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18 Year Old Hoping to Achieve the Breasts of an 18 Year Old!!! - Athens, GA

katey1018
posted 6 months ago
updated 16 days ago

scheduled for July 23
Cost: $8,000
Dr. Pittman (Athens, GA)

So, ever since I was around 14 I have HATED my...

21 Nov 2012
8 months pre

So, ever since I was around 14 I have HATED my breast. I was a 32DD at 12 (Yes, 12!) and they've gotten bigger since. I'm a 34EE right now, at 18 years old (I'm 5'8", size 10, 150lbs, and a losing) but my breast are fairly saggy and the areola are stretched. I'm hoping to get beautiful youthful perky breast, that are still fairly large. I haven't decided on a surgeon yet, but I've contacted a few. If anyone has any suggestions for a surgeon in Georgia/ Upstate South Carolina I'd appreciate it!! I'm wanting a breast lift with implants.

I don't expect to have the actual surgery till sometime in spring. It'll depend on my classes and how i can schedule things around. I'm going to keep researching doctors in the mean time, and I'll post some before pics, and my ideals.

The doctors I have looked at right now are Dr. Pittman in Athens, Ga. And Dr. Parker in athens. And Dr. Moore in athens. If anyone has any info or experience with these doctors please tell me!!

Ok, 2 quick questions. Anyone that's had this...

25 Nov 2012
8 months pre

Ok, 2 quick questions. Anyone that's had this procedure before, did weight loss affect your results after surgery??? And also, how long after the surgery did you start wearing underwire bras. Just so many questions running through my mind... I'm so anxious to get the whole process started!!! I also can't decide if when I do the lift if I want to do implants or what. I've had a couple surgeons suggest doing a lift, reduction and implants.. My first reaction was implants and a reductions?!?! But he explained that he would remove more tissue to make up for the implant. It made sense. I jut worry about the implants not feeling natural... Anyone have any tips for this??
Again, if anyone has any experience with plastic surgeons in the Athens/ Atlanta area, or really anywhere in Georgia, I'd appreciate your advice. Thanks so much!!

So, I had to cancel the appointments I made back...

22 Mar 2013
4 months pre

So, I had to cancel the appointments I made back last fall, but I made 3 appointments for consultations in the next 3 weeks!!!!! YAY!! I've talked about two options. One is just a reduction with a lift, and the other is a reduction with a lift, plus adding a small implant for upper pole fullness. My main concern is just being too small. I don't want to be any smaller than a D. So maybe we can get this ball rolling once again now. My other main concern is the fact that I'm working as a camp counselor and hike leader for 7 weeks this summer. So if I have to wait past the middle of April I probably will have to wait till the end of July for the surgery. Which makes me sad but the last thing I want to do is not give myself the right amount of healing time. Does anyone have any opinions n which option I should choose?
Also, I have posted some pictures, so you can get some better ideas of what I'm working with.

AH!!! After what seems life forever, I've finally...

4 May 2013
2 months pre

AH!!! After what seems life forever, I've finally scheduled my surgery!!!! I'm having a lift with a reduction (Taking about 400 cc'a out.) I'm not having implants put in, as Doctor Pittman says that with the lift and the exercise I've been/ will be doing I won't need it. Which I'm alright with. He was going to have to take 550 cc's out, because of insurance, but because of my deductible being more than my surgery would cost I'm paying out of pocket. My surgery is for July 23rd, which is only 2 days after I get back from my job as a hiking instructor. I'm so excited now I can't stand it.
Does anyone have any experience with Dr. Pittman? And does anyone have any experience and tips with the surgery they'd like to share? I'm still kinda on the fence about getting the implants. Can't wait to hear what y'all have to say!!

I can't get this off my mind and wanted to post...

