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I am 25 years old, 5'1, 106 lbs - Amazing! - San Diego, CA

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So I am 25 years old. 5'1 106 lbs and by VS...

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Boobiefan
WORTH IT$6,000

So I am 25 years old. 5'1 106 lbs and by VS measurements I am a 30AA. I have 2 kids ages 6 and 8. I have been wanting a BA for years! Back in 07 I believe it was, my sister had a BA saline in Florida for $4000.

I was there for her and helped her out so I know what to expect. Ever since then I knew I wanted to get mine done for sure but financially I was never ready. After 3 years of research I couldn't go with anyone else but Dr.Pousti! He is double board certified and he has more pictures on his website then anyone else and so many great reviews. Helps that he also gives military discount!

I booked a consultation as soon as my husband gave me the ok. I went to the consultation with a very good friend who walked in there for pure support not at all the intention of getting hers done. We had so much fun because the atmosphere was awesome, the staff was amazing, all questions were answered, I was loaded with information, and references of actual patients and we even got to see patients as recent as 3 days post op share their experiences with us as well as the staff! We briefly saw dr Pousti because he just got back from surgery that morning. He walked in and I knew he was an artist! He quickly made me feel comfortable said this surgery would be beautiful. Asked me why I was set on saline but suggested silicone and gave me two quotes saying I could change my mind from silicone to saline the day of operation if I wanted to.

He thanked me and told me to thank my husband for his service and went to visit other patients. My friend and I walked out of there and at the front desk she books a consultation. What????? Then I booked my surgery to my birthday march 14th. They couldnt believe it. So we go to her consultation and have just as much fun! We love the work environment! She doesn't book her day but I'm her ginnea pig to see if she's absolutely sure she wants to do this!

After her consultation I tell them at the front desk that I was excited but I have anxiety and time is just dragging. They tell me I can reschedule to that week and then have surgery next week if I wanted to! I said seriously? Lets do it! Now my surgery is valentines day! Not much time left! I have gone back and forth to the office trying to figure out how many ccs. I wanted saline at first but trust the dr in thinking silicone would be best! I wanted a full C/small D but everyone says I will regret not going bigger! If I'm spending the money on these bad boys I better go big or go home! So I definitely want a D not a DD cuz that wouldn't be proportionate to my height and weight! I am making my boobie board today of my likes and dislikes. I am excited but I am nervous and scared and I just wish I could push a button to inflate my boobs to my liking! 5 more days!!!!!

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Tom J. Pousti, MD

Tom J. Pousti, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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UPDATED FROM Boobiefan
2 days pre

Just 2 more days! I'm nervous! Anxiety kicked into...

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Just 2 more days! I'm nervous! Anxiety kicked into full gear! Going to tell dr that I want 350/390 range. Excited but more scared then anything. Might update tomorrow! $6000...350/390 better be worth it or I will be so mad at myself!

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February 12, 2013

Woo-hoo! Happy Valentine's Day to you.

Thanks so much for starting your story on RealSelf. Do you have your supplies ready yet?

Looking forward to seeing your results. When you feel up to it post op, please let us know how you're feeling.

