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29 Yr Old Mother of 2- Lift with Silicone Gel Implant - Boston, MA

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SO my kids are 7 and 3 yrs old. I breastfed both...

Krisfromboston
WORTH IT$14,500
SO my kids are 7 and 3 yrs old. I breastfed both kids. I FINALLY booked my BL & BA after stalking everyone on real self. I am SO SO SO scared to do this! You have no idea, i have never had any kind of surgery and have never been put under anesthesia (I think the anesthesia for me is the scariest part) I'm not afraid of the cutting or the pain (although I'm not particulalty excited about that..lol) my boobs look absolutely horrible, i feel like I'm way to young to have them look this bad.
After kids they looked bad, but its when i started eating clean and work my but off to get a decent stomach that my kids also destroyed....ha ha my husband thinks I'm fine he way i am, i am not doing this for him or anyone else but ME! Any mother knows how hard it is and how we put ourselves last (even my dog comes before me) well this time its my turn while I'm still young ;)
before kids i was a large B, i was ok w the size i would just use ultra padded bras. i never liked my boobs but i also never contemplated surgery, until my kids were born :( i went from a B to a DD :( then a very saggy deflated C (according to VS)
originally a year ago before i started eating clean i went for a tummy tuck....then after reading tons of reviews i decided its a very big procedure with lots and lots of time for healing and swelling, so i decided to eat clean and work out.
it helped a lot! I'm still not happy amy tummy but i don't think its worth the $, the pain and the scar, right now. So i will get my boobs fixed!
if anyone has ANY tips for swelling, scars or what to purchase to help with the recovery please let me know! i am so so scared and cannot back out!!

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Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired)

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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August 20, 2014
Good luck! Can't wait to see your results!
August 21, 2014
Who is your doctor? Breastlift is my next surgery. I had my tummy tuck at NYEE N.Y. For 4,450. Then I saw that Brookeh had hers at a teaching hospital in Boston too. However, I'm having a harder time now for my breast. I can't decide yet what I'm gonna do and which Dr I'm gonna choose (9 consults so far) different price range. I'm still looking and researching so I will definitely be following your journey. I'll be one of your cheerleaders here. Take care and I wish you the best. :)
August 22, 2014
Aww thank you. I think having people cheer me on will be a help because I am legit scared shitless. Ha ha I had 4 consults. And I chose dr.seckal in concord mass. Def not the cheapest but he knows his stuff and made me feel comfortable. Sept 18 is so far yet so close. Oh my god I am so scared my husband is prob going to have to wheel chair me in I'm going to be so scared I won't be able to walk. Lol!! I have a whole new perspective on people who go through anything like this. It takes serious guts! And I hope I have enough of them or I'll lose a [RS bleep] load of $$ ha ha. :)
August 22, 2014
I was scared until the anesthesiologist came in. He meant business. I'm allergic to penicillin but have taken keflex without any problems (keflex is in the Penn family) so he questioned my PS as to why she was giving me that. She explained to him that I had had it before. Can u believe he had it changed (my IV bag was removed immediately) he wasn't happy) he wasn't taking my word for it and he wasn't taking no chances. Watching him take charge immediately gave me a sense of peace. I liked him. God took good care of me. (girl! I don't know how many times a day I was praying 7 days prior to surgery) lol...
August 22, 2014
oh good so I'm not the only crazo who is always thinking and praying..lol i have never been put under and never had a surgery. As my sister put it "if you die you will die with nice boobs" LOL
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August 28, 2014
Amen!!! I've waited sooo long to do this, I never had the extra $$$ so I sure hope it all turns out fine! I feel like I have a pit in my stomach.. Ouch!
August 28, 2014
I definitely agree with the pit in your stomach feeling. I just can't wait until it's over!!!
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August 22, 2014
Wow your procedure is coming up pretty soon! I'm a bit scared too but they do so many of these procedures that it's silly to be stressing out so much about it now, we should try to relax and envision how happy we'll be with perky and beautiful boobs that we deserve to have in our 20's. Are you doing both procedures at once?
August 22, 2014
Yes so soon!! Yikes. I am doing both at once. I just made the appt on Monday. I knew I had to do it quickly because I knew I was going to stress over this. I can't wait until it's over. I am doing both at once, I have 2 board certified plastic surgeons performing at once so it'll only take 2-2 1/2 hrs! I can't wait for my new boobies!!! I don't think there is more than 5 minutes a day where I don't think about the surgery. Lol My sister had implants a yr ago and she said it was a lot easier than she thought. My aunt had a reduction (similar to a lift) and also said the same. Pain was minimal.
August 22, 2014
I just noticed your Brazilian. I'm Portuguese :) boa sorte
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August 22, 2014
Obrigada! I'm 4 months away from my surgery and I'm already losing sleep because I can't stop thinking about it! Please keep us updated as you get ready for your big day, I would love to hear as you prep things up. Good luck to you too!
August 22, 2014
thats exactly why i booked mine so quickly!! ha ha
August 22, 2014
Thank you!!!
August 22, 2014
Wishing you all the best. Mine is in January 2015
August 22, 2014
How many cc's are you considering, also is it saline or silicon?
August 22, 2014
Between 300-350 cc's silicone. I'm not looking to go big. Just want perky full boobs! I am a small person, I weigh 106 and am 5ft 2 in
August 22, 2014
Good luck to you too :)
August 28, 2014
I am sure you'll be happy with your results
UPDATED FROM Krisfromboston
26 days pre

Thinking of scar treatment

Krisfromboston
Has anyone used silicone sheets and/or scarguard? I am really hoping to diminish all the bl scars.