5 May 2013
2 months pre

I can't get this off my mind and wanted to post this while I was thinking about it. I am so worried about the shape and perkiness! I've been doing tons of arm and chest exercise to build up my chest muscles, but I'm still really worried. Also, I want my boobs to look like boobs! I've seen scary results where they look so disformed or uneven... Plus right now I'm in the process of losing more weight. Can anyone give me tips of things they talked with they're surgeon about to calm their worries about shape an size? And was anyone also dealing with weight loss when they had their surgery?

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Comments (10)

Tiffany_1877 16 May 2013

Hi Katey- I looked for someone who specialized in augmentation and implants. I did not want a PS who's specialty was reduction (I feared having someone who would be concerned with only a successful surgery- I simply needed more). My thought: having a PS who appreciated the astetic aspect of cosmetic surgery, who viewed his/her work as both art and science, would care about my results in various ways, ways I would hope he/she would care if they were under the knife... a PS who takes pride in the work they do (an appreciation for cosmetics and the ability to transform the human body) was as important as his/her confidence in me being a surgery success. I had all the same concerns that you did. If you would like detailed info - on how I sought out a PS, you are more then welcome to send me a message through the inbox system. I can send you a bullet list in detail (it would prob be kinda long, for a threaded post) :) Best of Wishes on your journey!

missKJ 5 May 2013

I'm worried about shape and size too! But then I tell myself the reason I'm doing this isn't 100% cosmetic it's so I don't get stared at, don't cry when clothes don't fit me etc. and I've seen some pics of woman who look very square straight after surg but they soften up a lot over the first few weeks/months

katey1018 6 May 2013

That square look is definitely what I'm worried about! I found some great Before/After pics to show to my PS, and I've made an appointment before my pre-op to discuss exactly what I want, so now I'm just hoping and praying for the best!

missKJ 4 May 2013

Congrats on your decision! Look forward to reading your story :) Personally, I'm pretty sure that once we have our reduction and lift we'll feel as great as having implants anyway! :D

DoorknockersNoMore 4 May 2013

I laughed at your title, too true. Good for you having the surgery when you're young. I'm happy to also hear you're not getting implants as the reduction should give you enough lift. I'm only 12 days post-op but went from a 34G to what I think will be a 34D. I had 500g taken from each side but I'm 40 so I probably have less elasticity in my skin than you but I'm very happy I had the surgery.

mel_sweet 22 Mar 2013

Hi lovely! My history is pretty much like yours, big boobs hanging at early age! Check on my pics, mine were a little smaller than yours and i've had 300cc gummy bear (silicone) implants. The touch of then 2 mo PO it is actually pretty natural, they look and feel natural. Having a good amount of breast tissue will prevent you from looking and feeling fake, no one can ever tell when im in clothes that i've had BA an BL, they just look like big, perky and natural breasts, jiggle and all, not rock hard bowling balls on my chest. I must confess that I wish I was small and needed just the BA, because in fact I wished to have that fake look, but I know it is a result that cannot be achieved, just unrealistic, overall Im happy with my big, perky and natural breasts =D

bootiebeauty78 4 Dec 2012

Hello. I can relate to your story. I've needed a lift forever. I'm scheduled at end of month. Good luck to you.

Angiemcc (Community Manager) 25 Nov 2012

Your review title is perfect! I love it.

Here's what some doctors say about wearing an underwire after surgery.

And here's a list of doctors in Atlanta who do breast lifts/augmentations. You can find reviews for most of them on RealSelf. I hope this helps and that you'll keep us updated throughout your journey!

katey1018 25 Nov 2012

Thanks so much!!

Gregory Sexton, MD 25 Nov 2012

If you like your breast size, then all you need is a mastopexy or lift. This will leave your breasts the same size they are now, but make them perkier. If you want them smaller, then a reduction will make them smaller, and lift them at the same time. When you make your appointment, ask to make sure the surgeon is a board certified Plastic Surgeon, and ask about experience. How many years in practice, and how many procedures he does. Also, your family doctor can give you insight into which surgeon he knows more about. Good luck.

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