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My Breast Augmentation Journey - From Flat to Fab!
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Hi ladies I decided to write this post, mainly...
caballoAugust 2, 2014
WORTH IT$5,000
Hi ladies
I decided to write this post, mainly because I felt there were not many postings/reviews by an Asian, with regards to breast augmentation. I went for my 2nd review today and the doctor gave somewhat contradicting views as compared to the 1st consultant. He advised me to go over the muscles (subglandular) instead of under the muscles (submuscular/subpectoral) . Reason for this is due to the fact that the pectoralis muscle is 'cut' hence it will limit my movement in the long run.
I decided to write this post, mainly because I felt there were not many postings/reviews by an Asian, with regards to breast augmentation. I went for my 2nd review today and the doctor gave somewhat contradicting views as compared to the 1st consultant. He advised me to go over the muscles (subglandular) instead of under the muscles (submuscular/subpectoral) . Reason for this is due to the fact that the pectoralis muscle is 'cut' hence it will limit my movement in the long run.
UPDATED FROM caballo
1 month pre
Concerns on scarring above the crease/fold
caballoAugust 5, 2014
Hi ladies,
After much research and reading, I decided to go for the under the muscles/dual plane insertion (with much hope that I do not change my mind again!). My stats are as follows:
Asian, 28 years, 5'7" tall, 53kg, never married, no kids.
Considering 300-350cc silicone implants, mentor round, high profile, inframammary incision.
I'm just sooooooooo worried about the bad scarring & stretch marks! Hence I'm just wondering if the breast will drop and cover over the crease/fold of the insertion scar? I wouldn't want the scar to sit just right below my breast shape and visible - what are the chances and determining factor of when the breast will not drop and cover the crease/fold? Anybody had this occurring before?
I'll be visiting my 1st doctor tomorrow and will be trying on sizers and hopefully, be in full assurance to put down the deposit!
After much research and reading, I decided to go for the under the muscles/dual plane insertion (with much hope that I do not change my mind again!). My stats are as follows:
Asian, 28 years, 5'7" tall, 53kg, never married, no kids.
Considering 300-350cc silicone implants, mentor round, high profile, inframammary incision.
I'm just sooooooooo worried about the bad scarring & stretch marks! Hence I'm just wondering if the breast will drop and cover over the crease/fold of the insertion scar? I wouldn't want the scar to sit just right below my breast shape and visible - what are the chances and determining factor of when the breast will not drop and cover the crease/fold? Anybody had this occurring before?
I'll be visiting my 1st doctor tomorrow and will be trying on sizers and hopefully, be in full assurance to put down the deposit!
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August 5, 2014
Hey! I am also Asian, and the doctor I went to today does quite a few augmentations on Asian women (he is Asian too). I was recommended to go under the muscle because I have so little breast tissue, and going under helps reduce the risk of rippling and capsular contracture. And I did tell him I'm really active (I run, bike, swim, and rock climb) and I wanted to make sure long-term my range of movement wouldn't be affected.
Sounds also like we're looking at similar style/size of implants (I liked the 335 cc, Sientra high profile). I think hiding the scar in the breast crease also depends on the expertise of your PS, and where he creates or manipulates your breast fold. I'd definitely talk to your doctor again - let us know what he says and good luck!
UPDATED FROM caballo
29 days pre
Deposit Paid!
caballoAugust 6, 2014
Hi ladies,
I went for my 3rd consultation today and I had an A4 paper with me - listing down all the final questions I had for my PS and was glad with the answers. Doc advised me to go for mentor high profile 350cc silicone, placed under the muscles via the dual plane method. Upon trying on the sizers, I somehow felt it was rather huge for my frame - I'm not sure if it's because the implants were literally inserted into the bra pocket. As I've read that we lose some cc's when placed under the muscles, I'm really uncertain about the size and might consider the 3255cc implants?
Also worried that the high profile might project a 'fake/unnatural' look. hmmm... Any thoughts from the ladies out there? I paid my deposit and fixed the tentative surgery date on 6th September 2014....that's a one month countdown so to speak. I hope I don't change my mind. I'm also really worried about looking 'top heavy' yet I don't want to regret with 'boob greed' either. And oh gawd!! The possible stretch marks and scarring.... goodness gracious me!
I went for my 3rd consultation today and I had an A4 paper with me - listing down all the final questions I had for my PS and was glad with the answers. Doc advised me to go for mentor high profile 350cc silicone, placed under the muscles via the dual plane method. Upon trying on the sizers, I somehow felt it was rather huge for my frame - I'm not sure if it's because the implants were literally inserted into the bra pocket. As I've read that we lose some cc's when placed under the muscles, I'm really uncertain about the size and might consider the 3255cc implants?
Also worried that the high profile might project a 'fake/unnatural' look. hmmm... Any thoughts from the ladies out there? I paid my deposit and fixed the tentative surgery date on 6th September 2014....that's a one month countdown so to speak. I hope I don't change my mind. I'm also really worried about looking 'top heavy' yet I don't want to regret with 'boob greed' either. And oh gawd!! The possible stretch marks and scarring.... goodness gracious me!
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August 6, 2014
Woohoo! 6th of September! I'll be thinking of you :-) The sizers do feel massive - but I think it might just be because we're not used to them being that size (yet). I think the size sounds good - I was reading, on a another thread on here with advise from women who have already had BA, some women wish they were told about clothes not fitting well before going bigger - some buy clothes that fit up top, but are lose around the rest of them :-/ I found this reassuring to the size I am going for. Don't worry about stretching and scarring too much - yours are reasonable sized, and there are always things like bio-oil etc. (But you should be fine) . I've been told about the under the muscle loss too - but my PS nurse (who has worked with plastic surgeons for a long time) said it looks that way at first and then the muscle stretches over it. But I guess we will both find out if that's true. :-)
August 6, 2014
** apparently high profile has a smaller base diameter, which makes sense if you have a smaller ribcage :-)
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