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“Goodbye Saggy Baggy A's! - Kansas City, KS”
Spent: $5,900 in Kansas City
Several years ago I discussed with my husband the possiblity of having breast augmentation after children. Well, after breastfeeding two kiddos my day is about to arrive!
I began consulting with plastic surgeons in the spring. I decided from the start that I was going to schedule 3 consults with 3 plastic surgeons. The first was great (in fact that is who I've scheduled the surgery with). The second surgeon was arrogant, rushed the appointment, and actually dropped curse words. It freaked me out because his online presence leads you to believe he is an excellent surgeon. The third surgeon was okay, however, was rushed at the end of the consult due to a scheduling error. Right away the red flag came up. My gut (and my husband who attended the first 2 consults) said to go with the first surgeon.
So here I am, scheduled for my BA on November 4. Tomorrow I will be going for my pre-op appointment. At this point, I believe I will be getting 375cc, Allergen Silicone, under the muslce, inframmary incision. Of course I'm playing the "is it big enough" game with myself. I've included a before picture - so feel free to comment.
I am 5'5", 125lbs. My rib cage measures at 28.5" - currently wearing a 32A.
As a nursing mother, I would pump 500mL of breastmilk from each breast per session. I did a little research and it turns out 1mL = 1cc. In that case, I almost feel as though I should go larger. I LOVED my nursing breast size. Really it was a full C - maybe a D. That is part of my worry about not going big enough.
My surgeons nurse (who is great by the way) said I really shouldn't go beyond the 375cc as the implant will start to get into my arm area and become a nuisance.
Again - if anyone out there has input I'd love to hear it!
Updated on 5 Nov 2011:
Day 2 post-op: I've been sleeping a lot! My chest is still tight and tender, but I am now able to move my arms more freely. My right pec is more sore than the left. I am still taking my pain meds and using frozen veggies on the tops and sides of my breasts (which I really do think is helping). I would say I'm doing really well at this point! I've been trying to get up and walk around a little more this evening and do a few arm lifts to loosen things up.
I ended up with 425cc, High Profile, cohesive silicone implants. I will post pics in a few days!
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I am completely happy with Dr. Chhatre's work and his staff is terrific!! I will be recommending him to anyone of my family or friends considering breast augmentation.




First of all, good job nursing two babies and making that much milk! Wow! Your breasts really did their job. I have heard that many women wish they'd gone larger, but, having read many, many breast implant reviews, I can tell you that some women also feel too big. The nurse and surgeon you're seeing have examined you and know you best, what your tissues and frame should be able to handle.
You might want to check out this link about sizing.
Thank you for posting here on RealSelf, and please let us know what you decide!
Hello! I came across your post yesterday...I had to leave
..and then couldn't relocate you! I just found you again and I am soo glad!
I am 5'4", flux between 115-125, rib cage is 28". I WAS a 32/34 AA. I put in, under the fold, 400cc, submuscular, silicone gel, highprofile implants. I nursed 4 children up to 16 months each...so I know all to well about "saggy-baggies"!! Sorry, but I called them, "bangy ubangies". Oh dear! I also had borderline Mitosis (?sp?)as I did not need the lift as I opted for the slightly fuller implant.
I am now a 32DD or a full 34C depending on the bra.
Sometimes I feel to big, in snugger shirts, but overall I thonk they turmef out great! And i do think, a bit bigger is better than smaller;) as u can downplay them. NO MORE STUFFING!!!
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I tried to send my note below a couple days ago from my phone...and I just found out that it did not send! I believe you both had your surguries and I am anticipating notes on your recovery! I will go ahead and attach my previous note...just because.
"You will be SO happy when you get your first peek at your new twin girls!
I will be praying that ALL goes perfectly for you!
My whole deal came down in 10 days! From finding a lump, getting a screening mamogram, scheduling surgery, finding out on the day of my consultation that I did not have cancer but decided after talking to the doc and husband to go ahead and go for the BA! Phew!
I live in WA and flew to AZ for the surgery. I had a vacation scheduled and it all just came together!
The coolest part is that my friend and I had back to back surgeries. She had a tummy tuck and my BA. You will be just fine! The recovery is NOT that bad! At most, very uncomfortable. Pain tolerable with meds...ok!
:)Blessings, Kristin"
Good luck ladies!
Again I'm really happy for you and I hope ur pain lessens (careful hug to you ). :0D Jen
I will get on my laptop tomorrow n post before n afters...if u promise not to laugh!
Plz follow directions on wearing the band!!! As tedious n hard as it is. Swlling will go away and the worst of tbe discomfort as time goes by. Take care of yourself...and even if it doesnt hurt...dont liftheavier things!!!
I cant wait to see you both...so post pics ASAP :)
I had my opp 2 days ago, our busts look identical !!Do you feel that your implants are falling/ dropping into place nicely. Has your surgeon recommended wearing a strap (that he will provide)to help push your implants down.
Let's see well mine are also riding a bit high. They look really good from the front but they still have a bit of an unnatural hump in the upper pole. I would say they're moving down slowly but surely. :) gah it's hard being patient for final results that's all I can say! (0;
yup, they are dropping, wearing the strap,...i was told to wear it as much as poss.....def seen an improvement,...but they need to drop more,...but get this !!!,....doc says if i want completely perfect boobies ( if in the next year i am not completely happy with the drop),..as my nipples are slightly lower than what is considered the perfect measurement from my colour bone (i,e 19cm, mine are 21), i could opt to move my nipples up !!! how are you doing now? how are you looking, did you have implants infront or behind muscle??