knowledgeable, and caring from the minute I stepped foot in the office. The office is clean and has all of staff's credentials are in plain view. Dr. Murphy spent over an hour reviewing the procedure with me on my first visit. Then again on my second visit he spent even more time going over all pre-op questions I had. I did not feel rushed to make a decision on size of my implants, it's such a huge decision. He even let me "check out" some implants to take home to try in a bra with all my clothes at home. This was something no other doctor(I had 3 consults) offered. I had some strange night sweats following the procedure and called his nurse, she was very knowledgeable and reassured me that it was prob the pain meds. Later that day Dr Murphy called me himself from vacation(out of the country!!) to see how I was feeing. This was such a reassurance. He saw me multiple times at post op visits and was always very good at addressing all concerns. The anesthesiologist was also really good! I always get sick with anesthesia and I voiced my concerns to him. He assured me I would not be sick and gave me a perfect combination of drugs to prevent nausea yet control the pain. I am thrilled with my size, scars and overall look. From the girls in the front office to the doctor himself, this office is top notch and I would reccomend any friend to go here.
I'm not going to lie, this was my first cosmetic surgery experience and so my review reflects only my personal satisfaction with Dr. Murphy. I think the most glowing summary I can give is, from start to finish, he's been wonderful to work with, listens to my requests, offers suggestions and explains them, and has done such a remarkable job that I would not hesitate to schedule further surgeries with him (though I'm hoping not to need them!) I had several facial procedures as well as breast augmentation. I have researched multiple surgeons online and spoken to a few. I picked Dr. Murphy when I had not come across a single negative review or person unhappy with their results. His office is comfortable and everyone on the staff is friendly, experienced, and willing to answer questions. I'm impressed at the efficiency of the entire office. There's almost no waiting, appointments are on-time, and very little redundant or unnecessary procedures. Barbara handled all of my documentation and fees and was wonderful to work with, ensuring that I was completely comfortable with everything. The documents very thoroughly outlined pre and post-surgery care and took away worry over missing anything. In every step I felt they cared about my satisfaction and wanted me to achieve the results I desired. The day of surgery everything was handled precisely and efficiently, keeping my nervousness to a minimum, and explaining everything that was happening in detail. I had a little more nausea then I'd expected and my caretaker was able to reach Dr. Murphy late in the evening of the first day and get a prescription for additional medicine. I look forward to visiting his office on post-surgery followups. Everyone shows genuine interest in my progress, making the entire process enjoyable. And have I gotten the results I wanted? Absolutely! I am very impressed that Dr Murphy was able to keep stitches small and/or hidden and I'm looking forward to a full and flawless recovery.
Full lift 325 cc 9 months ago/ revision 450 cc correction 9 days post op I'm 5foot 3 inches and weigh 139, I'm going in for a Breast Lift and 325 ccs silicon moderate profile. The dr recommended a lollipop lift, i'm ok with but I'm terrified that I wont like them or get sick. Although I like the weight of my current breasts, I HATE the look. I'm 38 and have one child which I breast fed for a month. Everytime I sit down I feel my floopy breasts sit on my belly --YUCK!!! I also have large areolas and am stressing that I want them reduced. I rode my horse yesterday and felt my old boobs flopping around with a normal bra on, I thought should I go smaller? but I think I will like the fullness a 325 gives me. the 350's made me look heavy. any thoughts? I know everyone's different. I had my pre-op, feeling more confident and excited. I dropped off my perscriptions- percoset, valium, celebrex, and antibiotic. I'm supposed to sleep in a "recliner like" position. I tried on 300 cc liked the size and the nurse said they would go with a 325 mentor* moderate profile implant b/c that is what will look like what I want. If I went with a 300cc it would look like the 285 cc implant I tried. I'm a little nervous about that but she also mentioned that they would look great. I paid the balance and am totally commited, here I go! lets just say, I have never seen my hubby so excited to help while I recover, I think he is just excited. Every night and everytime I wake up, I'm thinking about them. I just hope that recovery goes well. I also wish I went a liitle bigger but we will see. The next time I update I will have my implants, I hope the pain is worth it!! Inside in I know it will. I just cant take the sag anymore! I also have been trying to get out and run, I don't know what i'm going to do for 4-6 weeks, walk I guess. This