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August 23, 2014
I'm 26 years old and 10 days PO from a reduction and lift (no implants). I had never had an operation before either and was just as scared as you seem to be but honestly it wasn't bad at all. Make sure you take someone to the hospital with you that's supportive and can put your mind at ease, this helped me a lot :) I can't comment yet on scars etc because stitches don't come out till tomorrow but will keep you updated. Best of luck, you will love the result xx
August 28, 2014
thanks :) definitely keep me updated!!
UPDATED FROM Krisfromboston
24 days pre

Profile for small person?

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I have no idea what profile I want. I weigh 106. I'm getting 300-350ccs silicone under. Anyone have any advise?
I don't see the dr until sept 10th and I am very impatient. Lol I was thinkin mod plus but we will see. Thanks :)
Ps. Getting nervous. If anyone has a lost of things to buy that would be helpful as well :)

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August 25, 2014
Hey! I noticed we have the same pre op date -Sept 10, and my surgery is scheduled for the 25 and I see yours is for the 18th! It really is coming quick! I'm also terrified of going under anesthesia. I was awake most of the night last night thinking of the worst possible outcome. Why do we torture ourselves?! Anyway, when I read your comments/posts I got excited that our dates are so close together, it's always nice to have a partner in panic ;)
August 25, 2014
:) I don't know why we torture ourselves. Everyone who already did this says it's easy and they would do it again. The waiting and thinking is probably the worst part. Lol
August 26, 2014
I have a consult scheduled in a couple weeks with Dr Seckel for just BA. He has some good anesthesiologists !!
August 27, 2014
i hope he does :) Im super nervous but it'll be worth it :) Good luck, let me know how your consultation goes! if you have instagram you can look for "475silicones72214" she also got a BA from dr. Seckal and she posts videos and pics. I found her on real self as well.
August 27, 2014
Did Dr S say anything about saline versus silicone?
August 27, 2014
Yes, all the drs didn't even want to talk about saline. Everyone said it's really not a question, silicone is the way to go. Especially since I'm going for a natural look.
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August 27, 2014
Here is a helpful list of recovery supplies to keep you busy! ;) Feel free to also post a few wish boob pictures if you have any!
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August 28, 2014
I have breasts similar to yours, but my nipples are above the fold, so I'm not going for the lift and my surgeon said I didn't need one. I feel your pain - get the belly under control, and the breasts deflate more. Not fair! I'm 55 and also 5'3", weigh 125, but not overweight. At your age, you probably want a firmer look than I do, and you will get that with a lift and augmentation. I can't pull off the high, round, perky look, and my surgeon says I can get a beautiful result without a lift. As for size, I'm getting Sientra oval shaped, 290cc, unders. I know many later say they wish they were larger, but think about it this way: If you are unhappy with size, what would bother you more, being a little smaller than you wanted or bigger than you planned? On me, I already know that anything more than 300cc is going to scream "boob job!" and I don't want people asking "who was your surgeon", I want them to say "you look terrific!". I'm sure you'll get a great result with BL plus BA, but think about what you are looking to achieve when selecting size, especially since after the lift, you'll be augmenting a smaller, tighter and higher pocket. It's tempting, but overdo the cc's, and you'll forever need bikini separates - if the top fits, the bottoms will be too big! None of us were born with perfect boobs, and even a great surgeon has to work with what nature (and kids) gave us. Communicate well with your surgeon on size and you'll get a great look. I'm surprised though that you haven't yet discussed this - perhaps you have a pre-surgery appointment? As for the scars, ask your surgeon if you can start arnica sublingual tabs prior to your surgery (and continue them after). I had a prior surgery and used it, and got almost no scarring. Since it's oral, it's good for incisions anywhere. Good luck.
August 28, 2014
yes, I'm going for a very natural look. i would def rather be a little smaller than large. I'm still debating between 300-350ccs-under the muscle silicone. i don't want anyone to be able to tell i had my boobs done, especially since most of my family doesn't know! lol good luck when is your surgery?
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August 29, 2014
I'm right there with you. Has your Dr. said anything about having to have an MRI since your going with the Silicone? I'm doing the same. My Dr. mentioned that I would need to have an MRI about every other year or 2 to make sure there hasn't been a rupture.
August 29, 2014
No he hasn't mentioned. I asked him if I should have one before since I have never had one. He said no. He only would recommend on if I hit it hard or was in an accident. Would you have to pay out of pocket for the MRI or would your insurance cover that??!
August 29, 2014
Ins doesn't cover MRI that u need every few years to detect silent rupture-that's why I am considering saline
August 29, 2014
Hmmm....that stinks. Do you have any idea on the price for an MRI? I have heard from more than one plastic surgeon that silicone is recommended over saline. When is your consultation with dr Seckal?
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August 29, 2014
Yep, that's why I'm considering no implants at all for now since I can't afford to be dropping a couple tousands every 2 yrs or so on MRIs and I'm not a fan of saline since it doesn't feel as natural. Maybe in a few years I would be able to afford the maintenance on silicones.
August 29, 2014
My appt is Sept 8th, I can ask him. I would think an MRI may be around 1,000$ but not sure
August 29, 2014
What about fat transfer?
August 29, 2014
I think he may be able to do that. I didn't ask. I did ask about smart lipo as well for my stomach. But I have heard mixed reviews on smart lipo. Some good a lot bad :/ My preop is sept 10. So you see him before I do. Let me know what he says. I'm pretty sure he did tell me an MRI isn't necessary unless an injury or car accident occurred, he didn't think the radiation was worth it. Hopefully it's just something they say you need to make more $$ (the hospitals)
August 29, 2014
I will def ask-