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February 13, 2013
Last night I was freaking out trying to calm myself down. Couldn't sleep and was having nightmares. Just 2 more days! Anxiety is kicked in to full gear! Somebody please tell me everything will be fine...that I am over thinking everything and I'm gunna be fine! Had a bean burrito today apparently that's no good! I'm kinda regretting the decision to jump up the surgery an entire month! Reacting before I think is one of my downfalls! How do I ease my nerves? Tips anyone???
February 13, 2013
How are you today? I'm a freakin mess!!! I know we will be fine but I'm a roller coaster of emotions today! Are you feeling any better with anxiety? My friends daughter just had BA and she was back at work after 3 days! I hope you can feel more at ease and that you heal well!! :)
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February 14, 2013
Tried ignoring it all day and now its getting pretty bad again! I just started spotting so I'm mentrating...Perfect timing! My husband sent flowers, chocolates, a bear and a beautiful note telling me he can't wait to see me when deployment is over and he reassured me that everything will be okay. Combination of valentines and surgery! That made me feel really good! I just want day 3 postop to be here. Can't I just be knocked out til then? Lol. Good luck tomorrow! What time is your surgery? Please keep in contact so we can talk about our experiences!
February 14, 2013
That was really sweet of your husband!! My anxiety is getting much better!! I'm going to read to get my min off of it all and hopefully doze off. My surgery is at 8 am but I have to be there by 7. The surgery itself is 4 hours plus recovery so I'm thinking I will get home about 3-4 ish. When is yours?
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February 14, 2013
I got a call from my husband and he lifted my spirits telling me that everything will be just fine and it will be over before I know it. He seems to think recovery will be a breeze too because the guys on the ship say their wives got them done and were good to go on day 3...back to work and looking great! I guess I should think about why I am getting this done for in the first place and that will put a smile on my face to know that tomorrow I can say FINALLY!!! Thinking possitive again! I know exactly what you mean about roller coaster feelings! My surgery is at 11am but I go in at 9. Surgery will be from 45 mins to an hour so I will most likely be out of there by 1-130. Good luck tomorrow! Im excited for our twins! Its about time! :)
February 13, 2013
I'm having breast augmentation and tummy tuck on feb 14th. I'm freakin out too!!!! I haven't slept on days and I'm second guessing everything. My kids are 6 and 8 too. Anyway, good luck!! Hopefully we will calm down!! :)
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February 13, 2013
Looks like we are in this together! Be each others support! Someone I knew had a tummy tuck and BA back in November! She was very pleased but has to go back in because she moved her bed at 3 months! So just make sure you don't do any heavy lifting! We should be fine! We will look back and say that wasn't so bad! We've had kids we can do this!
February 13, 2013
We get hung up on cc's. A lot depends on how much breast tissue you already have. I got 340 ccs HP saline unders and I am measuring a DD 3 weeks post op. You are quite a bit smaller than I am, so 350 should easily get you where you want to be. Be warned, you will get boobie greed right after. Most of us do, but once you live with them for a few weeks, you start to love them. I am very happy with my size now. My pictures in the white bra are 2 1/2 weeks post op if that gives you a point of reference.
February 13, 2013
Btw, don't let the pictures with the bruising scare you. I bruise very easily. It completely resolved and they look great now.
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February 13, 2013
The hardest part for me is the surgery itself. My husband is deployed and I wish he was here to calm me down! I'm scared for the obvious reasons of complications and not waking up but I'm also scared for my kids. My dad is here but only until Sunday. Hopefully by then I will be just fine by myself. If not I have amazing friends! I just wish I had my husband here! That would make me feel so much better and more comfortable. I'm exhausted but I can't stop thinking! I really need to sleep. I haven't been taking my anxiety pills which help me sleep because Im scared it will react with the anesthesia. My nipples have this sharp pain that I hope isn't harmful to my surgery! I went to my PCM a week and a half ago and she said it was because I chaffed my nipples due to wearing a regular bra during my Zumba and other jumping workouts! I hope she was right and I hope for a fast recovery! I too bruise very easily! My legs are proof! I just want to press a button and fast forward to my husbands homecoming! I am a very happy person! But very anxious, impatient, and easily scared! Any emotions out there intensify that by 10 and that's me! I don't want to hear negative things...I need positive encouragement! I can do this! I got this! This will be a breeze! Yeah...keep telling myself that! I would've canceled this surgery tomorrow if I didn't have thousands of dollars put into this! I pray for a successful surgery and a fast recovery!
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February 13, 2013

Ask your surgeon about your anxiety meds and if you can take them now. If you need them you should check on this. Rest is very important. Hang in there!

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February 14, 2013
Even if I remembered to ask the dr I probably still wouldn't have taken the anxiety pill tonight cuz it makes me tired and if I am going to be put to sleep if rather not take something that puts me to sleep. I'm afraid of not waking up! Praying this surgery goes well!
UPDATED FROM Boobiefan
Day of treatment

So I woke up an hour early! Going to pay bills and...

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So I woke up an hour early! Going to pay bills and get my kids up and off to school. I'm surprisingly more calm today then I have been this whole week! Lets do this! I'm ready for boobs!

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February 14, 2013
I have mine scheduled on march with dr. Pousti!!!!!!! Keep us updated I'm dying to see ur results!!!
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February 15, 2013
Dr. Pousti is amazing!!!!!!!! I will update as much as possible! Surgery was great worse part was the IV. Seriously it exceeded my expectations and I am so happy! Feel stupid freaking out when it ended up being no big deal! I was we'll taken care of! Everyone was super nice! If I had to I would definitely do it again! The only pain was the ride home I needed soup to take my Percocet! And didn't feel better until an hour later when I took Valium! Valium is my best friend. I am up and about yet still resting. Will update tomorrow if possible! I'm excited for you in march! Keep in touch to see the results! Have a fantastic valentines day! Well what's left I it anyway! Super happy!!!!
February 14, 2013
Good luck girl!!!! hope everything goes good
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February 15, 2013
Thanks! Everything so far so good! Can't wait to see these babies on Tuesday!