was easy, I knew I was being silly, I'm on pain meds so we will see as time passes. I should have gone bigger. I'm excited to see my nips, as the dr reduced them but all bandaged up. I ate some lunch and am watching tv. EASY IN AND OUT. Don't worry ladies I have a post op today, the pain is still about a 1-2, I think i'm going to like the size, I was dopey yesterday and the drugs do make your emotions go from one end to another. I do not regret this in anyway.. I was scared I was going to think, what did I do? but NO WAY! its nice to know that under my bandages these guys are high and tight! Just the way I wanted them. It is just all the freaky stories about women getting huge ones and then regretting them or the nipples are pointing two different directions. I have a feeling Dr Murphy is a perfectionist and cant wait to post results. I woke up really GRUMPY, The new boobs hurt a little but its just pressure and sensitivity around the nipples. Also I'm itchy from the meds and pretty foggy. I'm drinking coconut water and trying to not to think about how long it is going to be until my normal activity resumes. I just keep telling myself 6 weeks is not that long. We need to find pain meds without side effects. I went to my dr's and met with the nurse who took off my bandages and at last I saw them, big (to me) perky and small nips-YEH!!!! I took a shower when I arrived home, cleaned them,put gauze on, and then the white post op bra. I have decided no more pain pills, they are too much for me. I can live with the pain here on out. I will continue the muscle relaxers and Celebrex. I love my size and I don't even fell the weight. I'm VERY HAPPY! Scars are not great, but I heal well so I'm guessing these will get much better in time! I'm happy with size and shape. Beware of pic, its not pretty-plus my implants have not even started to drop. Swelling is down a little. I still love them all marked up anything was better than the before I freaked out 5 days post op b/c of a little bleeding...so I didn't move too much for two days. Today I took a shower and , put on a clean bra, and just felt human again. My boobs are great, my left implant is slowly starting to drop, but right is still high but not as high as it was 3-4 days post op. My right chest muscle is much stronger than my left b/c I handle the horses with my right arm, lunging and leading them. It will drop slowly and I'm not worried. I really like the size although I do have a little boob greed, I know though that going bigger would not be suitable for riding or running. So I'm very happy with my boobies. My chest feels good. did you other ladies get Celebrex as one of your medications? just curious? Feeling better everyday.I have attached a pic of generic scar cream (I cant use this for awhile since I still have stitches in!) I had a huge scar on my head and used it. It has the same ingredients as Mederma but costs almost nothing. I think it is silly when Dr's say scar creams don't work, then sell you some expensive face cream, that never works. I even use it on my face, bye, bye discoloration and acne! its amazing. I have suffered for years, but no more. Its cheap $2-4 dollars for 1 oz tube. I even used it on itchy scalp, (I was desperate), it worked. soreness and swelling down and implants are slowly dropping, my right has come down. the bruising is down, stitches out tomorrow!! I will post pics. I cringe at my 4day post op pic, the scarring, wrinkling is so bad, but it improves so much each day! right boob, is still about 2-3 days behind the left on healing but my right nipple is getting less bruised everday. I feel achey in both boobs if I do too much. I did some laundry, but really I feel like I need a few more days. I almost gasped for air when ps pushed them together yesterday at my post op. I had not really touched them yet except for neosporin and changing gauze. He said I need to start massage everyday. My hubby has left for hunting for the next two weeks so I have to start feeding horses on my own and I don't want to overdue it. I have a good friend coming to help. My hubby loves them but I'm glad he is gone, b/c I have to keep fighting him away 😉 ok, I thought my boobs were going to pop out of my chest, they were so tight, achy, pins, needls, felt tender on the sides. I went to buy a gift and then to a kids b-day party for 2 hours. I started massaging, like every 5 minutes as soon as I could, felt a little better. Today I feel about 5 times better. I freaked out yesterday, I took a shower and when I got out and looked the rt breast vertical incision, it was , red, and it still hurt really bad, so I called the dr and am on more antibiotics. I was afraid the implant wasn't too happy and causing infection. I went back to the Dr on Monday, he was very reassuring. I was scared. I want everything to go well. The nurses were very sweet and also reassured me. I did pick the Right Dr, that is for sure! I mean I called him on Sunday and he returned my message immedietly, and called in a prescription. Please excuse all my typos, I have to go get my nails, they are long, its hard to type. pics are the same, I know I' going to have bad scaring on vertical line. my rt boob still hurts and is high. I will post pics if and when there is improvement. Beware ladies, you can get infections. Mine is similar to a lot of the pics seen on this site with infections. ok, I really need to get my butt off the couch but still have pain and my infected incision is still not great but getting better. I'm a couple of days behind on pics but here is one taken 14 days after surgery. Rt nipple and incision are struggling but might heal ok. feeling better, but still very sore. I'm going to attempt to get out of recliner and go to kids b-day party again. My left side feels great, still waiting on rt side. These 18 days seem like the longest of my life but I know its temporary. I have not been wearing a bra or anything since incision infection. It seems to want to heal. I just remember when I was younger, I would heal in days...not so any more. Still drinking coconut water, taking immune vitamins, finished the last of the anitbiotics today. ok, last night, I almost passed out. I felt weakness, then vision started going. I went to sit down, felt sick to my stomach. I was so scared. I gave my daughter the address on a piece of paper and told her if mom passes out to not panic and call 911. Inside I was scared but didn't want to panic her. I started sweating like crazy (dripping sweat). I layed down and started drinking glass after glass of water. Well, I felt better and fell asleep. When I woke up this am, I felt even better- Hardly any pain. I hope never to go through that again. Dehydration or side effects of antibiotics, not sure. I'm thinking it was my body saying good buy to all the drugs. I need to be honest about experience, I have tried hard to keep this infection to myself, but I ended up in the ER. I never want talk bad about anyone and I wanted this experience to be a positive one. Although when I look at the photos of the women who had lifts the same day as I (about the same stats, age, height weight etc) I realize my Dr did a sloppy job sewing me up and I have had an experience in the ER, I hope no women has to go through. Don't get me wrong, I still love my boobs and hope they heal without revision. I just don't recommend this Dr. Its really too bad b/c I liked him until I started to get infection and realized that I really didn't get any follow up care. The ER nurse had a few things to say after they had me stabilized. I knew then, that I had to be honest with myself and about this DR. IT IS HIS JOB TO FOLLOW UP WITH YOU especially when a patient gets an infection. Dr Murphy didn't even believe me when I told him what was going on so I had to have the busy ER Doctor call him. I never heard anything back. Just Disgusting!! to my horror, I took a shower today and looked at my still red wide incision and noticed two crisscross stiches in my right breast. I removed them myself and hope that the worst is behind me. What a horror story about this dr and his nurse. I cant believe she did that, how bad a nurse can you be. These DO NOT Dissolve. I went in and saw the nurse and the dr after I had a conversation with the office manager, I mean, I needed help, lets just face it. The nurse took out the remaining stiches and secured me that the stiches were dissolvable. Although I did have a reaction to the stiches and they were not dissolving in my body. Who knew? I'm happy that they called me and that I was able to get a good follow up, and a little understanding on what was happening. I will update with pics soon. Good luck to you in your journey, What a journey it has been but seeing the light. I have pus and blackness at my incision site, after going back to the DR, he reassured me that the blue stitches were the ones that did not dissolve, well here they come out of my incision. What a mess. I was right, they had not removed my stitches properly. I hate when Dr's don't listen and blow u off. I have a love- hate relationship with these. I love them but with this new set back I get upset. One moment I think everything is on the mend and them a pus blister on the incision. It has oozed and is now just red. The hole is about a quarter of an inch in diameter. I hope it heals and no more show up. This cream really helped with my incisions healing! if you have any kind of incision issues, this silver sulfadiazine cream is great. Another Dr recommended it. I'm finally feeling better, my incision is still very lumpy so I'm still careful, I like them but dread going in for a scar revision, I'm pretty much done with plastic surgery. This was a very scary ordeal and I know they don't last forever so I will have to get them re-done down the road. love the shape, not so happy with incision I decided that I wanted a revision done. It has been 9 days ago. My healing has gone better this time. The surgery was not painful. I had implants exchanged for 450 cc. The dr knew a better way to stich me up since my last experience with him. Im happy to have chosen the same surgereon. Healing well
Almost Back to "Normal" - Denver, CO I booked my appointment this morning to have my 12 year, saline implants removed and not replaced. I anticipate great relief. My pockets are under the muscle and are too far under my arms causing a great deal of movement. I have been uncomfortable for quite some time and really dont like the way I look anymore, I feel it has made me look very wide! My husband is very sad. I am worried about him and that he wont be attracted to me, yet I fell so burdened by these stupid implants, I keep praying for trust in myself that my relief and joy will be sexy to him. I have read so many of the testimonials on this website that it is comforting to know there are so many women out there with very similar stories. Thanks, I'll keep you posted Hi all, I keep waking up in a panic, I am 1 week out before my surgery to have my implants taken out. I think I am scared to be flat chested and I am worried about the $ I am spending, not to mention that my hubby still is not on board. mmmmm I go tomorrow for a 4 oclock appointment. My ride bailed on me and Ive had the worst neck ache/ back ache for about a week. I already rescheduled my appointment because of work, and now I am questioning my timing. but I am hell bent on doing it anyway. I feel like I am living a dream. Wish me luck tomorrow. I'll update it my status asap I have never had such an immediate sense of relief, but the second that the dr took out the implant its was like pop, pop fizz fizz oh what a relief it is! ha ha. couldnt be happier. I am increadably flat chested, just like I was 12 years ago, but my neck doesnt hurt. The incisions are sore and the pockets keep making sloshing sounds. The skin is pretty wrinkly, and I am 44 so that may take longer that if I was 20 something. I am worried (and excited)about having to buy all new shirts, I have to work all week and dont know how that is going to go. Oh well, I did it!!! Yipee I read everyone's posts for after explanting, but am happy to say that now I have experienced the lighter side! I have also realized that I had finally gotten to a place of self love in order to go through with this procedure. How amazing! I believe only good can come from an action that is driven by self love! Good day girls! Hi ladies! I am 3 weeks out for my explant surgery, I was crazy busy right afterwards. My family went on a lake trip to minnesota the day after my stitches came out. I had an allergic reaction to the steri strips, which sucked because the incision site was still so tender. I loved being able to paddle my canoe with strength and no crazy implant moving under my armpit and clicking with every stroke. I lost about 3 pounds with the explant! I feel amazing. My husband was very angry for a while, but I think he's okay now and the first time he saw me naked he just said I was beautiful. whew! No-one has really even noticed. My close freinds and sisters just say I look lean. I couldn't be happier!!!
Silicone Breast Implants - Denver, CO My b.a. is scheduled for May 28,2013 I am very excited and nervous. This web site has been very helpful and I want to document my journey for fellow b.a. and potential b.a. peeps. I have done a ton of research on the procedure, the implants used after care etc. Has anyone done the 10 'insurance ' plan? I'm not finding a lot on that... well The count down is on! I should clarify, its a 10 year insurance plan that covers any issues with the implant itself. They will help cover the cost of removal and new implant. The implant manufacturing company is naturelle.(may have spelled that wrong) Before pics My anesthesiologist just called to see if I have any questions and remind me not to eat after midnight. That way a real cool thing for him to do. Thank u sir! #kinda nervous now but stoked! Thank u to everyone for your well wishes! I am doing well, yesterday after the operation I was given a muscle relaxer and took a percoet once I was home. Waiting for that pain pill to kick in was pretty rough, I was shaking and weak, in a lot of pain, and dizzy. I was totally out of it and it felt like a 20lb. Weight was on my chest. I slept and ate some bananas and Naked green machine juice, one of my faces. I tried to drink as much water as possible but needed help lifting the glass to my mouth. Thank God for my wonderful mother and boyfriend they have been amazing. Throughout this. Today I feel much better, still drugged up lol but my pain is probably a 3-4, when I stand and walk around it is much worse and uncomfortable. Simply things like sitting up in bed and pulling up my pants after using the bathroom I news help with, but one day at a time! Hod is good and I am healing! I have a ton of dvr shows and movies to watch, if I van stay awake that is. Thank u all again All wrapped up, just had my first follow up appointment and my Dr says it all looks good. I'm excited to meet my new girls! 4days post op, I have gauze covering my stitches at the bottom of the bra, it sticks out a bit.
He patiently answered every one of my questions and spent an enormous amount of time imaging and explaining everything so I felt very relaxed on the day of surgery. His surgical skills are impeccable and his bedside manner is second to none. He was readily accessible following surgery and his aftercare is simply amazing.